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_ � �x Hl f�st.T 1 <br /> � � COMPANlES <br /> 13605 1s1 Ave. N.,Suite 200•Plymouth,MN 55441-5463 <br /> � Office:(763)543-2700•Fax: (763)543-2789 <br /> May 4, 2006 � <br /> RECEIVED � <br /> Michael P. Gaffron MAY 0 4 2006 <br /> Planning Director <br /> City of Orono CITY OF ORONO <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> PO Box 66 : <br /> Crystal Bay, MN 55323 � � <br /> RE: Fiaugen Variance kpplication; 3320 Fox Street � <br /> Dear Mr. Gaffron: � <br /> I own the property at 3350 Fox Street, which is located to the immediate west of <br /> the Haugens'�property at 3320 Fox Street. The Haugens have requested for a variance <br /> from the average lakeshore setback, so that they can locate a swimming pool within the <br /> setback area. I do not see what hardship justifies the granting of a variance in this <br /> situation, but let me state my particular concerns nonetheless. <br /> While I wish to be a good neighbor, I am concerned about the effect the pool's <br /> location will have on the use and enjoyment of my property. In this regard, please note <br /> that the proposed pool location is as close to my property line as the side yard setback <br /> allows. Thus, the forward placement of the pool is particularly troublesome as it is so <br /> close to my property line. The pools at 3300 and 3320 Fox Street are located on the <br /> lakeside of the homes on those properties, but you will see that in each case they are <br /> located quite some distance off the property fines. The pool at 3300, by example is <br /> located directly in front of the home.at 3300. <br /> Please also observe that the rectangular pools at 3300 and 3320 are placed with <br /> the longer dimension of the rectangle on an east/west line, thereby keeping those pools <br /> farther from the lake. The Haugens' design places the longer dimension of their <br /> proposed rectangular pool on a north/south line, thereby forcing the pool closer to the <br /> lake and farther into the setback area. <br /> Accordingly, I oppose the granting of the variance. At the same time, however, <br /> were the City inclined to grant some sort of relief from the setback requirement, the <br /> effect on my property from such a variance would be substantially lessened, if (i) the <br /> proposed pool could be shifted to the east away from my property line, and (ii) the <br /> proposed pool could be rotated, so that the long side of the rectangle would be on an <br /> east/west line. � <br /> Fullerton Lumber Company • Fullerton Building Systems, Inc� <br /> Fullerton Financial Corp. • Fullerton Properties, Inc. • Mid-Continent Lumber Dealers Supply, Inc. � <br />