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Margaret Driscoll 3-'241 C h 14(14ittrU7(-- <br /> 4)*f I <br /> From: Giannetti, Moose[MGiannetti @CBBURNET.COM] <br /> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:09 PM <br /> To: Dan Roe; Robert Willmus; Tammy McGehee; *RVCouncil <br /> Subject: Hwy 8.Gower need your vote <br /> Dear Mayor Roe and Council members Jeff Johnson, Tammy Pust, Robert Willmus and Tammy McGehee, <br /> I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to communicate with you regarding our request for you to vote for the <br /> amendment of the comprehensive plan to medium density for parcels 3253 and 3261 Old Hwy. 8. I am a full-time real <br /> estate agent and have not had the time to write to you previously. However, this subject is very near and dear to me for a <br /> number of reasons. I live at Woods Edge and would be one of the residents who would be very adversely affected by a 4 <br /> to 5 story high density structure towering over by property and backyard. <br /> Obviously, residents are concerned about their property values. This is not a matter of may be they will be affected and <br /> maybe not. They have already been affected. I purchased here six months ago and was not told of the possibility of high <br /> density housing. I purchased for$204,000. I have since sold two properties in this complex of 12 units. I had to disclose to <br /> both buyers regarding the high density housing potential. As a result, the last one sold for$193,000 (and it is a much nicer <br /> unit that mine because it has a fireplace, skylights, and all six panel doors and updated kitchen). The second one I sold <br /> was for substantially less- I can't reveal that price because we have not closed yet. However, 2 new owners who are now <br /> aware of this situation have purchased at lower prices. So it's not a matter of will it, it already has. I would love to stabilize <br /> our property values by not having to disclose this issue but I am obligated to do so. The housing market is bad enough <br /> without having an extra issue to devalue our properties. <br /> Of course,property values are not the only issue-traffic is already busy on Old Highway 8, there is the issue of <br /> emergency vehicles, snow removal, wetlands, water tables, drainage,etc. that do not make this a good idea to pursue. I <br /> was on the Lauderdale City Council for six years and understand how important it is to listen to the neighborhood <br /> concerns so that you can understand why we are approaching you with a very reasonable request. When you take all of <br /> our information, I feel confident that you will go forward in making a good informed decision and vote for medium density <br /> instead of high density on parcels 3253 and 3261 Old Hwy.8. <br /> Thank you so much for your consideration. Because of my very busy schedule and working most evenings, I don't believe <br /> I will be able to attend the meeting tonight. I sincerely appreciate your helping our neighborhood. <br /> Moose Giannetti, Realtor®,Broker®, e-Pro®, Ecobroker®, GRI®,ABR®, CDPE® <br /> Coldwell Banker Burnet <br /> CEO, Moose Gower, Inc. <br /> http://www.callmoose.com <br /> 612-961-9653, Fax 651-646-4267 <br /> If You Have to Vamoose. Call Moose! <br /> Voted Super Agent by Mpls-St.Paul Magazine/Twin Cities Minnesota Monthly 2005,2006,2007,2008, <br /> 2009,2010 <br /> For the best loan options and excellent service, Call Nick Fairbanks,651-628-5603, PHH Home Loans <br /> Do you know someone wh'is behind on their mortgage, can no longer afford their home or may soon be behind <br /> in payments? I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert. <br /> Call me now before it is too late. I can help to explain your options. There are options. <br /> 1 <br />