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only be granted if the overall proposed garage, house plans, and deck plans strictly meet and <br /> adhere to all city codes, structural coverage and massing standards,the hardcover <br /> requirements, and the side setback requirements. <br /> Regarding the narrative dated August 16, 2022 <br /> The minimum existing side setback to our property is 4.8', not 6.9'as stated. <br /> Several comments that a wire rope or glass panels will "further help preserve views" is not <br /> applicable considering the large scale of this deck, all the supporting structures, side supports, <br /> and deck elevation from ground level. The deck will spoil our view along with all of the <br /> furniture, grills, fire pit tables, umbrellas and people on the deck that will be only 22 feet from <br /> our lakeside windows and directly between us and our view of Lake Minnetonka. <br /> The hardcover calculations spreadsheet dated 8-15-2022 indicates that the "wood landscape <br /> border"will be removed; however this is a retaining border wall that is necessary due to the 5' <br /> elevation difference between our two lots. These wooden timbers straddle the property line <br /> and the survey spikes are placed in the center of these timbers. The wood border is only half <br /> on the 2815 property, so there would only be a minimal hardcover reduction if these timbers <br /> were removed. We would find it acceptable for the subject property owners to replace the <br /> wood landscape border/timber retaining wall with something more aesthetically pleasing to <br /> them, so long as it continues to perform the needed retaining wall function and we approve <br /> the plan in writing before work on this border starts. However, taking credit for a hardcover <br /> reduction is not applicable in this case. <br /> . The building codes and hardcover requirements have been put in place for the safety and well <br /> being of all citizens in Orono, as well as for the health and preservation of the surrounding <br /> land and Lake Minnetonka. We request that the Orono Planners and City Council maintain <br /> the ethics and adherence to existing laws and codes and reject the variances requested by the <br /> applicant. We would appreciate if the Planners and City Council stand firm and require that <br /> the new homeowner provide plans for house modifications that adhere to all city codes, <br /> structural coverage and massing standards,the hardcover requirements, and the side setback <br /> requirements. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Charles Price <br /> Carol Price <br /> • <br />