Email from Hal Newell 05-15-2013Generous, Bob
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:27 PM
To:
Generous, Bob
Cc:
Mdeannabrandt @mac.com; editor @chanvillager.com
Subject:
Bluff Creek Woods -7331 Hazeltine Boulevard Proposal
Dear Mr. Generous-
1 understand that I am a bit late in stating my case on this proposed rezoning/ development, however, I would still like to
comment. Please take the following comments into consideration:
The intersection of Hazeltine Blvd and Hwy 41 is fraught with confusion on a number of levels. The powers that be
(cannot recall if it was the county or the state) have already stated that installing a light at this intersection is not an
option. Thus, traffic flow must be conducted via driver discretion. As you likely know, Westwood Church has an
enormous congregation. Besides every Sunday being an absolute zoo at this intersection, whenever the church has
special events, the traffic can get quite hectic as well (I am first hand aware of said traffic congestion because my home is
located behind the church and my only choices for exit are via church traffic).
It is my opinion that compounding an already dangerous intersection by adding additional dwellings and traffic from the
other (east) side of this intersection will further increase congestion as well as add a new dimension of danger and
confusion.
Also, regarding the east side of this intersection, it is already an odd hodgepodge of intersecting driveways and a bike
path. Adding two more driveways to this "puzzle" would not only be dangerous, it would be an eyesore and not becoming
of the city's ongoing thoughtful development.
Kind regards,
Hal Newell
7550 Dogwood Ave.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Ph (952) 401 -3792
FAX (952) 401 -3795