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1 Ue\'" 1 \J4. 1 . . . James Lehnhoff _......... ~ From: Darrell Thorstenson [DarreII.Thorstenson@baesystems,com) Sent: Wednesday. November 01. 2006 1 :02 PM To: James Lehnhoff. Subject: Planning Case 06-033 home owner concern Mr Lehnhoff, I am a city resident and live at 1250 Wynridge Drive. My property as well as several other adjacent homes are directly affected by the subject planning case because the backside of our properties are adjacent to the proposed Boston Scientific addition. I am frustrated and very concerned that Boston Scientific is continuing to pursue the expansion of their facilities in a direction that directly encroaches on our residential neighborhood, Building N is already a visual eye sore for the 6 months of the year when there is no foliage on the narrow row of buffering trees. An even greater issue is the audible noise that is generated from ventilation blowers, etc that reside on the rooftop and side of buildin9 N. Even if this noise is within MPCA regulations, it is still very noticeable and annoying, Homes along this stretch of Wyndridge Drive were built prior of the sale of the dog food factory to Guidant. Though odor was an occasional issue, the quality of life was far less negatively impacted than is currently the case with Boston Scientific. Further expansion of building N is clearly not going to help the visual impact since the building will be closer and taller than before, I understand that new rooftop equipment will reside on the lower rooftop that will be south of the taller expansion (away from the homes) BUT it does not guarantee the audible noise level will not increase, Moreover, it does nothing to address the current equipments that are generating noise. If the planning commission approves this application, I request that the commission stipulate that Boston Scientific move or buffer current audible noise generating equipment as a part of their project to REDUCE current noise levels regardless (even if they are within MPCA regulations). Obviously, it would be best to have an independent party make noise measurements before and after the project to assure compliance. With respect to the proposed nearer/taller addition, it is difficult to evaluate the additional negative visual impact because it is mostly something that has to be imagined. As I indicated earlier, building N is already very visible during the 6 months of winter. It would be best if tall evergreens were included with the project to proVide as much year-round screening as possible. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend tonight's meeting, Please bear in mind that the homes in this area have market values between $300,000 and $500,000. It seems completely reasonable for the planning commission to establish constraints of industrial expansion that sincerely addresses home owner interests - both in terms of quality of life and in terms of maintaining property values. Thank you for your consideration. Darrell Thorstenson 1250 Wynridge Dr. 651-633-4536 1 ] /20/2006