re request for home ocupation license fee refund - 2005

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�xN�g�f t� August 2, 2005 � City Council q ��V�a` U City of Orono G � 3 2D�S Cryt al Bay, MN 55323 O. Box 66 �/T Y�F �Rn N� Dear Council Members, This letter is in response to home occupation license application made by Jeff and Tracy Cordes, Metro Pro Inc., for the residential property located at 830 Forest Arms Lane, Orono, MN. Our property is directly adjacent to 830 Forest Arms Lane and we do not support this home occupation license application for the following reasons: • The neighborhood is zoned Residential, R-1B, with one acre minimum lots. • The day-to-day operation of the business has a negative affect on our quality of life. Over the past several months we have observed the regulaz use and movement of heavy equipment including a large pick-up truck, dump and utility trailers, bobcats,pressure washers and other various types of landscaping equipment. The noise level both early in the morning and later in the day has increased and negatively impacts our ability to enjoy the quiet nature of our backyard and neighborhood. • Potential negative affect a zoning variance would have on the value of our property. Based upon Kaj's experience as a trained real estate professional,we are very concerned that a zoning variance would directly affect the value of our property in a negative way and also make the property less attractive to potential buyers should we decide to relocate. • Potential for drainage of business related components into our property. According to the MetroPro Inc website (��ti�ti��.metroproirlc.cc�rn), the business is intended to be a full service landscaping business. Being on the down-hill slope from the property located at 830 Forest Arms Lane we are seriously concerned about the potential for business associated components (fertilizers, herbicides, machine fluids, etc.) to drain into our garden and back-yard. Following the recent construction of the lazge storage gazage at 830 Forest Arms Lane we've observed an increase in water drainage into our back yard. We suspect it is in part due to the large amount of topsoil removed during the construction and the clearing of trees and bushes. In closing,we realize that it is our neighbor's goal to develop and grow a new business however,the operation of a full-scal andscaping business directly and negatively impacts our quality of life. Sincerely, " _ ,� �� 5�� ,j�aj &Carla Sorensen 860 Forest Arms Lane, Orono, MN 55364