Laserfiche WebLink
. . . <br /> PC - Exhibit E <br /> Memorandum �Bonestroo <br /> 2335 Highway 36 W <br /> To: Evelyn Turner Project: 06-3243 2795 Pheasant Rd Date: 8/1/2007 St.Paul,MN 55113 <br /> From: Matt Jensen Client: City Of 0�0110 Tel 651-636•4600 <br /> Fax 651-636-1311 <br /> Re: Retaining Wall Comments File No: 000139-07000-1 www,bonescroo.com <br /> We have conducted a review of the landscape and grading plans at the above referenced <br /> project. The submittal information is as follows: <br /> Submittal: Site Demolition and Grading Plans, letter dated July 19, 2007 <br /> Designer; Landscape Architecture, Inc. <br /> Grading Plan: Landscape Architecture Plan, Sheets L1-L5, dated July 7, 2007 <br /> Contractor: North Shore Gardens <br /> Date Received: July 25, 2007 • <br /> We have the following comments regarding the above referenced project, based upon the <br /> information you requested; <br /> 1. Necessity of the proposed wall <br /> A retaining wall is not necessary to stabilize the slope. Needing a retaining wall is <br /> likely to maintain the"landing" at the base of the stairs,where the current CMU <br /> block wall is located. <br /> 2. Effectiveness of the proposal far stabilizing the slope <br /> Currently there is vegetation on the slopes, and it appears stabile. The applicant is <br /> planning to completely remove the current vegetation using chemicals, and replace <br /> them with more aesthetically pleasing vegetation. The key to slope stabilization is <br /> establishment of the new vegetation. The plans due indicate that erosion netting will <br /> be used to help stabilize the slope during vegetation establishment. We feel that <br /> properly installed erosion control measures can be successfully used on this site to <br /> establish vegetation and stabilize the slope. <br /> 3. Any other issues <br /> If the City approves the retaining wall concept at the base of the stairway,the <br /> applicant should prepare retaining wall plans and design calculations and submit <br /> these to the City for review, prior to construction. These plans and calculations will be <br /> reviewed for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC 2000). <br /> Please call if you have any questions. <br /> Cc: Tom Kellogg, Darren Amundsen <br />