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The Preserve on Sunset Lake- Sketch Plan Page 5 Water and Sewer Systems Municipal water and sewer are not currently available to the site and are not planned to be provided in the near future. The applicant is proposing to have on-site wells and septic systems for each lot. The locations of the septic systems will be reviewed and approved by Washington County. The applicant will need to show the locations and approvals with the preliminary plat. Streets/Access The applicant is proposing a public roadway access directly across from Hilo Avenue to the north. The roadway will be a cul-de-sac with a majority of the lots accessing off of the proposed roadway. There is an existing homestead along Illies Avenue (CSAH 7) that will continue to have access off of the County Road. The applicant is proposing the Lot 4, Block 1, to have driveway access onto 125th Street. The driveway shall be directly across from Homestead Avenue. The applicant is proposing a very small outlot (Outlot C) to have access to Sunset Lake, which may include a private dock. With the preliminary plat the applicant will be required to dedicate additional right-of-way for 125th Street and CSAH 7. Further analysis will be completed at the time of preliminary plat to determine the dimensions of the right-of-way needs. Park, Trails, and Open Space The City Code requires either park dedication to be 10 percent of the buildable land area (approximately 135 acres) or cash -in -lieu of land (currently $2,400 per lot). The cash -in -lieu of land would be $31,200 at the current rate. The applicant has indicated that they would dedicate a 1.20 acre strip of land along the south side of Sunset Lake to expand on an existing City owned park property (.71 acres) that was dedicated to the City with the Royal Haven Estates development. The City has not improved this property to provide access to the lake. The remaining park dedication is proposed to be satisfied with fees. The applicant is also proposing Outlot A to be HOA open space with mulch trails meandering through the open space. The trail would not be maintained by the city and would not be available for public use. The applicant will be required to provide a maintenance plan for the open space with a preliminary plat application. There will need to be language in the HOA documents about maintenance of the open space and a deed restriction, or similar, to limit the outlot from being built on for a home site or sold. The Parks Commission reviewed the sketch plan at its June 20, 2018, meeting. Staff recommended dedication of the outlot adjacent to the City owned property. There is not a public boat launch on Sunset Lake. The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan does not identify a need for a neighborhood park in this area because it is outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). However, the Parks Plan states that "providing access to and protecting Hugo's water resources including wetlands, lakes, and streams is encouraged to build a connected, multi- function parks system". With the 2040 Comprehensive Plan updates, residents expressed a desire to see "natural water amenities for outdoor activities such as boating and winter fishing."