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The Meadows at Hugo Sketch Plan • The extension of the trail system through the development with an off-street trail connection to the park to the west. • Open space throughout the development that maintains the natural integrity of the site. • The developer has stated that they will evaluate the site to preserve to the maximum extent possible the sites natural features (wetland, floodplain, shoreland, etc). • Installation of a water re -use system for irrigation. The Medium Density Residential designation's primary intent is to respond to a need for smaller homes on smaller lots. This designation offers the opportunity for housing that may expand opportunities for more affordable single family home living and changes in demographics, including smaller homes for empty nesters and smaller families. The medium density designation also describes the importance of preserving natural resources and amenities. The proposed sketch plan is requesting flexibility to accommodate smaller lot sizes and setbacks, and preservation of natural resources. This is in line with the intent of the land use present in the development. Staff will continue to work with the developer on their proposal to request a change in the zoning to Planned Unit Development as the project moves forward. A builder for the development has not been identified. It is unclear what the elevation of the homes would be and how they would sit on the lots. Staff is comfortable with the lot sizes, however recommends that the 5 foot side yard setback be further evaluated as the project moves forward and home elevations and building footprints are provided. The applicant has provided a sketch plan B that shows 74 lots at 55 feet wide, with side yard setbacks at 7.5 feet and an overall net density of 2.78 units per acre. The applicant has stated that this is not the preferred plan as it does not meet the density requirements. However, without elevations of the homes, it seems like a 7.5 foot side yard setback on a 50 foot wide lot could work. This simply means that the size of the homes get smaller. Because its proximity to the ditch, the property is in the Shoreland Overlay district. The development will need to meet all of the MN DNR shoreland standards as they relate to PUD approvals. Housing Types/Design The developer is proposing 82 single family villa lots at 50 feet wide. The applicant did not provide building elevations or material samples at this time. Although the applicant stated that the villa lots would be maintenance provided, they did not submit details about association maintenance with this application. These items would need to be reviewed as part of the preliminary plat application. Streets & Access The developer is showing access to the site from Farnham Avenue. The developer is also showing two connections to the properties to the north upon staff recommendation.