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2.04: Consider Options for Proposed Plat Known as Northfork Meadows Located Near <br /> Puma Street and Alpine Drive; Case of Paxmar(Project#17-126) <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report. <br /> Mayor Strommen noted that the discussion tonight should focus on whether the City is willing to <br /> entertain more conversation to this and not alternative plans. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked why staff would prefer a PUD rather than changing the zoning. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the PUD is a change to the zoning but it <br /> also allows flexibility for other items. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that if the density was able to be figured out for Capstone, he <br /> would not have a problem with this but would like to see a wider street. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that with Capstone was consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan with massaging at the edges while this would be a change. <br /> Kent Roessler, Paxmar Development, stated that they are a local developer and brought this <br /> request to staff He stated that the problem with this is the infrastructure and the investment that <br /> would be needed for Puma Street. He stated that they went back to the drawing board and came <br /> up with a version that would allow them to fund $800,000 in infrastructure. He stated that all the <br /> units, single family and townhomes, would be involved in the homeowners' association. He <br /> stated that there are several users interested in this site. He stated that they develop single family <br /> lots for home builders. He stated that Ramsey is an up and coming community and builders want <br /> to build products in the community. He stated that this would add multiple builders, up to six, to <br /> build products in Ramsey. He noted that the problem is that in order to fund the $800,000 on <br /> Puma investments, you cannot do a straight R-1 development without reaching $400,000 homes. <br /> He stated that they would like direction from the Council on whether they should invest the <br /> funds to move forward on this process or not. He stated that they would like to be here and work <br /> with the City. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that the developer would be willing to work with the <br /> neighborhoods, noting that this is an extraordinary step to change the Comprehensive Plan. He <br /> stated that if the developer is willing to work with the neighbors, hopefully they can develop a <br /> compromise as it moves along. <br /> Councilmember Shryock agreed that they should try to do work with the existing residents in the <br /> area. She stated that she is supportive of the option to work with different builders and would <br /> like to see a different transition option. <br /> Councilmember Johns echoed the comments regarding the public process and density transition. <br /> City Council Work Session/June 27,2017 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />