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George A. LeTendre Attorney at Law 386 North Wabasha Street Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55102-1308 Telephone (651) 227-8751 Facsimile (651) 227-0411 April 24, 2001 SENT VIA FACSIMILE & U. S. MAIL City of Roseville Attn: Thomas Paschke 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Re: Joel & Lori Cheney Setback Permit Application Dear Mr. Paschke, I met with Joel & Phyllis Dillner and S. & Vivian Ramalingan concerning the above referenced application. Though we have no problem with the proposed variance to setback on the Acorn Road side (west) of the property, we all object to the proposed variance to setback on the north side of the property. We believe that the main reason for the applicant's request: "preserves as many as possible of the existing trees", is spurious. The property in question is very wooded, and any construction will eliminate many trees. As many trees will be lost with the variance, as without the variance. Should the applicants sincerely wish to save trees, they should look to the redesign of the proposed driveway. If the garages were designed to face Acorn Road, the size of the driveway would be significantly reduced, with a resultant saving of trees and green space. Also, the terrain of the property slopes to the north. As such, drainage is in this direction. With the additional non-pervious surface of the proposed home, there would be additional drainage to the north, with possible damage to the northerly properties. Maintaining the required setback will help prevent possible drainage problems because of the retained pervious soil. There are other concerns I have which will be presented at the May 3, 2001 hearing. At this time I am requesting documentslinformation concerning the appeal process should the Development Review Committee grant the setback variance. Please fax this information to 651-227-0411.