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February 8 , 1991
Keith Hankinson
1348 Rest Point Circle
Mound, MN 55364
RE: Well-Sewer Conflict
Dear Mr. Hankinson:
I am writing this letter at your request to explain the City' s
position on the well-sewer setback problem on your property.
First some background information.
6-21-88 A well replacement permit was issued to Motzko
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� 6-22-88 A well site inspection was requested. The City had no
record of the sewer line location. It was presumed the
line came out of the lake side of the house because of
the City's sewer stub location in the easement, layout
of the house and other factors. Therefore, the site
the well driller chose was approved.
6-29-88 The well was flow tested by City inspector.
4-14-90 A permit was issued to Aarons Plumbing to replace
the sewer line.
4-5-90 A sewer hook-up inspection was conducted, City
inspector found the sewer line is 3'+ from the well in
the same location of the original sewer line. The
inspector requires the sewer line to be rerouted to a
minimum of 20' from well. At this time the contractor
requests permission to cover line as is until he can
talk to owner and decide how to proceed. City
inspector grants permission to fill in hazardous
excavation temporarily.
BUILDING&ZONING-473-7357 • ADMINISTRATION&FINANCE-473-7358 • PUBLIC WORKS-473-7359
ASSFSSING FAX-473-0510
Reith Hankinson
February 8, 1991
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The City's position is that even though the well was placed too
close to the pre-exiting sewer line because of lack of
information, the sewer contractor should have routed the sewer
line away from the well because the wel 1 location was known and
was clearly visible at the edge of the sewer trench. Minnesota
Plumbing Code, Section 4715.0320, requires "In existing buildings
or premises in which plumbing installations are to be altered,
renovated, or replaced, the new materials and work must meet the
provisions of this code".
As of this date, this Code violation remains uncorrected and
unapproved by the City. If you have any questions or if I can assist
you in any way, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, i
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Lyle Oman
Building Official
cc: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator
Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator
Bruce Vang, Field Inspector
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