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Re: Bucey Project MRS. BEVERLY SMERLING 2522 W. Lake of the Isles Parb^ay Minneapolis, MN 55405 May 23, 1994 Orono City Council Orono City Hall 2750 Kelley Parkway Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Ladies and gentleman: As you know from Bob Mitchell’s letter to Mike Gaffron dated May 19, 1994, I continue to be concerned about the Buceys ’ project. I attach a letter I received from Mark Gronbcrg dated May 23, 1994. Please note the discrepancy Mr. Gronbcrg notes between Bucey Exhibit B, Bucey Exhibit C and the hard-cover computation of 41.36% in ELxhibit E-2. I believe the data should be internally consistent. Exhibit C is the correct depiction, but the calculation is a little off. Apparently there is about sixty (60) square feet more of hardcover. Regarding the drainage issue, please note Mr. Gronberg’s concern that the south side drainage swale extend far enough west to the 958-foot contour line, as shown on the sketch attached to his letter. Permit me to say that while I am aware of the hard work done by many people concerned with the Bucey project, I still must state that I feel rushed and pressured to respond to substantial issues in a quick turn-around time. I have done my best to hire experts including Bob Mitchell, my attorney, Bruce Schmidt, my architect, and Mark Gronbcrg, my surveyor. Nevertheless, I lived through the development of this same property with the Holzers many years ago, and things did not turn out as well then as I would have liked. I remain therefore worried that the drainage will somehow not work out as well as is represented. I also worry that the large, new building and the hardcover may cause an increased drainage problem. Notwithstanding my comments at the planning commission meeting of October 16, 1993, made because I felt presstired and because I was encouraged to compromise with the Buceys, 1 still feel their new house is too large for their lot. I want to tell you these things because they are in my heart and in my mind. Obviously, 1 do not control the action you take, and yet it is incumbent upon me to protect my property as best I can. I therefore tell you that if the drainage works out improperly and to my disadvantage 1 will look to Orono as well as to the Buceys to correct any shortcomings and any damage caused. Thank you for your consideration.