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As homeowners, we are requesting variances in the set back requirements for a proposed attached garage at 1547 Sextant Avenue West. Location of the property is unique in that it sits adjacent to Snelling Avenue entrance ramps and exit ramps. These create excessive pollution directly to the back yard of the property from accelerating vehicle emissions and noise. Headlights and mall lights shine into the yard and dining room and there is no private area away from the public view. This property and others in close proximity to Snelling typically stay on the market longer and sell for less than other homes of similar size just a block in and shielded from Snelling. All of the homes in the immediate area are built with attached garages. To depart from this architectural feature would deviate from the current neighborhood character as well as make inefficient use of the current property. The structure as proposed is inline with existing structures all located within 2 blocks distance from 1547 Sextant Avenue. 2497 Pascal St. - 4 stall garage. 2445 Arona St. - 4 stall garage. (End of block) 2536 Snelling Curve - 3 Y:2 stall garage. 2445 Snelling Curve - 5 stall garage. This structure is 64 feet in length and located along Snelling as our house is. We have signatures from the adjacent neighbors and they are in favor of the plan as proposed. The structure adds value to us, the neighbors, as well as the city ofRoseville by blocking out the pollution and the exposure to theft and vandalism of our personal property. The immediate neighbors all benefit from this proposal for the same reasons. Other proposals disrupt park like open areas, or encroach on neighboring lot lines and do nothing to reduce the dirt, noise and light pollution coming in from the west. We are asking for a set back from the rear of the yard at 18 feet. In addition we are asking for a 9-foot set back to the west property line. Keep in mind that perpetual easement and roadways have been put in since the property was built redefming the set backs to comer lot status. The existing garage and home do not meet these redefmed setbacks currently. Also consider that the proposed garage does not run parallel to the property line. At the closest point the garage would be 18 feet, however, the opposite garage comer ends up at over 26 feet from the neighbors lot. This is in contrast to a detached garage, which would be as close as 5 feet to the neighbors without variance.