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RECEIVED <br /> APR 2 2 2016 <br /> _ <br /> We are requesting that a variance be given to allow us to build an old Victorian style - - <br /> front porch onto our house, which was built in 1885. <br /> B1) The city attempts to maintain livability in an area, by local citizens enjoying their <br /> surroundings. The porch addition would add enjoyment to all who came by,just as our <br /> Christmas lighting brings joy to everyone in our area at Christmas time. This would <br /> be a year-round spirit Itfter. <br /> 82) If you walk through our neighborhood, you would see that we have a mixture of housing that <br /> over the years have all been up graded, making this a pleasant, old neighborhood. The <br /> addition of the porch would add to the ambiance. Being an open porch, verses a three <br /> season porch, it would in no way obstruct anyone's view. You will find that this is <br /> consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Cl) The only reason that this porch will not meet city ordinance is because our home is <br /> 30 feet from our front property line, which is the limit. Otherwise there would be no <br /> concerns. As stated earlier, visibility will not be a problem for our neighbors because <br /> we are on a corner lot and own two city lots so there are not neighbors close by. <br /> The porch will look like it always belonged there. <br /> C2) As mentioned earlier, our house was built in 1885, long before wide paved streets were <br /> constructed. At that time, homes and dirt roads were constructed without any real city <br /> planning. <br /> C3) Allowing us to build this porch will allow us to have a genuine old front porch, like many <br /> old houses were meant to have. We would love to be able to sit on our fruit porch, as <br /> we have dreamed of since we bought this house, and visit with neighbors. We know <br /> this addition would really add to the essential character of the neighborhood. <br /> We sincerely hope that you will give this request strong consideration. If in doubt, we <br /> invite you to visit our home and neighborhood. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Daryl and Lyn Hartman <br /> 1302 5th St. <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br />