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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 indicted 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. Wetlands The site has approximately 25 acres of wetlands. A wetland delineation has been approved by the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) for a large portion of the site. There is an application for a wetland delineation for the Michael Riopel property which is west of Oneka Lake. Final approval of the delineation is expected in the near future. Additionally, there is a portion of the sketch plan, along Highway 61, where a wetland delineation has not been completed. A wetland delineation will need to be approved for all properties within the development for Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan approval. The proposed development will impact a small portion of the wetland areas. An impact and mitigation plan will need to be submitted for review and approval by the City. Woodlands There is a large stand of pine trees along the southern boundary of the sketch plan, adjacent to the Oneka Ponds development. A portion of the trees appear to be shown on the plan. However, it is unclear how or what amount that will be removed or preserved. The applicant will be required to submit a tree inventory and a tree preservation plan with the Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan. In exchange for PUD flexibility, the City should expect this development to preserve a significant portion of the trees on the site, particularly along the southern boundary.