HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2012 - email re: 00423 ID
ChristPne Mattson
From: Melanie Curtis
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 10:41 AM
To: 'Jay Kanive'; a.kanive@mchsi.com
Cc: Christine Mattson
Subject: FW: 20121011 950 Willow View Dr-2012-00423
Jay &Alyssa
Please see comments below from our engineer. We will have the permit ready to issue shortly, but I wanted to make you
aware of our engineer's comments on the survey. As you know, we will require an as-built survey at the close of the
permit. This as-built survey should indicate ALL of the improvements on the property as the current survey does not(i.e.
patio &firepit). Please be aware, there will be 2 conditions on the permit:
1. Any further hardcover added to the property will trigger the requirement to plant a buffer; and
2. If it is shown that the firepit is within the wetland or required wetland buffer area it must be removed. The fire pit
and patio installations required City permits for which we can find none.
In addition to the standard permit acknowledgements these two conditions will require your signature on the permit for
acknowledgment.
Thanks, Melanie
Melanie Curtis 952.249.4627 N mcurtisOci.orono.mn.us
From: Jesse Struve
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 2:58 PM
To: Melanie Curtis
Cc: Christine Mattson
Subject: 20121011 950 Willow View Dr- 2012-00423
Melanie,
I have reviewed the permit application and will sign the permit, but I have concerns regarding the property:
1. The survey does not address 2 of 3 of my comments from September 14. No erosion control was ever shown on
the survey,and the top and bottom elevations of the propose retaining wall was not shown. It appears the wall
will be under 4' in height, but if the wall exceeds 4' the applicant will need to submit engineered plans and
specifications signed by a registered professional engineer.
2. The survey does not accurately reflect the site conditions. There is an existing patio and fire pit (see attached
photo) which is not shown on the survey). Both of these things need to be included in the as-built survey.
Furthermore the fire pit may be located within the drainage and utility easement or within the wetland
delineation boundary or buffer area for the wetland. There are no records of a permit being pulled for either
the patio or the fire pit, but there is aerial photographic evidence both were installed sometime between 2009
and present.
If a permit was obtained through the City, it would not have been allowed to be installed within the utility and
drainage easement or within the delineated boundary of a wetland. If the fire pit falls within the 2012
delineated wetland boundary, it will be required to be removed from the wetland and relocated outside of the
drainage and utility easement. If it is only located within the drainage and utility easement the City will allow it
to remain in place with the understanding if grading or utility work is needed in this area,the homeowner is
required to remove the fire pit out of the easement area. All costs associated with this work is the responsibility
of the homeowner.
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Prior to the release of the escrow,the applicant will need to provide an accurate as-built of the entire site
including the location of the fire pit. If the fire pit is located within the delineated wetland boundary,the fire pit
will need to be removed prior to the release of the escrow amount. If the fire pit is only located within the
drainage and utility easement,the applicant will need to obtain an easement encroachment permit with the City
prior to release of the escrow.
Please contact me with any additional questions you may have.
Jesse Struve, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Orono
(952) 249-4661- Direct
(952) 249-4616- Fax
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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