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southwest from the property and at a higher elevation that the project, can be screened from headlights, interior street and outside lighting. Most of my back yard contains easements from V�(Iliams Brothers and BP Pipelines as well as Excel. I cannot plant trees in my back yard to screen this project and the lights from view. Three bedrooms in my horme are located on the Hamline side and would be directly impacted. Consider the view of these four huge structures on this parcel after the planned removal of almost all of the present tre�es. (The PDF file site plans included in the Planning Commission packet on Roseville's web site were unreadable, therefore I did not comment on the planned structures themselves at the Planning Commission meeting.) Commissioner Robert Blank expressed his disappointment at the design views and encouraged the developerto improve the design. From Hamline Avenue, �Y�G massive, flat walls broken by four windows in each building would be visible. From the south, huge rooflines and blank walls would be visible. Trees to screen the project from homes on the south cannot be placed on the easements and there is not enough space to place trees in many areas on the parcel. Shrubs would not provide effective screening. If the project does go forward, please consider adding a condition that any electrical, cable or other service connection needing above ground equipment have that equipment located on the subject property. (I already have some type of electrical connection equipment on the Hamline side of my property and would not want more located there.) In summary, I urge you to oppose the change in zoning from single family residential to town home and the amendment of Roseville's Comprehensive Plan to allow this property to be reclassified from low density residential. It is not just this parcel that affects the quality of living in our Roseville neighborhood. This area is at its development and traffic saturation point. The addition of the Arona and Hamtine Centerdevelopmentswill negatively affect our neighborhood and additional density should not be considered. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this issue further, I'd be happy to discuss it with you. In addition, I invite you to come to my property and see first hand how visible this project would be and its negative impact on the enjoyment and value of my home. Please call me on (612) 370-3255 or on (651) 636-'l986 after 5 p.m. Sincerely, � �i�--� ��-`-� � Linda Neilson