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April 9, 2005 <br /> To: Orono Planning Commission <br /> Re: 1146 Wildhtust <br /> File# 3100 <br /> The extreme topography of this lot inakes it the most difficult lot to build on of any T <br /> have dealt with iii Orono, and I have seen several that did not work. The narrowness and side <br /> slopes add to the difficulty. The walkout is five to ten feet higher than the average of the two <br /> neighboring houses. Because tlus lot meets the definition of a steep slope the City Code <br /> demands that we be extra careful with respect to erosion and visibility of the house from the lake. <br /> Wl�ile the City may be obligated to approve a lot width variance to rebuild, the current house <br /> plan may be too much for the lot. <br /> The previous owner was apparently vigilant in maintaining long downspouts and a series <br /> of ditches and piping to keep the rain out of the neighbors house. Since the house has changed <br /> hands these systems have degraded, tl�.e downhill house has beguii to get more water, and erosion <br /> hasincreased. <br /> I would very inuch prefer that this variance not be optimistically "approved pending <br /> engineer approval", as is often done,but approved only after engineer approval, and after any <br /> proposed screening is shown. That way it will be easier to change the house to make the <br /> drainage work instead of approving a "inaybe" and arm twisting to get the con•ections done later. <br /> Thanlc y u, <br /> �� <br /> Bruce Vang <br /> Building Inspector <br />