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Angie & Dan Complin <br />2830 Goldenrod Way <br />Orono, MN 55356 <br />January 28, 2025 <br />Planning Commission <br />City of Orono <br />2750 Kelley Parkway <br />Orono, MN 55356 <br />Dear Members of the Planning Commission, <br />We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to share our thoughts on the proposed <br />garage condominium development at 430 Old Crystal Bay Road which is across the street <br />from our home. As residents, we want to express our appreciation for the vision behind this <br />project. The plans to redevelop the site into a more functional and attractive space are <br />encouraging, especially given the current state of the property. <br />While we are supportive of this project and its potential benefits, we kindly ask the <br />Commission and the developers to consider a few aspects that could help ensure the <br />development is a positive addition to our neighborhood. <br />1. Noise Management: As parents of two young children, maintaining a quiet and <br />peaceful environment is important to our family, particularly during our children’s <br />nap and bedtimes. We kindly ask that noise levels be carefully managed during <br />construction and operations, with consideration for timing that minimizes <br />disruptions to residents, especially those with young children. <br /> <br />2. Lighting Design: After reviewing the photometric study, we understand that lighting <br />is a critical component of the project for safety and functionality. However, we <br />would be grateful if measures could be taken to limit light spillover into nearby <br />homes, such as shielded, downward-facing fixtures. This would help preserve the <br />calm, natural character of the neighborhood, especially at night. <br /> <br />3. Landscaping: We were pleased to see the proposed landscape plan includes a <br />variety of trees and plantings. The addition of evergreens, in particular, is wonderful <br />as they will provide year-round greenery and privacy. We would respectfully <br />encourage the planting of mature trees to quickly restore the natural buffer between <br />the development and nearby homes that was lost when the original ~30 foot <br />evergreens were removed by the owner. <br /> <br /> <br />108