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MEMO TRANSMITTAL <br /> ► <br /> � LAKE COUNTRY FROM: Ryan Smolik <br /> e u i t D E e s- � Lake Country Builders <br /> • rsmolik@lakecountrybuiiders.com <br /> DATE: 02.02.200 <br /> T0: Mike Gaffron, City of Orono <br /> COMPANY: - <br /> PHONE: - <br /> RE:1374 Rest Point Roatl, Hardship Narrative <br /> . <br /> Hardship Statement <br /> The hardship for the property located at 1374 Rest Point Rd is that the home and site has many pre-existing conditions that <br /> are Non-conforming with regards to Hardcover as well as Setbacks. Therefore making any improvements or corrections to <br /> the property would require a variance for any scope of work. Below are the responses to the specific criteria as they are <br /> indicated on the Hardship Documentation Form. <br /> 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if the used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controis° <br /> Many portions of the home are in structurally unsound condition. Beginning with the foundation,the existing <br /> . foundation has several points that at are varying in heights;at on point the difference is 9"from one point in a room to <br /> the adjacent corner.Other indications of movement are in slumping ceilings and bowed walls. These areas are <br /> - numerous and require correction. In addition to this,the existing mechanical space is located in a crawl space that is <br /> only accessible through an exterior set of doors,that are not only tlifficult to operate but are often covered in snow <br /> during the winter months making access difficulf and unsafe. <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> Many of the existing non-conforming conditions are due to the period of the original construction of the home as well <br /> as current regulations making those existing conditions non-conforming therefore unique to this property. Specifically <br /> the rear or street side setback, nearly the entire home resides within the set back zone,however in context to the <br /> street and adjacent properties this is true of many properties along Rest Point Rd. <br /> , <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted,will not alter the essentiai character of the locality." <br /> The proposed is within the existing footprint with the exception of the connection of the existing garage. A connecfed <br /> L A K E C 0 U N T R Y garage is common in the area and will not create and unique or change the character of the locality, In exchange for <br /> the connection,we propose to remove the rear portion of the home closest to Rest Point Road. Thus keep hardcover <br /> B U I L D E R S, L T D. within the existing figures. . <br /> 10, "The granfing of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of <br /> 339 SECOND S1'REET theapplicant, <br /> =XCELSIOR, MN 55331 The proposed is an effort to make best use of the existing structure antl land with minimal disturbance to the <br /> P 9 5 2 . 4 7 4 . 7 � 2 � surrounding landscape as well as provide a home for the owner to reside in under safe and reasonable conditions. <br /> = 952 . 474 . 7957 <br /> v lakecountrybuilders.com <br />