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£r;>tHieiT F 10/18/2004 Ms. Melanie Curtis City Planner City of Orono 2750 Kelly Parkway Orono, MN. 55356 Re: Request for Variance at 2618 Casco Point Road r Dear Ms Curtis, ARer speaking with you and the City Administrator today I feel it necessary to prepare this letter and have it included in the public record of the Planning Commission meeting of 10/18/2004. The owner of 2618 Casco Point Road, Mr. Eric Vogstrom has applied for a hard cover and side yard set back variance. I have expressed the following concerns to him and you. Drainage between his proposed home and my home. Trimming of trees to enhance his view. > Protection of established trees. V- Off street parking Mr. Vogstrom and I discussed these issues and he agreed to install gutter, downspouts buried drain tile and a swale between the properties to control drainage He also agreed to work with me on tree trimming to enhance his view, and to protect existing trees Last week Mr Vogstrom hired a tree service, which in addition to illegally cutting trees on his own property and neighboring public property, came onto my property and cut down mature trees that impacted his view without a permit or my permission These trees were cut down even after I pointed out to Mr. Vogstrom and his tree service exactly where the property line was located (survey stakes were clearly visible) As a result of his actions I do not believe he will voluntarily honor any of his previous commitments regarding drainage or tree preservation and I am strongly against granting the requested variances. Additionally I request the City Engineer make note of these concerns during his review of the Vogstrom site plan and drainage plan as part of the construction drawing review process to protect neighboring property owners. Sincerely.'^ Jefifbssi 2648 Casco Point Road Orono MN 55391