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The Meadows at Hugo Sketch Plan Page 5 Parks Commission Update: The developer's proposal was evaluated by the Parks Commission at its March 20, 2019, meeting. The Parks Commission has not yet planned the future park. They discussed that during the approval of the Oneka Place development there was concern over the lack of parking for the future park and the possibility of a parking lot off of Farnham Avenue North. The future park was discussed as being passive with trails, at least in the short-term. There was not a strong interest in active park features such as a playground or ball fields in the near future. Additional planning and discussion is needed for the park, but they did not expect that to happen this year. Since there is no plan for the park, the Park Commission recommended making the land available for construction of the street at the developer's expense, but not allow the development of the lots as shown on the previously submitted plan. They discussed wanting to keep their options open for a parking lot to be constructed for the park or if any active amenities were desired. Planning Commission Update: The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant add variation or curvature to the long, straight road connecting the south and north portions of the development. Staff also recommended that traffic calming measure should be taken into consideration on the proposed long roadway. The applicant has since updated the sketch plan to reflect these comments. Utilities As identified in the City's Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan, a 24" trunk watermain will need to be extended north from the water tower location. The 24" water main should be extended north through the development with the City paying for oversizing costs. The City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan identifies the way in which properties are to be served by sanitary sewer. A sanitary sewer connection to the Met Council Interceptor is identified at 1651h Street with a 33" trunk main. The proposed sketch plan identifies a connection to the Interceptor approximately 1320 feet south of 165th Street. Oversizing of the trunk main would be the responsibility of the City of Hugo. No phasing plan has been submitted by the applicant, however, staff recommends that the phasing plan shows how the utilities can be phased. With water available from the south and sewer available from the north, the project may need to be completed in one phase. Staff has also requested that the developer create a watermain loop in the development, which would allow for water to flow in two directions should water need to be shut off for any reason. While the proposed sewer connection is different than what is shown on the Comprehensive Plan, it does propose an alternative way to serve the development and other properties due to the difficulties of the sanitary sewer planned to be available from the north and watermain being available from south. Staff does feel this is a reasonable option, however, drainage and utility easements will be required in order to allow the sanitary sewer to be constructed out to 1651h Street in the future. The proposed location change will still allow the surrounding properties to