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The Meadows at Hugo – Preliminary Plat, PUD, and Comp Plan Amendment Page 5 7. Ensure the establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the applicant is proposing a more sensitive development proposal than would have been the case with the use of the standard R-3 zoning district, preservation of natural features with the trail system that meanders through the development, and multiple trail connections. The applicant is also incorporating architectural design guidelines for the homes in the development and providing varied product types. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows the land use being Medium Density Residential (MD). The rezoning/PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in terms of land use and density. Staff believes that the general layout of the proposed Meadows at Hugo PUD general plan will exceed the City’s standards for residential developments. The applicant is proposing on-site wetland mitigation, which ultimately preserves high quality wetlands. It is in staff’s opinion that The Meadows at Hugo PUD general plan will offer a creative and efficient method to planning the site, meeting the intent of the PUD ordinance. Lot Sizes/Setbacks The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 32.93-acre site into 87 single family home sites. The applicant is proposing a combination of product types, lot sizes, and building setbacks listed below: Required (R3) Proposed 2-Story Villa 1-Story Villa Minimum lot size 10,400 sq. ft. 5,400 sq. ft. 6,750 sq. ft. Minimum lot width at front setback line 80 ft. 44 ft. 50 ft. Minimum lot depth 100 ft. 135 ft. 135 ft. Minimum front yard building setback 30 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Minimum side yard building setback 10 ft. 7.5 ft. 5 ft. Minimum rear yard building setback 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. Maximum lot area covered by impervious surface 50% Up to 55% Up to 60% * Requested PUD flexibility highlighted in grey Density The Medium Density residential designation identifies a minimum density of three units per acre and a maximum density of eight units per acre. The applicant is proposing a residential net density of 3.22 units per 1 acre, which aligns with the Medium Density standards in the 2040 Land Use Plan. Medium Density residential allows single-family homes, townhomes, and multifamily dwellings as permitted types of development. The primary intent is to respond to a need for smaller homes on smaller lots and to expand housing opportunities within the City. By providing flexibility on lot sizes and setback requirements, the developer is able to meet the intent of the land use designation.