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<br />. <br /> <br />".. <br /> <br />3. I am still against outside comer decks. The purpose of a deck is strictly for <br />pleasure and would not be required for business purposes. Being so close to <br />my property, people standing outside on these decks could actually see into <br />my home. My dining room, bathroom and a bedroom window face my <br />backyard. I work as a nurse working various hours. There are times when I <br />am home during the day and now would have to keep all blinds closed <br />completely. Mr. Nelson had stated at the last City Council meeting that these <br />decks would not be used, so if that is the case why are they still on the <br />building plans? There would be no screening from these decks and I am <br />strongly against these. <br /> <br />It clearly states in the Zoning Ordinances that adequate buffering is used to screen and <br />visually separate businesses from residential areas. It also states that there are limitations <br />on the type, size and intensity of uses when developing in close proximity to these <br />residential areas. Mr. Nelson stated he could not salvage any of the mature trees that <br />were located on this property for reasons I am not quite clear on. I know it is probably <br />much easier to clear the entire property when building but this would have been an option <br />to look at. Last week on November 26th, 2002, I came home from work to see the entire <br />lot cleared of all foliage (trees, fence, shrubs, bushes etc.). There was no communication <br />to the neighbors. From what I hear, the city needed to repair a water meter and needed to <br />dig underground from the power line pole. Ifthey did not, there would be an "unsightly <br />pole" erected for this water meter. They requested to remove some of the trees to allow <br />for this and instead it gave Mr. Nelson the opportunity to clear the entire lot! Now, there <br />will be absolutely no screening for at least a year while this building is being erected. I <br />now have absolutely no screening or privacy. I would recommend you to drive by this <br />lot and look into my backyard and maybe you can see why I am so upset and concerned <br />about obtaining the proper screening to my home. If you can see into my windows from <br />County Road D, imagine what you can see from a second story window or parking lot 20 <br />feet away from my property. <br /> <br />The city was concerned about an " unsightly pole" that needed to be erected, so maybe <br />you can understand where I am coming from when I am concerned about what I believe <br />to be an unsightly two story office complex/trash bin and a parking lot! Everyone talks <br />about the "Gateway to Arden Hills" and what people will see when they drive by the <br />comer of County Road D and Clevelend Avenue. Please don't forget about the actual <br />people that reside in Arden Hills. <br /> <br />JelY'~ <br />~~ <br />KIm Luger <br /> <br />. , <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />- <br />