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PC <br /> Exhibit K <br /> Price 2813 Casco Pt Rd <br /> Revised Comments <br /> Melanie Curtis September 15, 2022 <br /> Planner- City Of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Charles and Carol Price <br /> 2813 Casco Point Rd <br /> Wayzata, MN 55391 <br /> Regarding: <br /> • Proposed House Drawings for Thostensen Residence at 2015 Casco Point Rd., <br /> VARIANCE SET, Dated 8/17/2022, Sheets 1-15. <br /> • Certificate of Survey for Lisa Thostenson, dated 5/18/2022 <br /> • Hardcover Calculation Worksheet, dated 8/15/2022 <br /> • Hardcover Calculation Worksheet-Alternate, dated 8/15/2022 <br /> • Practical Difficulties Analysis,Updated-August 16,2022 <br /> • Variance Application Narrative,Updated August 16, 2022 <br /> Dear Ms. Curtis, <br /> We have reviewed the documents listed above and we hereby provide this assessment. <br /> • House Modifications <br /> We hereby request that no new encroachments are permitted on the west side of the subject <br /> property in which the existing house is currently into the 7.5 feet side set back requirement. It <br /> appears that the kitchen bay window has been enlarged with a corresponding larger roof <br /> overhang than currently exists. Additionally, it appears that the roof overhang has been <br /> enlarged over the side bump out that is structurally part of the existing house footprint. We <br /> are opposed to the proposed new gable roof over the existing house that encroaches further <br /> into the 7.5 feet side setback. We request that any proposed new roof line will not encroach <br /> any further into the 7.5 foot side setback. The side setback rules allow for light, air, and open <br /> space between adjacent homes that is necessary for the enjoyment and safety of our property. <br /> New Lakeside Deck <br /> The proposed deck on the lake side of the house will create a severe hardship for us and our <br /> property. Instead of our current unimpeded lake view, our view will be blocked by this <br /> elevated deck, and everything placed on it which the applicants describe as an "outdoor living <br /> space/deck". There are many reasons why this deck should not be approved: it is illegal per <br /> the city building codes, setback requirements, and lakeshore hardcover requirements, and it <br /> does not fit into the well-established ambiance of the neighborhood. The deck and the things <br /> on it would block our view of the lake for a large portion of our view, it would destroy the <br /> quiet enjoyment of our home and yard, and the lights and glare would be irritating inside our <br /> home. It can be assumed that such an "outdoor living space/deck" would be equipped with <br /> sofas, chairs, tables, grills, lights, sound, umbrellas, etc. This large outdoor living space may <br /> 411 lead to loud noise from the large number of people this deck can accommodate. Even worse, <br />