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Home My WebLink AboutParks Packet 04.21.21Agenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of April 21, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from March 17, 2021 Meeting 7:02 pm 2. Oneka Lake Reserve Park Dedication 7:40 pm 3. Lions Park to School Trail Study 8:00 pm 4. Adjournment This meeting will be held in -person, but residents may participate in the meeting remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. For more information on remote participation, go to https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate. Meeting ID: 899 6672 8984 Page 1 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda April 21, 2021 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of April 21, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from March 17, 2021 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of March 17, 2021. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Oneka Lake Reserve Park Dedication Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC has submitted an application requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for a residential development to be known as "Oneka Lake Reserve". The development consists of 40 attached townhomes in a mix of 2 and 3 unit two-story buildings located north of 1501" Street. The development also includes a private street, a public neighborhood park, stormwater re -use, and sidewalks. The developer is proposing to dedicate a combination of land and fee to satisfy park dedication. Staff recommends acceptance of .45 acres of park land to satisfy park dedication requirements and the remainder to be paid in fees. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MEMO. Goodview Avenue Trail Facility Study Lions Park and a new WBLAS Elementary School are planned to be under construction in summer 2021. A pedestrian connection between Lions Park, the school, and the existing trail along Oneka Parkway is desirable. The natural open space owned by the City and School District is substantial, but the majority of it is wetlands. A proposal was received by WSB to study the feasibility of trails in this area for $16,000. It includes mapping the approved wetland delineations of the various parcels, delineating remaining wetlands, as well as preparation and evaluation of conceptual trail alignments and a concluding report. In November 2020, the City applied for funding for this project through Living Healthy Washington County and the Statewide Health Improvement Program. The City has had several successful SHIP Active Living Partnership Projects, but was not awarded funding for the trail study. Staff recommends approval of the proposal from WSB to study the feasibility of trails between Lions Park and the new school. WSB'S PROPOSAL AND THE TRAIL PLAN ARE ATTACHED. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan Page 2 of 2 Parks Commission Agenda April 21, 2021 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of March 17, 2021 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Meeting held remotely pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021 Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the February 17, 2021 Meeting Moore-Arcand made a motion, Raushendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion approved. 2. Lions Park Update The City Council held a workshop February 23, 2021 to revise the pavilion design. Denaway shared updates on the pavilion roof changes, site furnishings, playground and court spaces. 3. Sunset Lake City Owned Property Update Denaway shared an update on a letter received from a resident regarding access and use of the city - owned property on Sunset Lake. The concepts that were drafted for the property in 2020 were revisited. Discussion included: removing kayak storage rack, future shelter, adding trash receptacles and a bike rack, and where to locate the access to not impact neighboring properties. Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes March 17, 2021 Strub requested City Staff to have a third concept plan drafted before the fall budgeting and CIP planning meeting. St. Pierre asked if something could be done during the planning interim to encourage the use. Denaway informed a discussion has already occurred with Scott Anderson, Public Works Director about shrub clearing and mowing to improve access this summer and that the concepts will be revisited in the fall. 4. Beaver Ponds Playground Replacement Denaway informed that the 2021 CIP funding allocated $60,000 to replace the playground equipment at Beaver Ponds Park. The Lions park play equipment needs to be removed for the construction of the new park and should be located to Beaver Ponds. Cost estimates were presented to replace the trails/sidewalks, new playground container curb, removal of existing equipment, installation of the new equipment, new surfacing, irrigation repairs, site restoration and landscaping improvements totaling $56,000. Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to approve a budget of $56,000 to reinstall the playground equipment from Lions Park to Beaver Ponds Park. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Motion carried. 5. 2021 Recreation Programs Forest Lake YMCA is continuing the Park Play Days at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park and Washington County will be hosting Library in the Parks. The YMCA is requesting the city's contribution of $2,000 be increased to $2,500 to offset additional costs due to COVID. Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to approve the $2,500 donation to the YMCA programming services. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Motion carried. 6. Upcoming meetings Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes March 17, 2021 Shayla Denaway informed that the City Council meetings are going to be in person starting in April and that it would be possible for the Parks Commission to also start meeting in person. All Commission members felt comfortable having the in person meetings resume in April. Staff is also requesting an additional meeting be held in April to go over the Lions Park plans and host a neighborhood meeting. The Parks Commission set the meeting for April 14, 2021 at City Hall. 7. Adjournment Moore-Arcand made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 pm. Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson. Motion approved. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes March 17, 2021 Agenda Number: 2 CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC. Request for a PUD and Preliminary Plat for "Oneka Lake Reserve" DATE: April 15, 2021 for the Parks Commission meeting of April 21, 2021 1. DESCRIPTION: Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC has submitted an application requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a residential development. The property totals 6.7 acres and located north of 150th Street North and Generation Avenue North. The preliminary plat includes 40 attached townhomes. The plan includes residential units, a private street, a public neighborhood park, stormwater re -use (community irrigation and infiltration basins) and sidewalks. The proposed development includes a mix of 2 and 3 unit two-story buildings. The property is currently zoned (R-4) and will be rezoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The properties to the south, east and west are zoned (R-4) and include the Generation Acres Townhomes, Hugo Estates mobile home park, and Oneka Lake View Townhomes. The property to the north is zoned (R-3) Single Family Detached Residential and is the Sweet Grass Meadows development. The property does not include wetlands and totals 6.05 net acres and a .45 acre public park. The applicant is requesting flexibility from the standard zoning code with the PUD for increased density and building setbacks. The density can be increased to eight units per acre under a PUD. The developer proposes to rezone the property to PUD in part to allow a gross density of 6 units per acre. The density net of the park dedication is 6.4 units per acre. -1- Oneka Lake Reserve April 21, 2021 2. BACKGROUND: The Parks Commission reviewed a similar PUD application at their July 17, 2021 meeting. Current changes to the plat include a reduction in the number of units, from 44 to 40 and a new site layout. The developer is continuing to propose a combination of park land and fee dedication, but is not proposing to build park amenities in exchange for PUD flexibility. At the meeting of July 17, 2021, the Parks Commission approved .65 acres of park dedication land with park amenities and fee of $26,400. 3. PARK DEDICATION: The developer is required to dedicate land, pay a fee, or a combination of land and fee to satisfy park dedication per Sec. 90-324 of the City Code. The applicant is required to dedicate 13% of the developable acres for park land with a density of 6.00- 7.99 units per acre. The developer has indicated that there are 6.7 acres of buildable land in the development. Therefore, the developer is required to dedicate .87 acres of park land. The current park dedication fee is $2,400 per unit. If a fee is preferable, with 40 units, the park dedication fee would be $96,000. ark41equired Dedication dOped Calculations Land OR Fee 13% of the developable acres .87 acres .45 acres and $46,080 16 $2,400 per unit $96,000 The developer is proposing to dedicate land to satisfy the park dedication requirements. The proposed land dedication of .45 acres satisfies 52% of the requirement. The remaining should be satisfied with payment of 48% of the fee ($1,152 per unit) which would total $46,080 with 40 units. 4. CONSISTENCY WITH PARK PLAN Parks/ Open Space This development is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 10 which includes Oneka Lake Park, the Bernin property, and DNR boat launch. Oneka Lake Park is .6 miles distance from the neighborhood. The case could be made that due to the density in the immediate neighborhood, additional park amenities are desirable. The neighborhoods to the south and west would have easy access to the park. -2- Oneka Lake Reserve April 21, 2021 Trails The Existing and Proposed Trails Map does not show a trail in the area. Sidewalks are required to be built in developments with lots less than 80' wide (Sec. 90-336). The developer is showing sidewalks to be constructed along 150th Street and adjacent to the private street. These would connect to the existing sidewalk on Generation Avenue to the south and eventually the trail on Oneka Lake Boulevard. The developer is also showing a walking loop in the interior of the development around a storm water pond. 5. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks Commission approve dedication of the .45 acre park and payment of fees. Staff also recommends discussion on future park amenities to be constructed by the City. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Cover Page received March 15, 2021 3. Landscape Plan dated March 12, 2021 4. Applicant's Narrative received March 15, 2021 5. Park Sketch 6. Park Dedication Policy 7. Existing and Proposed Trail Map 8. Neighborhood Park Service Area Map -3- Oneka Lake Reserve April 21, 2021 <—,,� s ..,. I� 1 _ LL �1 LLk Right of Way Roads _I Hugo Border Parcel Boundary t'-, CFFY OF V� VVEST. 180E L- C' Oneka Lake Resrve Location Map Hugo, MN L -Lji L N 0 200 Feet 1 in = 200 feet 1 4 5 M w U VICINITY MAP LOCATION MAP m Q MIMI OMI F1 "re a 9, 1 %/ III lu }� � IIIIII /d _ III — III III . 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SUITE 1 STILLWATER, MN 55082 T (651) 275-8969 COMMUNITY CITY OF HUGO RACHEL JUBA DEVELOPMENT 14669 FITZGERALD AVENUE N CITY PLANNER HUGO, MN 55038 T (651) 762-6304 CITY OF HUGO MARK ERICHSON, PE CITY ENGINEER 6900137TH STREET N HUGO, MN 55038 T (651) 286-8463 SHEET INDEX C-000 COVER SHEET A-101 3-UNIT ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS A-102 3-UNIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN A-103 3-UNIT SECOND FLOOR PLAN A-104 4-UNIT ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS A-105 4-UNIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN A-106 4-UNIT SECOND FLOOR PLAN C-001 BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY BY CORNERSTONE C-002 PRELIMINARY PLAT BY CORNERSTONE C-003 GENERAL NOTES C-010 DEMOLITION PLAN C-101 SITE PLAN C-200 OVERALL GRADING & EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN C-201 GRADING PLAN - AREA 1 C-202 GRADING PLAN - AREA 2 C-203 GRADING PLAN - AREA 3 C-204 GRADING PLAN - AREA 4 C-205 SWPPP C-301 UTILITY PLAN C-501 DETAILS C-502 DETAILS C-503 DETAILS C-504 DETAILS L-101 LANDSCAPE PLAN L-501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS ONEKA LAKE RESERVE, LLC. 12928 JODY AVE. N HUGO, MN 55038 651-303-0471 ONEKA LAKE ONEKA LAKE RuGoRMN RESERVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN, VACATION AND REZONING REVIEW HUGO - MINNESOTA I S S U E °""„°" PRELIMINARY PLAT., SITE PLAN, VACATION AND REZONING REVIEW MARCH 12, 2021 D E S I G N CIVIL ENGINEERING I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 310 4TH AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1006 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415 p 612.260.7980 www.elanIab.com f 612.260.7990 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was preparedAng e, or under my direct supervisio a qam a ly Licensed son I the lawsof th(40 of Stephen M ohnston DATE REGISTRATION NO. 18914 03/12/2021 SHEET COVER SHEET -000 C M% PROJECT N0. SCH 18002 w U LANDSCAPE PLAN ill =30' Q 2 PLANTING vv (TYP) u 3 I I I I I L— — — —-------- u ON PROPERTY LINE - - - 4 u SNOW STORAGE EXISTING TREES LANDSCAPE SUMMARY LEGEND REQUIRED VALUE MIN. 1 % COST OF IMPROVEMENTS 1 OVERSTORY DECIDUOUS TREE / UNIT 40 1 CONIFEROUS TREE/ UNIT 40 1 ORNAMENTAL TREE / 1,000 SF OF BUILDING (71,768/1,000) 72 OR 1 ORNAMENTAL TREE/ 100 LF SITE PERIMETER (2,207/100) 22 1 SHRUB/ 200 SF OF BUILDING (71,768/200) 359 OR 1 SHRUB/ 30 LF SITE PERIMETER (2,207/30) 74 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL & PARK IMPROVEMENTS ABOVE 1% 55 - 2.5" TREES + 10 -1.75" TREES + SAVED 5 EXISTING TREES 55 TREES + SAVED 21 EXISTING TREES 80 TREES 699 SHRUBS 5 I L— ---- --J I II II I II u I II u mi �11// II • = = _ 111IN II a I I BUILDING A SOD SEEDED TURF SEE SHEET C-201 FOR SEEDING NOTES MESIC SEEDING SEE SHEET C-201 FOR SEEDING NOTES STORMWATER SEEDING SEE SHEET C-201 FOR SEEDING NOTES • EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN N I I I I — I i ii I I I i ii I I I I i ii I II I I i ii I II I I i ii I II III i ii I II I I II I I II I I II I I II I II I I II I II I I II I II I I II I II I lu I II I I II I II I I II I II I II III II ® III I II III II III I II III II III I II III II III I II III II Z III I II III II � III I w W III II �/ III I LL III III I U) lu III I III I II I C:) III Lo III I II � III I I II I II I I II I II I I II I II I I II I II I III I I II I ►II 1 11 I 1 \� \0 \0 \O� GENERATION AVENUE N 4z 1 II III I I II I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III III I III III III O III I III III III III I III III IRRIGATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES WATER FROM THE STORMWATER POND • • . (D Know what's below. 30 90 Call before you dig. SCALE IN FEET ONEKA LAKE RESERVE, LLC. 12928 JODY AVE. N HUGO, MN 55038 651-303-0471 PROJECT ONEKA LAKE RESERVE HUGO, MN SHEET INDEX PRELIMINARY PLAT, SITE PLAN, VACATION AND REZONING REVIEW 03/12/2021 ISSUE DATE D E S I G N CIVIL ENGINEERING I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 310 4TH AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1006 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415 p 612.260.7980 www.eIanIab.com f 612.260.7990 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan was prepared by me, or under my directypervision, and that I am a duly L'c Ondsca Architect cat e I�Iws Eji�N&f MINNES ` Cam; Pilarsinee Saraithong DATE REGISTRATION NO. 45059 03/12/2021 SHEET LANDSCAPE PLAN L-101 PROJECT NO. SCH18002 i D E S I G N 901 N 3rd St, Suite 120 Minneapolis, MN 55401 tel 612.260.7980 fax 612.260.7990 www.elaniab.com March 15, 2021 City of Hugo Mayor, City Council, Parks Commission and Planning Commission c/o Rachel Juba Community Development Director 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 Oneka Lake Reserve Subdivision RE: Project Narrative Greetings: On behalf of our client, Oneka Lake Reserve, LLC, we are pleased to present the proposed Oneka Lake Reserve neighborhood, a community of 40 attached townhomes. The neighborhood is located north of 150t" Street North at the extension of Generation Avenue. The Generation Acres townhome development lies to the south, Oneka Lake View townhome development is to the south east, Oneka, Lake View North townhomes to the east, Sweet Grass Meadows single family to the north and the Hugo Estates manufactured home park to the west. To the northwest of the site is an industrial park and to the southwest is the New Life Church. The site was previously approved and platted as a 30 unit townhome development named Oneka Lake Townhomes 2nd Addition. That project never went forward due to the 2008 recession. Between 2008 and 2010 the previous property owner commissioned a hydrologic study that concluded that areas previously designated as wetlands lacked the hydrology necessary to be classified as wetlands. A Technical Evaluation Committee (TEP) agreed with the finding that there are no wetlands on the site. Without the wetlands to work around it is desirable to increase the overall density of the project to match the density of the adjacent townhome developments and facilitate housing affordability. The proposed development includes 40 units in a mixture of 2 and 3 unit buildings. Each —2,300 ftZ, two story unit has three bedrooms and 2 % baths including a main floor master bedroom. Each unit has an attached 2-car garage. Building materials include maintenance free vinyl siding, stone and aluminum soffit and fascia. The homes would be accessed via a privately owned and maintained street that is aligned with Generation Avenue. The proposed street width is 24 feet with 20 - 8 foot wide shared guest parking stalls. Each unit has two additional guest parking stalls located in front of their garage. A 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk is provided on one side of the private drive. A 6 foot wide sidewalk is shown along 150t" Street N. The private drive is located within a 50 foot wide outlot to be owned collectively by the homeowners. Other than width and designated parking stalls the private drive will be built to the same construction standards as city owned and maintained streets. Site Analysis & Planning I Civil Engineering I Landscape Architecture I Construction Services RE: Oneka Lake Reserve March 15, 2021 The developer proposes to plat a 0.45 acre public neighborhood park in the southwest corner of the site. The plans show a conceptual layout designed to serve the anticipate needs of young families and visiting grandchildren within this neighborhood and the surrounding area. Park amenities could include a playground with equipment designed for younger children, a gazebo with picnic tables for smaller gatherings and/or a trike track to give the youngsters a place to ride safely. It is proposed that the land for the park satisfy part of the developer's park dedication requirements with the balance made up through a cash dedication. Alternatively, the developer could construct a portion of the park up to the value of the cash dedication. Stormwater will be managed through a combination of an onsite pond, expansion of the existing stormwater pond to the north of this site and the purchase of water quality credits from the city. Water from the onsite pond will be utilized for a centralized irrigation system. The development will be served by publicly owned utilities installed to city standards within an easement under the roadway. The 40 townhomes can be expected to generate on average 8 trips per unit per day or 320 total. The park will generate minimal vehicular traffic. ZONING The site and the properties to the south, west and east are presently zoned R-4 Low Density Multiple Family Residential. The properties to the southwest are zoned CR-3 Central Residential. To the northwest the property is zoned 1-3 General Industrial. The property to the north is zoned R-3 Single Family Detached Residential. The R-4 District permits the townhomes as proposed at a density of three to six units per acre. The density can be increased to eight units per acre under a PUD. The gross density of the development will be 6 units per acre or 6.4 units per acre net of the park. In addition to an increase in density, rezoning to PUD is necessary to allow the proposed private street and flexibility for building setbacks. The following design standards are proposed for the development site. Standard R-4 Requirement Proposed PUD Minimum lot or parcel size 1 acre 6.7 acres Minimum lot (development site) width at setback 150 feet 440 feet Minimum lot (development site) depth 150 feet 663 feet Minimum front yard building setback to public street 25 feet 25 feet Minimum (development site) side yard building setback 15 feet 25 feet Minimum (development site) rear yard building setback 25 feet 25 feet Minimum building separation 30 feet 20 feet Maximum building height 35 feet 25 feet Maximum lot area covered by buildings 40 % 26 Page 2of6 2!�4-�j D E S I G N RE: Oneka Lake Reserve March 15, 2021 Maximum lot area covered by impervious surfaces 70 % 53 Minimum building size of principal building 960 sq. ft. / unit 2,300 sq. ft. / unit Within the development the following design standards are proposed. Standard Proposed PUD Street outlot width 50 feet Street Width 24 feet — face to face On street shared guest parking 8' x 22' Sidewalk width 5 feet Boulevard width — walk to curb 8 feet Boulevard width — property line to curb (w/ walk) 18 feet Boulevard width — property line to curb (no walk) 8 feet Building setback to curb (minimum) 15 feet Building setback to sidewalk (minimum) 13.5 feet Garage setback to property line (minimum) 15.5 feet Garage to curb line or walk (minimum) 22 feet Side setback between buildings (minimum) 20 feet Rear to side setback between buildings (minimum) 26 feet Parking is provided as follows. The proposed parking exceeds the minimum requirements. Type Number of stalls Stalls / Unit Garage 80 2 Private guest 80 2 Shared guest 20 0.5 Total 180 4.5 Section 90-141 of the City's Zoning and Land Use regulations requires the following criteria as justification for the use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning for the proposed residential development. Criteria (1) The establishment of PUD zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations, to create or maintain a development pattern that complies with the city's comprehensive plan. Response: The proposed development is located between a single family detached development to the north at a density of 2.5 units/acre, an attached townhome development to the east at a Page 3 of 6 2!�4-�J D E S I G N RE: Oneka Lake Reserve March 15, 2021 density of 6.5 units per acre, an attached townhome development to the south at a density of 6.5 units/acre, and an manufactured home park to the west at a density of 5.8 units/acre. Through the use of a PUD it is proposed to develop this site at a gross density of 6.0 units/acre. The 2 and 3 unit townhome buildings provide a complimentary transition from the single family detached structures to the north and the 4 unit townhomes to the south and the manufactured housing to the west. Criteria (2) The mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished under this chapter. Response: The project does not include a mixture of land uses but does provide a variant of townhome that does not presently exist in the area. The townhomes to the east and south east are back to back townhomes with 4 units per building. The townhomes to the south are single loaded similar to the buildings proposed for this neighborhood but they are split entry units most suitable for younger homeowners. The homes proposed for this neighborhood provide a main level master bedroom desired by many buyers, especially older residents. Criteria (3) Variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this chapter in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements (e.g., construction materials, landscaping, lighting, open space, etc.) that exceed the city's standards to offset the effect of any variations. Response: The project complies with the underlying zoning districts requirements except for the required building separation. The underlying district requires 30' of separation where 20' is proposed. Single family detached homes in Hugo are only required to be separated by 20'. The gross density of the development complies with the underly zoning district if not for the park dedication which city staff requested to be added back into the project. We are supportive of this request and believe that the neighborhood park will well serve younger children that either live in the area or that are visiting grandparents. In addition to the public park the development includes association owned and maintained open space totaling more than 12% of the project area. This richly landscaped open space includes the pond, walking trail and benches creating a wonderful environment for passive recreation. Overall, the attractive landscaping on the site exceeds city requirements. Criteria (4) A more creative and efficient approach to land use within the city, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the city. Response: The project has been designed with a private street system that will be maintained by a homeowner's association thus saving city tax payers that expense. The narrower than typical streets with designated parallel bays will help calm traffic, while reducing impervious surfaces. By reducing the building setback it is feasible to loop the street on this relatively narrow site, thereby providing alternative routes in an emergency situation. Criteria (5) Preservation and enhancement of natural features and open spaces, including but not limited to the width expansion of greenway corridors, conservation of wooded areas, development of buffer areas, reduction of impervious surface, and utilization of joint facilities and utilities. Page 4of6 RE: Oneka Lake Reserve March 15, 2021 Response: The site is generally void of natural features. The quality trees planted in the southwest corner of the site will be preserved within the park. The proposed stormwater management plan expands the pond to the north improving the aesthetics and creating additional wildlife habitat. Criteria (6) Maintenance or improvement for the efficiency of public streets and utilities. Response: The creation of a private street system reduces public expenditures per capita for maintenance. The utilities are proposed to be publicly owned and maintained. The 5 units along 1501h utilize existing services. Criteria (7) Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. Response: Side setbacks between this neighborhood and the existing homes to the east have been increased from 15 to 25 feet. Preservation of existing trees in the southwest corner of the site, additional landscaping and a privacy fence provide a transition between this site and the manufactured home park to the west. The expanded pond creates significant separation from the detached single-family homes to the north. The land uses to the east and south are similar to the proposed neighborhood. MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES. On December 19, 2005 the city adopted guidelines for Multi -family developments. These guidelines are intended to help developers visualize the city's vision for the community. The developer has worked with staff to address these guidelines going so far as to completely change the building design and with it the site plan. Some of the site design standards presented in the guideline relating to articulation and variable setbacks cannot be practically met on this small sites but the desired streetscape is achievable The neighborhood has been designed with a relatively narrow looped street system with parallel parking bays, which combined with concrete sidewalks, tree lined boulevards and minimal building setbacks creates a warm inviting neighborhood. The proposed townhomes appear to be single level homes with a tall roof line from the street. The front facade is a mixture of lap siding, a stone wainscot, shake shingled gables and wide trim boards. Grids are installed in the windows to add interest along with the carriage garage doors. The siding is two -toned using a lighter color above the base. The same two-tone lap siding and trim are visible on the other elevations reducing the apparent height of the structure. The 40 foot wide units are designed with an 18 foot wide living space that juts out 8'-6" from the garage to the street. The outside corners of the building are living space preventing the garage doors from being seen from the side of the building. The street design provides traffic calming and avoids the creation of a cul-de-sac. A sidewalk along both the private drive and 150th Street provide access to the park. The guidelines indicate private streets are not allowed in Hugo but staff has indicated support for the concept. The guidelines call for 22' long driveways, through the garage back design of the units this is achieved. Two garage stalls are provided for each unit. The association documents will limit driveway and shared street stall parking. Page 5 of 6 Z!�4-�M D E S I G N RE: Oneka Lake Reserve March 15, 2021 The development provides private common open space as required by code in addition to the public park. Attractive landscaping is provided throughout the open space and it along with the building exteriors and private street will be maintained by the homeowner's association. All the grounds will be irrigated with reused storm / ground water. We believe that the proposed development fits well with the surrounding area and will provide the current and future residents of Hugo with an undersupplied housing option. If you need additional information do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Steve Johnston, PE Principal Engineer Cc: Elan File #SCH18002 Norm Dupre Page 6of6 Park sketch Oneka Lake Reserve 3/15/21 Plans L t 4@ ® GENERATION AVENUE N III --------L------ i - !YWU PRIVA[ Y PENCE L SNOW STORAGE 5' sidewalk in to be installed by developer Future play equipment 60' x 50' container in red Future shelter in Municode http: //library municode.com/print. aspx?h=&clientlD=143 56&HTNMeque... Sec. 90-324. - Park dedication. (a) General dedication standards. In order to develop a system of parks within the community to serve the public's health and recreational needs, a percentage of the net buildable acreage based on the density of all land subdivided for residential purposes shall be dedicated to the city as public parkland. The city finds that the more dense a development is, the more demand for park land it creates since lots can be smaller affording less private recreational space and more occupants per acre. The following formula will be used to determine the dedication requirement where a land dedication is required: Density Percentage of Land to be Dedicated (of the buildable land) 0-3.99 units per acre 10 percent 4.00-5.99 units per acre 11 percent 6.00-7.99 units per acre 13 percent 8.00-9.99 units per acre 15 percent 10.00 < units per acre 17 percent The land so dedicated shall be subject to approval by the city council in accordance with the city's Comprehensive Plan for parks. At the city council's discretion, a parkland dedication fee may be accepted or required instead of or connection with land dedication. The parkland dedication fee shall be set annually by the city council and adopted as part of the city's fee schedule. The parkland dedication fee shall be charged for each dwelling unit originated by the subdivision or development of any property in the city, not including any dwelling unit that may be in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or which is subject to an approved development agreement with the city that includes a parkland dedication provision. (b) Appeal process. The parkland dedication fee may be appealed to the city council before the city council makes a decision on the final plat and shall be calculated as follows: The percentage of land to be dedicated will be multiplied by the fair market value of the net buildable acreage. The fair market value shall be determined by the city council, following their review of a current appraisal submitted to the city at the developer's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. If the city receives written notice of a dispute over the parkland dedication fee before approval of the final plat, the developer shall pay the fee into an escrow account pending a decision of an appeal of the fee. If an appeal is not filed within 60 days following approval of the final plat, or if the person aggrieved by the fee does not prevail on the appeal, then the funds paid into escrow must be transferred to the city. (Prior Code, § 1215-040.1; Ord. 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SESSION ONE: June 14 — July 8 (no program July 5) SESSION TWO: July 19 — August 12 COST: $90 each session per child DAYS: M, T, W and TH LOCATIONS: Golden Lake Park: 1 — 4 p.m. Beltz Park: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Hugo-HanifI Athletic Park: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Register online ymcanorth.org/forestlakesummer