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2976 Greenbrier Street Little Canada, Minnesota 55117 May 22, 1985 Little Canada City Council 515 E. Little Canada Road Little Canada, Minnesota 55117 Dear Council Members: Tonight a public hearing is being held regarding the Sofie /Peterson addition. I would like to submit several co;n- ments regarding this area of development. This development and the area immediately to the West and adjacent to Payne Avenue will provide a substantial number of new housing units. The copy of the plat as provided to the residents by the city, indicates a through street from Allen Avenue continuous to County Road D. It has been learned that, with the full knowledge of the city, this is in error. The streets in this area are intended to be cul -de -sacs leaving Payne Avenue and Greenbrier Street as the only means of access to Allen Avenue. This will cause a substantial and unwarranted increase of traffic on Payne Avenue and Green- brier Street. The area in question, which obstructs the continuous street, is the power line easement designated for recreational use. Various positions regarding safety under such trans- mission lines may be taken. The final question which must be raised is the extent to which people will allow their children to use a facility in this environment. I fully understand the need to use finite land resources in the most efficient manner. However, waste, scrub, or undesireable land should not be the place that our children should be expected to play. The use of public funds for land acquisition is justified to create an acceptable recreational facility, yet providing adequate access to all residential areas. The city has a unique opportunity to consider development for the entire area if it would review the Sofie /Peterson and adjacent area (now being worked on) as a single entity. This would allow adequate input from all concerned to maxi- mize land use, recreational areas and traffic flow. Respectfully yours, Steven Hiland