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TO: City Of Orono <br /> FROM: Tim and Rhonda Holland(Property Owner) <br /> SUBJECT: Variance Narrative <br /> DATE: March 17,2021 <br /> RE: 1395 Orono Lane, Orono,Mn 55391 <br /> A future of owning a home on Lake Minnetonka has always been a part of our story.For years,we have <br /> come to Lake Minnetonka and have spent endless hours boating and driving around the area,dreaming <br /> and planning for the day when would be ready. Turns out, it was not as easy as we thought it would <br /> be.....Since 2015 we have looked at over 50 properties,making multiple offers only to get out bid.Last <br /> summer we decided to sell our cabin in Northern Minnesota so that we would be fully prepared for the <br /> next opportunity.After that,everything fell quickly into place.Our cabin sold on September 15t and <br /> within two weeks 1395 Orono Lane came on the market. The property checked all the boxes: close to <br /> trails,restaurants,a beautiful South-facing lake view,garage with apartment and a historical boat house. <br /> Our offer was made within 2 hours of touring the property. We were elated when it was accepted. Our <br /> Lake Minnetonka chapter finally began! <br /> The property itself has been neglected for a long while. We are already making improvements to the <br /> property by dealing with overgrowth,untrimmed and dying trees. The next major improvements will <br /> come with construction of the boathouse and garage this summer. In our current plan,we would like to <br /> move the boathouse back 7 feet and rebuild a similar size structure to comply with Orono's regulations. • <br /> Moving back 7 feet will improve the property by removing the boathouse from the floodplain, improve <br /> the neighbors view and be more aesthetically pleasing. <br /> Because we truly appreciate the historical value of the unique and original artifacts in the home. We are <br /> currently working with Architectural Antiques to salvage those items. <br /> At this time we are projecting starting our final phase of building the main house within 2-3 years. This <br /> will give us time to completely understand the properties surroundings; seasonal wind,sun,nature and <br /> noise.Understanding the elements will help us to build our perfect home. <br /> Thank you, <br /> Tim&Rhonda Holland <br />