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proposed trunk sanitary sewer connection point would serve as well as the original proposed location on 1651h street for the surrounding properties and would enable this property to develop. Trunk water is also served at our southwestern property corner near the water tower and will extend trunk water to our north property line. This is a better location for trunk water connection in order to develop with the comprehensive plan. Otherwise, the water would need to "leap frog" two parcels to reach 165th. The trunk sanitary sewer and watermain will be constructed as part of this development and extended to the project boundaries. This proposed trunk utility connection plan and modification to the comprehensive plan is logical, prudent and efficient to begin the extension of City trunk utilities to this area of the City. PUD 6enefitsc Our development plan will provide several benefits over the standard medium density (townhome) zoning: 1. An efficient use of land for single family residential construction that enables greater community engagement and interaction. 2. Design is an environmentally sensitive proposal with less density than would be allowed under medium density guidelines and attached townhomes. 3. Providing landscaping that exceeds the City minimum requirements. 4. Incorporating architectural design guidelines for homes in the development. 5. Villa product types that are appealing to different home buyers and enhancing visual interest of the proposed neighborhoods. 6. Open space that promotes outdoor engagement and visual connectivity between residential units and their surroundings. 7. Construction of a Public Street to provide access to the City park land at developer's expense. 8. Construction of a trunk sanitary sewer connection to begin the expansion of development potential in the area of the city with cost sharing with the City. 9. The extension of the City's trail system thru the subdivision at developer's expense. These design details all demonstrate our commitment to providing a high -quality development worthy of receiving the PUD designation. The creation of non-standard setbacks and lot sizes for the villa lots requires the PUD zoning designation, which is the primary reason for our PUD request. The proposed PUD subdivision creates a variety of lot types allowing for a diverse type of housing. Thus, the proposed subdivision facilitates the mixed -use development goals sought after in the PUD Planned Unit Development zoning standards. In addition, the proposed PUD will preserve to the maximum extent possible the site's natural environmental features, and provide for trail connections to the City park. In addition to the PUD benefits described above we also considered stormwater reuse for irrigation for the site. Stormwater Reuse for the purposes of irrigation is somewhat common in the City of Hugo and for good reason. Conservation and sustainability. We have considered the possibility of stormwater re- use for this project and have decided it is not feasible for this site for the following reasons. 1. The site has an extensive wetland system that needs all the stormwater runoff to be sustained. The existing wetlands on the site constitute approximately 18% of the site area. Due to the creation of new wetlands as part of the project development, at completion of the project the area of wetlands will be approximately 21% of the site area. We are increasing wetland area which drives a demand for stormwater. Stormwater sustains the wetlands.