03-19-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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Exhibit E LA18-000016 PC From: RNRifkin To: Laura Oakden Subject: RE: 1370 Cherry Place-Retaining wall Plans-Land Use Application#18-000016 Date: Wednesday,March 14,2018 2:32:19 PM Attachments: Nafstad Construction 22118.odf Hello Laura, Thank you for providing the plan design document supporting the variances request for 1370 Cherry Place. Here are our comments Thank you for bringing them to the attention of the Planning Commission. We are not in favor of what appears to be an extensive footprint within the 75 foot setback. We would prefer a design with minimal footprint in the setback area. We are also concerned about future development of aging grandfathered structures that don't appear to be addressed in this plan. Will granting current variance requests limit possible future variance requests? We suggest consideration of a more comprehensive design that addresses improvements of aging structures certain to require future action. We are concerned about a piecemeal string of additional variance requests further encroaching into the setback area over time. Finally, we are concerned about setting precedent that encourages continual extensive variances that erode setbacks around Orono lakeshore which Orono ordinances are meant to protect. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our input. Sincerely, Chris and Ross Rifkin 1310 Spruce Place Orono, MN 55364 (952) 925-2520 From: Laura Oakden <loakden@ci.orono.mn.us> Sent:Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:12 PM To: rossrifkin@gmail.com Subject: 1370 Cherry Place- Retaining wall Plans Hello Ross, Here is the submitted plan for the proposed retaining walls and stair replacement for 1370 Cherry Place. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments you would like to submit for the Planning Commission to consider.