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shown to connect to the Hardwood Creek Trail along Highway 61. The sketch plan also shows a trail along Oneka Lake that would provide a connection to the public park to the south. The trail is shown to extend from both main entrances into the development, from Highway 61 and Goodview Avenue, to the lake front trail. The applicant has indicated a dock would be constructed on Oneka Lake and a connection would be made to the lakefront trail. The sketch plan is showing a trail running between two lots to connect to the lakefront trail. Staff likes this idea, however, would recommend that the areas be further planned to create a visual opening to the lake. This may mean widening the space and planning the area. Landscaping The applicant has provided a landscape plan. The plan generally exceeds the ordinance standards. In exchange for PUD flexibility, the City could expect a landscape plan that goes beyond the minimum requirements to provide street trees, entrance streetscaping, plantings around a monument sign, plantings in openspace, etc. 3. CONCLUSION/ RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes that the layout of the proposed development is generally good. The applicant has done a good job providing a mix of housing products, openspace, and trail connections. However, staff does recommend the following to be incorporated into the plan: 1. Clustering of the Villa Home product and/or providing adequate transitions between product types. 2. Provide a more significant buffer for the townhomes to be separate from the industrial uses to the west. 3. The phasing should be revised to include the connection and development outlet to Highway 61. Evaluation of the phasing of the full built out should be provided. 4. Stormwater Re -Use for irrigation. 5. The applicant should continue to work with staff on the road alignments, more specifically on the northwest portion of the site. 6. Planning of the commercial properties along Highway 61, adjacent to the main entrance to the development. 7. The trail corridor that meanders through two residential lots should be widened to provide a view of the lake to create an entrance to the lakefront trail. 8. Provide a tree inventory and plan for what trees will be preserved and removed. Specifically on the south boundary. 9. Full description of the park land dedication request. Staff recommends the Planning Commission review and discuss the sketch plan and provide the applicant with informal comments.