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Resolution 2002-65 Page 2 Section 18, a distance of 1521 feet to the point of beginning; thence Easterly at a right angle 436.00 feet; thence Southerly at a right angle, 221.16 feet to the South line of said Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter; thence Easterly along said South line, 883.77 feet to the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence Northerly along said East line, 400.24 feet to the North line of the South 400 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence Westerly along said North line, 1319.85 feet to said North-South Quarter line; thence Southerly along said North-South Quarter line, 194.04 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to Everton Avenue North along the most Westerly line. Subject to and together with any other valid easements, restrictions and reservations, Washington County, Minnesota. Abstract WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval, and; WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance rezoning the affected parcel from Future Urban Reserve to PUD; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request by Trail Head Land Development, LLC and Pulte Homes of Minnesota for the reclassification of the zoning from Future Urban Reserve to PUD for the 186 -acre property, based on the following findings: 1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and other City policies and plans. The development would allow a mix of single-family detached homes, patio homes and townhomes at a net density of 3.7 units per acre, which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. 2. The proposed development meets the intent of the PUD zoning district by providing an efficient use of land by using smaller lots to preserve wetlands and open space, preservation of the wildlife/open space corridor in the northwest portion of the site, providing a 0.5 mile long greenway with trail along the eastern property line, and providing 2.84 times the required amount of park dedication, including 22.30 acres of land dedication for a school community playfield site. 3. The PUD will allow a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the City. 4. The proposed development meets the intent of the PUD zoning district by creating an integrated neighborhood, lifecycle housing opportunities, preservation of natural