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eX'A <br />Natural E nvironments corporation <br />11 10 EvcRORKEN Lank north <br />P lymouth. Minnesota B844t <br />Suite 3f2 <br />PHONE (763) 844-8002 <br />FAX (763) 848-0204 <br />ReCjuest for Permit <br />Property Location <br />Site Address - 847 Tonkawa Road Orono, Minnesota <br />The permit requested is for land alteration to be done in the 0-75* <br />zone. We have submitted pictures of existing lakeshore as reference to <br />changes to be made. The existing wooden staircase and wooden retaining <br />wall are deteriorating and will be removed. The proposed lakeshore <br />changes are to provide for a natural, softened landscape which will blend in <br />with the surroundings, provide for a safer access, and stabilize the <br />lakeshore/hillside area to prevent erosion onto the lake bed. To replace the <br />wooden staircase, granite steps with a hand rail will be installed. This will <br />dramatically soften the hillside and will be more visually appealing. To <br />replace the timber wall, a series of shorter glacial boulder walls will be <br />constructed to hold the hill side and prevent erosion. Also, in random areas <br />as noted on proposed plan, glacial boulder outcroppings will be installed to <br />help prevent erosion. We feel glacial boulders, versus timbers, will blend <br />very nicely with the shoreline and tivj rest of the lakeshore. The visual <br />impact and erosion concerns are our main priorities in making these <br />lakeshore changes. The plant material (Trees, shrubs, and perennials) will <br />be placed in a manner so as to steer away from a structured, rhan made <br />appearance. The plant material along with the hardwood mulch will be <br />critical in the stabilization of the hillside. If any additional insight or <br />information on this project is requested, you can reach me at 612-735-3336. <br />Thanks for your consideration! <br />Sincerely, <br />Jeffrey <br />4^1.0 O: QaJ* * <br />\