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----.-.--------- ---- I' ~L I Date: February 5, 1997 ~ To: Planning Commission From: Lois Rem, 1670 Glenview Court I Re: Ogren PUD Minor Amendment I am not entirely in favor of the amendment as proposed. I believe these variations should be allowed ONLY WHERE POSSIBLE WITH I NO VARIANCE granted from the original PUD or city code. When council approved this development on 10/10/95, they repeatedly expressed concerns for buffering & reducing impact on neighboring I residences, trail, open space, & roadways (Council 8inutes, 10/10/95) . Variations from that approved plan could easily increase these impacts, contrary to council's clear intent, Also it is good I to remember that these impacts, these setbacks for privacy, "buffering," & "character," cut both ways-- would townhome buyers want decks built within 3 feet of the pUblic trail? Setbacks & I easements exist for EVERYone's benefit. I request the following additions to staff's recommended conditions: I 1. THAT NO VARIP~CE BE GRANTED & THAT ALL SETBACKS & CONSERVATION (WETLAc'JD) & OTHER EASEMENTS BE ~~INTAINED PER THE Ie PLAN APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON 10/10/95. Although we are assured that most units meet setback & easement requirements, a look at the "Patio & Deck Layout" plan shows that many of the units are I very close to these lines: 1 (marginal side & back), 4 (side) , 5 (side) , 6 (side & back), 7 (side & back), 8 (back) , 9 (back) , 10 (back) . To me it seems that only units 2, 3, 11 & 12 I clearly have room for the "side and/or back" option. The other units could find themselves requesting a variance, before or after the fact of construction as has happened now with unit 7. I 2. Given the continuing confusion concerning what is & is not permitted in this development: That a revised final FINAL plan be submitted to show all building locations, setbacks, & I easements (current) ; that this final plan also show all preserved trees & new plantings for buffering of wetlands, trail, open space & roadways; that this plan indicate the I allowed placements for all future decks and/or porches. I know this is not a typical request, but since there is such intense interest in & concern over this development, my neighbors & I I would find it very helpful to have such a drawing-- it might answer some questions that are NOT clearly answered in the proliferation of drawings we now have, I Finally, I know that the Planning Commission is an ADVISORY it group & that Council makes final decisions as they see fit, regardless of your reco~"endations. Nevertheless, I ask that you do your part to assure that all applicable ordinances, codes, rules, & the approved PUD agreement concerning this development are upheld. I Thank you.