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between multi-level townhome buildings. This is consistent with other townhome projects in Hugo. The maximum development density for a PUD in the R-3 zoning district is 4 units per 1 acre. The applicant is proposing a residential net density of 3 units per 1 acre, which fits the requirements of a PUD. Although the applicant is requesting flexibility on lot sizes and setbacks, the density meets the ordinance standards. The shoreland district comes in effect for all homes located within 1000 feet of the ordinary high-water (OHW) level of Oneka Lake. Oneka Lake is classified as a natural environment lake. The City's shoreland overlay district ordinance requires 20,000 square foot minimum lot size, 125 -foot minimum lot width, maximum 25 -foot building height, and maximum 25 percent impervious surface coverage for non -riparian lots. The proposed lots do not meet the requirements, but flexibility may be allowed with a PUD. The DNR PUD standards also apply to this development and the applicant will be required to demonstrate they have satisfied the requirements. It should be noted that all of the lots shown on the sketch plan are non -riparian lots as the applicant has retained public open space and a trail adjacent to the lake. Detailed review of any flexibility would be required as part of the PUD General Plan review. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the sketch plan offers a proposed trail along the road and a connection that will link to the existing trail in the Oneka Ponds development. The project will offer additional sidewalk connections within the development, as well. The plan shows open space along Oneka Lake with multi -use trails and a dock extending into Oneka Lake. The applicant has indicated that the trails and dock would be public. Although the applicant has done a good job incorporating public uses within the development, more detail on how the applicant exceeds City standards and meets the requirements of a PUD will be required with the Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan. Phasing It's unclear how many phases there will be with the development, however the applicant is proposing what would be completed in the first phase. Phase one includes 44 townhome lots on the northern portion of the site with a connection to Highway 61. Phase one also includes 71 residential lots on the southern portion of the site with a connection to Goodview Trail. The southern portion of phase one would not have a connection to Highway 61. Because the proposed phasing includes a substantial portion of the site being developed with the majority of phase one traffic traveling south on Goodview Avenue and Goodview Trail, it is in staff's opinion that all lots in phase one should include a connection and access out to Highway 61. Equally as important, are the utilities in regards to the phasing plan. It is not clear how the applicant intends to serve the townhomes on the north side with Phase 1. The phasing plan should be revised to take into consideration the construction of utilities.