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28 April 2020 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br />• Lighting: We recognize the one concern raised regarding lighting potentially affecting a neighboring <br />home. <br /> <br />o The orientation of the parking lot – on the far side of the site and screened by the proposed <br />building – will, to a great extent, mitigate any lighting impacts. <br />o The additional site fencing and landscaping requested by staff will further mitigate any <br />lighting impacts. <br />o We are happy to work with staff to provide a photometric study to further refine the design <br />and ensure any site lighting does not present a nuisance to the neighboring property owner. <br /> <br />• Design: One respondent provided feedback on the design of the property, wanting to ensure the <br />design quality and aesthetic matched the existing properties in the shopping center. <br /> <br />o Since this comment was made, our design has significantly changed, including the addition <br />of a substantial amount of cultured stone, architectural millwork and other details. While <br />we believe these changes are responsive to this comment, we will continue to work with <br />staff to meet the design guidance of the area. <br /> <br />We believe our proposal, which has secured highly competitive financing, represents a very unique and <br />desirable opportunity for the City of Elk River. All of us at CommonBond take pride in, and are <br />committed to, being part of the community and good neighbors. And it’s important to us that those <br />who choose to live in a CommonBond housing community feel good about their choice. We are <br />confident that we will provide quality homes, and be long-term, responsive and friendly neighbors. <br /> <br />We respectfully request the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval by the City Council. <br />Please contact me with any questions or concerns at 651-265-4735 or andy.hughes@commonbond.org. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Andrew Hughes <br />Director of Acquisitions & Development <br />CommonBond Communities <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Stable Homes. Strong Futures. Vibrant Communities. <br />An equal opportunity & affirmative action organization <br /> <br /> <br />