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CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION STAFF REPORT TO: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director FROM: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Capstone Homes – 5311 165th Street (Munger Property) – Sketch Plan DATE: March 12, 2025, for the City Council Meeting of March 17, 2025. REVIEW DEADLINE (60) days: March 28, 2025 1. PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: At its February 27, 2025, meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan and provided feedback on the overall development. Generally the Planning Commission was okay with the proposed PUD standards and housing products. They had comments on revisions to the plan and feedback in meeting the PUD criteria. They liked the idea of the lots having views over the natural spaces, but discussed how the developer could provide more creativity to the layout and add character the development in exchange for the proposed flexibility to zoning standards. The Planning Commission members suggested the applicant add variation or curvature to the long, straight road that is shown along the east side of the sketch plan and to include staggered building setbacks. They wanted the developer to not have lots with direct access to 165th Street. Additional suggestions included: •Offering a one-story product. •Asked about integration of the two smaller parcels under separate ownership to make the development more cohesive. •Construction of one large pond rather than several small ponds and they would like to see the evaluation if stormwater reuse can be integrated into the development. •Wanted to see an off-road trail loop with amenities, such as landscaping and benches. •Agreed with staff’s recommendations. The same sketch plan the Planning Commission reviewed is attached, the developer did not make any changes. However, the developer stated they would redesign the sketch plan after receiving the feedback and offered the following: J.1