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Christine Mattson From: Jeremy Barnhart Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 325 PM To: Steve Gerber; Christine Mattson ��: Richard Crosby; Denny Walsh; Dustin Rief Subject: RE: 30 Orono Orchard Road N/permit#2016-00950 Mr. Gerber, Thank you for your email. I appreciate you taking the time to outline your concerns and issues. I have had an opportunity to review the history. Regazding your septic issue,the City does require identification of two septic sites for each lot. When building an accessory structure, it is necessary to ensure that the new construction will not impact the septic systems. The identification of sites is not solely driven by area,but also setbacks (from the water well, exiting buildings,wetlands, and property lines and building), soils, and slopes. The City does not want to put the homeowner in position to have to scramble to come up with an expensive alternative when planning on the front end would negate this expense. In the event there is not an available septic site, expansion of the municipal sewer system is typically not an option. Regarding your as-built survey issue. When you applied for and received your permit,the city did require as built surveys for projects such as yours. Therefore,the permit reflected that requirement, which you acknowledged. However, after your permit was approved in September of 2016,the City Council amended the regulations in Apri12017, removing the requirement that an as-built survey. An escrow deposit is retained to ensure the project satisfies the requirements of the permit. Among those requirements is a requirement that the site is stabilized post construction. We do this to ensure the protection of the property, drainage ways, and neighboring properties. A final inspection will confirm that the site has been revegetated. I do note that the escrow collected was $2,500. Current city ordinance requires a$1,000 escrow to guarantee stabilization of the site. I am initiating a refund of$1,500 of your escrow now,with the balance to be refunded after the snow melts and the vegetation can be verified. I understand your request for reimbursement of$1,316, $750 for the septic site information and$566 for the as- built survey. As noted above,the septic site location is mandated by city code. Included in your permit was a requirement for an as-built survey. City staff followed the ordinances and the permit in place at the time. At this tim�, I cannot authorize or support a reimbursement of funds of any kind, other than the partial escrow mentioned above. Sincerely, 7eremy Barnhart,AICP Community Development Director Direct 952.249.4626 Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us Cc: Denny, Richard, Dustin i