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Mike Gaffron <br /> From: Nick Williams [nmwi11150@gmail.com] <br /> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:07 PM <br /> To: Lili McMillan; Cynthia Bremer; Doug Franchot(doug@franchotassociates.com); Aaron H. <br /> Printup; David Rahn (rahnx041@umn.edu); Loren Schoenzeit (lorens@att.net); Denise <br /> Leskinen (deniseleskinen@gmail.com); Kevin Landgraver(klandgraver@gmail.com); Lizz <br /> Levang (clevang@aol.com); Jon Schwingler(jonschwing@aol.com); <br /> thiesse@srfconsulting.com; Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson; Mike Gaffron <br /> Subject: Concerns regarding 'Maple Place' development <br /> Mayor McMillan, City Council and Planning Members: <br /> I'm contacting each of you to express my concern with the changes taking place between Maple and Minnie. <br /> I'm looking for your help. <br /> I understand there that the Builder /Operator/Owner of Maple Plain LLC intends to build not just 3 homes, but <br /> a total of 7 homes in the area between Maple and Minnie Ave. <br /> • -What were 100 ft lots are now 50 ft wide lots; each will have at least a 1500 sqft foot home. This is a <br /> total of 7 homes in less than 1.45 acres. <br /> ❑• -The last planning meeting, the o/b/o had outlined that the homes would be sold between $380- <br /> 410k/each... that's over 250/sq ft at the min target price. <br /> A few comments and questions: <br /> 1) In what way is the proposed development consistent with the character of the community and <br /> neighborhood? What responsibility and authority does the City have and what can they enforce its own <br /> directives (City Code 78-916) associated the impairment of home values, the compatibility with the <br /> character of the community and neighborhood? <br /> I'm concerned about the changes to the natural beauty and viability of the neighborhood with the number <br /> of homes so close in proximity to one another in less than 1.5 acres. The land has been all but clear cut. The <br /> homes target price seem wildly expensive - not close to comparable market sq/ft value. If they don't sell, they <br /> could depress the values in the area further. We've already seen that happen recently with the property sold on <br /> Baldur's point this last month (Bank Owned property sold for 417k). <br /> Moreover, I'm disappointed with the City's planning response to the Maple Place's permit. The assessment of <br /> compatibility, impact ar impairment as outlined in City Code Section 78-916 (page 4/5, Permit#12-3546) <br /> appears contrary to current state, yet each `condition' is recorded as `criterion is met'. I'm confused by Ms. <br /> Curtis's responses. In what way have any of these criteria been met? I look forward to a more detailed <br /> explanation. <br /> i <br />