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To Whom it may concern 4/30/18 Narrative Page 2 The 45ft setback code was added after we purchased the house and put on a deck and garage in the back yard. This lot was grandfathered in and would not be a useable lot the way the code reads today. We are asking for a variance on this to allow the proper landscape and pool deck to surround the pool. Consistent with Comp Plan As a fellow volunteer on the latest Comprehensive Plan Committee, I have a great understanding of the long-term goal the plan entails. I do not feel that this project really applies to the scope of the comp plan good or bad. What has changed to warrant the Variance and Easement Vacation? Nothing has really changed to warrant the Easement Vacation. The city did adopt an additional 20 foot to the wetland set back that pretty much makes my whole back yard unusable. If we applied this rule to my neighborhood without and acceptations, this would cripple many of the properties on my street from being able to landscape their backyards. I don’t wish to contest the setback rule itself, just ask that you take the rule on a per case basis being it was modified after the houses were placed into our neighborhood and after we purchased them. How compatible is it with surrounding properties? The design of the pool and landscape will be at or above any of the surrounding ascetics. Please note that this project would be much less of a reach into the wetland/utility easement than both adjacent properties existing landscape designs. What are the benefits to the City? • increase our property value and therefore raise our property taxes. • We are using a local business from Elk River (Nassau Pools) for the install and maintenance along with all local subcontractors. • Improve drainage on the property • Reduce erosion • Reduce city water usage with less watering of the grass • eliminate fertilizer seepage into the wetlands Sincerely, Bryan and Jessica Provo