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6.02: Review Request from AKM Farms (Paxmar) for Revision to the 2040 Comprehensive <br />Plan Update <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the Staff Report stating the purpose of this <br />case is to discuss a request from AKM Farms (Paxmar) to revise the current draft of the <br />Comprehensive Plan Update to change the future/planned land use of two parcels. Staff reviewed <br />the proposed developments (Northfork Meadows and the Villas at Northfork) from Paxmar in <br />further detail with the Commission. This case is for discussion only. The City has requested an <br />extension into June to complete the Comprehensive Plan Update. It was noted the update is 90% <br />complete. The extension will allow the City to flesh out this and one other request. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner Anderson asked what the difference was between this plan and the previous plan. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated the main difference was with the 35-foot buffer <br />area which now included a berm and more extensive landscaping. He discussed how this berm <br />would provide better separation between the proposed development and the adjacent homes. In <br />addition, he noted the number of lots continues to drop. <br />Commissioner Anderson questioned what the adjacent neighbors would like to see on this <br />property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill explained the adjacent neighbors would like to see <br />this parcel remain low density residential which would net 70 lots versus 89 lots. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the Northfork Meadows as a PUD. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported this development was not a PUD. <br />Commissioner VanScoy inquired if the units would be detached townhomes. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated this was the case. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the streets within the development would be public for <br />private. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill anticipated the roadways would be public as there was <br />adequate right-of-way in place. <br />Al Riceler, 2850 Cutters Grove in Anoka, thanked the Commission for their time. He discussed <br />the retooled plan after receiving feedback from the City Council. He explained he was proposing <br />to construct two story homes without an HOA and public streets. He indicated there was a market <br />for smaller lots with high quality homes. He stated he understood the neighbors concerns but noted <br />Planning Commission/December 6, 2018 <br />Page 7 of 12 <br />