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Melanie Curtis
From: Melanie Curtis
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 3:03 PM
To: 'elaine pagonis'
Cc: Roger Peitso; Jeremy Barnhart
Subject: RE: New Construction Boathouse
Attachments: 110314 boathouse demo file closed.pdf
Ms. Pagonis
Thank you for your email. Our November 3, 2014 letter(attached) specified the City Code and statutorily allowed timeline
of a one year window for receiving a building permit to rebuild your boathouse. City Code Section 78-71(c) states that if
no permit is applied for within the allowed 12 month time period any construction shall be in full compliance with the
zoning code. (Link to City Code Section 78-71).
You therefore must submit a complete building permit application regarding the reconstruction of the boathouse for our
review by or before November 3, 2015 or the proposed structure must comply with all City of Orono zoning
requirements. The current zoning ordinance would not allow the construction of the boat house in the current location.
If you have questions in this matter please let us know.
Thank you,
Melanie
Melanie Curtis, Planner
Direct 952.249.4627
Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620
2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
Email: mcurtis@_ci.orono.mn.us
Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us
From:elaine pagonis [mailto:elainet0l@live.com]
Sent:Tuesday, September 29, 2015 12:32 PM
To: Melanie Curtis<MCurtis@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Roger Peitso<rpeitso@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: New Construction Boathouse
Good Afternoon Ms. Curtis and Mr. Peitso,
Per your November 3rd, 2014 letter, the City of Orono has removed all debris
associated with the original demolition of my Boathouse at 2740 Shadywood Rd.
This letter also states that I have 1 year to apply for a permit and rebuild my
Boathouse.
I respectfully am requesting some additional time to apply and rebuild my Boathouse
for the following reasons:
1. This Boathouse is going to be susceptible to damage from the ice.
2. These types of structures have been built and are still being built with the
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homeowners understanding this is an ice maintenance situation.
3. There are ways to isolate the pilings somewhat from the ice.
4. The engineering needs to be proven in order to submit a complete and
comprehensive building permit application.
5. The building site also needs soil testing, foundation tests, and grading prior
to construction.
I have also contacted all the various agencies that may have an interest in this
structure or if I may need additional permits.
I have contacted the LMCD, MCWD, and the DNR due to the Ordinary High
Water Level (OHWL) involved at the construction site, along with their Hydrologist.
If the City of Orono would consider this additional time in order to submit a full and
complete building permit application, how much time would be considered in light
of all of the above issues?
I wish to build a structurally sound Boathouse that will withhold the ice movement
and to also meet the City of Orono's high standards and municipal codes.
Please let me know if there is any additional information that you may need from me
at this time.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter,
Elaine T. Pagonis
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