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tit e . Ramsey Critical Area Plan Page 6 18 # 3; also p. 9' 1 & 2 -- re: future land use. I will preface this section by stating that we have many questions and need for more detail, and depending on the answers, that may alter our comments or prompt additional comments and concerns. From Figure 22: What types of proposed uses and densities would be allowed within each of the proposed land use classifications within the Critical Area/Wild and Scenic Corridor: Mixed Residential; Rural Developing; Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Commercial? Again, Wild and Scenic River requirements must be complied with, in addition to Critical Area. What is the timing for classifying this entire area as Mixed Residential? Although more restrictive Critical Area/WSR provisions will apply, will there be distinguishing provisions that will be established within the Mixed Residential for different geographic areas since only a portion currently has sewer facilities? As we have stated on previous occasions, we have additional concerns about the area zoned Commercial that is riparian to the river, and particular concerns about a "restaurant overlooking the river" or commercial riverfront development. These types of commercial uses and non-open space recreational uses are prohibited by Wild and Scenic requirements in this area, nor does it seem likely that any revised rules would allow commercial uses outside of existing established riparian downtown areas. This is especially true since this Commercial area is sandwiched between two residential areas. We might be willing to compromise with allowing restaurant and commercial uses on the immediate south side of existing Riverdale Drive in Sec. 34 and residential or park use within the rest of the parcel, in conjunction with increased setbacks and'buffering from the river -- but we would need to see additional details. Figure 19 appears to show this entire area as woodlands. How does a proposal for such commercial zoning correspond to the policies on vegetation areas, preservation, greenway corridor, and the vision statement? What will be the density for each zoning land use classification? What is meant by net acre? How will density be calculated - by the undeveloped parcel, by 1- acre increments, IO-acres, 40-acres? When the Plan says "density of development within the Corridor is limited to no more than five units per net acre," how does this relate to density for each geographic area -- . already platted areas, undeveloped areas? For example, if density in one place in the Corridor is currently 1 per 10, and another place 4 per 10, what density is proposed for adjacent undeveloped areas and where? Are there proposed changes to the density and lot sizes of areas currently with minimum lot sizes of 2.5 acres and 200 ft. lot width and mostly built upon? From where will transfer of density rights be allowed? If transfer of density rights would be allowed from a differently-owned area, let's say from the "4 per 10" area, will this mean adjacent undeveloped areas within the Corridor would then be allowed close to 10