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June 15, 1985 To Orono Planning CommlBalon: This letter Is written at the request of Mr. Rahn to confirm my recollection of the following points: 1. that I was a member of the Orono City Council in 197^-75. 2. that I reside at 121^* Wlldhurst Trail, Orono, Minnesota, and that I am a neighbor of the Rahns and very familiar with his property. 3. that I was the maker of the motion to approve the variances requested by the Rahns and was very familiar with the terms and conditions of their request (see attachment). U. that one of the conditions was that the Rahns remove the first floor of the small house so as to essentially reduce the structure to ground level as viewed by the ajolnlng neighbors, 5. that it was also verbally understood that the Rahns would now and forever paint the structure in earthtone colors so as to blend into the_b^k. They would landscape and shrub so as to b6(" as unobtrusive as possible. Therefore, the motion did not describe the complete terms and conditions as it was understood the first level would be allowed to permanently remain. The motion as shown in the minutes of that meeting^trvlously is Incomplete. that the Rahns would use the structure for family uses only and would not rent out the remaining walkout level structure, 7. that as a neighbor of the Rahns, I hereby testify that they have met the written and verbal terms and conditions as set forth by the council in 1975. Therefore, a conditional use permit application is not needed because the council understood that only the top of the cabin had to come down and the lower level would remain. 8, It appears to me that Incomplete record keeping on Orono's part is causing needless harrassment and expense to Mr. Rahn. GW/cb Att cc: Orono Council Members Gai*y Welsh 121U Wlldhurst Trail Orono, MN 5538^^ P.S. If you have any questions, I will be available for a phone call Monday evening at 472-4U3S,