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FAX NO, 8888888 P. 02 SEP-15-98 TUE 11 :01 TSF; SHERMAN ASSOC September 15, 1998 MR JIM ERICSON PLANNING ASSOCIATE - CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 RE; VARIANCE REQUEST BY MICHAEL S. TOBIAS 8111 EASTWOOD ROAD Dear Mr. Ericson: Since I am unable to attend the Wednesday, September 16, 1998 meeting regarding the above issue, I am forwarding some information to you in support of the variance for the two driveways at 8111 Eastwood Road NE. I have enclosed a copy of the original contract with ACI Construction (4.14-98)which shows the new asphalt driveway extending all the way to Sherwood Road. Upon obtaining the building permit and discussing the improvements with you, you had indicated that two driveways were not allowed per ordinance. I then re- negotiated the construction contract and modified the agreement to show an approximate 15 foot unpaved area at Sherwood Road. The modified contract with ACI dated 4-28-98 shows this change and a copy is attached. When the construction crew for ACI came to the house,they simply replaced the driveway that had already existed, including the driveway area connecting to Sherwood Road. Since I am working during the day, I was not at the house when the construction crew completed the paving of my driveway. I believe that I have done everything correctly in this matter, and the fact that two driveways now exist, in much the same way as they have in the past, was beyond my control at the time of construction. In my opinion, I have made a significant improvement to the aesthetic appearance of the property without any negative impact to the neighborhood or neighboring properties. Therefore, I am in full support of the Planning Commission granting a variance for the two driveways at 8111 Eastwood Road NE. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. Sincerely, ichael S. Tobias