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Ms. Mary Kolar <br /> 13 December 2016 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Ideally, we would have liked to have engaged in some coordinated planning of the future <br /> of the two properties. Of course, we also understand that this ideal may impose a significant <br /> burden upon the McKenzies as they intend to begin construction of their new home this spring. <br /> The McKenzies have made some representations that offer some comfort about the current <br /> proposal which include single story construction, screening with trees and actual construction of <br /> the home a reasonable distance from the property boundary. We think these actions would help <br /> to significantly mitigate any concerns, but of course, the devil is in the details. Without any <br /> concrete proposals or any binding commitment to follow through with these intentions in a <br /> manner that satisfies our concerns, some discomfort remains despite our belief in the <br /> McKenzies' good intentions. Before final approval is granted we would like to see a more <br /> detailed siting and landscaping planting and maintenance plan incorporated as a condition of <br /> approval. <br /> Another related concern is the future location of an additional home site available on the <br /> 80 acres. Again, we understand that the McKenzies do not have any current plans for such a <br /> home site, but approval of this site necessarily has some impact on the location of any future site. <br /> We believe it would be the wiser course to at least identify potential future home sites to ensure <br /> placement of this site does not unduly limit future choices or, as is the Sondels' biggest concern, <br /> lead to an additional home site along the boundary of the Sondel's property. With the existing <br /> farm house site and the McKenzie's current proposed site located along the boundary with their <br /> property, placement of an additional home site along their boundary would be an additional and <br /> unacceptable burden upon the Sondels' property. Absent any specific future location, we would <br /> like to see the option for any additional home site to be limited to the southern 40 acre parcel and <br /> to locations not on the boundary of the Sondel's property. <br /> Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 6.4-0t.sie <br /> Matthew J. Fleming <br /> MJF:daz <br /> 161557 <br /> cc: Mr. Roger Lane, Zoning Administrator, lane.roger @countyofdane.com <br /> Zoning and Land Regulation Committee: <br /> Mr. Al Matano, matano @countyofdane.com <br /> Mr. Dennis O'Loughlin, oloughlin @countyofdane.com <br /> Mr. Jerry Bollig, bollig.jerrv@countyofdane.com <br /> countyofdane.com <br /> Mr. Patrick Miles, miles @countyofdane.com <br /> Mr. Alex McKenzie, alex @tnnckenzie.com <br /> Nick and Penny Sondel, nsondel @harbourinv.com <br /> Town Clerk, Town of Vermont, clerk @townofvermont.com <br /> 4814-7025-3886,v. 1 <br />