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17/afej ,4t.-e 64_74 d49,.. /, Simon, BrieAnna ,P6- /72 From: Jacob Folkeringa <jhwf44@gmail.com> (77/led/7 14- 2- Sent: Tuesday,August 22, 2017 1:43 PM To: Simon, BrieAnna Subject: Input on Case No. P 17-15 BrieAnna- Thank you for recently providing me with information regarding the development that is being planned for behind my home(19450 Baldwin Circle NW). As you indicated, I received a Notice of Public Hearing in the mail for this development(Case No. P 17-15). Unfortunately I am unable to make it to the Planning Commission public hearing tonight. With that in mind I wanted to provide some comments that I hope you can pass along. Here are my comments: • When I purchased my home a few years ago I contacted the City planning department. I was made aware that this area could be developed at some point in time. Obviously it would be great if this property remained undeveloped (we really like the quietness and privacy)but at the same time I realize that development is probably inevitable. • One of the nice features in this neighborhood is the mature trees. These are great to have in our yards as well as between houses/streets. A lot of neighborhoods are built on old farm fields and don't get this opportunity. Looking at the map provided on the back of the Notice of Public Hearing,it looks like there are a fair number of trees in the proposed development area,particularly around the cul-de-sac on Baldwin Circle(where I live). The majority of these trees are not on our property(or anyone's on the cul-de-sac)but it would be greatly appreciated if they could keep as many of these trees as possible. This will maintain the feel/appearance of the neighborhood that so many of us appreciate. In addition, I think people who purchase homes in the new development would like these trees and it would increase their property value. • With this in mind I would like to request that the developer prepare a tree preservation plan as part of the plat process. While I realize some trees may need to be removed for construction, I believe it is in everyone's best interest to maintain as many trees as possible. Thank you for taking this into consideration. I have spoken about this development with my neighbors on the Baldwin Circle cul-de-sac and we all share in these concerns. If it helps, I would happy to obtain signatures from my neighbors who are in support of the comments included in this email. Thanks, Jacob Folkeringa 19450 Baldwin Circle NW 763-242-0065 1