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Page 1 of 1 <br /> Don Debaere <br /> From: Johnson, Paula J [paula.johnson�nwa.com] <br /> Sent: Monday, November 17,2008 12:23 PM <br /> To: Don Debaere; Evelyn M.Turner; Lyle Oman <br /> Subject: 3818 N Shore Dr Driveway dilemma <br /> I need clarification and direction on the development of my driveway. l have received conflicting information and <br /> constantly changing requirements. Every time I think I have performed all of the stated requirements, I get shut <br /> down and another hurdle tossed my way.The first time it was that I had to have a surveyor out to define the east <br /> edge of my property-an extra $350.Then I was told i need an engineering quality drawing-an extra $500. Now <br /> the driveway project has turned into a road-building project according to the latest requirement change. What was <br /> a$3000-$5000 cost has increased to$15,000-$20,000. I have already invested over$1,000 and have absofutely <br /> nothing but a survey stake and road plan on a piece of paper for the trouble. Not to mention many, many hours of <br /> my time and the entire driveway building season gone. � <br /> 1)Why has a driveway plan morphed into a new aty street for Orono?If I build a street,will the public be able to <br /> use it?Will Orono maintain it-and the snow removal and general maintenance? <br /> 2) How will the city ensure that both homeowners pay their fair share?When other streets are built in Orono, are <br /> the homeowners assessed for the entire cost? How is it divided and billed?This is now beyond my means to <br /> finance the neighbor's portion and yet you require the excavation be done in one session. <br /> 3)Why was this requirement sprung on me at the last moment? I have followed all of Evelyn's lette�s and <br /> requests and no where did it say the driveway had to be developed using street-building specs.Who added this <br /> requirement and why?Under what authority? <br /> 4) If I do nothing,what will you require from the Blairs? How will you enforce it? <br /> I had another very close call last Fri trying to pull out of my driveway.All I am trying to accompGsh is a safe <br /> driveway wide enough for finro vehicles and with adequate sight lines.Why has this turned into such a difficult <br /> battle?It would've been simplest if from the start you would have vacated the land and allowed us to each build <br /> our own driveway under the rules of Hennepin County access. <br /> 11/18/2008 <br />