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July 19, 2010 <br /> Phillip S. Whippie <br /> 3095 Casco Point Road <br /> Orono, MN 55391 <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Post Office Box 66 � <br /> Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 <br /> To: City of Orono, Orono City Council, Orono Planning Commission, Orono Planning <br /> Staff, and Ms. Melanie Curtis, City Planner . <br /> After eight years living at 3095 Casco Point Road, it is my desire to build a new, more <br /> energy efficient, structurally sound, and environmentally sensitive home, which would <br /> also eliminate a north side setback encroachment and decrease existing non- <br /> conforming hardcover, so, in essence, be overall more conforming than is the current <br /> residence. I have been included in several supportive interactions with Orono's <br /> planning stafF regarding the project's specifics and have applied for the required <br /> permission to continue and reduce a hard cover non-conformity that I now possess. <br /> After my application was submitted, I was informed that a recent court decision is <br /> precipitating the change that my application not be supported by staff and very likely <br /> the Planning Commission and City Council as well. I understand that the entire � <br /> implication of this court case is not yet fully understood and that it may take an <br /> undetermined amount of time to fully flush out the real impact to this project. I hereby <br /> request a mutually agreed upon pause, or set aside, of my application for a period of <br /> up to 12 months in lieu of the standard 120 days. In addition, should I decide to <br /> completely abandon my Orono project within the 12 months, I respectfully request that <br /> my application fees be refunded in full, since I would not have applied for a variance <br /> under the now current condition and without some evidence of support. <br /> I believe this is justifiable as this new development was not caused by me and only the <br /> City of Orono has the authority to decide if modifications to the zoning ordinance may <br /> be necessary, or not, in light of the Minnetonka court case decision. It is certainly my <br /> hope that I will be able to move forward with my project one day. . <br /> Thank you for your time and understanding in this matter. , <br /> Sincerely, - <br /> �� <br /> Phillip S. Whipple . RECEIVEQ � <br /> JUL 19� 2010 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />