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To : Mike Gaffron <br />Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator <br />Citv of Orono <br />From David & Jennifer Dotzenroth <br />Ref.: Garage Addition/\^ariance Application ^ 2160 <br />3225 Casco Circle <br />Wavzata. MN. 55391 <br />Dear Mr. Gaffron: <br />e<ff. <br />t 3 .M 'r <br />Thank You for your facsimile and letter with the information mentioned in your <br />preliminary review of our application. We hope that the enclosed information will assist <br />you in granting our request. <br />1. Please find amendment in survey to show setback measurements from the side lot <br />line at both front and rear corners. <br />2. Accurate length and w idth dimensions of the proposed garage will be: <br />Width = 24’ X Length = 41.7 ’ (sec survey) 1000 sq. feet total. <br />3.& 4. Existing garage doors w ill remain only. Moving doors to eastern side of <br />structure was an idea given by Ms. Mabusth, however this plan would necessitate <br />more driveway. Existing garage doors and existing driveway provide necessary <br />access to structure, thus eliminating any additional hardcover. <br />5. The undue hardship and or practical difnculty’ as well as unusual property <br />conditions which prevent us from complying with Zoning Code requirements arc as <br />follows: A) The existing garage is a good sound structure with the proper frost <br />footing foundation. B) Adding on to the existing garage would be the most cost <br />efTective. Costs of tearing dow n exbting structure, electric’s, driveway and <br />foundation etc. coupled with the cost of reconstructing same in zone setback <br />requirements would estimate to be an additional $17,000.00 or more. C) Moving <br />addition to zone setback requirements w ould require removal of a 4’ diameter <br />maple tree, which is our largest shade tree. D) Keeping the structure where it <br />currently e.iists is an environmentally positive thing eliminating much waste to the <br />city dump, and saving a beautiful tree. <br />W'e hope this clears up any questions you may have with regards to our application. <br />Thank you for allowing us to complete the incomplete. If you have any other questions <br />please feel free to give us a call or fa.\. <br />Regards, <br />David & Jennifer Dotzenroth