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_,-#'":t. t. Dear Resident: As you may be aware, the City of Ramsey lies within the Seven County Metropolitan Area and is influenced by the policies of the Metropolitan Council (a unit of government primarily charged with long-range planning). The Metropolitan Council as well as the Ramsey City Council are concerned about urban growth exceeding the ability of cities to meet the demands for services that go along with growth. Specifically, City leaders see Ramsey as a City with urban areas and non-urban areas offering a flavor of country living. To preserve this country living, the Metropolitan Council recommends that the City restrict development to no more than four (4) homes per forty (40) acres. Therefore, the City of Ramsey will be restricting future subdivisions of land to a density of no more than four homes per 40 acres for property lying outside the Urban Area (see attached map). These restrictions will take place January 1, 1990. What does this mean to most residents in the R-1, Rural Area of the City? Existing homes are not affected by this policy change. Landowners with parcels larger than five acres may subdivide with 2.5 acre lots only if the preliminary plat is approved by City Council prior to January 1, 1990. After January 1, 1990, the parcel may be subdivided but with a maximum density of four units on 40 acres. The City is currently evaluating whether some portions of the City should be permitted to develop with minimum lot sizes of 2.5 acres and other areas at minimum lot sizes of ten acres. Under either alternative, the maximum density would be limited to four units per 40 acres. A number of 40 acre parcels within the City have several existing homes on them with a large tract of 25-30 acres remaining. The allowable density of four per 40 will be based on the development of that remaining parcel as of January 1, 1990. Thus, a 25 acre parcel as of January 1, 1990 could be developed with only two lots. The minimum size of either lot may be 2.5 acres or ten acres depending on its location in the City. As an example, if two lots of 2.5 acres each in size were subdivided from a remaining 25 acre parcel, all development rights for the parcel would be used, and the remaining 20 acres would be undevelopable. Development restrictions would run with the land so that the remainder would not be developed. If you own a parcel of land larger than five acres which you have thought about subdividing, you are affected. An informational meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 1989 at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota. In addition, City Staff are prepared to assist by answering questions and providing further explanation of the process. Just call 427-1410 and ask for the Community Development Department.