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EXWbl'T C Maureen Murphy and Bruce Mees.*; 3135 Casco Circle Orono, MN 55391 August 11,2003 Janice Waataja City of Orono P.O. box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 Dear Janice, We are writing to you regarding our above-mentioned property and our zoning application #03-2936. In your letter to us dated July 29“*, you mention that if we were to rebuild our house within the 10’ setback, we would only be required to request a width variance. We wilt be rebuilding our house rather than remodeling due to your recommendations. However, we have since learned that we would also need a hardcover variance for the 0 ’ to 75’ zone and the 250’ to 500’ zone. Due to this new information, we have decided to rebuild our non-conforming garage as well. No new work will be performed in the 0 ’ to 75’ zone and to show a good faith effort in reducing our hardcover in that area, we will be removing the circular concrete pad and the fire pit in this zone. In the 250’ to 500’ zone, we will be tearing do\vn the existing garage, which is currently structurally unsound, and will be building a new garage within the required setbacks, without turning the front of the garage towards the street. In doing this, the 250’ to 500’ zone, however, will still be over the 30% hardcover requirement. It will be almost impossible to drop the size of the current dri\ .way without eliminating a turnaround on the property. 3135 Casco Circle is located on a blind and dangerous curv'e and without turning around on the property, drivers are required to “sneak” out into this cur\e when leaving, w ithout having a clear v iew of approaching traffic. We are requesting a hardcover variance for the 0 ’ to 75’ and 250’ to 500’ zones. We understand the City’s position regarding these issues, and believe we have made reasonable compromises and have worked hard to conform to the City of Orono’s requirements. Sincerely,'”^ Maureen Murphy and Bruce Meese f *•