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~ --1\]1 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects June 4, 1993 Ms. Jeanne A Mabus th, Building and Zoning Administrator City of Orono Post Office Box 66 Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 Re: Liljequist Variance File No. 139-1824 Dear Jeanne, Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. Robert W. Rosene. P.E.* Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E . MaNin L. SoNala. P.E. Richard E. Turner, P.E. Glenn R. Cook, P.E . Thomas E. N oyes. P.E . Robert G . Schun icht. P.E . Su san M . Eberlin . C.P.A. *Senior Consultant Howard A. Sanford, P.E . Keith A. Gordon. P.E . Robert R. Pfefferle, P.E. Richard W. Foster. P.E . David 0. Loskota, P.E . Robert C. Russek , A .I.A. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E . Mark A . Hanson. P.E . M ichael T. Rautmann. P.E . Ted K. Field, P.E. Thomas R. Anderson, A.I.A . Donald C. Burgardt. P.E. Thomas E. Angus, P.E . Ismael Martinez. P.E . Michael P. Rau , P.E . Philip J. Pyne, P.E . Agnes M. Ring, A .I.C.P. Thom as W . Peterson , P.E. Michael C. Ly n ch, P.E. James R. Maland, P.E. Jerry D. Pertzsch , P.E. Kenneth P. Anderson. P.E. Mark R. Rolfs, P.E . Mark A . Seip. P.E . Gary W. Marien. P.E. Daniel J. Edgerton. P.E. Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E . Philip J. Caswell, P.E . Mark D . W allis, P.E . Miles 8. Jensen. P.E . L. Phillip Gravel Ill, P.E. Ka ren L . Wiemeri, P.E. Gary D . Kristofitz, P.E. F. Todd Foster. P.E . Ke ith R. Yapp. P.E . Douglas J. Beno it, P.E. Shawn D . Gustafson, P.E. Cecilio Oliv ier, P.E. Charles A. Erickson Leo M . Pawelsky H arlan M. Olson James F. Engelhardt Subsequent to our inspection today, we have prepared this letter regarding the proposed garage on Eric & Shelly Liljequist's property. The existing flat topography, closely situated structures and narrow width of Birch Lane pose a difficult arrangement for street access. The applicant has requested that the proposed garage and driveway be aligned with the west property line. The garage is proposed to be 24' x 24' with a 22 foot wide bituminous driveway. There is some concern that the irregular alignment of the driveway will create a problem with vehicle access onto Birch Lane. However, the applicant's requested alignment may be the best option due to the configuration of the other driveways in the vicinity. We have looked at the feasibility of aligning the garage such that the doors face away from the street. The driveway would be constructed in a curve to meet the street. To provide adequate room for a passenger vehicle 's 22.5 foot radius outside wheel tracks would require that the garage be located approximately 12 feet further from the property line than proposed. Also, the alignment of the driveway would require that a large evergreen tree on the property be removed. This alignment is shown on the attached sketch. The fact that the proposed driveway is twice the width of the existing driveway will improve access onto the street. Both Birch Lane and Baldur Park Road have relatively low traffic volumes and adequate sight distance . Due to these existing circumsta nces we would recommend approval of the applicant 's proposed garage and driveway with respect to an engineering standpoint. Pl e ase contact me at this office if you have any questions regarding this matter. Yours very truly , BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. JL.rn :t>. /~ Shawn D. Gustafson, P .E. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 612-636-4600