Lynn Petersen Email 06-08-2021From:Generous, Bob
To:Meuwissen, Kim
Subject:FW: Opposition to variance at 931 Lake Susan Hills Drive
Date:Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11:17:20 AM
Kim,
Can we add this to the Lake Susan Hills Var. attachments? (6/15/21 PC)
Thanks,
Bob
From: Lynn Petersen <lmp985@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:50 PM
To: Generous, Bob <bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us>
Subject: Opposition to variance at 931 Lake Susan Hills Drive
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This letter is in regards to the variance request at 931 Lake Susan Hills Drive. I am a neighbor at 8431
West Lake Drive, and I have a strong opposition to this request. I believe it will negatively impact public
safety.
I understand the property owners at 931 LSHD desire privacy on a corner lot, with a high traffic sidewalk
that faces their windows. I understand the property owners want to protect their own personal safety
with a back yard that faces a street. I contend both of those factors were known at the time of purchase
and are personal matters.
A fence along the property line will create safety risks for our children β my children and the children of
the neighborhood. The same reason that privacy is a concern β a high traffic sidewalk β is the exact
reason the variance should not be allowed. This stretch of sidewalk connects our Lake Susan Hills
community to two beloved city assets. The sidewalk on West Lake Drive connects the entire
neighborhood to Prairie Knoll Park (affectionately known as Rainbow Park from its old design). The
sidewalk on West Lake Drive also connects residents on West Lake Drive and Dove Court to the city trail
along Lake Susan.
A fence along this property line will create 4 safety threats.
1. Children are taught to treat driveways like streets, watching for taillights. A fence
will prevent children from seeing a car backing out.
2. The drivers themselves will not have a clear line of sight to watch for children on
the sidewalk. Even rear cameras will not be able to detect motion until itβs too late.
3&4: Multiply this by two with different directions of traffic west and east. East bound foot
traffic will be at risk at 931 LSHD. Westbound foot traffic will be at risk at the adjacent 8440
West Lake Drive.
I am not opposed to a fence that preserves sight lines for both the property at 931 Lake Susan Hills drive
and the adjacent property of 8440 West Lake Drive. A fence that prioritizes public safety over personal
lifestyle choices would divide the property into small sections, yet I believe that is the right choice for the
neighborhood interests. I believe that public safety, especially that of our children, should be a higher
priority than personal interest.
Thank you for your consideration.
Lynn Petersen
8431 West Lake Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317