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has stated that they would like to increase the amount of residential and decrease the amount of commercial. The developer stated that this is necessary due to "balance of use, absorption demand and return on investment". This would generate a higher demand for parks than currently included in the Park Service Area calculations. The applicant has not clarified if they will be applying for a Planned Unit Development (PUD), but it is likely. PUDs offer flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of most normal zoning district standards. The use of PUD zoning can allow for a greater variety of uses, internal transfers of density, construction phasing and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this flexibility, the City has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of other, more standard zoning districts. PUD approval may be granted in exchange of preservation of natural environmental features, construction of trails above and beyond those required in the Existing and Proposed Trails Map (Map 6-7), dedication of additional park land and/or park improvements, etc. The east side of the properties are a part of the downtown and therefore the Downtown Design Guidelines should be met by the development. Enhancements to pedestrian access and walkability are identified in the plan as an important part of a healthy downtown. The principles for downtown Hugo include: • Enhancement of the public realm to maintain a pedestrian -oriented downtown. • Providing recreational uses for diverse age groups in the downtown area. The applicant has not provided information on how the development would meet or exceed the Downtown Plan and Guidelines. 3. CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Geeenways Developments are required to incorporate greenways where proposed. This could be done through site design, storm water management, park land dedication, trail construction, or other means of accommodating greenway corridors. The Greenway Corridor Map (Map 6-1) shows a proposed greenway through the development as well as ground water priority areas. The developer has not provided information on how this will be incorporated in the development. Additional environmental review is required and has not yet been completed. Parks According to the Neighborhood Park Service Area Map (Map 6-5), the property is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 5. The area includes 6 neighborhood parks and 1 -2- Oneka Commons January 15, 202