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