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f.Impacts on adjoining single family areas should be limited by increased side yard <br />setbacks and landscaping; front and rear separation by streets, commercial or <br />industrial development; or parks and open space. <br />g.Higher density development should be required to include such improvements as <br />masonry exterior, higher window and wall insulation packages, underground <br />parking, more usable open space than normally required, porches, landscaping, <br />underground parking, and amenities packages within each unit. <br />h.Building design standards should be used which contribute to neighborhood <br />openness, communication, and interaction. <br />i.Design and performance standards should provide adequate height and setback <br />combinations for situations where taller multi-family units are proposed as infill <br />projects adjacent to single-family areas. Such infill should be limited to medium <br />density (or lower) projects. <br />9.(Not related to topic) <br />10.Require fair housing practices. Disperse types and scale of housing units within the City <br />for all ages, in all stages of the life cycle. Discourage high concentrations of low and <br />modest cost housing in any portion or neighborhood. <br />a.Provide quality, low-density rental and owner-occupied residential units, particularly <br />one level. <br />b.Create affordable and/or subsidized congregate rental units for seniors and others <br />with special needs. <br />c.Consider senior housing in areas with nearby amenities such as shopping, medical, <br />community and church facilities, and volunteer programs. <br />11.Provide an appropriate amount of low and moderate cost housing and opportunities for <br />rehabilitation of the existing housing supply through <br />a.the use of Federal, State, local, and other financial resources; and <br />b.working with State agencies and Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County HRA. <br />12.Encourage year-round landscaping of public and private space, including planned <br />development of boulevards and medians. Review the development and landscaping plans <br />for parks and municipal facilities. <br />13.Add and integrate sidewalk or pathway system requirements in ordinances and in design <br />standards for new development. <br />DRAFT MARCH 10, 2004 11 <br /> <br />