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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence re: building new home/soil testing, etc. -�, SEp 0 7 2004 September 3, 2004 �;,,; . .., t�;,-,G�,�,� � Ms. Melanie Curtis 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55323 Dear Melanie, I am in the process of acquiring land at 3760 Bayside Rd per the attached elevations. It is my desire to develop the land with a single family home of approximately 4500 Sq ft finished and a three car garage. My Real Estate Agent, (Woody Love, CB Burnett) has instructed me to submit the enclosed soil borings and land elevations to you and request a review meeting at your earliest convenience. If there is any additional information or documentation that you might require prior to that initial meeting please just let me know and I will gather it for you. Thank you for your time and I look forward to receiving your instruction. Regards, S e Murr � (W) 763 463 5233 (M) 612 396 24588 December 22, 2004 Dear Craig and Renee Wickland, I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Burnet and represent Steve and Alyson Murray, who are the new owners of the property at 3760 Bayside Road. Part of the Due Diligence process involves analysis of property lines in order to establish setbacks and property use. Our Due Diligence on this property has noted your landscaping encroachment on your east property line. This encroachment is shown both in the Survey of 1998 and in the recent staking of the property lines. Further Due Diligence has noted that your property file at the City of Orono contains a correspondence from Mr. Gary Valerius dated October 26, 1998. In this letter, Christine and Gary Valerius outline their concern and awareness of the encroachment. They reference a letter sent to you in September of that year. In a subsequent conversation with Mr. Valerius, he informed me that you had spoken with him regarding this issue acknowledging the encroachment. Mr. Valerius explained to me that upon seeing the landscaping, and his providing additional screening, he became comfortable with your casual use of this area, however, he was additionally clear that he in no way provided an easement or compromised his ownership of the property as described in the survey. Steve and Alyson Murray have no objection to your current use of this area, subject to discussion with you in order to gain an understanding of the intended casual use. They are equally clear that they grant no easement, temporary or permanent of this land or property line nor does the City of Orono recognize any grants of easement, temporary or permanent of this land or property line. Please feel free to reach me at my office, 952-470-2552 if you would like clarification of any point outlined in this letter or if you would like me to facilitatP a�isc�:ssier.:=.�:th y�u and the Murray's. Sinc rely, Woody Love Realtor Cc: Steve and Alyson Murray Cc: City of Orono Cc: File Frern: Christin?Valerius To �iz Van�omeren rCity of��rono? Dat?. 10/26119�{� Tirne: 1'_':55+:34 FhA NaqF�ot._ LI'�il�; ��; �ZCll�l', ��1C�IL111C1, L)CtO��I� �C�. 1�?�)�i I �inderst�ind that there ha� been some discus�ion about chan�in�T the e_�i�tin� dri�-e��av. You and the neighbor have �i dri�e��i�- easement. Yi�u do 110t O\�'ll tll� I�111C� 110I' C�lll �'�?l.l lll�l�� 11I1��I'O�'�1T1�11tS 011 Ol1I� 1�I'O��I�t�' ��'ltll��l.lt ��tir c��nsent. The e�isting dri�'��\'tl�" 1S 1I101'� tl1t111 Sl1ttlClt;llt tOT C�I'1Vt«'t1�- .� easement pui-�,c>se�. The e�isting dri��e��a_�� also la.��s in the 0' t�� 5()' f��ot h�ir�ico�er ��reri. Y�>�i c.aiul<�t incre��se h��rdcc��-er in this �u-e�� itho��t �i variance from the cit��. If��u have an�� questions ��,u can contact Liz at the cit�� ot'Ororla. Alsc,, I se1�t ��c�u �� letter ii� Septer7lber c,or�icer�lir��, tlie plarltii��;s �'o�i plar.ed in our vard. "1'here �ire still plants ai�d �i pine tree th�it ��ou �,l�iced on i��ir prc�pert> that ha�e nc�t been remc>ved. '1'his letter �i ill �erve as n��tice to �•ou tllat the�.� «�ill neecl to be ino��e�:l b�,� No��eiilber 1�. 1�>98 c�r tlie�� ill ��C011l� �_��lI't Ot OI.lT' ��T��l?�I't�'. TIl� l:�lil� llll.lSt ��C 111��'ZCl t�� VOL12' ��I'Oj?�I't�' ��I' �� `�ill I�einove it. YOlI I1��C� al;�� to ptit tlle ,triil� bac� tip tll�,t ��oti reiiioveci bet��eerl our ��roperties. Yc�u dicl not ha��e ��ur pei�llissioil to t�il:e it clo�z.n ��nd it ��i� illeg�il for y��ti to rern��ve it. V�'e are tr��iil�; to `ell the 1_�ropert�� and �)I�O�1��Ct1�'� ��Ll�'�I'S 11��C� tO S�� i'1"1�T� 111� C��I'I'�Ct l�I'O��CI't�' I111� 1S. If yot� ha�-e an�' C11.11;St1011S, �'Ol.l Cilll I"��1CI1 l.iS �t �7�—�� . . . Th��i� ��u Clu-istine and Garv V�ilerius cc: Cit�, of�)rono c,c: B�in-y Reoh (ReM�i:�) 7�04 0750 0�02 5334 3810 �,�� `�--R �; ^; o m 7��' � 0 3 g �� c� _ N�oo� �+ �o �� . � . / .�� m � � � • �'w� � �� _ ;�;� � �� , � • . � ; r-� � t� , � i�2, ti► «. «. «.d• t� � � �. � _ ,� - •',c +� C :i w i,, � sa� ' � ;P'[F Ry tJ �� Ut C�^J V�' t V ��i 7� ,,- ;��.��, �LI �; �;� �.� , � . , � ; � , -'� �, � . ��; I�;� u, � �,?? �� /l.� �a �;�� 11' � !.� � � 5.,�&,e � t�� r� '� O.i ��x � '\. �� ll � � �� p 3 ��i` ;� �S_ �V �� \ p�� . �V � � Paid by: Cash $5.00 Change Due: -$0.58 Bill#: 1000401917157 Clerk: 09 — A�1 sales final on stamps and postage. — Refunds for guaranteed services only. Thank you for your business. Customer Copy � Minnetonka/Excelsior Office • � +34 Lal:c tiircct �:J--.`��r�'� � �^' s ' � I:.�c�lsic�r_\11 »331 �. "'�l _ ' �d;; • y�`��"�' � 0 .3 7 � . CEC23'04 �,��f ^- ��y BLJ]E�NET � � = � '��;N ��Aoq`�`� U.S.��STAGE�: l: �{��,�`/ f-�`��.� � - � (' E�EI�,�,�. �r r f�`� � '`! �•✓«� ,� C� DE J � 2 ' 200� ,�_ "7�F, ��`�� C_��= -. �..�-z..��,,,�CI TY pF o . , � j R�N� ,��, /� ��'(� ��'�� :�;_��_ _,�j.�-� � /�j,�� . , �%"� 1 �� ,��,.ti,�_ �,:� � :�-J r 3 s323+Gc�FsFs Gl ��'��,�,,��,��i4�� W`� � , � , ^ . � pi ``r SVOBODA ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES , - � �� .. - . ; � � : s i �, �� Prouiding the Sharper Edge in Natural Resources & Environmental Consulting �_ �. I�`'� - . , November 5, 2004 � Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. � _ Deephaven, MN 55391 ATTN: Ms. Ranae Glark - ' RE: SER Projecti Name: 3760 Bayside Road - Orono SER Project No: 2004-319-03 . Project Location: NW1/4, Section 5, T117N, R23W, " , City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota Type and Boundary Determination Review to be completed by January 4, 2005 (60 days from receipt of this letter) ; ' � . ` Dear Ms. Clark: � ' Svoboda-Ecological Resources (SER) completed a wetland delineation of the above , referenced site and has included a �opy�of the wetland delineation report for your review and consideration: Our client, Coldwell Banker Bumet, would like you to complete a � field review and examination of the wetland boundary by January 4, 2004 in order to . maintain the applicant's project development schedule. ' � ' - - , Due to the seasonal nature of wetlands and local hydrological conditions, as �vell as to expedite our client's time schedule and minimize unnecessary expenses associated with resurveys, we would appreciate a tiinely review of the wetland boundaries. According to the WCA Rules Chapter 8420.0225 Subp. C, (cross reference MN Stat. 5ec. 15.99) a decision must be made within 60 days of receiving this request for a type and boundary decision. Failure to deny the request constitutes approval. Any denial of the � request must be made in writinQ and reasons for the denial must be stated., � Within ten days of the decision, th.e applicant m�st be notified in writing by mail of the ' decision. � � , , Also, in accordance with WCA Rt�le 8420.0240, SER.and the applicant request that , . written technical finding's be�mailed to the applicant and the applicant's consultants. This mailing must be made within 10 worki.ng days of the�decision in aCcordance with MN Rules 8420.0225 Subp C. The findings uld present;;the technical basis for ariy . significant changes• in the wetland edge, and addi�ional .wetlands identified as 1 i y � • . .. � I , � . '2477 Shadywood Road • Excelsior, MN 55331 , . (952} 471-1100 (Office) • (�952) 471-0007 (Fax) ` ` ` + - , . � , , f � � ` . jurisdictional. Field data corroborating a change �in boundary or addition of wetlands should be provided, such as soil pit da�a, location of samp(e points, vegetation identitied and hydrology measurements. Hydrophytic vegetation status should conform with the ofEicially approved plant list "National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: Minnesota. May 1988. USDI Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Report." Other � ° . �ulofficiai lists exist but are not approved for use by the Fish and Wildlife Service for Nlinnesota or Region 3. ' � Field documentation and sampling protocol should conform to the US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Guidance Public Notice 96-01078-SDE issued April 17, 1996. This publication is entitled "Guidelines for Submitting Wetland Delineations to the St. Paul - District Corps of Engineers and Local Units of Govemment in the State of Minnesota". , The techniques described in the publication offer valuable guidance and clarification �. regarding the use of the 1987 Federal Manual for Wetland Delineation. This publication � , also points out that the indicator status of some hydrophytic plants has "unofficial" status. The official soluce of indicator status of hydrophytic plants continues to be the U•S Fish and Wildlife Service publication previously cited. If it is determined that a TEP meeting is necessary, SER requests that we are notified ten (10) days prior to the meeting. SER is also•willing to coordinate the meeting if necessary. _ , - Any questions should be directed to Frank Svoboda at 952-471-1100. Sincerely, Svoboda Ecological Resources • ��-�---- . , . d� Franklin J. Svoboda, PWS, CWB Vice-President � � , , Cc: George Stickney, Coldwell Banker Burnet , Joe Yanta ACOE , . � _ E i � - I �/'�� ;� SVOBODA ECOLOGIC� R,ESOURCES . 1 ,� �?'' • ' . ,' � , �•. ' Providing the Sharper Edge in Natural Resources & Enuironmental Consulting � i' � " , hi r . Oc[ober 22, 2�04 . Geor�e Stickney , Coldwell Banker Burnet 201 East Lake Street , ` �Vayzata, MN 55391 � , � • , � R�: :'roject Narnt:: 376C Baysid�, R01C1 SER Proposal No.: 2004-1057 . ' Project Location: Lot 1, Block 1 Valerius Addition, Within NW'/a Section 5, T. 1 17 N, R. 22 W, City of ' Orono, Hennepin County,Minnesota , � Service Proposed: Wetland Classification, Identification, Delineation and Staking Services Dear Mr. StickneyF ' . , a - Svoboda Ecological Resources (SER) is pleased at the opportunity to provide a cost estimate for professional wetland consulting services for a portion of the aforementioned property in Orono, Minnesota. We hope to contribute to the success of your project with our professional and quality service. � POTENTIAL WETLAND AREAS < Based on a review of off-si[e data (National Wetland Inventory (NWn map and the Hennepin Counry Soil Scrrvey) there� appears to be 1 wetlancl area located within the property boundaries of the subject parcel. According to the Hennepin County Soil Sccrvey hydric soils have also be�n mapped on the site. Hydric soil is one of the three necessary criteria for a ' jurisdictional wetland along with hydrophytic vegetation �nd the presence of water (hydrology). A fourth criterion for jurisdictional determination is that of normal conditions. SER reviews past precipitation data and local site conditions to determine the existence of normal conditions. SER boundaries are established with normal condit.ions as a pre-requisite. r TT� ♦ATTZ T2PT 1►TT� TTllx,�� /lTn !1T I�TT< lr/'� [� / r�'r,i i.rn��i,u�.t.Ii�L.r�Y ivir �Cvr r, vr ,:,�.�-.Ji�.�o � VVetland�elineation SER's Wetland Delineations involve the review of available off-site data, completion of a field visit that involves the staking of jurisdictional wetlands followed by a detailed wetland delineation report. SER has developed a reputation for � the accuracy of our wetland delineations that maximize the amount of highly valuable buildable upland. SER will stake ;the wetland boundary(ies) as conservatively as possible through its detailed approach'in collecting field data. Prior t�o completing the site visit, SER personnel will review the county soil survey, NWI maps, the most recent aerial photographs, and the DNR'Protected Waters maps. A site visit will be conducted which will include the staking of jurisdictional wetland(s) with 4-fooG wood�n lath and the appropriate number of soil sample locations to characterize difficult areas. The wetland boundary(ies) will be staked to maximize the extent of the non jurisdictional wetland to conserve buildable upland. The findings of the wetland delineation will.be provided in a detailed delineation report that will inchide site description, method of.boundary determination, detailed description of observed soils, ve�etation and wet(and hydroloQy, figures and wetland data sheets. All wetland delineation activities will adhere to the USACOE .1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and MnWCA rules. ' , � 2477 Shadywood Road • Excelsior, MN 55331 , (952) 471-1100 (Uffice) • (952) 471-0007 (Fax) Thc bcnef�i�ts as��ciatec.l with SER's appr�ach to w�tlancl clel'incation �ire the ac;cur�ite iclentification of' jurisdicti,onal wctl�ui�ls <<n�l the �rope.rt'y value g�iinecl by maximizing the upland available. Thc:cli�nt will receive a work pr�cluct that. mc�t� the reyuire;ments etitab(irhecl by the USACOE �ind MnWCA.; SCOPI; OC'SERVICCS Wetland Classification, Ide�itification, D'elineation aiid Stakirag Services � � SER will review the site for the presence of areas meetin� wetland criteria. This will inr.(ucle reviewin� relevant available reports and maps (NWI maps, Hennepirc Countv Soil Sccrvey, DNR Protected Waters maps, aerial photos, etc.) of the si[e, a site visit, and documentation of SER's findings. For the wetland delineation, all jurisdictionat wetland boundary(ies) will be staked by SER personnel with expertise in hydric soils and hydrophytic plant species identification. The wetland boundary(ies) will be marked with either sequentially numbered pin fla;s or=4-f,00t wooden (ath and blaze orange flagging marked "Wetland Boundary" for ease of � location by land �:,irve;yo;s. V�'etlanc! boundary(ies) will be stahed to the p;op�.rty I.i��e if'the wetland extend� beyond the limits of the property.� W� r�ecommend thnt the rvetland houndciry(ies)�be se�i-veyed or GPS locatecl once the stuki�a,� ITcis been conapleted. , Technical Documentation ' A comprehensive delineation report of the staked wetland boundary(ies) will discuss field procedures, wetland type(s) observed, comparisons with wetlands illustrated on NWI maps, and the appropriate fib res. This report will adhere to suggested guidelines for delineation repnrts as recommended by the USACOE and the Minnesota Board of Water and � Soil Resources. The accuracy of SER's delineations is an'd has been consistently upheld by numerous technical reviewers representing a variety of local, state and federal abencies. All.delineations require documentation in the form of a repor�. SER will not s[ake wetland boundaries without producin�a report. SCHEDULE We can schedule the fieldwork to begin after we receive a sib ed Authorization to Proceed'form. If you agree to the terms -0f this Scope of Services, please si�n and retum the enclosed Authorization to Proceed form for our files. The wetland delineation report, which presents the site visit finditigs, will be submitted approximately 30 days after the site visit. Please contact me at SER if there are time restrictions that will require expediting thesa tasl�s in a timelier manner. Otherwise SER is prepared to schedule the work and proceed with the proposed timeline upon receipt of the attached AuthOrization to Proceed form(s). _ C�.li�ir>�t [n ��`�r�rYrC��j� .��a 1t/111 SL:Y)Tcl�tti?a`�x��.�°P.� �P�lI'�3::C.^. rP,��^..t r0 r�•� T Gj..T PROJECTED COSTS - The followin;provides the total project cost for a wetland delineation including the site visit and a technical report. Wetland Delineation � Total project costs for this package will be billed hourly and are estimated to cost under$1200. Time will be billed hourly and therefore if work is completed at less than the estimate, you will be billed only the amount of time spent in completing the work. � + The following provides the total project cpst for a wetland delineation including the site visit and a technical report. I�aving the wetland edge�located by a land surveyor is not included in this cost estimate. . � ' Your si�nature on the Authorization to Proceed form attached to this�proposal will allow us to schedule your project �quickly. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me at (952) 471-1�00. , A detailed�breakdown of the costs associated �vith each service p.ackage is available upon re.quest, , Q . , i � � Any ti�rvices not includecl in the scope of this proposal (e.g. adclixional agency meetings, acidition�il site visits, ete.) will be billed hourly at our current billinb rates upon clicnt approval. A separate cost proposal will be submitted upon request. ' . � DISCLOSURE STATENtEN1' ' [nformation contained in this proposal is confidential and privilege�l'and should not be [ransmitted to anyone other than the�intendecl individual without authorization from SER. SER looks forward to the opportunity of working with�yoii. Please call iP you have any nuestions or comments re�ardin; this proposal. Thank you for requestinb our assistance on this project. � Sincerely, . SVOBODA ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES � ��---- �• . , Franklin J. Svoboda, PWS, CWB , ' Vice-President � � � � cc: SER proposal file _ , ; � � � , , � , , . 'CERNiS AND CONDITIONS L�ibor�osts inclucic:.site vitiits <<nd response preparation. Expenses inclu�e mileage, equipment (��raphic exhibi[s, ��aper, photocopies, etc:.), ancl other clirect project expenses. , , Svobocla Ecological Resources ��ill invoice clients. Any invoice not paid within ninety (�)0) clays aFter the clue dnte will bear interest at the rate of i�% per month from the clue date. [n the event that le�al action is require:d to collect an invoice for services provided,�interest, costs and reasonable attorney's fees of any such action shall be adcleci ro the a�i�ount of the claim. _ � The cost estimate provided herein is effective for a period of no longer than 60 days. If tlie terms and conditions o'F this Scope of Services and Cost Proposal are satisfactory, please sign and return the aua�hed Authorization to Proceed. . , , 4 JTH�RT�ATi4N T� PnOCEr� RE: Project Name: 3760 Bayside Road • SER Proposal No.: 2004-1057 _ , , Project Location: Lot 1, Block 1`Valerius Addition, Within NW'/a Section 5,T. 117 N, R. 22 W, City of , Orono, Hennepin County,Minnesota � Service Proposed: Wetland Classification, Identification, Delineation and Staking Services , Projected Cost: Billed hourly with expected cost$1200 I have read the attached Scope of Services Agreemenhand hereby authorize SVOBODA ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES to proceed with the work of completing a survey of the delineated wetland boundary(ies) for the proposed project in �Orono, Minnesota. , - , Authorized Sib ature Date - Title BILLING IN�'ORMATION: Please provide the following billing information. �. - Cont,act Company Address 1 Address 2 , , , _ City, State, Zip ' Telephone Number . Fax Number � Email Address " Are you the current owner of the property where the work will be performed? ❑ Yes u No (If the answer is no, please supply us with the name, address, and phone number of the current owner. As a sub-contractor. it may be necessary for us to submit a va(id pre-lien notice to the property owner.Failure to provide this information to us could result in a delay of services.) , � � , Bayside lot Page 1 of 1 Melanie Curtis From: Love, Woody [WLove@CBBURNET.COM] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 2:06 PM To: Melanie Curtis Cc: smurray@adoproducts.com Subject: FW: Bayside lot Melanie, Thanks for talking and you willingness to review this note from the seller. Would appreciate any thoughts you might have as to the cities position. �, � �. Best Wishes, � ° -,�_ L ^� \` �'v '+� Woody ,j� �` p -----Original Message----- � a� !�� From: Chip Fisher [mailto:cfisher@ghf.net] � � � ' Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 2:54 PM � '�x � ` To: woody@woodylove.com Cc: gstickney@cbburnett.com Subject: Bayside lot George asked me to send you an Email to explain what I have found out regarding dock access rights that relate to my lot on Bayside road. My attorney has told me that the Easement that we have with The next door lot represents a valid enforceable legal right obligating Lot 2 to give my lot(lot 1) access to use a dock across their property subject to other local governing bodies authority over the lakeshore use.. So the owner of lot 2 must do it but its subject to the next steps that apply to all landowners in and around Lake Minnetonka to comply with whatever rules exist from the city of Orono or the LMCD since they control the lakeshore and thus all docks on lake Minnetonka. Mike Gaffron at the city has told me that the city will not approve a separate dock for lot 1 across lot 2s outlot without the city council giving special approval which he thought was unlikely. The city will also prevent any lakeshore owner from renting out boat slips. He acknowledged that many many lakeshore owners who have docks may park other peoples boats at their docks free but they still don't approve of it and he thinks its against their rules. They obviously have not enforced that position since it is so prevalent around the lake. My attorney tells me that Lot 2 definitely has lakeshore access and has been granted dock rights for a number of boat slips- He in fact has had a dock in the water and boats moored at it for many years. � � � �� o �� ; ' � � �� ., ,,,\ 9/27/2004 / �� • % �\ � ��I"8.`aUr' • \ \ ^� t 71\ \ � :1 '- \ ,..,'��\, / \� ` / �, / �� I�,�.�..lY..y�' 4 ee.o ., . '� a.;y'�¢�N+,.�^ � � ' •/' � / � \\` l.�r,�s• F / o . ° ,��rk��D��x T� � � . 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"`.oqf,y, ��V, ,`, \,\\ P' �\�iL ,9� ..�O . �`\� � / � Y� o s � �- P � s s � � 2� fs' u sQi% �� m Q L � �� / � � S\�A A �\ � �3 i� S, �. � �� \� � � �� '!' q�¢" �'@' ��- �'� \ � ` �� "� ' � � 02 `� s �� 7\ �6 f' \ \ `, t /7 C> . +\ b6 .. � 9�- �— /1` � � A_ � .••\ , \ � / % o� "Y"I��A 6�9� ``� g ` \,` J► v �a \ . �.i- Oy�,�' ��, ��o� l,, \\ \\ q � . .� . �� y� � � ;� ..:� . ti - ��.:.:�. ��. ��'� . . �:. . Page 1 of 1 Mike Gaffron From: Mike Gaffron Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 4:34 PM To: 'WLove@CBBURNET.COM' Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: Bayside Lot Woody—Melanie asked me to respond to your forwarded email from Chip Fisher. First, I would note that Lot 2 does have lake access rights by virtue of the Special Lot Combination Agreement which connects the Outlot to Lot 2 for zoning purposes. Secondly, Chip is correct in his understanding of my assertion that the Council is unlikely to grant approval for Lot 1 to have lake access, given the clear record in the subdivision approvals that states Lot 1 cannot have lake access. Third, the City's position on renting out of boat slips is that it is a commercial activity which can only happen in a commercial district, and the mere provision of a dock space or buoy at a residential site for someone other than the owner or occupant of the property, regardless of whether money is exchanged, is a violation. The prevalence of dock rental around the lake is not easily quantifiable, but I have no doubt that many lakeshore owners are renting out slips, and the City's policy is to only enforce upon complaint; we do not have the staff to check every boat at our approximately 1000 lakeshore properties. However, to say we have not enforced this position is incorrect. Even within the last week, we have filed legal action against a property owner who is operating a 9-slip marina at a residential property just north of the Narrows. We typically receive 5-10 complaints per year from neighbors who have to put up with the traffic, strangers, and odd-hour activity associated with slip rental situations... Hope this is useful... Michael P. Gaffron Planning Director City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay,MN 55323 (phone)952-249-4600 (fax)952-249-4616 10/4/2004 Bayside lot Yage 1 oT 1 Melanie Curtis From: Love, Woody [WLove@CBBURNET.COM] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 2:06 PM To: Melanie Curtis Cc: smurray@adoproducts.com Subject: FW: Bayside lot Melanie, Thanks for talking and you willingness to review this note from the seller. Would appreciate any thoughts you might have as to the cities position. � � Best Wishes, � � � ,� � � �� . . Woody � ----Original Message----- ` �� From: Chip Fisher [mailto:cfisher@ghf.net] � � � Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 2:54 PM � ''`�� To: woody@woodylove.com Cc: gstickney@cbburnett.com Subject: Bayside lot George asked me to send you an Email to explain what I have found out regarding dock access rights that relate to my lot on Bayside road. My attorney has told me that the Easement that we have with The next door lot represents a valid enforceable legal right obligating Lot 2 to give my lot(lot 1) access to use a dock across their property subject to other local governing bodies authority over the lakeshore use.. So the owner of lot 2 must do it but its subject to the next steps that apply to all landowners in and around Lake Minnetonka to comply with whatever rules exist from the city of Orono or the LMCD since they control the lakeshore and thus all docks on lake Minnetonka. Mike Gaffron at the city has told me that the city will not approve a separate dock for lot 1 across lot 2s outlot without the city council giving special approval which he thought was unlikely. The city will also prevent any lakeshore owner from renting out boat slips. He acknowledged that many many lakeshore owners who have docks may park other peoples boats at their docks free but they still don't approve of it and he thinks its against their rules. They obviously have not enforced that position since it is so prevalent around the lake. My attorney tells me that Lot 2 definitely has lakeshore access and has been granted dock rights for a number of boat slips - He in fact has had a dock in the water and boats moored at it for many years. 9/27/2004 DATE: February 22, 2005 TO: Mr. Mark Lecy Lecy Construction 15012 Highway 7 Minnetonka, MN 55345 PROJECT: RESIDENCE 3760 BAYSIDE ROAD PROJECT NO.: 305025 ORONO, MINNESOTA PAGE: 1 of 3 SOIL OBSERVATION AND TESTING INTRODUCTION This report concerns our recent observations and testing of soil conditions for the residence currently under construction at 3760 Bayside Road in Orono, Minnesota. Our work in the field was authorized on February 16, 2005. Our authorized scope of services was limited to the following: 1. Observe the soils exposed within the mass excavation for the planned structure. 2. Put down shallow hand auger borings to explore the local subsurFace soil conditions. 3. Provide judgments regarding suitability of the observed soils for support of the anticipated structural loading. 4. Perform intermittent field testing of compaction of fill soils. CONCLUSIONS Based on our limited observations and hand auger borings, the soil exposed within the observed excavation was judged to be firm, grayish brown sandy lean, similar to the soils described in the preliminary soil boring report. The exposed soils were judged capable of supporting the anticipated fill and foundation loads for the planned construction. PROJECT INFORMATION We understand the construction in progress will consist of a single-family residential structure of masonry block and wood frame type construction. Overall dimensions for the structure are approximately 80' x 37' with a 34' x 30' garage attached to the south side of the residence. The single story structure will have a walkout basement towards the north. The lowest finished floor will be placed at approximately elevation 935'. The garage floor will be at approximately elevation 940.4. We understand the structure will be supported on perimeter strip footings placed at normal frost protection depth and on several interior strip footings placed just under the floor slab. We have not been provided with the actual design unit foundation loadings. However, we anticipate loadings of 2000 psf or less, which is typical for this type of structure. PROJECT NO: 305025 DATE: February 22, 2005 PAGE: 2 of 3 During our observations, we had access to the soil boring report performed by Advance Surveying and Engineering Co. (#0001203) dated September 1, 2000. The report indicated a soil profile of 2' of topsoil, underlain by firm, grey-brown sandy lean clay, inturn overlying stiff, grey sandy clay to the depths explored. The report indicated the underlying firm, grey-brown sandy lean clay is suitable to support foundation loads of up to 2000 psf. Please refer to the referenced report for specific details. OBSERVATION METHODS AND RESULTS Our observations of the mass excavation were performed on February 21, 2005, on an intermittent basis. Besides observing the exposed soils, we placed several shallow hand auger borings to explore the localized subsurface conditions to aid our judgments. The soils exposed and retrieved by our hand auger borings were classified in accordance with ASTM D 2488-00 and estimates were made of their strength properties. At the time of our observations, it appeared the excavation extended through the existing topsoil and approximately 1' into the underlying grey-brown sandy lean clay. We judged the exposed natural sandy lean clay to be in a firm condition, similar to the conditions described in the preliminary soil boring report for the project. The bottom of the excavation was generally level at approximately elevation 931'. After the exposed soils were judged suitable, pit-run clean sand engineered fill was placed to attain the planned footing grade and lower floor slab grade. Therefore, based on our observations, hand auger borings, and compaction tests, it is our opinion the soils observed are suitable to support the anticipated fill and foundation loads up to 2000 psf. COMPACTION TESTING �h,� y �lare�(�j compaction tests were obtained on February 2� 2005, on an intermittent basis. The compaction tests were evaluated according to the Moisture-Density Relation of Soils as designated by ASTM D 698-00 (Standard Proctor). The test results, attached, indicate the recommended minimum compaction level of 95% of Standard Proctor was attained or exceeded at the test locations and elevations. PROJECT NO: 305025 DATE: February 22, 2005 PAGE: 3 of 3 REMARKS It must be recognized that we do not practice in the field of surveying. Therefore, we must rely on elevation and location information provided by others. Also, if the construction is redesigned or otherwise moved subsequent to our work, we should be informed so our firm can assess if additional engineering observation is required or suggest engineering alternatives. If you have any questions or if we can be of further service, please do not hesitate to call us at 651-659-7385. Sincerely, STORK TWIN CITY TESTING CORPORATION Howard Peterson Leonard A. Rasmussen, P.E. Senior Engineering Assistant Senior Geotechnical Engineer Attachments: 1-Density Tests of Compacted Fill #1-#�(1 page) 1-Standard Proctor Test #1 (1 pages) F:\B MC\2005construction\CME\305025\EO.doc