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January 31, 2023
Josh Prust
Valdes Lawn Care & Snow Removal
Submitted by email: jprust@valdeslawn.com
RE: Timber Retaining Wall – Adjacent Property Review
Project Location: 2815 Casco Point Road, Orono, Minnesota
Project No. 22-6589
Dear Mr. Prust:
At your request, this letter is being provided to discuss the impact of the recent and on-going timber
retaining wall construction to the adjacent properties north and south of the subject property. From the
information you have provided, the neighbors and City of Orono have concerns that the wall construction
may negatively impact the adjacent properties in terms of erosion.
In my professional opinion, the wall construction has not negatively impacted the grading and erosion on
the adjacent properties to the north and south. As part of my evaluation, I reviewed the As-Built Survey
prepared by E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. dated January 13, 2023. The survey information confirms that the new
walls do not substantially affect the grading on the adjacent properties.
Based on photos you provided of conditions present prior to the construction of the new tiered timber wall
system, there was already significant, on-going erosion and surface water control issues on the adjacent
properties. Numerous trees had exposed roots and the slope had areas of exposed soil.
Currently, and when the project is complete, the new walls provide improved surface water control and
soil retention when compared to the previous walls. As planned, erosion control should be established.
This evaluation has been prepared in strict confidence with you as our client. Reliance upon our design
by other parties is strictly prohibited. If you choose to share our design, you agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless the Engineer from any third-party action. No reproduction or re-use is permitted
without express written consent. Further, we will not release this design to anyone without your
permission. All other previous terms and conditions apply.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Paul Schimnowski, P.E.
MN #40126
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed
Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Paul Schimnowski, P.E.
Date: January 31, 2023 License #: 40126 (MN)