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April i6, 2008
Ms. Evely-n Turner
City Planner
City of Orono
275o Kelley Parkway
Crystal Bay MN 55323
Dear Evelyn:
I wanted to get back to you regarding the issue of elevation for my property. You had indicated
that the current survey shows the lower level of my property 3 inches lower than the required
level.
I went Uack to the surveyor to ask�vhere they toolc the elevations from since I know they did not
have access to my home. They confirmed that the reading was taken from outside. The highest
elevation they could have used adjacent to the lower level is the patio, which is elevated about 3
inches from the surrounding grass. You'll note from the attached photo that the lower level is
already well over 3 inches higher than the patio, so my lower level is already above the 932•5
value. The crawl space is at the same elevation as the lower level.
I also understand that this criteria is being triggered because the City has concluded that the
value of my structural changes will increase by over 50%. I'd be curious to know how you
arrived at that determination, as that is not my assumption at all.
The City currently has my home valued at $1.5 million. Since my lot is unbuildable and could
not be used for a tear down, the lot itself could not be valued as highly as it would be if a tear
down��ere possible. I, therefore, think probably a million dollars of the value should be
dedicated to the structure. We don't have a final estimate yet but I'm projecting a budget of well
under $750,000. While we're making significant changes, much of it has to do with adding a 3
car garage, 2 porches, and 2 decks, which are not expensive adds. Also, much of the house is not
being changed at all.
Per the issue at hand, I think the lower level meets the objective as indicated from the attached
photo and I'm also certainly projecting adding less than 50%to the value of the structure.
Please let me know your thoughts at your earliest convenience. Thanks much for your help.
Glad to discuss, if you like. My numbers are listed above.
Best regards,
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Ms. Evelyn Turner
Planner
City of Orono
Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323
Re: 2745 Shadywood Rd
File No. 000139-07000-1
Plat No. 07-3305
Dear Evelyn:
We have reviewed the plans for 2745 Shadywood Road, tlated 3-28-08. We have the following comments
with regards to engineering matters:
• The plans propose to construct rain gardens on either side of the driveway. Vegetative filter strips
were discussed and approved at the City Council meeting. Either rain gardens or vegetative filter
strips would be an effective method of treating runoff antl are acceptable from an engineering
standpoint.
If you have any questions, please call me at(651) 604-4863.
Yours very truly,
Bonestroo
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