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   <br />   <br />  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />October 14, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Marco Vincent <br />Takka Day Design <br />Submitted by email: marco@takkadesign.com <br /> <br /> <br />RE: Variance Commentary <br />Project Location: 865 Partenwood Avenue, Orono, Minnesota <br /> Project No. 25-1339 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Vincent: <br />At your request, I have reviewed the information listed below as part of the site and home renovations at <br />the above address. Specifically, elements related to the retaining wall replacement and grading <br />improvements on the east side of the house. Information reviewed included the following documents <br />prepared by you dated October 7, 2025: <br />1. Site Drawings & Documents <br />2. Architectural House Plans <br />3. Variance Submittal <br /> <br />In my professional opinion, the proposed retaining wall replacement and grading corrections are required <br />for the long-term performance of the project. <br />1. The existing retaining wall is not structurally adequate due to its deteriorated condition. <br />Replacement is required to re-establish retention of the backfill soils on the east side of the <br />house. The proposed stone retaining wall will help to provide sufficient soil retention. Refer to the <br />retaining wall design submitted separately. <br />2. The existing grading on the east side of the house should be corrected as proposed to better <br />direct surface water away from the house foundation and replacement retaining wall. As part of <br />this work, the replacement retaining wall should be extended several feet as proposed. <br /> <br />Please call with any additional questions you may have. Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance <br />to you. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Paul Schimnowski, P.E. <br />MN #40126 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />This report is protected by copyright laws; all rights reserved. Reproduction and distribution of this report <br />without written permission of the company is prohibited. © Criterium Engineers 2025. <br />I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared <br />by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed <br />Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. <br /> Paul Schimnowski, P.E.  <br />Date: October 14, 2025 License #: 40126 (MN) <br />187