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, � � Item#09-CC Agenda-OS/14/07 <br /> . . File#07-3259[To ages 41J <br /> � MEMO TRANSMII' TAL <br /> � � <br /> LAI�COUNTRY FROM: Ryan Smolik . � <br /> e u i ��e e s• Lake Country Builders <br /> � rsmolik@fakecountrybuilders.com <br /> � DATE: 02.02.200 <br /> . T0: Mike Gaffron, City of Orono � � <br /> COMPANY: - <br /> . PHONE: • � . � <br /> RE:1374 Rest Point Road,Hardship Narrative �. � <br /> �Hardship Statement � � � <br /> The hardship for the prope�ty 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 properry would require a variance for any scope of work. Below are the responses io the specific criteria as they are <br /> indicated on the Hardship Documentation Form, � � <br /> 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasoriable use if the used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controls" � <br /> . Many portions of the home are in structurally unsound condition. Beginning with the found�tion,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 comer.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 difficult to operate but are often covered in snow <br /> _ during the winter months making access difficult and unsafe. . <br /> : 2. °The plighf of the landowner is due circumstances unique to his property not created by fhe 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 prope�ty. 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 /> � 3, "The variance,if granted,will not alter fhe essential character of the locality,° � � <br /> The proposed is within the exisfing foofprint with the exception of the connection of the existing garage. A connected <br /> L A K E C 0 U N T R Y . 9arage 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 granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of , <br /> 339 SECOND STPEET theapplicant. � <br /> EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 The proposed is an effo�t to make best use of the existing structure and land with minimal disturbance to the � <br /> . surrounding landscape as well as provide a home for the owner to reside in under saFe and reasonable conditions. <br /> T952 . 474 . 7121 . <br /> � g � � ,i ; �t , 7o � � � ' � . . . <br /> w lakecountrybuilders.com I � , <br />