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* t { t ’ ^ , E November 21, 1997 Steve and Elaine Sllus 3235 Casco Circle Wayzata, MN 55391 City of Orono Planning Commission Dear Commissioners, I am writing In response to a 44 page packet of material sent to me on November 13, 1997 by Liz Van Zomeren, City Planner/Zoning Commission. I believe that all of you have received the same Information. This Is the first time I have seen all of the meeting minutes along with prior applications and neighbors letters all put Into one packet. For that reason, I would like to clarify some of the Issues brought up. I have nvimbered the pages In the lower right hand corner for ease of reference. I have also highlighted the Items to be addressed. Page 2. Note a) In abiding by the Building Inspectors recommendations to lower the footings of the garage. It appears that access to the garage would not be a problem. Otherwise why redo the footings In the first place? Page 2. Note b) Prior to demolition, the Sllus' had a fence on their property along the lot line that restricted utility access In a worse manner than Is proposed. In other words, the new proposal Is an Improvement. Page 28. Note a) The structure is a one (1) story with walkout residence and we feel Is aesthetically pleasing. The Hackberry tree was saved and Is currently In good condition. The floor levels of the structure are at the approximate height of both the residence to the north and the residence to the south. The roof line coincides with the two adjoining residences to the north and to the residence two (2) lots to the south. The obvious visual difference Is that the Spllseth residence is constructed with a flat roof. Thus the low profile to the surrounding structures. Page 28. Note b) Residences to our north and south were shown plans of the new structure and acknowledged same. The side entry garage was shown at that time. I f ii I I 11 Iff If f II I > I II I r I nil I i i i i i i i ■ iii —