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Justification for Variance Requests <br /> <br />To Orono City Staff, Planning Commission and City Council, <br /> <br />I am writing to provide some rationale for the variance requests pertaining to a proposed <br />additions at 2605 Maple Ridge Lane. The current owners did not build the home and it was <br />built before the average lakeshore (ALS) ordinance was established. The circumstances are <br />unique to this property based on the neighboring home locations and the unique nature of the <br />lakeshore shape. The request to permit the addition below the deck, deck stairs, and adding <br />to the height of the roof within the average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable <br />considering the orientation of the neighboring homes with respect to the lakeshore vegetation <br />screening, topography, and adjacent properties. The addition below the deck and deck <br />stairs will not increase any visible height to the current property. The request to add height to <br />a section of the home is to increase the insulation from 1-1/2” to 10” and better comply with <br />energy codes. <br /> <br />The current neighbors have reviewed and approved the variance requests. <br /> <br />In summary, we believe that our variance requests are reasonable, given the existing conditions <br />posed by a unique lot configuration and home that was built before ALS. We respectfully request <br />that the city weigh these factors in favor of our proposal and grant the required variance. We <br />appreciate your valuable time and consideration in granting this variance. <br /> <br />131