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October 28 , 1992 City of Orono Box66 Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 RE: LAND USE APPLICATION NO . 1777 Dear City Planners: lOCT . 2 8 1992 ,.. ,-., ' In 1988, Sherri and I had been married for ten years and had no children. We purchased a house in Orono that would satisfactorily accommodate our lives . Since that time our family has grown. Our second child is due in January . The house we live in has a little more than 800 square feet of living area on the main level. This area includes two bedrooms and the only bathroom in the house. Our family is very happy where we live, but our house is too small for us. Our lot is below present city standards for size , therefore I believe that the only reasonable direction for expansion is up. By placing a second story over the existing house and relocating the entrances, substantial reduction in hardcover can be accomplished. Two areas of the variance request propose intensification of existing hardcover. In both cases, I cite "life in Minnesota" as the hardship. The first intensification of hardcover is a small entry over the front step that acts as a combination air-lock to the outside/connecting link from the house to the garage . This small entry would keep the north wind of wmter out of the main part of the house as doors are opened. The second intensification of hardcover is a porch covering half of the existing deck. This porch would allow us to enjoy the summer evenings without being eaten by mosquitoes . The remainder of the proposed expansion is adding another level under the existing roofline. I have discussed this request for variance with my two most immediate neighbors , Ms. Peggy Peterson and Ms. Cindy Rowlette. Neither of these neighbors have objections to my proposal. I thank you for your consideration of my request. Please advise if additional infmmation is needed. Sincerely,