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Dennis D. Krurnsieg <br /> Erica C. Street <br /> 519 Ferndale Road N. <br /> Wayzata, MN 55391 <br /> January 9, 2017 , 2017 <br /> CITY <br /> VIA FACSIMILE(952)249-4616 <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> PO Box 66 <br /> Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> Attn: Planning Commission <br /> Re: Denali Custom Homes—Land Use Application #17-3890 <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> We are the owners and residents of the property located at 519 Ferndale Road N, Orono,MN <br /> 55391,which is immediately adjacent to the property which is the subject of the above <br /> referenced land use application for an after-the-fact variance to permit two entrance pillars to be <br /> located less than 5' from the roadway where a 10' setback is required(the"Variance"). <br /> The property in question is one of eight homes located on a narrow, one lane, private road <br /> section of Ferndale Road N. Maintenance and utility of the private road, and adherence to the <br /> neighborhood requirements, are responsibilities of the individual property owners and critical to <br /> continued and unimpeded access to, use and enjoyment of the private common areas by all <br /> residents. The 10' setback requirement is in place, in part,to (i)ensure the ability of residents to <br /> navigate the private roadway by allowing sufficient room for pulling over and passing, (ii) <br /> eliminate hazards and liabilities for residents and service providers who must access the road to <br /> perform a variety of tasks in including,among others, snow and brush removal, (iii)preserve <br /> opportunities for future improvements to the road, and (iv)maintain the aesthetics of the <br /> neighborhood as a natural, open view environment. <br /> The pillars in question interfere with the rights of the neighborhood residents and create a private <br /> nuisance in the following particulars: <br /> • The proximity of the pillars to the roadway creates a navigation hazard to passing cars by <br /> limiting the space available for passing in the event of a problem situation <br /> • The proximity of the pillars to the roadway also impedes the removal of snow and other <br /> debris from the road by limiting the space in which such removals may be accomplished, <br /> creating the potential for unsafe build up along the road and liability concerns on the part <br /> of service providers who are operating near the pillars <br />