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Development ~ Open House Scheduled for Presentation of Draft Study for the Central Rural Reserve Area The "Central Rural Reserve" area was created as part of the 2001 Comprehensive plan and is desig- nated as a specific land use planning area. The Central Rural Reserve area occupies a location in the central part of Ramsey. The area lies north of Ramsey Town Center and south of Central Park. It is bounded on the east by Ramsey Boulevard and on the west by Armstrong Boulevard. As a follow-up to the cur- rent Comprehensive Plan, a study of the feasibility of future develop- ment in the Central Rural Reserve area has been undertal(en by the city of Ramsey with funding from the Metropolitan Council. This study focuses on the implications presented by the evolution of large estate and rural residential subdivisions. This development pattern occupies l(ey locations in Ramsey and other metro- politan communities. This very low density development pattern occurred in outlying areas where public water and sewer service were not avail- able. As the core of the metropolitan area expands towards these rural residential areas, their development implications need to be carefully ana- lyzed. The Study does not seel( to build a case for a proactive approach to redevelopment in the Central Rural Reserve area. However, change in this area is inevitable and creates consequences for the residents and the community. It is preferable to plan for change rather than react to it as it is happening. The Study addresses issues such as current char- acteristics of the area, factors that will influence future development, and what development scenarios can occur with and without city sewer and water. The draft Study document will be presented to the community in an open house format on Thursday, August 17, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 15050 Armstrong Blvd. N. W. There will be a short video presentation running con- tinuously that describes the various elements of the Study. There will be city staff and consultants present to answer questions. Through the use of comment cards provided at the open house, the city will be seek- ing public comments and opinions regarding all aspects of the Study. It is anticipated that the comment period will remain open for 2 weeks following the open house. There will be copies of the Study available at the Open House for persons wish- ing to take advantage of the 2 weel( window to formulate their comments. The draft study will also be posted on the city's website after August 17. The comments received at the city will be taken into consideration for amendments to the draft Study. Following the public comment pro- cess, the Study will be presented to City Council for acceptance. The information contained in the Study will enable the city of Ramsey to establish the plans and land use controls best suited to guide the future development of this area. For additional information, contact the Community Development Department at 763-433-9824. Central Rural Reserve Study Area J ~(/)~ I II illY' ~~ Hll ---" 1111 ~~ RFR '-- ~~~fH)~ mf j0i~~~~= II f$= SI ~ B~~ I - 1T1 I II L III ~ ~~ ~ ::::: ~ ~ = ~;:: =:J- t II TTllTTIC ~ m~ ~ i~:I~~lrn:n~ ~~~nda~ Db ;xr~~e " 'hi' ~~ II I I --- ~TTn c-- f<S tE~R I I III - f~-,=r=-yl 1~llV~I--J~ \\:fJrr::ccd1D I I I I I I I - 't::I::::::rridd ittjrnt:I:tYk- ~ ~lrlIBP II 11111111~gJI .~ A\ EEEEEE:EfE I I I I I I I I I I L- ,,~ L~m~ ~' 1m Jl 1/ IK-+-H RffA ~ ~~~ 0~ ~~~ ~~ll~" ~~1'41~~ l~ 7'2 ~D~R~~ ~l~",,!~ ~ ~ ~ 1~~~~l:1~nF, "",-/~ ~\Y~ -.....--..., ~ I www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 3