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Melanie Curtis <br /> From: Melanie Curtis <br /> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 2:04 PM <br /> To: 'Matt Fritz' <br /> Cc: 'khemp@cornerstoneccinc.com'; 'derek@safehavense.com' <br /> Subject: FW: 4055 Elm St - Permit#2013-00906 <br /> Matt <br /> We have reviewed your building permit. I think it may be beneficial for you and your builder to meet with us to discuss <br /> some concerns we have with the proposed plans. A few of our concerns are listed below. <br /> Are you available on Wednesday this week? Our schedule is pretly open all day. <br /> Melanie Curtis <br /> Planning &Zoning Coordinator <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Direct Dial: 952.249.4627 <br /> Fax: 952.249.4616 <br /> Planning&Zoning Office 952.249.4620 <br /> Email: mcurtis ci.orono.mn.us <br /> Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> From: Jesse Struve <br /> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 1:34 PM <br /> To: Melanie Curtis <br /> Cc: Christine Mattson; Lyle Oman; Mike Gaffron <br /> Subject: 4055 Elm St concerns <br /> Melanie, <br /> While the survey submitted for the new house at 4055 Elm Street does meet the code requirements, there are some <br /> concerns which could be brought to the attention of the homeowner including: <br /> • The steep driveway and no flat landing areas by the garage and toward the end of the driveway. <br /> o This will make it difficult to access the driveway in the winter and can pose issues with stopping prior to <br /> entering Elm Street in the winter. <br /> o May be difficult to stand on driveway outside of garage in winter. <br /> • The proposed turn around area is relatively steep too. <br /> o May want to consider additional grading to flatten this area out. <br /> • Just north of the house, the applicant could remove grade this area out differently which would result in a flatter <br /> area for the turnaround bay and could reduce the slope in the yard north of the proposed house. <br /> Again, while what is shown on the survey, it may be beneficial for the homeowner to understand this prior to <br /> construction so changes can be made now rather than after the home has been built. <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 /> 1 <br />