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From: peggyb52@hotmail.com To: council@ci.little-canada.mn.us Subject: Special Use Permit - 2310 Stephani Court Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:55:56 -0500 TO: City of Little Canada City Council Bill Blesener, Mayor Shelly Boss Michael McGraw John Keis Rick Montour SUBJECT: 2310 Stephani Court - Special Use Permit - Cobblestone Village Association (CVA) Townhomes In light of the recent request for a special use permit at 2310 Stephani Court, and the Planning Commission's recommendation for that request, there are members of the Cobblestone Village Townhome Association who would like to provide additional information to the Council for consideration in determining the decision for the permit. We posed a request to the CVA Board to address the issue with CVA members and the City, but their preference is to postpone their action until the City Council makes their decision. CVA's governing Declaration states the following: "No business, trade, occupation or profession of any kind, whether carried on for profit or otherwise, shall be conducted, maintained or permitted on any Lot, except: (i) an Owner or occupant residing in a Lot may keep and maintain his or her business or professional records in such Lot and handle matters relating thereto by telephone or correspondence therefrom, provided that such uses are incidental to the residential use of the Lot; and (H) the Association may maintain offices on the Property for management and related purposes." The business conducted at 2310 has been performed for a number of years. The issue is the permit would allow for employee(s). As you are likely aware, CVA maintains its own property, which is private and clearly marked at its entrance. There are members who do not want business (employee or client) activity on our property. And, the Declaration governing reference is a major component on why we reside at Cobblestone. If the City Council rules in favor of the permit, it will cause concern for the safety of our members and potential for future allowances for home business activity in our community. I am submitting this information on behalf of 9 CVA townhome owners who have voiced their concerns regarding this request. We do not want this. Your consideration of these concerns is appreciated in making the decision on whether to approve the 2310 special use permit.