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From:Fritz Westphal <br />To:Melanie Curtis <br />Cc:Paul Scott; Andrea Scott; Rick Hendel; Roland Nasset; Bri Schumacher; Hans; Drew Torrence <br />Subject:975 Long Bridge Lane, Scott Residence - Request for Encroachment Agreement - Hendel Response <br />Date:Friday, March 15, 2024 3:05:58 PM <br />Attachments:image001.png <br />image002.png <br />image003.png <br />Hendel 975 Long Bridge As-Built 12-12-23.pdf <br />Good afternoon Melanie, in response to the City’s concern on the septic tanks installation at <br />the buffer zone line, I offer the following response and request for review for an <br />Encroachment Agreement by the City. <br /> <br />We thank you for the conversation and direction on the administrative process in pursuing <br />an Encroachment Agreement with the City for the septic tanks in question and as noted on <br />your encroachment letter. The as-built survey (attached) and the encroachment note by <br />the City (notes below) indicate the septic tanks are at the edge of the surveyed buffer zone, <br />though only modestly into the buffer zone as seen on the as-built survey. Note also that the <br />septic tank structures are well below the finish grades in this area, and the tank risers/lids <br />are only modestly visible though with grasses over the top and surrounding them would be <br />much out of site, and only to the homeowners themselves, not any surrounding neighbors <br />or passersby (picture below). More-so, with the tanks below grade there is no disruption to <br />any natural water runoff or water percolation at this area. <br /> <br />Notes per City of Orono: <br />”The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District also has rights over the wetland buffer areas of the property (see <br />attached). The City’s consent to an encroachment agreement for the septic tank(s) does not supersede theDistrict’s rights. I advise you to reach out to the District specifically to inquire whether or not they have any issues <br />with this improvement in the buffer area. <br /> <br />You should prepare and submit a narrative with reasoning supporting your request to allow the septic tank and <br />the retaining wall to remain within the easement areas. Your request should be submitted at least 3 weeks before <br />the desired City Council meeting. The Council’s next meeting is Monday, April 8th. Please submit your written <br />request for consideration of an Encroachment Agreement, $165 payment, and your supporting materials to me by <br />or before Monday, March 18th. A representative or spokesperson for the request should plan to be in attendanceat the Council meeting for the discussion.” <br /> <br /> <br />175