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Density Residential. The applicant is proposing 3.22 units per acre. The site layout features multiple trail connections, landscaping, and preservation of natural features. The applicant is not proposing a Homeowners Association or stormwater reuse irrigation. Staff provided additional background on the City's Greenway Corridor. The proposed development shows a trail connection on the north side of Farnham Avenue North and north through the development. There is a trail connection to the park property to the west of the development. The applicant has also stated that there will be a passive, mowed trail along Judicial Ditch 3 on the east side of the site. Park dedication can be satisfied by land or per unit fee. Currently, the fee is $2,400 per unit. The developer is proposing to pay fees, totaling $208,800. Staff recommended that the Parks Commission discuss the proposed trail and recommended approval of the park dedication fee as proposed by the applicant. The Commissioners discussed the proposal and generally liked the trails that are shown on the plan. They had some questions on the maintenance of the passive trail, which will likely be maintained by the RCWD. Ryan Allshouse, 5310 159t" Street North, addressed the Planning Commission. Allshouse requested that the Commission recommend that the applicant remove the four lots in the southwest corner of the property to create more open space. He stated that the open space would be a benefit to the neighborhood and allow for a transition between developments. The Commissioners continued their discussion and staff provided additional clarification on what the applicant is proposing. Staff allowed further details on potential open space opportunities in the adjacent park property to help satisfy the request of the public. The Commissioners generally agreed that there is sufficient open space in the area to satisfy the development. Commissioner Rauschendorfer made a motion to approve the proposed park dedication fee for the Meadows at Hugo, seconded by Commissioner Moore-Arcand. Ayes: Clarke, Moore-Arcand, McGinnity Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson. Motion carried. 4. Drengson Sketch Plan Staff provided background on the sketch plan request for a development on 1215Y Street North. Currently there are three lots on 15 acres and the sketch plan shows 10 proposed lots, seven of which will be subdivided. The applicant will be required to pave 1215Y Street North and provide utilities to the seven lots. That area is served by Oak Shore Park and Tower Park. Staff gave the park dedication calculations. With land dedication, the applicant would be required to dedicate 1.5 acres of land or pay $16,800 in fees due to the seven new lots created. The Commissioners discussed the parks within that service area. Commissioner Moore-Arcand brought up safety concerns with kids accessing the parks within that service area. Chair Strub made the recommendation to accept park dedication fee for this development should the applicant move forward. The Commissioners generally agreed with this recommendation. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes February 17, 2021