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Page 4 Minimum lot area to be covered 52% by impervious surface Development Phasing The developer is proposed to construct the buildings at the same time to be completed in 2025. Landscaping/Signage/Lighting Section 90-272 of the Hugo City code requires that all for apartment construction, all areas not covered by building, parking, driveways, or impervious storage areas shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with Section 90-181. Section 90-181 outlines those landscaping requirements. The ordinance requires 60 deciduous trees, 60 coniferous trees, 47 ornamental trees, and 235 shrubs. The applicant is exceeding the landscape requirements for the project. The applicant is showing the parking areas and greenspaces to be landscaped. In addition the applicant is showing a landscaped location for a monument sign at the entrance of the project. A sign application shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to installation. The plan shows location for lighting for the project. The lighting generally meet the ordinance standards, however a final plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff. Park Dedication/Openspace With The Shores of Oneka PUD general plan the project dedicated land and fee to satisfy the park dedication requirements. The land dedicated is the upland areas of Outlot G along Oneka Lake, which now includes a public trail. The proposed land dedication of 3.89 acres satisfied 40.5% of the requirement. The remaining would be satisfied with payment of 59.5% of the fee ($3,400 per unit). The fee for each unit is $2,023 totaling $121,380. This development is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 10 which is served by Oneka Lake Park, the future park currently called the Bernin Property and the public boat launch on Oneka Lake. Oneka Lake Park and the Bernin Property are immediately south of the development. The previous park dedication expands the city park properties and provide opportunities for a more expansive open space and trail network. The Parks Commission anticipates additional planning of the park properties as this property develops. The developer is also providing a recreation area for the apartment residents as required by ordinance. The area includes, landscaping,picnic tables,benches, and playground equipment. Streets/Access The roundabout at TH 61 and 1591h Street will serve as the primary access for the development and is open to traffic as of late last fall. Two access points into the site are proposed with one