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CITY OF ORONO <br />mt. Mike Graffron <br />9 September 1988 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />3. Retaining walls will be located within the 26 foot drainage easement <br />setback. These retaining walls shall be utilized to prevent soil <br />erosion, save mature trees, and evenly disperse water into the drainage <br />area. <br />4. The drainage easement setback area shall be cleared of fallen trees and <br />debris by the Owner, thereby improving hhe free flow of water which <br />currently exists. <br />A severe hardship exists for developing this property with current <br />setbacks. The drainage easement bisects the property; only 11.6% of the <br />property remains for development with the required setbacks. <br />Granting a variance for the drainage easement setback would allow a free <br />flow of water in the drainage area during the heaviest rainfall. The house <br />will better blend into its natural site, and many mature trees will be <br />saved over alternate siting possibilitiPz. The variance will have no <br />impact on the neighbors. The owner has r. sewed the site plan with Jahn <br />Prudden, who has indicated that he is pleased with the plan and has no <br />objection to a 30 foot front yard variance. <br />We appreciate your consideration in this matter. <br />Thank you. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mary S. Hustad, A.I.A. <br />MBH/tgl <br />encl. <br />