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• PROJECT NARRATIVE <br /> Both Oliver and I grew up in the Mound/Orono area with a love of Lake Minnetonka. It has <br /> been our dream to find a great property on Lake Minnetonka to enjoy all it has to offer all year <br /> round. We were extremely excited to find this property as it is quite unique and offers flat land <br /> down by the lake which we found to be rare. While we love the land itself, the previous home <br /> on the property didn't serve our family's needs so in order to create a home that we hope to <br /> enjoy for many years to come, we decided we needed to start from scratch. <br /> The purpose of the average lakeshore setback line is to prevent homes from being built too <br /> close to the lake which could negatively affect the neighboring properties' views. While this is <br /> understandable for most properties on the lake, the average setback line on our lot severely <br /> limits our options for a new home to be built due to the unique property of the adjacent <br /> neighbor NW of our lot. <br /> We understand that all property owners have the right to fully enjoy their lakeside views, <br /> however we feel our proposed home plans will not adversely affect the neighbor's lake views. <br /> As stated on our practical difficulties worksheet, the neighbor's home NW of our property is <br /> orientated to face away from our property and is also set on a hill allowing them to maintain <br /> their lake views. We also improved their views by removing a large tree on our property giving <br /> them a more expansive view. <br /> 110 <br /> We also feel that our proposed house plans have improved the usage of the lot and is beneficial <br /> for both neighbors.The proposed home will be moved behind the 75-foot set back line not only <br /> to adhere to the City of Orono's ordinances, but also allowing a more usable lake facing <br /> backyard. This is beneficial for our neighbor's view as our new home would be farther away <br /> from the lake. We also shifted our home to be situated in the middle of the property which <br /> allows more privacy for both us and our adjacent neighbors. <br /> Oliver and I respectfully request a variance to overcome this practical difficulty so we can build <br /> our home to start this new chapter of our lives. <br /> S <br />