HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ LA22-000036 _ 2815 Casco Point Rd - IncompleteFrom:Melanie Curtis
To:"Scott Gates"
Cc:Lisa Thostenson; Laura Oakden
Subject:RE: LA22-000036 / 2815 Casco Point Rd - Incomplete
Date:Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:13:00 AM
Attachments:Survey and Site Plan Reqs 2022 (pdf).pdf
Scott
Thank you for submitting the requested information. Unfortunately, there are issues with the information
submitted. The survey provided is not signed by the surveyor. We require a certified site plan signed by a
licensed professional; not a modified version of the survey. The survey should show proposed grading as
well. As submitted it is still difficult to read and discern existing and proposed. Please have the surveyor
update the survey to show the proposed improvements. If you wish to provide a certified site plan in lieu
of an updated site plan provided by the surveyor please see the attached site plan requirements.
The plan and elevation views of the construction plans should clearly identify the additions/changes. At
present the plans and survey are inconsistent. Some of the pages appear to reflect an addition filling in
the south west corner where an unroofed deck exists currently with new house footprint – first and
second floor. Some sheets do not reflect this. The plans and survey need to correspond with each other
and all of the improvements will be reviewed as shown on the plan(s). You note that the new driveway
does not meet the 5-foot setback and will be adjusted. However, this will be reviewed as a variance
unless the plans are corrected. Additional variances were not published on the legal notice.
My review of the submitted information has determined the application remains incomplete.
Note, I have not thoroughly analyzed the information rather it is incomplete based on the noted issues.
An updated certificate of survey and/or certified site plan and coordinating building plan are still needed.
Due to the timing, your application will be pushed to the August 15th planning commission meeting, as
long as the requested materials are provided by the August deadline of July 20th. If you have questions
please reach out. It may be beneficial for you and I to meet to discuss the requirements before you
resubmit.
Thank you,
Melanie
Melanie Curtis
Direct: 952.249.4627
mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us
All permits and applications are handled through our online portal - LINK!
From: Scott Gates [mailto:ScottAGates@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 3:36 PM
To: Melanie Curtis <MCurtis@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Lisa Thostenson <lmthostenson@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: LA22-000036 / 2815 Casco Point Rd - Incomplete
Melanie
I submitted additional/updated documents thru the portal per your request including:
1. Survey showing lakeside deck improvements, and highlighting existing vs proposed.
2. Updated plans that are printed to scale (to fit 18x24). We added several sheets to the
new main floor sheet that shows existing vs proposed is done without a title block so it
fits to scale and shows the full deck footprint etc.
3. I also uploaded the signed Surveyors calcs for Existing vs Proposed, and I updated the
separate worksheet that allows them to be more easily compared. A couple notes:
a. I had the area of proposed driveway within the 5’ setback highlighted with cross
hatch on survey – we will remove this section(appx 88sqft).
b. The surveyor calculated the driveway hardcover to include the area within the
Right if way – from property line to the blacktop. I left this area IN the worksheet,
although per our discussion it should probably be deducted. The portion of
driveway between lot line and blacktop is appx 12’ 4” x 12’ – appx 151 sqft.
c. We plan to remove all of the existing flagstone path per our discussion it is not
required, and will not do the proposed flagstone around new garage to connect
to it.
d. We plan to remove all of the wood landscape borders – they are old railroad ties,
and in poor shape. They are only a border, not walls – and we plan to simply
remove and blend the grading.
e. We plan to remove all of the “Rock on Plastic” landscaping and replace it with
fabric – no plastic.
A couple other quick notes/reminders:
1. Garage: We did extend the garage along the same plane as the existing house on the
West side. The existing house corner is appx 6.9 feet setback (7.5’ current minimum).
This puts the proposed garage at the front corner appx 6.2 feet setback. As we
discussed we can move this garage corner to meet the 6.9’ (or 7.5’) setback if it is an
issue. The reasoning for not doing so is it does not significantly impact neighbor (plus
they have expressed desire to do a similar project – an attached garage – on their
property), and it helps slightly improve access to the front door -which is necessarily
behind the garage on the East side.
2. Deck: The proposed deck works to keep the westerly portion largely at grade. It would
not have a material impact on neighbors views regardless, especially considering the
significantly larger than average lakeshore setbacks, but we still made an effort to keep
this significant portion of the deck inobtrusive to the neighboring property.
The Easterly portion of the deck is appx 42” above grade at deck height, but is largely
shielded from view of Easterly property by that property’s greater lakeshore setback.
Additionally this portion of the deck served to help protect the walkup door from the
lower level.
Please take a look and let me know any other thoughts/input.
Thanks
Scott Gates
612-670-7268
From: Melanie Curtis <MCurtis@ci.orono.mn.us>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 9:52 AM
To: 'scottagates@msn.com' <scottagates@msn.com>
Cc: 'lmthostenson@comcast.net' <lmthostenson@comcast.net>
Subject: LA22-000036 / 2815 Casco Point Rd - Incomplete
Scott
I have reviewed the submittals for your application (#LA22-000036). I wanted to reach out to you as
currently the application is incomplete.
The following is missing or needs clarification in order for the application to be considered to be complete
and for our review to continue:
1. Proposed Survey. Please provide the survey showing the all of the proposed conditions. The
submitted survey was not updated by the surveyor to show the lakeside deck improvements. The
survey should be updated by the surveyor to show the proposed conditions.
2. Proposed Plans. Please provide the proposed construction plans to-scale and the plans should
be updated to clearly differentiate between the existing and proposed.
3. Hardcover. The existing and proposed hardcover calculation worksheets should be completed by
the surveyor. Once the surveyor updates the survey to reflect all of the improvements, the
hardcover worksheets should be prepared by the surveyor.
Your application is currently incomplete. Please upload the requested information to your application by
or before Tuesday, July 5th in order to remain on the July 18th planning commission agenda.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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
All permits and applications are handled through our online portal - LINK!