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5 Oneka Commons Sketch Plan 2022 family housing uses in a master plan development since the there are several acres with one property owner. The applicant has not provided information on how the development would meet or exceed the Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines. Architecture The applicant has indicated that the design of the buildings in this area would be consistent with the building styles in the Victor Gardens development. They have stated the architectural theme would be required for all commercial and mixed-use areas of the proposed sketch plan. This does not include proposed residential areas. The applicant did not provide a narrative on how the buildings would related to the Victor Gardens development, meet the design guidelines, or what materials would be use on the buildings. Although it seems the buildings will be designed to be cohesive, the developer shall provide a design palette, including elevations, colors, and materials for the buildings, to ensure they are compatible and meet the guidelines. Commercial Buildings All commercial buildings are required to meet the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines and if the downtown area, the Downtown Design Guidelines. The applicant has not shown any building rendering example for the commercial uses. All of the buildings within the project shall have four sided architecture, with equal treatment and visual qualities, and shall meet the requirements of the guidelines. It is hard to know whether the proposed buildings would meet the guidelines as one side was shown in the rendering. However, if it exudes the quality of the Victor Gardens development, it will likely meet the guidelines. Multi-Family Residential/Apartments The applicant has provided building renderings for the three-story apartment buildings. All of the buildings within the project shall have four sided architecture, with equal treatment and visual qualities, and shall meet the requirements of the Multifamily Design Guidelines. The building rendering shows the building design with horizontal and vertical projections. Although the applicant did not provide information on the building material, it looks like there would be varying materials and colors. The guidelines encourage using a mix of materials and the ordinance states that the exterior of three-story structures shall have a high percent of brick, stone, or comparable material. The apartment includes underground parking. Parks/Trails Because of the residential density proposed and proximity to future businesses special attention should be paid to the trails and sidewalks for both recreation and transportation purposes. Additionally, the development is adjacent to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, which connects many of Hugo’s trails and parks. According to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan trails and sidewalks are to be built with new developments that connect the community and ensure safe access to parks, downtown, and other important areas in the City.