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Ben Young/James Grabek <br /> April 9, 1991 <br /> Page 2 <br /> One option that comes to mind is reworking the uphill dikes of the <br /> mound to pull them back from the actual lot line. I would recommend <br /> against that option, because the dike is there to physically support <br /> the sand and rock bed, is required to have a 3:1 or flatter slope for <br /> ease of maintenance and erosion protection, and helps to divert <br /> drainage around the mound. Any additional construction activity <br /> around the mound is not recommended, and could damage the mound. <br /> The best option in my opinion, is to revise the lot line or create an <br /> easement to accomodate whatever mound encroachment is determined. <br /> Your revised lot lines should maintain a minimum of 4' to the toe of <br /> the mound as determined by Steve Schirmers (designer of the system). <br /> I suggest the following course of action: <br /> s 1. Both property owners and their surveyors should come to an <br /> agreement as to the actual current location of the property <br /> line. Enough stakes should be placed by the surveyors along <br /> that line so that its location can be readily observed. <br /> 2. Schirmers should verify on the site the location of the toe <br /> of the mound. Presuming that this point encroaches into <br /> Young's property, a new proposed lot line or easement should <br /> be at least 4' north of the toe. <br /> 3. Schirmers should verify that the newly proposed lot line or <br /> easement boundary is at least 10 ' north of the "soil <br /> treatment area", ie. the area of possible influence by the <br /> mound. <br /> City inspection staff will be pleased to meet with the property owners <br /> and Schirmers once the surveyors have agreed to and properly staked <br /> the correct lot line. At that time, any questions you may have <br /> regarding procedures for lot line rearrangement versus easement can be <br /> discussed. <br /> Be advised that the City is not taking the position that a lot line <br /> rearrangement or easement must occur; the determination to do this is <br /> up to the property owners. <br /> Please contact me at 473-7357 if you have any questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael P. Gaffron <br /> Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator <br /> Enclosures: Mound Cross-Section Sketch <br /> 1988 Approved Plan <br /> cc: Jeanne Mabusth <br /> Mark Bernhardson <br /> Steve Schirmers <br /> MPG/lsv <br />