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EXHIBIT B Howard R. Alton, III 1635 Concordia Socct Wayzau, MN 55391 September 16,2003 Planning Commission and City Council Members Re: Variance Application for Patio 1635 Concordia Street, Wayzata Howard Alton Ladies and Gentlemen: I am requesting a variance to replace a patio that was removed in construction of roy house addition. The new patio will be shaped differently and slightly larger than the previous patio. The variance is for the 75 ’ - 250 ’ setback zone. The present hardcover in this zone equals 24.5%. With the proposed patio the hardcover would be 26.9%. The hardcover on the entire property would be less than 10%, which is one of the lowest hardcover totals on all of Lake Minnetonka. I suffer two hardships in that I was forced to give up property that my neighbor built over, so that I could get clear title to my property. That additional property would allow for more hardcover in the 75 ’ to 250 ’ setback. Furthermore, I have allowed the City and others to use my property for a cul-de-sac and even allowed paving of it, which increases my total hardcover. The ordinance which limits hardcover near the lake was written to ensure rainfall absorption into the ground rather than run-off into the lake. The topic property is very level, sandy soil, it is veiy unlikely that any additional rainwater would run off into the lake due to the addition of the proposed patio. Furthermore, the current ordinance would allow for the construction of a 30,000 square foot patio or thirtv' times larger outside the 250 ’ setback, which I state only to illustrate there is ample green space for rainwater absorption on this property in keeping with the spirit of the City ordinance. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Howard R. Alton, III #29 54