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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I However, in years with a larger number of available lots with City services, the total number of building permits issued is greater. This is further supported by the figures from 1987 and 1988 in which it is assumed that housing starts will decline somewhat over the next eight (8) years (due to economic cycles, cost of homes, interest, etc.) to 75 percent of the six (6) year average; 143 permits a year would be issued. If the City is successful in encouraging development of the urban area rather than rural areas, 75 percent of the new homes will be developed in the urban area. With an estimated 2.5 units per gross acre, 43 acres of net developable MUSA land per year would be absorbed by residential development. Over the seven (7) year time period, from 1993 to 2000, 301 net developable acres would be absorbed. As stated before, the City currently has 35 acres of residential property available. This area is encompassed. by the second phase of the Rivenwick Planned Unit Development. By the end of 1999, the City (if the six (6) year average were consistent) would absorb all of the lots currently platted and planned for creation in the MUSA. However, it is expected that the level of absorption will increase as the cities located closer to the metropolitan core are filling up and have less available area for development. In order to achieve the desired emphasis on development within sewered areas, an adequate supply of residential land must be available within the MUSA. By assuring an adequate supply of land, the City can achieve multiple goals consistent with regional policies. They are: Provide a variety of housing opportunities within the community in terms of development patterns, land use, and living styles. Encourage growth within the urban area by providing quality development opportunities. At the same time, development pressures within the rural area may be reduced. Enhance the City's economy by providing a growth oriented environment which encourages development in an orderly manner. Capture some of the urban development activity occurring in communities outside of the seven county area due to the leapfrogging caused by restricted development opportunities on the fringe of the Metropolitan Region. Provide for the development of a commerciallbusiness district to allow for the reduction in the number of daily trips on U. S. Highway #10. The protection of both the Mississippi and Rum Rivers, as these are environmentally sensitive to the use of private septic systems. The provision of City services to areas of the City that have been adversely affected by the location of a regional landfill including groundwater contamination. Provide for the full utilization of the currently existing sanitary sewer mains in the City of Ramsey and the MWCC District. III. RURAL DENSITY Figure 2 illustrates the existing character of Ramsey outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. As shown, the City's non-sewered area has already undergone extensive development. Existing development ranges from minimum lot size of one (1) acre to larger and undeveloped lots or parcels. Two and one-half acre lots are the predominating size in developments. 1 1