06-27-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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April 15, 1988 Gary L. Escher 3556 Livingston Ave. Wayzata, MN 55391 Phone: h 471-9871 Phone: w 932-8479 Orono City Council Orono Building Administration City of Orono a P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 .•n Council Members and Building Administrators, I am enclosing this letter with the attached sketch as an addendum, to better explain and describe my variance request. I also have a couple of questions regarding the need for, and the cost of, the variance. The application involves the refurbishment of an existing structure (addition) attached to my garage. This addition was present previous to my purchase of the property in 1981 and was obviously originally constructed many years prior to that. The structure as seen is no larger in area or closer to lot boundries than before I started. I didn't realize a variance or building permit were required under these circumstances. It still seems that a variance is not appli^rhle in this instance, however I am applying for one as instructed. What I Did; I wanted to make this addition sound again (parts of t!,r floor and roof were rotton) and did so with new materials. I removed a part of the structure that did not line up witn my garage. I elevated it one (1) foot to raise it above the ground and enable me to square it off with my garage. Rain gutter was added that was not previously Installed on the back side. The addition was sided and painted. I plan to "skirt" the bottom with your approval and will do so after inspection. If you require further information I can be reached at 932-8479 from 8-5 during normal business days or contact Lyle Oman who has been to the site. I want to assure the Council I will be contacting the Orono Building and Zoning Department prior to t';e start of any future refurbishment or building projects. Thank You, _�. Esr_hor