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Home My WebLink About2014 - tree house building permit CITY OF ORONO Street Address: Mailing Address: Telephone(952)249-4600 y A. 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Fax (952)249-4616 • Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 www.ci.orono.mn.us 'C£S H 00' September 23, 2014 Michael& Nicole Van Patten 2875 Wear Circle Long Lake, MN 55356 RE: 2875 Wear Circle Permit#2014-01048 On September 17, 2014, we received an after-the-fact building permit application for a tree house partially constructed on your property located at 2875 Wear Circle. Upon review, we have identified several issues you should be aware of: 1. Through Lot. Your property is considered a "through lot" as it has street frontage on both the front and rear lot lines; the RR-1B zoning district requires a 50-foot principal structure setback from street lot lines. An accessory structure located on a "through lot" must conform to the 50-foot principal structure setbacks. 2. Right-of-Way. In a situation where a property boundary extends into the right-of-way, the rear street setback is measured from the edge of the right-of-way. The Watertown Road right of way is 66 feet wide; however it is not centered on the paved roadway. The north boundary of the right-of- way extends approximately 33-feet into your property. Therefore the required 50-foot setback is measured from this line. Based on your annotated survey, the tree house is estimated to be set back only 30 feet from the right-of-way. 3. Building Code. Building Official, Lyle Oman, reviewed the plans and submittals for the proposed tree house and has indicated there are too many unknowns regarding a structure supported by trees. There is an unacceptable risk of liability for the City and therefore he will require a structural engineer to design and certify the structure. For the above reasons we are unable to approve the requested permit. As the structure is currently under construction you have the following options: either discontinue construction and remove the structure; or apply for an after-the-fact setback variance to permit the structure to remain in its current location. Please note, the building code requirements (#3 above) will still apply. An after-the-fact variance application requires an application fee of$1,400 (double the $700 fee) and submittal of an updated survey showing the tree house under construction. Please contact me if you wish to discuss this further; I can be reached at 952-249-4627 or mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us. Sincerely, CITY OF ORONO i di//./0 Melanie Curtis Planner Enclosures Sec. 78-1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases,when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Unless specifically defined in this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82. Lot line means the property line bounding a lot; except that where any portion of a lot extends into the public right-of-way or a proposed public right-of-way,the line of such public right-of-way shall be the lot line. Sec. 78-420.Area, height, lot width and yard requirements. (a) Height. No structure or building in the RR-1B district shall exceed 2%stories and shall not exceed 30 feet in height except as provided in section 78-1366 (b) Lots. The following minimum requirements shall be observed: 1 Lot I Lot Front Side Side Yard Rear 'Area Width Yard Yard Adjacent Yard (acres) (feet) (feet) I(feet) to Street (feet) (feet) 2 200 -^T [50 30 50 50 Sec. 78-1406.Additional yard provisions. Required yards in the districts specified shall be subject to the following additional requirements: (1) Through lots. Through lots in any district shall have a required front yard on each street. (2) 8 and I districts: adjacent lots. In the B and I districts, where the average depth of at least two existing front yards for buildings within 150 feet of the lot in question are less or greater than the minimum front yard depth required for the district, required front yards shall not be less than the average depth of such existing front yards; however, the depth of a front yard shall not be less than five feet nor be required to exceed 50 feet. (3) R districts:adjacent lots. In any R district, where the average depth of at least two existing front yards for buildings within 150 feet of the lot in question and within the same block front is less or greater than the minimum front yard depth required for the district, the required front yard shall not be less than the average depth of such existing front yards; however,the depth of a front yard shall not be less than ten feet nor be required to exceed 50 feet. (Code 1984, §10.75(4)) City of Orono Building Permit Application ' for New Structures or Additions VOt t Mailing Address: Permit number: c„? /7 "Q JO `Te A PO Box 66 / ��VO Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 Date received: 9-/7 —/ V Street Address:' Received by: �. 2750 Kelley Parkway Plan review fee: 6� �� Orono, MN 55356 N1KESHo�� Main: 952-259-4600 Total Fee: Fax: 952-249-4616 www.ci.orono.mn.us This application form must be completed in full and all required information must be submitted. Incomplete applications will be returned. (Please print) GENERAL INFORMATION: Job Site Address: --13i 5 \\(ec-v Nsi C Will this be a Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase Home or other Display Home? ❑ Yes CPjiNlo If yes,a special event permit is required with Police Department and City Council approval 60 days prior to the event. Shuttle bus service will be required unless applicant demonstrates sufficient on-site parking is available. Non-permitted events will not be allowed. CONTRACTOR/APPLICANT INFO�RMATJON: , Name: M\N� �'\ Na..),\A ( :44\ Date: State License# Expiration Phone: (cell) `I'S 2 c(i3- 3.2.-� (office) Mailing Address: 2.9 15 We_(�v C��aJ) City: OYtY\C, ZIP: 5�-7-6-y Contact Person: C�� Applicant is: Contractor�Homeo (Circle One) Email and/or Fax: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION: Name: . \c--(--5 -E1 Ny\\C--,2 \,a, ,u\ C (1✓1 Phone(day): 2 ctt-- 5 2b Address: iS tiJ .ckY _A `r—CU City: ZIP: Email and/or Fax Y\ LU�.� v'c:_„i\ . e-Yhe k..{cc L�c:u�, ,CA:Nal ARCHITECT/ENGINEER INFORMATION: l Name: Phone (day): Address: City: ZIP: Email and/or Fax: PROJECT INFORMATION: Description of pro.ect: 1.Type of Project 2. Proposed Use 3.Structure Type 4.Sewage Disposal & Water Supply ❑ New Construction ❑ Single Family with ❑ Residence ❑Addition attached garage Garage/Accessory Bldg. ❑ Public Sewer 'Accessory Building ❑ Single Family with ❑ Deck [' Relocation detached garage ❑ Office/Commercial 0 Private Sewer ❑ Other: (specify) 0 Multiple Family/Condo ❑Warehouse ❑ Public ❑ Storage ❑ Public Water **Any earth movement may require ❑ Commercial ❑ Other(specify) MCWD review&permits. ❑ Industrial ❑ Private Well Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD) ❑ Other: (specify) 18202 Minnetonka Blvd . -{.6-Ws.3 Deephaven,MN 55391 Phone:ax9 -471- 68590 Fax: 952-471-0682 \N"\Y(' www.minnehahacreek.orq II hh Estimated Construction Valuation (excluding land) $ P• Estimated l Packet Last Updated: 04/19/2013 " ' ,- 1 Page 22 of 23 Nal A ! ' 7 STRUCTURE INFORMATION: 1.Structure Dimensions 1. Structure Dimensions(continued) 2.Type of Construction a. Length (ft.)= "' -t, y Number of bedrooms= h IIS ❑Wood/Frame b.Width (ft.)= 1 2- Number of garage stalls: ❑ Masonry Areas in square feet Attached = �A 0 Metal 'SO1� ❑ Pole Bldg. c. Basement= Detached = \ + ❑ ICF d. 15`Story = 2$ ❑ On-site Prefab e. 2nd Story= 4'{ 0 Off-site Prefab f. 'A Story = 0 Other(please specify): g.Total Area= REQUIRED SUBMITTALS: All of the information must be submitted in order for your application to be processed: Not Enclosed Applicable ❑ 0 Permit Application ❑ 0 Proposed Building Plans ❑ MN State Energy Code Calculations and Mechanical Code Requirements Form O 0 Survey(meeting all requirements) ❑ 0` Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ❑ 12 Hardcover Calculation(s) ❑ 2r Septic System Site Evaluation Report ❑ ,� Access Permit ❑ Wetland Buffer Improvement Plan ❑ ,d Engineered Plans for Retaining Walls 4 feet or above O Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Permit(s) ❑ 0 Plan Review Fee ❑ 0 Other: APPLICANT/OWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: • Agrees to provide all information required or requested by the Building Department; • Agrees to pay the City of Orono for engineering consultant review costs in excess of$500; • Certifies that the information supplied is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. The applicant recognizes that they are solely responsible for submitting a complete application being aware that upon failure to do so, the staff has no alternative but to reject it until it is complete; • Acknowledges the Escrow Agreement is completed and signed; • Understands some or all of the information that you are asked to provide on this application is classified by State law as either private or confidential. Private data is information which generally cannot be given to the public but can be given to the subject of the data. Confidential data is information which generally cannot be given to either the public or the subject of the data. Our purpose and intended use of this information is to annually update our records and records of other governmental agencies required by law. If you refuse to supply the information,the application may not be issued. • Agrees that in the event that weather or other conditions prevent the completion of an as-built survey at the time the Certificate of Occupancy is requested, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued upon receipt of a $10,000 escrow to ensure completion of the as-built survey and all site improvements. Applicant's Signature: Date: Owner's Signature: Date: ' (J) I`-1 Packet Last Updated: 04/19/2013 Page 23 of 23 Christine Mattson From: Nicole Van Patten <nicolevanpatten@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 8:27 PM To: Christine Mattson Subject: Tree House refund Christine, We had our final inspection on our tree house last week and are wanting to know if we can get our money refunded? Our address is 2875 Wear Circle Thanks! Mike and Nicole Van Patten 1 • LAND USE APPLICATION ESCROW AGREEMENT Application# b/5 CO get(f) AGREEMENT made this 2f St day of , 20 r5 , by and between the CITY OF ORONO, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City') and N I co I ' tfri n i Q Yet) [a corporation—optional] ("Owners"). Recitals 1. Owners have filed Land Use Application #2.CI S'CC.G formally requesting the City to review plans for the property addressed: 2-(C-15 i )-eCtf- C k—. (the "Subject Property") legally described as 2. Owners request the City to review said plans which requires City approval and may require consulting legal and/or engineering review. 3. The City is willing to commence its review of the application and incur costs associated with said review only if the Owners establish an escrow to ensure reimbursement to the City of its costs. NOW THEREFORE,THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. DEPOSIT OF ESCROW FUQS. Contemporaneously with the execution of this Escrow Agreement, the Owners shall deposit $ /7C0 cwith the City. All accrued interest, if any, shall be paid to the City to reimburse the City for its cost in administering the escrow account. 2. PURPOSE OF ESCROW. The purpose of the escrow is to guarantee reimbursement to the City for all out-of-pocket costs the City has incurred (including planning, engineering, or legal consultant review) or will incur in meeting with the Owners reviewing the plans, and preparing agenda packet material for City Council review of Land Use Application #206 • kr, Eligible expenses shall be consistent with expenses the Owners would be responsible for under a land use application. 3. MONTHLY BILLING. As the City receives consultant bills for incurred costs, the City will in turn send a bill to the Owners. Owners shall be responsible for payment to the City within 30 days of the Owners' receipt of bill. 4. DISBURSEMENT FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT. In the event that the Owners do not make payment to the City within the timeframe outlined in #3 above, shall cease all reviews until the Owners pay all expenses invoiced pursuant to #3. The City may draw from the escrow account without further approval of the Owners to reimburse the City for eligible expenses the City has incurred. 5. CLOSING ESCROW. The Balance on deposit in the escrow, if any, shall be returned to the Owners when all requirements related to the project are complete. City Staff shall review the terms of this escrow agreement two times per year to determine whether the requirements of the project have been successfully completed and whether it is appropriate to return the funds. Owner may also request the release of the funds, and such funds shall be released upon City Staff receiving the appropriate verification that all requirements of the project have been successfully completed. 6. CERTIFY UNPAID CHARGES. If the project is abandoned by Owners, or if the eligible expenses incurred by the City exceed the amount in escrow, the City shall have the right to certify the unpaid balance to the subject property pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§415.01 and 366.012. CITY: CITY OF ORONO OWNERS: � In VA eBy: �1 11vBy: AUKv 1 C Its: Rani() I 1(171--- Its: (- V"liW 0-00: 140Via!, �« .�,e»; } ., .. ** 2***1" '�« r.:,