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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-08 Letter, Issue with Construction of PorchDu WAYNE L. SCHIBILLA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT SUITE 314. SONS OF NORWAY BUILDING 1455 WEST LAKE STREET MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55408 TELLPNONE (612) 827.5891 'ay 8, 1980 ?r. Thomas Jacobs, Buildin- Inspector Village of Orono 1335 Brun Road South Crystal Bay, ;•:innesota 55323 Dear 1. ',r. Jacot s: I am writing this letter as you surrested to document our conversation of last weed: and my concerns over the current con- struction ta):i n _mace at '1215 Crystal Bay Road ( the Haverberg property). As I indicated to you I own the property at 3235 Crystal Bay Road which shares a cor-mon property line with the 1tHaverberg property". A screen porch has been constructed over an existing slab within the last year, which I do not have any problems with. My concerns lie in the fact that I would not like any further improve- ments made upon the screen porch (i.e. a three -seasons porch or permanent living space) for a number of reasons some of which are as follows: The existing screen porch is no more than 3-4 feet from our common property line - at a maximum. I am not sure this is in com- pliance with current building ordiances. I am sure it would restrict anything I might do to improve my own property. The position of the screen porch is set ahead of my house. As I indicated to you this is no problem at this point in time since the screen porch F-?ves the illusion of not being there (i.e. you can see through it). I would not appreciate the porch being developed further, as mentioned above, since it would then restrict the view from my property. The drainage off the porch roof must effect my property simply because it is so close to the lot line. From our conversation I understand that proper permits have not bean obtained for the construction of the existing screen porch and you are currently trying to resolve this problem. Because the "Haverberg property" is now for sale I am extremely interested and concerned about any improvements a new owner might make because of the relatively small amount of livable floor space. I am asking that this letter be placed in your files concerning the "Haverberg property" so that any additional construction can be closely monitored to see that proper variances are adhered to. Because permits have not yet been issued for the screen porch I ask that a restriction be placed on the permit when it is finally issued, so that no additional improvements can be made to develope the porch further. I thank you for the time you spent talking to me. I feel better knowing that efforts to resolve the situation are being pursued. DLS/cls cc: Orono City Council c/o Mr. Walter R. Benson, 1335 Brown Road South Crystal Bay, Minnesota Sincerely, Du Wa Ze L, Schibilla City Administrator 55323