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track and that they should be aware and accepting of the situation that they would be <br /> moving into. Often, prospective homebuyers view a home site and are not aware of the <br /> proximity of the railroad track or visit at a time when there is no activity; later to discover <br /> that nighttime is a common time for through-train activity. For informational purposes, <br /> Canadian Pacific Railway has prepared a brief brochure that attempts to answer many of <br /> the common questions about railroad operations. This pamphlet was tailored for the <br /> Twin Cities area, but the substance applies to any metro area. I have enclosed a copy for <br /> your information. <br /> I would appreciate that this letter be made of record during the review of the proposed <br /> rezoning and site plan. It is the railroad's preference that any proposal to develop <br /> residential housing immediately adjacent to the right of way be denied. Asa backup <br /> position, we request that the City require that the developer include the previously <br /> mentioned mitigating measures in their design and that they be required to disclose to <br /> prospective purchasers the nature of the adjacent railroad operations. <br /> Sincerely. <br /> Bob Miller <br /> Real Estate Tax Administrator <br /> 612-904-6145 <br /> Bob_Miller@cpr.ca <br /> Enclosure <br /> CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY <br />