03-19-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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City of Orono Planning Commission March 17, 2007 Dear Commissioners, As the City of Orono's Recorder for the past 5 yeazs, only to have left last summer, I am awaze of the various City Codes and Ordinances, with regard to new construction, as well as,the risks that accompany precedent setting actions. As the adjacent property owners of 1408 Baldur Park Road, it is our concern that the proposed new construction for 1404 Baldur Pk Rd will cause us undue hardship with regard to additional water and drainage. As you may be aware, we are already at/below floodplain and cannot accommodate additional runoff or water on our property. (We have photos for e�ibit) It is a concern that allowing hardcover in excess of 48%and the mass that accompanies it, will have detrimental effects on our properry—not only aze these hardcover figures well over the allotted 25% ,more realistically they are even in excess of the precedent set within this neighborhood of 30-44%. In addition,the height only accentuates the massing which concerns us as well. I support many past Planning Commissioners rationale that small lots do not a hardship make—in fact,past Mayor Jabbour has commented many times— sma111ots, small houses. I have examined the plans and am impressed with the attempts to minimize some impacts with regard to structural cover and side setbacks, but want to ensure that our rights as adjacent property owners are not adversely impacted- Causing us thousands of dollars in repa.irs due to additional water issues. By granting the builder one variance,there is concern that you may have caused us two in return,and thrust a hazdship situation upon us. I am aware that a true definition for a 2 '/2 story is somewhat loosely defined and has not been pinned down,but also question where the 30' height limitation comes into play, as this home clearly exceeds this without a hazdship to support additional height. Sincerely, Kristi and Bill Anderson 1408 Ba.ldur Pk Rd Wayzata. MN 55391