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The western parcel (40 acres) is guided as Low Density Residential (LD) while the eastern parcel (80 acres) is guided as Medium Density Residential (MD) according to the 2030 Land Use Plan. The developer has indicated that they may request a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to meet density requirements. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the developer is expected to have a higher quality development with valued amenities. The developer has not indicated what they would be giving back to the City in exchange of PUD flexibility, however, the developer has indicated the development will offer trail and sidewalk connections within the development and a public park 3. CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Trails The Trail and Sidewalk Plan shows trails along Oneka Parkway and Farnham Avenue North. The trails are constructed along these roadways in the properties south of the proposed development. The trails are shown to continue northward beyond proposed development. Sidewalks shall supplement the connections provided by the proposed trail system. Sidewalks along City streets are required in developments with lot widths less than 80 feet. There is an existing sidewalk on Falcon Avenue north that should connect north through the development. Although not shown on the concept plan, the developer has indicated that trail and sidewalk connections will be made to existing connections to the south. Staff has requested that connections also continue to future developments to the north. Open Spaces/Geenways The developer is proposing a park on the east side of the development. This park is within the City's greenway corridor, which is an area that has been identified for having significant natural resources. The desire with greenway corridors is to preserve large connecting blocks of natural resources as open space. There are large pieces of open space owned by either the City of Hugo or homeowners association to the south in the Waters Edge and Creekview Preserve neighborhoods that would connect. Parks This development is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 2 which is served by Lions Park, Frog Hollow Park, Oneka Elementary School and Heritage Ponds Park. Frog Hollow Park is within walking distance and has a playground. Oneka Elementary has a mixed purpose ball field and playground that are available outside of school hours for residential use. A park with a large open play area and other park facilities is desirable. The developer has prepared a concept of what the park could look like. Currently, the developer has not indicated what would be constructed or paid for with their park -2- November 15, 2017