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2695 Casco point Road Variance Request <br /> We believe that the property qualifies �or the hardco'v�r variance x�quested. Xt has issues <br /> that create"hardship". 'I'he property's approach is downhill,there is very little flat area <br /> at I'hE bo�ttom of t1i�drir+eway tn a11ow for turnaraund. 'J�here�ore,moving the hause <br /> toward the stxeEt,further reducing hardcover, is not an option. <br /> However,the s�ta has two main issues that ne�d to be addressed as a part oftlus <br /> request: <br /> 1. Turnaround—The current turnaroltnd situation is hazardous and neecls <br /> to be fixed. Cars get stuck and f,a]1 off tha dri'vewa�far too fzequently <br /> d.uring the wintier months. Tn addition, cars aze fo�ced to back�tp the <br /> dri�veway oztto Casca creating a further hazard in that stopping going u�p <br /> �Izat drivevvay is easier said then done without having the potentia.I of <br /> slidi»g back dowrn the drive. We have s�en lao many�near misse�in <br /> our tim�here and are certain that s�meday, someone wi.11 be severely <br /> injured i�this issue is not fixed, . � <br /> 2, Site Drainage—Our property is uphill from the subject property(iheir <br /> ' turnar.ound is adjacent to our�arage with a deep valley be�ween fihem). , <br /> The city should require�ill,or allow the builder to pu�in fill to level off <br /> their groperty that is adjacent to aur garage and o�xr parking azea. <br /> This would eliminate the need for a retaining wall and actuall�rcduce <br /> hazdcover in.the 75' ta 250' zone and help ta create a tumaround fox <br /> cars at the same time. The fill would have to �o over our property line. <br /> We have no issues wi.th the builder placing fill on that portion e�f aur <br /> property(adjacent to our garage and parki.ng area) if it would help to <br /> rectify the above tt�va issues. <br /> One other point,this builder through an another company he is asso�iated <br /> with(Vogue Homes), when huilding a new l�ome l�st�ear on Casco took down <br /> trees thAt were within the 0 to 75' zone and trees that were on the adjoining <br /> property. We vvould like the builder[�be required to indicate where trees are on <br /> iheir site survey to insure that there ar�no issues as this house is being built. We <br /> have t�ees on our properiy tl�at bvffer olu propecky fTOm this property and do not <br /> want them touchod. In addition,the buildEr has trees in the 0 to 75' zone tliat he <br /> tnight be tempted to talte down. <br /> Hope�ully we will be able to make the meetin�w�e�these variaaces aze <br /> discussed. I3owever,just in case,pleas�read our opinion on this matter into the <br /> record. � <br /> Thanks, <br /> �� +�•• � <br /> 11 Mi ler <br /> 2641 Casco Point Road <br /> Wayzata,MN 55391 <br />