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-.s <br /> Iv 4lb <br /> 0 <br /> CITYofORONO <br /> Municipal Offices <br /> ti <br /> < Street Address: Mailing Address: <br /> 9$EgK0P- 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> May 5, 2000 <br /> David Levy <br /> 4505 West Branch Road <br /> Mound, MN 55364 <br /> Re: Interpretation of FEMA Map 270178-0010-C <br /> Dear Mr. Levy: <br /> Per you request I have reviewed City files regarding the Special Flood Hazard Area(SFHA)status of your <br /> property at 4505 West Branch Road. It is my conclusion that while a portion of your 10-acre parcel is within <br /> `Flood Zone A' and potentially subject to periodic flooding,your residence structure is located outside the <br /> Flood Hazard Area. <br /> Please review the attached maps. The topographic map for this area shows the walkout floor level of your <br /> residence to be at approximate elevation 949' MSL. The floodplain elevation on your lot has not been <br /> formally established but based on a comparison of the FEMA map and the topographic map,would appear <br /> to be approximately 936-938'MSL,and would in any case be no higher than elevation 939-940',the height <br /> of the driveway serving your neighbor to the east. Past his driveway,the floodplain elevation will match that <br /> of Lake Minnetonka, 931.5' MSL <br /> Based on the above,the walkout floor level of your residence is at least 9'and probably 12-13'above the 100 <br /> year flood elevation. Your residence is clearly not in a Flood Hazard Area. <br /> The letter from your bank indicates a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMR) or Letter of Map Revision <br /> (LOMR) may be in order. This is not the case. The flood plain maps are not incorrect; rather,the bank's <br /> interpretation of them is based on inadequate information. <br /> Please contact me at 249-4600 if I can be of further assistance. <br /> Sincere, <br /> Michael P. Gaffroi ,' <br /> Senior Planning Coordinator <br /> enol: - Topographic map <br /> - Topographic map with plat overlay <br /> - Excerpt from FEMA Map 270178-0010-C dated 10-17-78 <br /> - 1982 property survey showing proposed house and drainage easements <br /> Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616 <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br />