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The Meadows at Hugo – Preliminary Plat, PUD, and Comp Plan Amendment Page 6 Shoreland The property is in the Shoreland Overlay District as it falls 300 feet within Judicial Ditch (JD) 3. The development is required to meet the DNR Shoreland Overlay District requirements for planned unit developments. In order to meet the DNR requirements for PUDs within the Shoreland Overlay District, the applicant is proposing 25 single family lots along JD3 and maintaining 50% open space from the lots to the ditch. The applicant is required to show proof of approval from the DNR. Development Phasing The applicant is proposing to construct the development in two phases. The phasing plan that the applicant provided shows the phasing generally starting from the west to east. The first phase would be constructed in 2021 and include the platting of 48 lots. The second phase will include the remaining 39 lots with construction planned in 2023. The property is proposed to be mass graded to accommodate wetland mitigation and stormwater management. Landscaping/ Signage The applicant has provided a full landscape plan. According to Section 90-181 Landscaping, each home site shall have two deciduous shade trees maintained in the front yard. The applicant is also proposing to have two trees per lot, however, one tree in the front yard and one tree elsewhere on the lot. In addition to trees on each lot, the applicant is proposing trees along the public streets. The applicant is proposing to install approximately 228 trees throughout the development. Staff recommends the applicant ensure that the boulevard trees are located outside of the right of way. Staff is comfortable with the landscaping of the development. The applicant is not proposing any signage at this time. Lighting The applicant is proposing typical street lighting within the development that meets the ordinance standard. The exact locations and design of the street lights will be evaluated with each final plat application. Staff recommends the street lights be a decorative, lantern style. Streets/Access The applicant is proposing access into the development from the southwest portion of the property. This requires an extension of Farnham Avenue North through City-owned property. During the sketch plan review process, the Planning Commission and City Council was comfortable with allowing access through the City-owned property provided that the public street was constructed at the developer’s expense. This will also allow access to the passive park that was dedicated with the Oneka Place development.