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� Exrt r� �T E <br /> � November 10, 2004 <br /> Ba.rry& Robin O'Rourke <br /> 2300 6"' Ave North <br /> Long Lalce, MN 55356 � <br /> Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mam1 <br /> 2275 Cox Tr <br /> Long Lalce, MN 55356 <br /> Dear IVI�. &Mrs. Mann, <br /> In order to malce paddock life easier on our liorses, we started construction of a shelter iii <br /> our north paddacks a few weelcs ago. The city of Orono considers the sllelter au <br /> "accessory buildiiig"and it is in violation of tlie 75' setback requirements. We are now <br /> aslcing for your assistance in obtaining a variance fi•om the city so we may�iusll building <br /> our shelter. <br /> The purpose of the shelter is to block the north wind fi•oin our two paddocks oii the north <br /> side of our property and to lceep the animals out of the rain and snow. The shelter is to be <br /> built with tongue and groove boards on the bottoin half of the walls and tin on the upper <br /> half of the walls and the roof. The tin will be comparable to the existing banz in quality <br /> aiid color. <br /> The variance is necessary because under current code we would need to build 75 feet <br /> from the property line. Otu NW pac3dock is only a total of 75 feet wide from the wesL <br /> property line which would eliminate any building sites. The NE paddocic is <br /> approximately 100 feet from the iioi�th property line to the barn. This would not allow <br /> enough space Uetween the shelter and tlie Uarn. <br /> We DO NOT intend to increase the population of horses on the property. The structure is <br /> oiily to slielter the clu7ent'ones. Over the years the dynaznics of the herd liave chaiiged <br /> from young show and sale prospects to aged retired and semi-retired slzow horses. This <br /> has required us to adjust their care. Previously we housed more of the atiimals in the b�ii <br /> for longer periods of time. Now uiider veterinarian recommendations they are spending <br /> more tiine outside which requires better fiill tinie shelter. <br /> We are askiiig for your acceptaiice to set aside t11e 75' setback requirements by signing <br /> the attached form. If you liave fiirther questioils that we have not addressed please feel <br /> fi•ee to call us anytinie or to stop over. We would be inore thail happy to answer your <br /> questions or discuss aiiy concerns you might have. <br /> Siiicerely, <br /> 'JCk �'/��-P�Z.3 C��a-u2�r� <br /> Barr�obin O'Rourke <br /> Y . <br /> 952-475-0105 <br /> . �� <br /> ., _ _. . . _ . :'.�� <br /> . , ,' <br /> ,,. . _ <br /> ..�:�: _ <br /> -:;-; - ; <br /> �� :w - _�_... �-•- __ <br />