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I- pf#;-4 / CLAIR T. RCX)D / 2215 KENWOOD WAY / WAYZATA, MN 55391 / 471-8548 May 11, 1992 !^'To The City of Orono - - !K:;.Aa@r3^ I am requesting a variance for my brick pillars along Hillside Place. It was originally indicated to me to be my backyard and that to build brick piers 6' high would be acceptable. However it has since been decided that perhaps some time in the future Hillside Place may become an alleyway. Hillside Place is currently a 25' wide right-of-way. The reason I am asking for the variance along Hillside Place is as follows: .y.1 S^. I wish to plant a hedge or arborvitae trees between the brick pillars. If the pillars are 3h ft. high and the hedge is 6 ft. high, this would not be aesthetically pleasing. il:' By having brick pillars the same height or higher than a hedge would give the hedge a much more balanced appearance. My understanding is that there is no variance required to plant trees, shrubs or a hedge along that property line to a height of 6 feet. I am also planning to build a new house on the southwest corner of my property. Directly across from the future alleyway there currently are junk cars# motor homes# debris everywhere# plus the rental house usually has 9 cars parked there each day. I would very much like to block out from my site this unsightly^ area so as to maintain my own property value# with the intention of having every angle as much as possible# aesthetically acceptable & ■ .. mmalm■£ilP'V I am an:'ious to complete and make these improvements which would be of benefit to all and not a hindrance to anyone. Not only is there a time and cost factor which I am prepared to make, but I am at a loss to do so until I receive the necessary go-aheads. Thanking you for your consideration. 9*\y cjL..A ^ Clair T. Rood