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June 20, 1994
Dave and Cindy Woodward
888 Dakota Avenue
Long Lake, MN 55356
RE: Grading Permit - 884 Dakota Avenue
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Woodward:
This is in response to your letter of June 15, 1994. On June 14, 1994, the City received a
grading permit application for 884 Dakota Avenue and after City staff's review of the application
and the .;ite, a permit was ready for issuance on June 17, 1994.
I can understand your concerns over this project, however, if the applicant meets all the
requirements of the Orono Municipal Code, a permit can be issued and the project can
commence. The City does not have an ordinance that protects trees except within 75' of lakes.
Grading is required to meet a 5' setback. Utilizing the applicant's survey and one on file for
your property, a site inspection confirms that the closest work is at least 7' from your property
line.
You were not informed of a variance because one was not required to complete the work. If
an applicant is proposing to do something that is in violation of City codes, then they may ask
the City Council for a variance to that code. Again, this project was within the parameters of
the code. Your letter asks how can this happen without your permission? Your neighbors do
not need your permission to do work on their own property. If they wish to change their land
and are within the code limits, they can do whatever they want. An inspection was also
conducted by Steve Weckman, Orono's On-Site Systems Manager, and he confirmed the
proposed work will have no effect on your mound septic system.
Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510
Dave and Cindy Woodward
June 20, 1994
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I hope this addresses all your concerns. If you have any further questions, please feel free to
contact me at my office.
Sincerely,
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Ly Oman
Building Official
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cc: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator
Bruce L. Vang, Field Inspector