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SMATHERS, PLEUS, ADAMS, FASSETT & DIVINE
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATiON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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POST OFFICE BOX 3627
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32802
RICHARD H. ADAMS, .JR.
ROBERT W. ANTHONY
RUSSELL w. DIVINE
LADD H. FASSETT
PETER N. HILL
CHARLES W. KELLER
ROBERT J. PLEUS, .JR.
BENJAMIN F. SMATHERS
DOUGLAS C. SPEARS
940 HIGHLAND AVENUE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803
TELEPHONE
(30~) 422-8116
April 12, 1985
Andrew B. Thomas, Esquire
Rowland & Thomas, P.A.
308 North Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802
Dear Drew:
This letter represents our proposal, on behalf of our
client, Imara Construction Company, to modify the final
development plan for Fairways Club and, accordingly, to amicably
resolve our dispute with the City of Winter Springs.
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Our proposal seeks to address the concerns of neighboring
residents, while at the same time to continue to ensure full
compliance with all applicable provisions of the Winter Springs
Code. The proposed modification consists primarily of the
following elements:
1. The lowering to one story in height of those buildings
closest to and paralleling Northern Way which, in conjunction
with the dense natural vegetation and with the construction of a
wall further described below, will virtually remove all such
buildings from the view of those neighbors in closest proximity
to the development;
2. An overall reduction in density of development by a
full sixteen units. This includes the removal of twelve second
story units as described above, plus the lowering to one story of
that portion of the model complex closest to Fairway Oaks and a
similar removal of the second story end units of the building
adjacent to Fairway Oaks and the golf course;
3. Relocation of the recreation building and swimming pool
from the site originally planned next to the main entrance to an
area adjacent to the tennis court. In addition, the developer
has deleted from the plan the installation of lights on the
tennis court;
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4. The construction of a stucco wall, at least five feet
in height, along the property line fronting on Northern Way and
connecting with the gatehouse structure at the main entry. The
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April 12, 1985
construction of the wall will further enhance the natural buffer
provided by trees and thick natural vegetation in the
self-imposed fifty foot setback area from the property line, and
will assist in creating the luxurious estate-like setting sought
by the developer.
In support of this proposal, and in order to graphically
illustrate its merits, we have enclosed several folders
containing color photographs depicting the following:
Photograph number 1 is a view of the proposed entranceway to
Fairways Club. A gatehouse structure will be built among the
live oaks, preserving the largest and vast majority of such trees
and thereby contributing to the estate-like atmosphere.
Photograph number 2 illustrates the lush vegetation
bordering Northern Way. This will provide a natural buffer of a
full ninety feet from the center line of Northern Way to the
nearest building.
Photographs numbers 3 and 4 show the fine quality,
attractive homes directly across Northern Way from the subject
property. Imara's proposed modifications, as set forth above,
are designed to provide a stepped density approach, with one
story buildings opposite the pictured homes. It is Imara's
desire and intent to develop Fairways Club in a manner fully
consistent with the high standard of neighboring residences.
Photographs numbers 5 and 6, showing portions of Fairways
Oaks, are a fair representation of how Fairways Club will appear
to neighbors across Northern Way. The density of vegetation is
similar, as will be the effect of the proposed wall at Fairways
Club.
In summary, the developer and its professional team
earnestly believe that Fairways Club will be a welcome addition
to its community and a source of great pride and satisfaction to
its residents. We also believe that this proposal fully responds
to the concerns voiced by neighboring residents, while
maintaining its viability from the developer's standpoint. We
urge you to encourage your clients to give this proposal their
serious consideration, and look forward to hearing from you.
sWerelY,
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Peter N. Hill
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