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now. We are prepared to put the necessary restrictons in deeds to preverit the unnecessary removal of Evergreen trees, particularly along the boarders of the lots. This Will result in an elimination cf any visual impact upon the residential neighborhoods or the preserve. We estimate uhat using this approach cf driveways rather than an internal ..___ . ___•______^ CAr\ Cx/crrtraon trooc It wi nicnroad will result in saving at least 540 larce mature Evergreen trees. It will also SCO square feet or wetlands with driveways rather than 2400result in our crossing SCO square feet o1 square feet of wetlands with roadways. The next variance that we II ask for is the permission by the City for a third residential unit to have access off the City driveway which currently serves the two residential units that have been constructed on the properties the City recently sold to me. There are also many reasons why the City should not want to upgrade their driveway to a rcac. First cf ail. the City owns tt.'s driveway and I believe is committBd to k66ping a preserve atmosphere for the park land located at the end driveway. In order to build the road and construct the necessary cul-de-sac, It would be necessary to do massive tree removal near the end of the driveway on City property to accomplish the cul-de-sac construction. This would have a major impact on the natural preserve atmosphere as well as to the residents in the area. If one of the goals is to keep the preserve atmosphere unique and to prevent visual impact of any residential structures to persons walking in the preserve area, then it is mandatory that this road not be constructed. If access to lot four would be accomplished with a shared access off from Old Crystal Bay Road from lot three, it would require construction of a 300 foot driveway easement through the south side of lot three and also the removal of large numbers of major trees. This would also double the length of the driveway required to lot four and, of course, more trees would be removed in that area as well. I trust you recognize that I share your concern for maintaining the unique nature of the preserve that is so vital. It is for this reason that we are not asking for sewer, not asking for maximum lot density, and our asking for variances to permit us to save the trees, protect the visual serenity of the preserve, and disturb the least amount of wetlands. I will be out of town during this week until March 1 7th. However, I will be home on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th and would welcome the opportunity to walk with any of you in the area of the subdivision that we have proposed. If you would call me at 476-1212. and if I’m not home leave a message on my voicemail, I will get back to you to set any time that would be convenient Tor you on that Saturday or Sunday to walk and/or talk further about this project. Thank you for your kind consideration. Sincerely yours, Robert L. Melamed, Partner Melamed Lauer Partners RLM/tlw eavedrcrono doc3/1 3/9S B'