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Jesse Struve <br /> From: Jesse Struve <br /> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:37 AM <br /> .To: Melanie Curtis <br /> Cc: Christine Mattson <br /> Subject: 20120911 1370 Cherry Place <br /> I have reviewed the proposed survey for the new house at 1370 Cherry Place and have the following comments: <br /> • The proposed retaining wall needs to show the top and bottom elevation along the wall and at the tallest <br /> location. Any wall over 4' in height or a tiered wall not separated by 2x the difference of the tallest wall (as <br /> measured from the face of the upper wall to the back of the lower wall) needs to be engineered by a registered <br /> professional engineer. <br /> • The grading needs to be maintained on the property. The proposed plan shows water being directed toward the <br /> home/garage to the south. <br /> • The plan needs to include silt fence location. <br /> • While the grading plan includes a lot of areas with 3:1 slopes surrounding the house. It has been my experience <br /> the homeowners do not like the steep slopes (tough to maintain/mow) and will instead add additional walls not <br /> shown on the approved plan. If additional walls are installed during the restoration, you will need to come back <br /> to amend the plan prior to installation of the walls. This will adjust the hardcover calculations and may result in <br /> the home being out of compliance with hardcover regulations. <br /> • The grading is shown to end abruptly at the 75' setback line. It again has been my experience that this tends to <br /> not take place. If additional grading occurs within the 0-75' zone,you will be required to apply for additional <br /> permits and potentially may have to go through a variance procedure. <br /> • Is any work being done to replace the existing stairs to the boat house? Many times this is not shown to be <br /> included in the project, but is then added later. If additional work is to take place on the stairs,you will need to <br /> come back for a plan amendment prior to the work taking place. <br /> Please contact me with any questions or concerns. <br /> Jesse Struve, PE <br /> Director of Public Works/City Engineer <br /> City of Orono <br /> (952) 249-4661 - Direct <br /> (952) 249-4616- Fax <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> 1 <br />