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• Subject: 1950 Concordia St. Peters Deck re-build Variance <br /> City of Orono, <br /> In regards to the above subject, our deck is in need for structural updates (second story posts <br /> are beginning to rot) due its age.The deck was built at the same time as the house, late 1997 <br /> (same sight line and lake set back variance back then). The house being on a corner lot of <br /> Fagerness and Concordia makes placement unique and actually designed the house back then <br /> to fit the lot. Originally, we did try to hire a contractor to just replace the posts, new rails and <br /> minor shape change, but could not get anybody to bid it. All contractors would only bid a full <br /> deck replacement.So the present need for the variance for the full deck re-build. <br /> Along with the deck re-build, we want to add retractable vinyl curtains, along with screens. The <br /> deck is looking at out at West Arm bay lake channel and is along Fagerness Point Road with a <br /> fair amount of daily traffic that kicks up a lot of dirt and dust. Adding the retractable vinyl will <br /> keep the deck cleaner in between uses. To add the retractable vinyl,the deck shape being a half <br /> circle today, needs to be squared off for straight runs between the posts either a hex shape or <br /> rectangle.To make the deck more usable,we are opting for the rectangle shape and since it will <br /> be a complete new deck, expanding it a few feet on each side to match the width of the house <br /> is the plan. Meeting hard cover is not an issue being well below the 25% requirement.The <br /> request is for the same variance from when we built the deck with the house, both the lake <br /> setback and neighbor sightlines. We are not moving the deck any closer to the lake. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> ///t/ <br /> /4/Z2 <br /> Karan and William Peters <br /> • <br />