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<br />February 25, 2022 <br /> <br />“1720 Bohns Point Rd LLC” <br />Attn: Christian Harker <br />1725 Bohns Point Rd <br />Orono MN 55391 <br /> <br />Re: City Code Violations at 1720 Bohns Pt Rd <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Harker <br /> <br />The City of Orono received a complaint regarding the reconstruction of an accessory building (“pump house”) located <br />within the 75-foot setback from the lake without proper permits / approvals on your property addressed 1720 Bohns <br />Point Road. In response, I inspected your property on February 8, 2022, and observed the newly constructed pump <br />house and retaining walls in violation of Orono’s City Code. After further investigation we have determined that the <br />pump house was reconstructed with a larger footprint and expanded rooflines; new retaining walls were constructed <br />in within the setback. None of the noted expansions/improvements are permitted by City Code and require variances <br />granted by the City Council in order to remain as constructed. Further, permits are required for this type of work. <br /> <br />Your immediate attention to this matter is required. The violations cited on the above premises are as follows: <br /> <br />• Sec. 78-1279. - Placement of buildings and structures on lots. <br />Subd 1.) Pump house within the 75-foot setback from the OHWL of the lake <br />Subd 5.) Retaining wall within 75-feet of the OHWL of the lake <br />Subd 6.) Pump house within the average lakeshore setback <br /> <br />• Sec. 78-1680. - Hardcover restriction zones. <br />Pump house and retaining wall hardcover are located within the 75-foot setback from the OHWL <br /> <br />• Sec. 86.66. –Required. <br />Subd a.) Permits required for building and retaining walls <br /> <br />The expanded portions of the pump house (larger building footprint and new roof encroachments) and the new <br />retaining walls must be removed OR an application for after-the-fact variances must be submitted by or before March <br />23, 2022. (Note if after-the-fact variances are granted after-the-fact building permits will be required.) Failure to <br />comply with the above requirements by March 23, 2022 will result in this matter being forwarded to the City’s attorney <br />for legal action. <br /> <br />Please feel free to contact me at 952.249.4602 or by email at loakden@ci.orono.mn.us if you have any questions on the <br />above requirements. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />CITY OF ORONO <br /> <br />Laura Oakden <br />Planner