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December 6, 1995 Mr. Michael P. Gaffron Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Re: Item #2084 1473 Bay Ridge Road Dear Mr. Gaffron: I appreciated the Planning Commission's approval of my variance application on November 20, 1995, which was subject to "not proceeding with the garage wing addition until/unless municipal sewer becomes available to the property." I was just apprised yesterday of the possibility that no building permits would be issued until (1) a "Septic System Upgrade Agreement" is executed, (2) a Letter of Credit is provided, and (3) a conforming septic system design/tests are provided. In view of the fact that the Bayridge neighborhood is in the "Shoreland" area, the fact that 8 property owners in Bayridge have unanimously petitioned for municipal sewer and the high probability that municipal sewer will come to the neighborhood in the very near future, I respectfully request that the above items not be required. It is our intent to immediately apply for a building permit to do interior renovation work to the existing home and add the new sunroom addition, before we occupy the property. If the city council determines that the "Septic System Upgrade Agreement" and Letter of Credit are required now, I will comply. However, to require an alternate septic system (mound system) design would be costly (and probably academic in view of municipal sewer) and the soil percolation tests would be impossible at this time due to frozen ground. Therefore, to delay a building permit until "perc" tests could be done in the spring would be a major hardship and we would have to find alternative housing until the remodeling is completed. I believe Steve Weckman and you would agree that the large size and flatness of the lot would, in all probability, provide an acceptable site for an alternative system, if necessary. Thanks for your cooperation. Sincerel , Thomas R. McCune