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- 1 - Excelsior Group March 22, 2017 Agenda Number: 2 CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Excelsior Group, LLC. Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan for a residential development to be known as “Adelaide Landing” DATE: March 10, 2017 for the Parks Commission meeting of March 22, 2017 1. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of July 13, 2017, the Parks Commission provided comments on a sketch plan submitted by Excelsior Group for a residential development now known as “Adelaide Landing”. Discussion included the proposed trail system, dedication of a park, and construction of some park improvements. Excelsior Group has made a proposal for park dedication that includes a combination of park land and fees. They are also proposing to construct a trail system and grade and landscape the park. 2. DESCRIPTION: Excelsior Group has submitted an application requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a residential development. The property totals 216.6 acres and is comprised of seven parcels. The preliminary plat includes 319 single family residential lots and 10 outlots to be known as “Adelaide Landing”. The PUD General Plan will be for all 216.6 acres of the property and will be rezoned from Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property includes wetlands and floodplain for a total buildable acreage of 146.2 acres. An 18 acre City-owned property that is mostly wetland will be used for stormwater ponding. The development is generally located north of 130th and east of Highway 61. The plan includes residential lots, preserved wetlands, stormwater ponding areas, a park, sidewalk