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Hardships 3770 Bayside Road, Orono I am requesting variances so as to obtain a building permit to expand the present 744 sq. ft. home located at 3770 Bayside Road. It is my understanding that 15% of the square footage may be used for building structure purposes. The allowable area for structure is 2358 sq.ft. based on the surveyed total of 15717 sq. ft. My request would not exceed 1913 sq.' The requests for variances arise because of this irregular, triangular shaped lot and the location of the old home built only 4' from the north property line. This 1 /2 acre lot is configured so that it is difficult to meet the present 2 acre standards. I would Ii ke to propose two options for expansion to the existing home. Option 1 would extend to the south and Option 2 to the east. Both scenarios would have similiar floor plans and elevations as those presented. Option 1 almost satisfies the 30' setback from the north by 2'. However, by expanding this direction, two beautiful mature oak trees (2.5' diameter) would have to be removed. Option 2, or east expansion would enable the trees to be. saved but this addition would follow the same line as the old house and not comply within the 30' setback. Option 2 allows for a better factual finding hardcover area. Option 2, as seen in the photograph would not restrict views from the neighbor to the north. His floor plan is such that a 11 windows are located on the east end of the residence. Both options are not located in the 0 to 7 5' area and both would remain outside the 50' setback from the north line of the highway easement. Both options would mean that the west boundary setback would remain at 20', however I have requested a variance for vacation of the alley ( a 30' wide strip to the west) and was told by Dennis Hi 11 at Hennepin County that this parcel would be attached to Lots 2 and 3. Therefore, both options would met the west line requirements as well as improve the hardcover requirements. My preference is for Option 2 as I would prefer to save the oaksand it would be better for the hardcover requirements. Thankyou.