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TERRE DE LTAU Hugo, Minnesota PROJECT NARRATIVE June 13, 2016 {Nestled among wetlands, Terre De L'Eau demonstrates an appreciation for the natural environment. Preservation of the wetland system enhances connections with nature. The extensive trail system meanders organically throughout the site allowing one to appreciate the open views and wildlife. Both street and trail connections are created to neighbors, to nature and to the surrounding community. Trails lead to the centrally located park which is a gathering space for families to picnic, kids to play or individuals to simply enjoy nature. Curved streets follow the edges of wetlands and ponds to create a design where a majority of the homes back to open space. A variety of lot sizes craft a community for those at different life stages and income levels. Home styles will attract first time bomebuyers, families with children as well as empty nesters. LOCATION The site is located at the northeast intersection of CSAH 61 and 130`h Street North. GENERAL, DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Prior to preparing the Preliminary Plat, a Sketch Plan review is requested for this 200 -acre Planned Unit Development of nearly 300 housing units with a mix of lot sizes: 45', 50', 65', 70' and g0' widths. The PUD is a tool that will allow flexibility firom the R-3 District standards to create a better overall design that introduces a mix of product styles for first time homebuyers, families and empty nesters. Further, it will create much needed connections to open and play spaces for the surrounding community. HOUSING The variety of lot sizes allow for a variety of home styles to meet the needs of many different buyers. The 45' wide lots are planned for Villas which offer main level living with association maintained grounds mostly geared toward empty nesters. The 50' wide lots could be similar one level living with grounds maintenance or smaller lots ideally geared toward first time homebuyers. The remaining lot sizes would offer different home styles to meet the needs of buyers at different price points. in all, there will be about five different home series. STREETS, SIDEWALKS & LANDSCAPING There are number of access points to the site, which also creates connections to the surrounding community. The curved tree -lined streets will help to calm traffic is this pedestrian friendly neighborhood. The street design allows for many of the homes to not directly back another home creating many premium lots with wetland, open space or park views. While the site is generally open, there are a few stands of trees intended to be preserved. Most notably, the easterly entrance along 130`x' where the road is split around the trees to create a more dramatic entry. in the Villa (45' lot) area, the trees create a neighborhood green which becomes the focal point of this sub -neighborhood. Other existing treed areas will be reviewed for preservation where possible. TDL Concept - Narrative