Correspondence: Letter from Applicant regarding 237 Anya Lane

May 6, 2014

Mayor Hill, & Councillor's,

In going forward to develop 237 Anya Lane a retaining wall was required to stabilize the home, provide a safe path for machinery and minimize the impact on surrounding green space. At time of construction the bank where retaining wall was extended was extremely slippery. As a result stability was required to prevent machinery from sliding into field house or wiping out trees in riparian zone.

As per approved DP # 2012/07 the access path was constructed over and existing road to minimize impact. The retaining wall was done so in the same manor, only invasive species were removed as a result of its construction. Landscaping is currently underway and we are planning to plant numerous trees, plants and shrubs which will more than make up for the impact as a result of the extended retaining wall.

We invite you to visit the lot so you can see the why the extended retaining wall is needed and how the thought process behind it minimized the impact on the yard.

Sincerely,

Charmaine & Dave Cung