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"r V <br />> . <br />PiQ6 2 <br />In collabontion with Aria Lindberg at Noerenberg Parkt and Jane <br />HacKennon at the University of Minnesota Horticulture Departmentt we <br />have landscaped our property with historically and environmentally <br />correct plant materials along the shoreline and park borders. At <br />considerable personal expense, we have also carefully restored the <br />old Gluek water tower, to preserve for this community a wonderful old <br />landmark. <br />Hhen we bought our home in 1984, we bought a fine home, on a beauti­ <br />ful lot. In an area with a 2 acre minimum lot size. He knew, of <br />course, there was a small house on a non-conforming lot (it is not 2 <br />acres) next door. The house was, however, the maximum distance away <br />from us and it therefore represented the minimal negative impact on <br />our property. The Traffs too understood the limitations of the <br />property at 2663 Horth Shore Drive when they bought it and so have <br />accepted its nonconforming nature. <br />In light of our concerns and our reliance on your land use rules, we <br />are opposed to having a large house wedged onto a nonconforming lot <br />(1 acre lot in a zone which requires 2 acres minimum) next to us, <br />particularly as the Traffs own two lots and a large home directly <br />across the street from this small lake lot. It will change the <br />character of our neighborhood and we do not want that. In addition <br />we do not see any hardship for the granting of any side yard setback <br />variance as required by your ordinance. The Traff property can be <br />gainfully used as it has been for many years without the granting of <br />any variances. <br />Happily the Traffs have attractive alternatives to the situation. <br />They may either move across the street to the property they now own <br />there, or they may maintain the harmony of the area by maintaining <br />the existing size home where it is and which we neighbors have ac­ <br />cepted, or they could keep both with the smaller house becoming a <br />guesthouse. Thank you for your consideration of our position. <br />Sincerely yours, . <br />Jim and Pat Mitchell <br />CC: Jeanne Mabusth <br />Bob Mitchell <br />: Tim and Beth Traff <br />0 •