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ficHrBlT B <br />November 10,2004 <br />liarry & Robin O’Rourke <br />2300 6'" Avc Noilh <br />Long Lake, MN 55356 <br />Mr. & Mrs. Slcplicn Maim <br />2275 Cox Tr <br />I.ong l,akc, MN 55356 <br />Dear Mr. & Mrs. Mami, <br />In order to make paddock life easier on our horses, we started con.struction of a shelter in <br />our north paddocks a few weeks ago. The city of Oroiio consider.s Ihe shdier an <br />“accessoiy building" and it is in violation of the 75’ setback requirements. We arc now <br />asking for your assistance in obtaining a variance from the city .so we may flni.sh building <br />our shelter. <br />The purpose of the shelter is to block the noilh wind from our two paddocks on tlie north <br />side of oiu- property and to keep the animals out of the rain and snow, fhe shelter is to be <br />built with tongue and groove boards on the bottom half of the walls and tin on »!ie upper <br />half of the walls an* he roof. Ihc tin will be comparable to the existing bam in (|uality <br />and color. <br />The variance is nccc.ssary because under curient code wc wouKI need to build 75 feet <br />fnrm the property line. Our NW paddock is only n fot.il of 75 feet wide from the west <br />property line which would eliminate any building sites. The NIi paddock is <br />approximately 1 00 feet from the north property line to the barn. This would not allow <br />enough space between tlie shelter and the barn. <br />We DO NOT intend to increase the population of horses on the property. The structure is <br />only to shelter the current ones. Over the years the dynamics of the herd have changed <br />from young show and sale pros|K*cts to aged retired and semi-retired show horses. I his <br />has required us to adjicst their care. Previously we hou.sed more of the animals in the barn <br />for longer periods ol time. Now under veterinarian recommendations they arc spending <br />more time outside which requires better full time shelter. <br />Wc arc asking for your acceptance to set aside the 75’ .setback requirements by signing <br />the attached ftirm. If you have further (piestions that we have not addressed plea.se feel <br />free to call us anytime or to stop over. We would be more than ha|)|)y to answer your <br />que.stion.s or di.scuss any concerns you might have. <br />.Sincerely, <br />rtarry Robin O’Rourke <br />952-175-0105 <br />♦1 • <br />• » 1• c u.' <br />• i