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VICTOR GARDENS Victor Gardens is Hugo's best example of a "neo-traditional" development. Victor Gardens incorporates excellent use of architecture, pedestrian connections, landscaping and public open space. Victor Gardens extends on both sides of County Road 8, and includes roughly 670 housing units and 200,000 square feet of retail space The Victor Gardens plan has changed several times over the past several years. The original plan had extensive development of apartments. In addition, the retail area was larger and incorporated residential units above the retail space. Although the apartments were not built, the amount of Rottland constructed townhouse buildings expanded, reducing the original intended mix of housing types. Some have suggested that there are too many of these types of buildings concentrated in this area, despite the attractive architecture. As this is a neotraditional development, some alleys were developed, with garages directed out the back of the houses. While this idea improves the front building architecture and removes garages and driveways from the streetscape, these lots have been the most difficult to sell. 129TH ST N ( NORTH END OF BALD EAGLE LAKE) 129ih Street and the bridge extending over the outlet to Bald Eagle Lake and in poor condition and need to be repaired. In addition, the property owners in the area are on well and septic. The City has received a petition for public improvements to this area, and the City has scheduled a neighborhood meeting with the residents for May 3, 2006. Staff will report on the tour as to the outcome of the meeting. OAKSHORE PARK — PARK PROPERTY This property consists of 10 acres of private park property owned by the Oakshore Park Homeowners Association. The City's Master Park Plan calls for a neighborhood park in this quadrant of the City. The City has been working with the homeowners association over the last few years to acquire the property and develop it into a neighborhood park. A concept plan was developed for the park two years ago and is included. FABLE HILL Fable Hill represents the top of the residential housing market in Hugo with home prices commonly exceeding $1,000,000. The property is unique in western Hugo for its nicely rolling landscape, lending itself to some fantastic views over the surrounding wetland and wooded areas. Development of the ballfield and amphitheatre is scheduled for completion this year to coincide with the third phase of development. This development is very long in the east to west direction, and street access was not provided to any surrounding property, precluding the possibility for connections to other neighborhoods. That practice is being discouraged as development occurs in the City today. 2