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• An alternate location for a free standing garage does exist on our property to <br />the west of the existing dwelling. However, considerable excavation and tree <br />removal would be required to make this part of the property usable. In <br />addition, the existing driveway would need to be routed around the exterior of <br />the dwelling and through a fence line to access the area. <br />5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br />ordinance. <br />• The ordinance is not intended to prevent the construction of homes with three <br />car garages and in fact, a majority of the homes near us on Tots of a similar <br />size have three car garages. Additionally, the ordinance is not intended to <br />prevent homeowners from making upgrades or additions to their homes. <br />• Construction of a 3rd stall garage will not cause us to encroach on the arterial <br />road any more than the properties to the east and west of our property. It will <br />also not render any changes to the minimum setback requirements for the city <br />street. Keeping in spirit with the ordinance, a variance will allow us all to enjoy <br />the same privileges and opportunities as our neighbors to the east and west. <br />RECEIVED <br />JAN 1 6 2007 <br />CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />FILE COPY <br />