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CITYof <HtONO Mnaidpal Offices Strut l^rtss: 27!u K«i!(y r2.‘V«ay Cr.ri MN «356 Malting Mtfresi* P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 October 15,2003 David A & Theresa L Gross 2635 Countryside Drive West Orono, MN 55391 Re: FUe # 03-2950 Propert}* Identification Number 04-117-23-13-0007 In a letter dated June 17,2003, from Br.ce Vanr. Building & Zoning Inspector, you were notified that your newly constructed cecent sport court and your fenced garden are in violation of City Code. You were directed a: diat ±ne to take the necessary steps in order to bring your property into compliance by July II. 2003. In early September 2003, you were again nodf ed by City Staff that your cement sport court was in violation of City Code, as it was constructed without a permit and does not meet the required 30* side yard setback. On Sentemrer 9,2003, you applied for an after- the-fact setback variance to allow the spen ccurt to remain in its current location. You were notified by Planning Director, Mike Gafron. ±at items were missing from your application and you were given a deadline of Octo ’cer 1. 2003 for submittal. To date those items have yet to be submined and ycur garden has not been brought into compliance with City Codes, therefore your arplicanon has been removed from the October 20* Planning Commission agenda. At this time, concerning the cement spcncoun. you have the following options: 1. Remove the cement sport court in i*a entirety, cr 2. Submit the requested materials by November !. 2003 to proceed with the variance hearing on November 17,2003. Additionally, in reference to the garden, i: must *ce relocated on to your own property and the fence may be no more than 6 ’ within 30* of the preperxy line. Finally, there may be no fill or retaining wall located within 5’ of the property line. Your garden and cement sport court, as constructed, do not meet City Ordinances. In order to resolve this matter; you are required to bring your property into compliance with City Codes by November 1, 2003. In two separate letters. City Staff provided you with options in order to comply widi Code; I have attached those letters for your reference. Tdepbooe (952) 2494600 • Fu (952) 3494616 %nrw.cioronajaxLUS