Email from Leah Schneider 04-01-2014AI-Jaff, Sharmeen
From: Leah Schneider [Ims8898@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 1:10 PM
To: Aanenson, Kate; AI-Jaff, Sharmeen; Furlong, Tom; Tjornhom, Bethany; Ernst, Vicki;
McDonald, Jerry; Laufenburger, Denny; szerby@ci.shorewood.mn.us;
Ihotvet@ci.shorewood.mn.us; dsiakel@ci.shorewood.mn.us;
ksundberg@ci.shorewood.mn.us; dwoodruff@ci.shorewood.mn.us
Cc: Jassen Schneider
Subject: Boulder Cove Development
Dear Chanhassen Planning Commission,
I am writing to request a postponement of the April 1't planning commission meeting and public hearing for
the Boulder Cove development and requested variances (Case 2014-09).
We are the home owners directly across from the proposed entrance to the Boulder Cove development, at 26420 W
62nd Street, Shorewood, MN 55331. As mentioned 9 years ago, when the proposal to develop this area was first
discussed, we continue to have concerns with the entrance located on the corner of W. 62nd Street and Strawberry
Lane. We have seen the new developers plans and our main concerns have to do with the increased traffic in the
area, the state of the roads and the impact this increase in traffic will have on them, safety concerns with the number
of children in the neighborhood and proximity to the school, and issues with drainage on the property impacting
neighboring homeowners.
The development, as proposed, would greatly impact Church Road, W 62nd Street, and Strawberry Lane, which are
currently narrow neighborhood roads and require improvements as is. Increased traffic from 31-62 more family
units would create some serious issues for the roads, not to mention the safety of kids/families walking or biking (to
school, parks or trail). Currently there are no stop signs on Strawberry Lane from the proposed cul de sac to
Minnewashta School. Likewise there are no sidewalks, storm drains or street lights on Strawberry Lane and W. 62"d
Street. Allowing more development without addressing road concerns and issues is not acceptable. Traffic between
W. 62nd Street, Strawberry Lane, and Boulder Cove to Minnewashta School will no doubt increase substantially once
the development is built. The variance should not be granted without requirements for road improvement on
Strawberry Lane and W 62nd Street public safety and fairness warrant those improvements should the variance be
awarded. The cost of these improvements should not be the responsibility of the existing homeowners on these
streets as we are not the ones approving the development of a potential of 31- 62 family units.
The proposed development will be on land that could be considered marsh land given the nature of the soil. Many
of the homeowners in the area deal with water issues on their property due to poor drainage. The increase in this
much impermeable surface area this close to our home raises these concerns and the impact it will have on our
property.
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We feel it is necessary to address these concerns before making any final decisions on the development and access
into the proposed development.
Sincerely,
Leah and Jassen Schneider (Chanhassen Firefighter)
26420 W 62"d Street
Shorewood, MN 55331
Ims8898@msn.com