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From: Glen Sent: September 2004 9:25 PM To: paschke Cc: city.council@ci.roseville.mn.us Subject: Subdivision of the lot at 2291 West County Rd. B-item to be discussed at city council meeting of Sept. 27 Two changes recently occurred in our neighborhood, both of which had an impact, especially to those of us who live on the East side of Fulham St. We live at 2186 Fulham, the house next to and on the North side of the lot being considered for subdivision. The first change involves the Planned Unit Development, Stone Crest, which was built to the East of the lots on the East side of Fulham. We supported this development because we thought it was preferable to the greater density of indivdual homes and because the homes were built farther from the lot lines than would have been allowed with single family dwellings. Nevertheless, The PUD did result in the loss of a great deal of open space and many mature trees and, according to the Ramsey County assessor, who recently did an annual assessment, it will result in lower assessed values for those living adjacent to Stone Crest. The second occurrence affecting our side of the street is the group home facility established at 2206 Fulham. This has resulted in a great deal of additional activity during much of the day, beginning in the early morning, involving arrival and departure of staff and picking up and returning residents. The driveway was enlarged to accomodatethe parking of 5-6 vehicles and there are frequently additional vehicles parked on the street. Included among these vehicles is a large van. This arrangement seems counter to the ordinances banning the parking of trailers, boats and an excessive number of vehicles in driveways and on the street. While both of these changes which affect our street are legal and could in some ways be viewed as positive, they do result in a loss of open space and mature trees, are esthetically less pleasing and reduce property values, especially for those of us living on the East side of Fulham Street. We oppose the subdivision of the lot at 2291 West County Road B for a number of reasons. The four lots just to the North of the proposed lot are 97 and 3/4 feet wide and the lots on the West side of Fulham are 125 ft. wide. The proposed lot, therefore, would be out of keeping with surrounding lot widths. The lot may meet the 85 foot minimum lot width at the 20 foot setback point, but it appears to be less than 85 ft. as one proceeds eastward on the South lot line thereby yielding an odd-shaped lot.. The present house on the property is built facing South so that the back of the house would be close to and look out on any new house built on the proposed lot. This would seem to be a rather unusual and somewhat unattractive arrangement and, while apparently being acceptable to the poresent tenants, it may not be so accptable to future residents. Mature trees and open space would be lost due to the smaller lot and subsequent crowding of houses. Again, property values of surrounding homes would be adversely affected. Because of the recent changes afflecting those of us living on the East side of Fulham St. and the negative aspects of the subdivision itself, all of which would result in the loss of open space and mature trees and the reduction of property values, we oppose the proposed subdivision. Respectfully submitted, Glen and Claudia Woker 2186 Fulham St. Roseviile, Mn. 55113 tel. 651-633-1213 09/24/2004