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bGuiding Principles 0 The guiding principles provide the basic direction for the community to develop towards its vision in an efficient, well-planned and effective manner. The following statements in bold represent Ramsey's guiding principles, followed by key goals and policies extracted from relevant chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. APlacefo;' Well Planned and Controlled Growth.,. o Plan for new housing that protects naturalfeatures, existing housing values and neighbor- hood identity and quality. o Enco\lrage clustering of commercial development at major intersections that takes advan- tage of accessibility and visibility. o Promote mixed use development that is transit oriented. o Create and improve upon access to and linkages between housing and employment. o Encourage environmentally sensitive and open space design and construction techniques that preserve natural resources. A Place with a Sustainable Clean and Healthy Environment... o Protect, preserve and enhance the supply of clean water and air for current and future . generations. o Reduce waste and create a sustainable environment by recycling, reducing and reusing. A Place to Preserve Natural Resources... o Conserve and improve unique and essential natural resources including wetlands, lakes, rivers, andwoodlands. o Preserve open space corridors'that protect natural vegetation and water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and preserve the natural identity of Ramsey. o Preserve and enhance the physical environment by practicing energy efficient develop- . ment and design. A Provider of Quality Public Services... o Provide quality public services and maintain a high quality , education system. o Provide a safe and efficient transportation system and seek solutions and alternatives to transportation problems. o Provide for efficient and timely extension of municipal sewer services; A Placeto Play and Recreate... o Create an effective and efficient system of parks and trails that meet the needs of both urban and rural residents. . o Provide neighborhood parks within the urban areas that are focal points of pride and identity for each neighborhood. A Place with a Good Image... o Create a unique and positive image of Ramsey by providing opportunities for high quality development and establishing standards in building architecture, landscaping, and signageforbusinesses along Highway 10 and other visible commer- cial areas. o Create an image that is attractive and inviting to both pedestrians and automobiles, and displays an identity consistent with the overall community identity. o Protect, preserve and promote historic reSQurces and encoUrage restoration and use of historic structures. A Place with a Variety of Housing Opportunities... o Protect th~ rural character and integrity of existing neighborhoods, while achieving an overall gross density of3or more units per acre within the urban services, by requiring new housing transition in terms of density and housing types. o Ensure a variety of housing types to satisfy Ramsey's life-cycle housing needs and provide housing opportunities for people of all ages, income, physical ability and ethnicity. Page 3 ~ I~ ,I ,I 1 I I i I