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<br />(. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />""-.j <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />5. "Will it alter the essential character of the neighborhood?" <br /> <br />No, it will not. Not only will granting the variance maintain the essential character of the neighborhood, <br />but it will actually improve the neighborhood in a number of ways. It will improve both our home's <br />value and adjacent property values. Our proposal creates a traditional front/rear yard situation, <br />consistent with the rest of the neighborhood, Our initial contacts with our new neighbors are positive, <br />. and the present owners, the Browns, are well-liked by their neighbors. The home will be improved to a <br />size and quality consistent with this Arden Hills family neighborhood. The granting of this variance will <br />assure that a very desirable property owner - our family - stays in the area. All the neighborhoods of <br />Arden Hills benefit from the influx of young, growing families willing to invest time and money into <br />capital improvements. <br /> <br />In summalV... <br /> <br />We are very serious about our proposal. We have invested the time to research the information presented here, <br />We have invested over $1200 in the application fee, survey and copy costs. Let the effort we have put forth <br />in this proposal be evidence of the energy that we put into raising our family, and the enthusiasm with <br />which we will improve our home and city. <br /> <br />We sincerely hope that our variance will be granted, but if it is not, we will rest in the knowledge that we have <br />given it our best shot, We understand that the Planning Commission and Council must be concemed with <br />adhering to the letter of the law in most cases, but we also understand that you are working for us to better our <br />community and the lives of each individual family in it_ <br /> <br />If anyone reading this wants more information, please call Mark or Julie at 651-773-9688. We would welcome <br />the opportunity to answer any questions, or show you the property. Or you are free to drive by it, or even knock <br />on the door, as the Browns are very accommodating people. They will be there until May 22, <br /> <br />Consent of present owner <br /> <br />Since we are applying for this variance before the actual closing of the sale to us, we have enclosed a signed <br />letter from the Browns consenting to our application for a variance. See page 20. <br /> <br />9 <br />