Oct.-Dec. 2000 - letter corresponces re: new construct.

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THOMPSON��'THOMPSON LAa'OFFICE Gary A.Thompson' PLLP P�one 952-474-3221 Kay M.Thompeon 17717 Hi�hway Seven Fax 952-474-2575 Minneton�xa;MN 55345 'Real Properky Law Specia�iat CertiEied by i�linnesota State Bar Association December 18, 2000 BY FACSIlVIILE AND U.S. MAIL . Ron Moorse . - - - City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, Minnesota �5323 Re: 2696 Caroline Avenue My Clients: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clemons File No. 1024-1 Thank you for taking the time to speak with me on the telephone on December 14�' regarding the new construction at the above address. As I indicated, I represent one of the neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Clemons. You are aware of their concerns about drainage and hardcover. I understand the city is obtaining its own engineering�:firm's measurements and calculations regarding the size of the new structure and hardcover components as well as calculating the permitted hardcover. You indicated that I could contact you ne�ct week to see if you had obtained those calculations and/or survey drawing accompanying them. The owner's engineer originally submitted a survey and a revised survey showing the lot area was 35,000 square feet. You tell me that engineer has now contacted you amending that calculation down to approximately 33,000 square feet. I will ask you for a copy of that survey drawing showing that certification also. You are aware that the neighbors submitted to you calculations from another consultant showing the lot area to be 31,549.79 square feet. You tell me that your engineering firm has not been asked to compute this lot azea. If you do not obtain your own calculation of lot area, you cannot rely on the owner's engineer who first told you first 35,000 square feet and now tells you 33,000 square feet. We would urge you to have your engineering firm determine the lot area to resolve the difference between the numbers that have been submitted to you. Regarding a drainage plan, I note your ordinance requires a formal drainage plan be submitted for protection of the adjoining properties. You said the original building plans submitted had some drainage information on them which the owner asked the city to accept as the drainage plan. Because of the great increase in hardcover on that property, which will now be much closer to the property lines, it is clear that drainage will be a tricky problem. There is not much room between the two houses to carry the significantly increased amount of runoff from the hardcover. To avoid the problems that will surely arise from an inadequate drainage solution, the city must require a more formal engineered drainage plan with specific elevations, contours and sewer piping, if