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Hi Tim, January 7, 2019 We initially e-mailed you regarding the letter (dated December 3, 2018) that residents received concerning the Harvest Estates 2nd Addition (Meadowbrook) development. Now that some time has passed and the developer has brought in fill as outlined in the letter, we'd like to go on record with you and the city council with a few comments. 1. While the council might like to see smaller lots as proposed by the new developer on 152nd Lane NW, most residents currently living in the Phase 1 portion of Harvest Estates would like to see the original proposed lot sizes adhered to. The existing houses currently on 152nd Lane NW are on larger lots. See Figure 1 below. Keeping the original lot sizes that were proposed for Phase 2 on 152nd Lane NW would keep the spacing between houses similar to the existing houses in Phase 1 on 152nd Lane NW. 2. Area "A" as shown below in Figure 1, roughly outlines an area where there are existing 40 foot tall mature trees. If the proposed lot sizes are approved, many of those trees would need to be removed for the construction of the new house on Lot 5. While we understand some trees will need to be removed, we would like the developer to keep as many of those trees in Area "A' as possible. The trees provide a nice wind break from the northwest. Also, there are mature trees scattered elsewhere in Phase 2 and we would like the developer to keep as many of those trees as possible. 3. We would like the developer to provide a landscaping plan and plant coniferous trees in Area "B" as shown below in Figure 1. We feel the developer will more than likely remove the majority of mature trees that are currently located in this area.