HomeMy WebLinkAboutNeighbor Comments To: Ben Prchal—Lake Elmo City Planner
From: M. Selby—Home owner 8311, 21St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Subject: Variance request 2038 Inwood Ave. N
In response to your notice of November 13t", 2019 1 am forwarding 7 concerns related to the variance
request:
1) Concerns for a reduced property value of the lot being impacted by the variance which is not
owned by the 2038 Inwood Ave property owners
2) Concerns for the other property values in the Torres Pines Association given the new structure's
visibility from Inwood Ave due to the set back of 50FT vs the required 10OFT
3) Concerns for the impact on wildlife habits and movement from the new structure during
construction with removal of vegetation, use of heavy equipment and disturbance of soil
4) Concerns for the environmental impact of changes to the landscape from the new structure that
would impact natural drainage into the pond impacting wildlife in the area
5) Concerns for the ability for the city to safely expand the road if traffic increases in the area
6) Concerns that the house will be used for more than a single-family dwelling. The family and
several adult children live in the house today. How can we verify that the new structure will not
be used for more than a single family dwelling which would impact property values in the area
7) Linked to the single-family dwelling issue is the concern that there are already several vehicles
on the property that do not have sufficient garage space and visually impacts the neighborhood
property values
I would appreciate consideration from the council on the negative impact of this variance on the
neighborhood, safety and wildlife.
Thank you.
M. Selby