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Arthur and Kathy Henningsen <br />3099 Farview Lane <br />Long Lake, Mn. 55356 <br />March 13, 1995 <br />Variation Application # 2003 <br />Ms. Jeanne Mabusth <br />Building and Zoning Administrator <br />City of Orono <br />Post Office Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, Mn. 55323 <br />Dear Ms. Mabusth; <br />This letter should accompany our Variance Application with the City of Orono. It is a <br />written statement of the hardships demonstrated at 975 Tonkawa with respect to our <br />proposed remodeling plans. <br />1. The shape of the property is long and narrow. Although It is 2.3 acres, the width of <br />the property is 140 feet. The majority of the hardcover is centralized in one area where <br />the house is located. <br />2. The house and neighboring homes are existing structures. <br />3. The existing home is 17 years old. It was not built with the lake orientation in mind. <br />Presently, there is not any decking or doors along the lakeside to gain access outside. <br />4. A screened porch is a necessity to enjoy the outdoors without our friendly <br />Minnesota mosquitoes. The proposed placement of the screened porch is related to <br />view impact. The existing porch and patio area is located on the north end of the <br />house. The sloping of the land, and the existence of trees in this area infringe on the <br />lake view, and really prohibit the placement of a new screened porch in this area. <br />Furthermore, the present porch will be converted to a family room which can be used <br />year round with access doors to lakeside. This is an attempt to update the existing <br />interior of the home and to benefit from the lakeside orientation. <br />The proposed location of the screened porch enhances the street appeal of the <br />property from the front of the house, compliments the architectual style, and updates it. <br />We are aware of the impact of this upon the neighboring house to the south, and wish <br />to respect their right to privacy. For this reason we would like to transplant the 12 foot <br />evergreen in th s ar.>a, and move it closer to the property line. This should compliment <br />the existing 4 evergreens that are already planted, and create privacy for both <br />ourselves and our neighbor. <br />5. The proposed overhang at the front door is to be built on existing brick.