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Proposal for variance request 2697 Casco Point Road, Orono Mn <br />History and Current Situation <br /> History of Home: <br />• The home was the family home of Mary Enger and her siblings. Their parents bought the home and the home has a long tradition of extended family gatherings throughout the years and they have continued to present date. Intention: <br />• The plans of Mary and Mark Enger are to retire in the home and make it their permanent residence. Their desire is to retain the essence of the original home and the cottage lake home charm of what they now call home. Current Home condition: <br />• Originally the plan was to remodel the home to bring it up to the family’s needs and while modernizing the plumbing, electrical and heating. After extensive consideration and design consultation, the remodel was not realistically feasible. <br />• Currently the home is in need of all major components to be upgraded including: Foundation, insulation, roof, siding, window, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. <br />• After thorough consideration the excessively increased costs of a remodel vs a rebuild would be a significant financial hardship. The rebuild would be more energy efficient and environmentally updated as well as a more sound financial investment for the family. <br />• The lot and original home currently range from a 66.4 to a 61.1 (as the lakeshore is curved) setback from the lake and there is 30.49% total hardcover. Floor plan updates: <br />• The updates requested would be for the safety and long-term livability of the home and its occupants. This would entail attaching the garage, adding a main floor ¾ bath in place of the existing ½ bath and providing a room to allow for the possibility of main level living for an elderly or disabled person. Lakeside impact: <br />• The lakeside setback would stay as the home currently sits. We have worked with the City Planner of Orono in designing the home to maintain its current footprint and volume for the area where the home is being asked to be granted a set back variance.