Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan No Appendices (2)

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37 Metropolitan Council Submission Affordable Housing Allocation The City participates in the Livable Communities Program of the Metropolitan Council, which provides access to a number of funding opportunities. As part of said participation, the City plans for an allocation of affordable housing. The City has confirmed that the Future Land Use Map/Plan is acceptable for anticipated affordable housing need. Additional information and narrative regarding affordable housing within the City is included in the Housing chapter. Table 30: Affordable Housing Allocation Affordable Housing Need At or Below 30% AMI 292 31% to 50% AMI 167 51% to 80% AMI 40 Total Units 499 AMI = Area Median Income Staged Development Plan Planned Density Table 31: Density Table Land Use Category Minimum Density Midpoint Density Maximum Density Rural Developing 0.1 units/acre 0.25 units/acre 0.4 units/acre Low Density Residential 3 units/acre 3.5 units/acre 4 units/acre Medium Density Residential 4 units/acre 6 units/acre 8 units/acre High Density Residential 8 units/acre 11.5 units/acre 15 units/acre The COR – Low Density* 5 units/acre 10 units/acre 15 units/acre The COR – Medium Density* 8 units/acre 16.5 units/acre 25 units/acre The COR – High Density* 15 units/acre 45 units/acre 75 units/acre *The City of Ramsey along with the Metropolitan Council has previously approved of a master plan for the area known as The COR. The master plan outlines specific subdistricts for low, medium, and high density areas. The City is committed to achieving an average net density of 10 dwelling units/acre within the COR, mixed use land use designation. The City will monitor and achieve the 10 dwelling units/acre through plat monitoring. Residential development within ½ mile of the Northstar Commuter Rail Station that is guided as Mixed Use will be developed at a net minimum density of 15 units per acre. The City will track the 15 dwelling units/acre minimum through plat monitoring.