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Received today (8/20/07) via email. <br /> Planning Commission <br /> City of Orono <br /> Re: Zimmerman Variance <br /> 2745 Shadywood Road <br /> Dear Members of the Commission: <br /> We are writing to express our support for the variance application submitted by Mr. <br /> Zimmerman. As you may know, we worked closely with the City to obtain a variance for <br /> our property several years ago. Our lot exhibited similar challenges with the unique <br /> shoreline. Our end result was one that was successful for both the City and for us. We <br /> have enjoyed raising our family on a property that will be a.positive addition to the City <br /> for years to come. <br /> Similarly, Mr. Zimmerman has been a resident for thirteen years and has shown his . <br /> dedication to maintaining his residence. His property appears to be unbuildable with the <br /> proximity of shoreline. With the end goal of properly maintaining Orono housing stock, <br /> this property would seem to qualify for the uniqueness and hardship requirements of a <br /> variance request. With the Cities guidance, we believe he will complete the updates to his <br /> home in a manner that will successfully benefit the property and allow him to enjoy his <br /> home for many years. <br /> One item we feel strongly about is the maintenance of the boathouse at Mr. <br /> � Zimmerman's residence. Currently, the boathouse is a well maintained cape cod like <br /> structure that is aesthetically pleasing. Our home views are directed down our peninsula <br /> and directly at Mr. Zimmerman's home. While the current boathouse is enjoyable and <br /> ,; quaint, its replacement with a lakeside dock and large metal framed canopy would be less <br /> so and might block our view of the lake from our home. It is our hope that any variance <br /> you might approve would not be conditioned upon the removal of the existing boathouse. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Jim and Jean Echtenkamp <br />