HomeMy WebLinkAboutLA18-000016 (1370 Cherry Pl) VAR Ex E Public CommentFrom: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.pdf
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.
Thank you,
Laura Oakden
Planner
City of Orono
Direct 952.249.4602
2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
Email: loakden@ci.orono.mn.us
Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us