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It is true we object to the overall size of the proposed new house. You postulate in your rendering for approval of the variances that this proposed plan will not alter the characteristic of the locality. It WILL alter the characteristics of the locality. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, locality means a "specific spot or location". Our three streets of Judith, Terrace Drive and Centennial, in the shape of the letter "m", create a very specific spot. The only access is via \Vestem Avenue. The plans for 420 Terrace Drive will make it the only house of its design size in this neighborhood of primarily ramblers. To associate this 3 block location with Owasso Hills is inherently misleading. We have no direct intersection with Owasso Hills. All of the Owasso Hills houses are of comparable size and architecture. They are also invisible to the eye from our locality. A buffer zone (swamp and trees) was purposely used to separate those houses from our locality. They are also a separate and unique area, hence the name Owasso Hills. Our rambler would be as out of place in value-protected Owasso Hills as the proposed house at 420 Terrace Drive will be out of place in this neighborhood. As an example, we refer you to the house at 2750 Virginia. In addition, these lots are not that big. The overall size of the houses, when originally planned and built, took the size of the lots into consideration and are fairly well balanced throughout. We believe the mass of the proposed changes to 420 Terrace Drive are too big (hence the need for variances) for the size of the lot in comparison with the rest of the properties. It is a good looking house plan. The design, style and size however belong in Owasso Hills. Sincerely, Darrell and Sandy Wondra 413 Terrace Drive Roseville MN 55113 ******************************* 651-484-3804 voice 651-484-3257 fax 612-850-4611 cell sandy@askusinc.com ******************************** 2