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7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 <br />www.cityoframsey.com <br />The Downtown District (COR-1) <br />Downtown District Description. The Downtown District shall be a high -density district with a mix of <br />uses. Vertically mixed use buildings are not required, but are encouraged. The Downtown District shall <br />be predominantly high -density residential to support existing transit and City growth -management <br />goals, but is not required. Shared parking districts are an integral part of the success of this district. <br />Urban design shall also emphasize build -to lines and pedestrian interaction. The district shall have the <br />most robust architectural design standards amongst all City land use districts. <br />This district is the focal point of the development. This quarter -mile radius is key to land use supportive <br />of transit and other City land use goals. The City of Ramsey and its funding partners (Anoka County, <br />CTIB-Counties Transit Improvement Board, and Metropolitan Council) invested nearly $14 Million <br />Dollars on the Northstar Commuter Rail — Ramsey Station, relying on The COR Development Plan. This <br />district is described as predominantly high -density residential, with a number of commercial uses along <br />Sunwood Drive. There should be a MIX OF USES within this district. <br />Planning Commission Recommendation: <br />The City should focus on original visions to better <br />manage parking and maximize land use of individual <br />parcels. This includes reverting back to a FLOOR AREA <br />RATIO (FAR) OF 0.75 and retaining a strict adherence to <br />MAXIMUM PARKING standards and shared PARKING <br />DISTRICT requirements. Minimum density shall be <br />fifteen (15) units per acre with no maximum density <br />required. <br />4/25/17 City Council Work Session Comment. Concern was raised over reverting back to the 0.75 <br />FAR, thus requiring vertical shared parking in the downtown district. Consensus was generally to <br />study cost/benefit further, with acknowledgment of the need for flexibility. <br />5/25/17 EDA Comment. Open to discussion and reviewing further parking districts and parking <br />ramps. However, the City should not force or require shared parking. Shared parking and parking <br />ramps should be encouraged and strived for, but not required of private development. The City <br />should not revert back to the 0.75 FAR. <br />The Retail District (COR-2) <br />Retail District Description. The Retail District shall be focused on providing retail offerings to support <br />the community and beyond. This district shall focus on smaller, unique shops, while allowing larger <br />format retailers along Highway 10 where visibility and access is best. <br />Ir is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cast-ef vc and efficient government .srrvia . <br />The COR Interim Development Plan Page 6 of19 <br />