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Mar 19 07 04: 08p Kristi Rnderson 952-471 -0608 p. l <br /> .�j\ /' ��' � � <br /> U ��� <br /> C.� <br /> City of Orono � , <br /> Planning Commission � <br /> March 17, 2007 � <br /> Deaz Commissioners, . <br /> As the City of Orono's Recorder for the past 5 years, only io have left last summer, I am . <br /> aware of the various City Codes and Ordinances,with regard to new constcuction, as well <br /> as,the risks that accompany precedent settin� actions. ' <br /> As the adjacent property ov✓ners of 1408 Baldur Park Road, it is our concern that the . . � <br /> proposed new construction for 1404 Baldur Pk Rd will cause us undue hardship with � <br /> regard to additional water and drainage. <br /> As you may be awaze, we are already at/below floodplain and cannot accommodate <br /> additional runoff or water on our property. (We have photos for exhibit) It is a concern <br /> that allowing hardcover in excess of 48% and the mass lhat accompanies it, wiil have . . <br /> detrimental effects on our property—not only are these hardcover figures well over the <br /> allotted 25% , more realistiaally they are even in excess of the precedent set wiihin this <br /> neighborhood�f 30-44%. In addition,the height only accentuates the massing which <br /> concerns us as well. I support many past Planning Commissioners rationale that small ' <br /> � lots do not a hardship make—in fact,past Mayor Jabbour has commented many times� <br /> small lots, small houses. . <br /> I have examined the plans and am irnpressed with the attempts to minimize some impacts <br /> with regard to structural cover and side setbacks, but want to ensure that our rights�as . <br /> adjacent property owners are noi:adversely impacted - Causi�ig us thousands of dollazs in . . <br /> repairs due to additional water issues. By granfiing the builder one variance, there is <br /> concern that you may have caused us two in return, and thrust a hardship situation upon <br /> us. � <br /> I am aware that a true definition for a 2 '/Z story is somewhat loosely def ned and has not � � <br /> been pinned down,but also question where the 30' hei;ht limitation comes into play, as • � <br /> this home clearly exceeds this without a hardship to support additional hei�ht. � � <br /> Sineerely, ' �� <br /> Kristi a.nd Bill Anderson � . <br /> 140$Baldur Pk Rd <br /> Wayzata. MN 55391 � <br /> � <br /> I � <br /> � . <br />