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<br /> S~p 26 06 08:57a Admin. SVCS 763-212-5440 p.2 <br /> September 25, 2006 . <br /> Mr. James Lehnhoff <br /> City of Arden J.Tills <br /> 1245 West Highway 96 <br /> Arden Hills, MN 551 12 <br /> RE: Brad and Sarah Lis Lot <br /> Lot 28, Block 2, Arden Hills, Ramsey County, MN <br /> Dear Mr. Lehnhoff: <br /> Upon receipt of the Public Hearing Noticc, we received calls from a couple of our <br /> neighbors stating that they wholeheartedly supported OUr variance request so that the <br /> current driveway condition could rcmain tllichanged. We want to ensure that what we are <br /> asking tor is compatible with the thoughts of our neighbors, so we have drawn up and <br /> gathered signatures per the attached petition in favor of granting the variances. <br /> The signatures were gathered during the afternoon uf 9/24. The response was <br /> overwhelming in favor of granting the varianees. Several of the persons that signed were <br /> vehemently opposed to the idea of paving over the roots ofthe trees. In addition, the u- <br /> shaped drive is viewed as a nice and creative way to accomplish the nceds of a driveway <br /> and prescrving trees at the same timc - providing two 15 foot curb cuts is cssentially <br /> similar to providing one 30 toot curb cut and, in this instance, is necessary and much . <br /> more cnviromnentally friendly. Part of the allure of our neighborhood is that it is not a <br /> cookie-cutter development that has every lot developed in the same manner. The site <br /> improvements as they currently exist provide an environmentally friendly finish, promote <br /> safety, and add positively to the varicty and character of this neighborhood. <br /> Finally, since we worked with (he city srofJ' to finalize site conditions at the time of <br /> construction. we believe that the improvcments that are currently in place have been <br /> already blessed by the city; therefore, this should be no more than a routine approval that <br /> could be placed on the consent agenda. <br /> Please include this letter and the attached petition in your packet to the Planning <br /> Commission and City COl.UlciJ. <br /> ~~~ <br /> (-~ , <br /> Brad Lis <br /> 1548 Arden Place West <br /> Arden Hills, MN 551 ] 2 <br /> 651~628-9361 (H) <br /> 612-802-4320 (C) <br /> . <br />