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Planning Commission Minutes — December 19, 2013 Page 4 Staff stated there was a question asked about what the plans were for Mr. Kaisers property. The property is guided as Medium Density Residential, there are no plans for the property the City simply guides property in the City. The City leaves the outcome of the property to the land owner. Staff added information on how traffic will get into the site off of 145th Street to Finale Avenue. Phase 1 includes Finale Avenue being reconstructed between 145th Street and 146th Street. Phase 2 includes the realignment of Finale Avenue further north to 147th Street and the construction of 147th Street to Oneka Parkway. There are other routes to get to the property that are in poor condition that we understand will be use, but this is the preferred route. Commissioner Arcand asked when Finale Avenue will be extended to Frenchman Road (County Road 8). Staff stated that the extension is not being proposed with this development at this time. There are intervening properties that are not under the control of the applicant. That section of road will have to wait until further development occurs. Commissioner McRoberts asked if a property owner can be compensated for lost value. Staff stated they are not aware of any policy that would outline a process for that. Commissioners Kleissler and McRoberts requested the developer make better use of the open spaces within his development to better enhance the sense of community and improve the overall aesthetic of the development. Mr. Lentsch stated that he will design the open space within the development to enhance the property. The landscaping plan will be revised to show this. Commissioner Knauss also asked about the realignment of the Finale Avenue to 147'x' Street. Mr. Lentsch stated that he wanted to dedicate land to the park and made sure it could be connected to the park. Commissioner Rosenquist stated he felt the use, density and overall layout of the development was good. Commission McRoberts stated that he is sympathetic to Mr. Kaiser's situation. He encouraged the developer to be creative and innovative in designing the open space within the development. Commissioner Knauss stated that she felt the proposed land use filled a need in the community, as there is currently a lack of senior housing and apartments for Hugo residents. Rosenquist motioned, Arcand seconded, to approve the application for LaValle Fields Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD). Application will move on to the Hugo City Council.