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The most viable option to make this home more livable on a narrow lot, for <br /> today's standard of a single family home, is to join the structures. The existing <br /> garage and the neighboring garage to the north share similar side yard <br /> setbacks. The neighbors welcome the proposed plan. The plan to attach and <br /> the added space above the garage will mike the home fit in with the <br /> neighboring properties. The majority of properties in this area on narrow lots <br /> build above the garage. <br /> The home is very limited "as-is" for raising a family today. The variance will <br /> allow the home to have an additional bathroom and livable area and also <br /> provide safe access to and from the home. The current stairs from the garage <br /> to the home is not compliant with current code and are hazardous for the <br /> occupants. There is no way to correct this as the space is 5.9' in width and we <br /> would need 4 stairs to achieve max rise/minimum run. The landing would be <br /> 24" when 36" is required. <br /> We believe the variance would add quality of life for the landowner and future <br /> family without impairing others. It will add value to the surrounding properties, <br /> a continuity of design within the neighborhood and be a benefit to the City of <br /> Orono and the Lake Minnetonka community. <br /> • <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Merrilee Lundquist <br /> John Lundquist <br /> Robert Linden <br /> • <br />