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/ <br /> �� � <br /> Jeremy Barnhart �C '�►• �S—�� <br /> From: Alex Ware _ __ _ <br /> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 10:44 AM <br /> To: Jeremy Barnhart <br /> Subject: Re: 16-3847 <br /> To: Orono Council, Planning Commission and Jeremy Barnhart <br /> From: Alex and Amy Ware, 2587 Kelly Ave. <br /> Re:#16-3827 Rick Denman/Cudd/DDK;2525 Kelly and 2535-2545 Shadywood <br /> We appreciate the need for more housing in Orono and recognize the quality building reputation of Charles Cudd. However,this area of <br /> Kelly Ave has been the subject of much development attention in the past few yeazs,and ultimately,in our view,this area is largely <br /> unbuildable without significantly altering the character and quality of the neighborhood. The slope of the hillside is too steep to build upon <br /> without major changes that will result in diminished values for the surrounding neighbors. <br /> We have two areas of specific concern with the proposed project: <br /> 1)The deforestation and re-grading of the Kelly hillside leading to erosion,flooding,noise,loss of habitat and unsightly views of houses <br /> instead of woods. The site plan shows that 3 of the 7 homes are to be built on the Kelly parcel which currently has 1 home/acre zoning. In <br /> addition to the greater density,the hillside site has an elevation change of over 20 feet which will likely need to be regraded,thereby <br /> eliminating virtually all of the woods that are now present on the property. Also the establishment of drainage ponds will further the <br /> deforestation on the site,leading to greater annual flooding on Kelly due to the faulty drainage system in place. T'he potential for significant <br /> screening of the homes by maintaining the woods would be best,but its unclear given the hillside pitch,how such screening would be <br /> feasible. We fully realize that there is a need in Orono for the housing that they propose,but the Kelly pazcel is so steeply pitched that it is <br /> not well suited for development. <br /> 2)The implications of re-zoning the Kelly parcel,which may set the precedent that allows further development of the hillside. The project <br /> manager describes the rezoning request as unique to this pazcel,however will these zoning changes not create a domino effect? <br /> I will not be able to attend the meeting on Monday as I'm out of town,but spoke with Jeremy regarding our concerns. Please let me know if <br /> you have any questions on these concerns. Thank you all for your service to Orono and your consideration. <br /> Alex and Amy Ware <br /> 2587 Kelly Ave <br /> 612-875-9363 <br /> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Jeremy Barnhart<jbarnhart(a�ci.orono.mn.us> wrote: <br /> ]eremy Barnhart,AICP <br /> Community Development Director <br /> Direct 952.249.4626 <br /> Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 <br /> 1 <br />