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and four, to create a four-unit cluster, as is illustrated on buildings five through twelve. However, .thc City of Roseville, in their review of this development, required Mendota Homes, Inc. to ' separate units one and two from three and four. Their rationale involved leaving ample space between the two jurisdictions to avoid confusion in the event fire or rescue efforts would be necessary. In this instance, accommodating this request by the City of Roseville has created a hardship for construction in St. Anthony,which could be relieved by the issuance of a rear-yard variance. In addition,the site is currently covered vrith crumbling asphalt for border to border. This is not only a physical eyesore,but directs excess water runoff onto adjacent property. Mendota Homes, Inc. seeks to remove the asphalt and curb blocks,and correct and improve drainage conditions. To do this,Mendota Homes,Inc.must bear extensive cost before construction of the actual townhomes can ever begin. It is our belief that the asphalt surface currently covering the property,in addition to the size and shape of the lot constitute an extraordinary circumstance. The construction of twelve townhomes(ten in Roseville, two in St. Anthony)is necessary to adequately defray the additional cost of removing the asphalt surface and keep the townhomes affordable. The long,narrow shape of the property limits options for placement of the twelve units and necessitates construction of two townhomes, one with a rear- yard variance, in St. Anthony. In short,the combination of circumstances involved at this property,from the size and shape of the lot to the presence of the City.and County boundary line, croate.a problematic building situation. However, the necessity for the type of housing proposed—single level townhouses in a community with a large maturing population seems to justify the issuance of a variance. Mendota Homes,Inc. seeks to provide an affordable,livable townhouse community to individuals who wish to remain in St. Anthony and Roseville,but move to a tower-maintenance dwelling. We feel we've created a development that is woll-planned,well-suited to the community, and puts a cmently dilapidated parking lot to.a far better,and more beneficial.use. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Erin E. Mathern for Mendota Homes,Inc.