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I own the property at 3207 Old Highway 8 and I am the president of Woods Edge Homeowners Association which encompasses 12 individual properties sharing the south border of 3253 OId Highway 8. We were developed as part of a Planned Unit Development with the condominium building at 2496 County Rd. C2 between 1998 and 2001. 1. In 2009 we purchased easement on 3253 OId Highway 8 because water ponded on that land and flooded eight of our properties. The flooding happened every rainfall and snow melt. Sump pumps ran constantly year- round. After obtaining the easement, we installed a $35,000 French Drain system which now drains the excess water into our drainage pond. We are concerned that high density development of 3253 would result in a return to serious drainage problems for our homes. We also want to protect our investment in the easement and drainage system which was done entirely at our expense. 2. Though all property values have taken a hit in the past two years, our twelve property owners still have $250,000 to $300,000 each invested in their homes. High density development of the parcels at 3253 and 3261 OId Highway 8 would seriously reduce our property values. Our homes' decks and living areas have main views overlooking the two parcels. High density development on them would impact our quality of life as much as our pocketbooks. 3. Current infrastructure is inadequate to support high density development of the two parcels. The Roseville section of OId Highway 8 is one northbound and one southbound lane. There are no turn lanes. Traffic is controlled only by the 5 -way stop where Highcrest Road intersects Cty C2 /33rd Avenue N.E. and Old Hwy 8. Sidewalks on the Saint Anthony side of Old 8 now serve Roseville residents, but there are no crosswalks to get there safely. There are no walking trails or bike lanes. Access to public transportation is too far away and too infrequent for most users. These conditions make it dangerous for children and adults to access Sandcastle Park, yet there are no play areas in the Roseville section south of County Road C2. Because of these issues I believe that a low density designation remains appropriate and I urge the Planning Commission to vote against high density development of the parcels at 3253 and 3261 Old Highway 8. Rita Mix Woods Edge Homeowners Association 3207 Old Highway 8 Roseville MN 55418 651 746 -0311 rlmix @msn.com 2