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Christine Mattson
From: Christine Mattson
Sent: Tuesday,January 17, 2017 1:38 PM
To: 'Dahlstrom,Jesse R'
Subject: RE: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues -4225 Sixth Avenue N
lesse,
In looking at the information we have for 4185 Sixth Ave N,we don't have any permits for the creation of the
berm. There is a survey on file from 2002 for a proposed project which shows a berm already existed at that time.
Christine^'
From: Dahlstrom,Jesse R [mailto:jesse.dahlstrom@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday,January 16, 2017 9:14 PM
To:Christine Mattson<CMattson@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: RE: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues-4225 Sixth Avenue N
Thanks Christine.
We are considering moving forward with the process of gaining approval for a berm —very similar to
our neighbors to the east as indicated by the red box below (4185).
Would it be possible to see the permits and paperwork that were submitted for that project? I believe
it was done sometime between 2004 and 2006.
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From:Christine Mattson [mailto:CMattson@ci.orono.mn.us]
Sent:Wednesday,lanuary 11, 2017 12:56 PM
To: 'Dahlstrom,Jesse R'<iesse.dahlstrom@�mail.com>
Subject: RE: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues-4225 Sixth Avenue N
Hilesse,
I have attached it now, my apologizes.
Christine^'
From: Dahlstrom,Jesse R fmailto:iesse.dahlstrom@�mail.com]
Sent:Wednesday,January 11, 2017 11:28 AM
To:Christine Mattson<CMattson@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: RE: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues-4225 Sixth Avenue N
Hi Christine—thanks for getting back to me. You mentioned an attachment but I don't think it made it
through. Could you re-send?
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From:Christine Mattson [mailto:CMattson@ci.orono.mn.us]
Sent:Wednesday,January 11, 2017 10:57 AM
To: 'jesse.dahlstrom@gmail.com'<iesse.dahlstrom@�mail.com>
Subject: FW: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues-4225 Sixth Avenue N
HiJesse,
Thank you for contacting us with your questions. I apologize for the length of time it's taken me to reply to your
questions.
According to Citv Code Section 78-1405(9)(i)(7)a gate can be constructed but must be a minimum of 40'from the edge
of the paved road. A fence may be constructed, up to 42 inches high along the property line. There is not a current copy
of a survey on file for your property so the property line must be identi�ed by a surveyor to show a gate would meet the
required setback and the fence would be within your property boundary and not within the right-of-way. A building
permit application is required for a gate.
A zoning permit is required to create a berm,and depends on the amount of fill moved(ct�py attached). Grading,filling
or excavating 51 to 500 cubic yards requires a Minor Land Alteration. If the grading,filling or excavating exceeds 500
cubic yards, a Major Land Alteration is required which also requires a Conditional Use Permit and requires council
approval. Regardless of the permit type, preliminary submittals include an updated survey showing where the berm will
be constructed,the amount of cubic yards to be brought and/or moved around the site and existing& proposed
topography. The berm must be constructed with your property boundary and not within the right-of-way. According to
Citv Code Section 78-967(b)(3), no grading is allowed within 5'of the property line without a Conditional Use Permit.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions.
Christine Mattson
Planning Assistant
City of Orono
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From: Dahlstrom,Jesse R [mailto:iesse.dahlstrom@�mail.com]
Sent:Thursday, December 29, 201612:55 PM
To: Planning<Plannin�@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Researching Options for Sound and Privacy Issues
Hello,
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We are experiencing worsening issues with sound and privacy along 6th Avenue N.
There has been an increase in heavy semi traffic rushing past the house, along with an increase in
general overall traffic. Also, we seem to be the turnaround spot of choice for lost motorists. We
regularly have cars come down our driveway to turn around.
We have been looking at options for barriers—either some kind of fence with a gate, a berm with
trees or a combination of each.
I have reviewed the Non-Lakeshore Propertv Fence Re�ulations— if I'm interpreting the information
correctly it looks like I'm limited in height to 3.5 feet in mv zone. I would like to go to 6 or more feet in
total height, especially because the house sits up higher than the road.
Our neighbors immediately next to us had a berm built—we are considering that as a possibility as
well—but I haven't been able to find any City rules that pertain to berms. If there are rules for berms
—can you point me to them?
Basically— I am looking for a solution that provides the most privacy and sound protection —while
following city rules and keeping the cost down as much as possible.
Any guidance or recommendations you can provide would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Attachments—4225 6th Ave—Our property with a rough outline of where a fence and gate could be
placed.
4185 6th Ave—Our neighbor's property with the berm mentioned above.
Jesse R. Dahlstrom
http://www.linkedin.com/in/iesserdahlstrom
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