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My primary areas of concern with this project are: I. Twin Home/Quad Homes, Bob Moser stated at the July 27, 2006 neighborhood meeting, that the Twin and Quad units would be developed in partnership with the HRA Price points for these units would be 200-250K. This contradicts staffs report that the Twin/Quad units will be marketed toward "empty nesters" The Twin/Quad component of the redevelopment could be dropped, replacing the six units with three single family units at much higher price points. Look to the single family development at Oakcrest and Hamline, three of the SF homes sold for over well over $500K and one sold for $489K. If Roseville pursues this higher level of density, within established low density neighborhoods, and contrary to its long range plan. How then, will the city deter someone from applying the same standards, given to the Mounds View site, to their property? The property I own at 2932 Hamline is about 43,800sf, just short of an acre. I could develop 6 Town Home units with price points of350-400K. Would this be good for Roseville? If the Twin/Quad component must be retained, at the very least it should be shifted to the western edge of the site where it would abut two existing twin homes. 2. At the May 30, 2006 neighborhood meeting, Bob Moser stated that the single family component of the development would meet all established setback requirements. This is not the case with the plat before you. Staffs report states that "the proposal contains lot sizes and uses that are no different than those within the surrounding community." Lot setbacks for this proposal have been reduced to accommodate the higher density. Front yard setbacks for the single family homes have been reduced from 30ft to 25ft. The twin homes front yard setbacks have been reduced from 30ft to 22ft. This is of great concern for safety, at the intersection of Lydia and Hamline. Side yard setbacks for all units have been reduced from lOft to 5ft. These reduced setbacks are not at all "consistent" with the "surrounding area." 3. The water table in this area is quite high. The units or lots that are placed along Hamline will very likely have to be "filled" thus raising the overall height of the structures. What will the finished "Peak" elevation above the current established grade be? 4. With the redevelopment of the Hamline Shopping center site, does Roseville need more senior housing (twin/quad homes) in this area? 5. This developments density / character, contradicts the report prepared in May of 2005 by the HRA titled, "Community Dialogues on Housing".