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� 2769 Cohansey Circle Roseville, MN 55113 Apri127, 2009 City of Roseville City Council 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Dear City Council Members, As property owners in the Owasso Ridge Homeowners' Association; my wife and I strongly urge you to approve the PUD amendment proposed by our association members. The existing encroachments and building setback restrictions have caused us a financial hardship. Our house was built without a rear deck because the builder informed us there was a 30 foot common lot building and utility easement restriction to the rear of the property. We later learned the utility easement was approximately 15 feet. The builder subsequently built the property to the south of us with a deck structure encroachment that extends approximately 14 feet into the common lot. We attempted to sell our property for 13 months from May 2007 to June of 2008. All prospective buyers inquired about the feasibility of adding a deck. When informed that no deck could be built, prospective buyers would question why the neighbor's deck was allowed as it can be seen from our kitchen window extending 14 feet into the common lot. In June 2008, we received our first and only Purchase Agreement; contingent upon the approval to build a deck. When our HOA was not able to approve the addition of a deck, the sale of the house fell through. We have cancelled our Listing Agreement because of the deck issue, however we must sell the properiy within the next 12 months. Our house was last listed at $519,000. Prospective buyers of a house in this price range expect a rear deck or screen porch. If we are able to add a rear deck; we believe we can manage the sightlines for our neighbors by adding trees and landscaping to make the common lot even more appealing. In fact, an area developed in North Oaks has less than 30 foot setback requirements and they have managed their sightlines with trees and landscaping. I have enclosed a picture of a deck and screen porch on property in North Oaks that is very aesthetically appealing. Please approve the proposed amendment to our PUD. Sincerely, c�;�z� �� Charles Fish �� Patricia Fish