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Clare Erickson 5383 Mariners Cove Dr. 1 Unit 414 ;—/g S Madison, WI 53704 , , p r I ' � r [\✓Y A'`''s February 23, 1997 Dane County Planning&Development Zoning Division City County Building, Room 116 Madison,WI 53709 RE: CUP#1408 Fletcher Condominiums at Hansons Landing,Westport It is my understanding that Rex Fletcher is on your agenda for the meeting on February 25, 1997. Since I will be out of town and unable to appear in person,this letter is to state my strong opposition to this proposed development for the following reasons: (1) Two of the Mariner's Cove condominium buildings(33 individual homes)will be significantly impacted by this development as the view out our living room windows will be of the REAR wall of the proposed 4-1/2 story building. The size and placement of the proposed project is not suitable to the small triangular piece of land it would sit on, nor will it be in harmony with existing structures. (2) Our property value will go down by at least$10,000 if this project proceeds as proposed to the Town of Westport Plan Commission. The same is true for all of the 33 Mariner's Cove condo units that will face this building. (3) Our neighborhood is filled to capacity with large, multi-family buildings including condominiums and apartments. A better use would be to combine single family homes along with some green space, single level condominium homes, or a neighborhood park. (4) I am concerned with neighborhood density,traffic and potential environmental harm to the Yahara River. While this project may fall within desired density requirements and meet other statistical types of measurement, it will destroy our neighborhood by absorbing precious green space and adding an imposing structure that does not complement the neighborhood. I am enclosing two photographs taken from our porch that overlooks the site. The first is our current view. The second illustrates the impact of this building on us, as well as 33 other owners at Mariner's Cove. They may not be professionally done, but I believe they illustrate the proximity and impact. While this development, in and of itself, is not bad, it simply does not blend well with existing residential homes. I am strongly opposed to utilizing the land for this proposed project and urge you to deny the conditional use permit being requested. I hope you will seriously consider the negative impact this development will have on current neighborhood residents. Sincerely, @QUO Ve Clare Erickson