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Page 2 of 2 <br /> � � � <br /> ' Mike: <br /> �----� <br /> I hope that you received today the required materials to complete our submission for the <br /> variance request. My architect and I have been working to find alternatives to the house <br /> design in an effort to comply with the bluff ordinonce as much ns possible and I think that <br /> we have made two refinements to the design which help the house to better meet the <br /> troublesome, topographicnl, peculiarities of our site: <br /> 1) We huve lowered the house about 5 feet which will eliminnte the lower-level walkout to <br /> the south (where we were bumping into the setback line). This change should result in an <br /> added benefit of greQtly improved erosion control; and <br /> 2) This lowering of the house should permit us to replace the overhanging deck which wns <br /> encronching into the south setback with an on-grade patio which we believe is permitted in <br /> the first 10 feet of the setback zone. We will still have a slight overhang of the second <br /> floor which wil) encroach, but we propose to repince the columns that were originally shown <br /> with brackets which will eliminnte any footings or structural encronchments on the ground. <br /> How would you like us to proceed with these changes? Would you (ike us to bring them to <br /> the PC meeting on Tuesdny or would you like to see them in advance? We would be happy to <br /> come to your office at your convenience, just let me know. <br /> Thank you, Phil Ordway <br /> Contact Information: <br /> Philip W. Ordway <br /> Bnin Compnnies, Inc. <br /> 1500 Pioneer Building <br /> 336 North Robert Street <br /> Saint Pnul, Minnesotn 55101 <br /> Telephone: 651-224-9900 <br /> Facsimile: 651-224-9800 <br /> Email: ordwayC�baincompanies.com <br /> 2/17/2005 <br />