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, � <br />.� ��� TO <br /> 1�/ <br /> C ITY OF ORONO <br /> � y Street Address: Mailing Address: Telephone(952)249-4600 <br /> y G� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Fax (952)249-4616 <br /> F <br /> �, Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay,MN 55323 www.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> �kFs H o� <br /> November 13, 2014 <br /> Douglas Smith <br /> 4195 Highwood Road <br /> Mound, MN 55364 <br /> Dear Mr. Smith: <br /> We have been informed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District that you intend to install riprap on the <br /> properties at 4195 Highwood Road, 4175 Highwood Road & 4167 Highwood Road. Because riprap is often part <br /> of a larger project, we want to alert you to some related City code provisions so you can avoid the hassle and <br /> expense of obtaining an after-the-fact permit or even having to undo some of the work. <br /> With few exceptions, including riprap and lakeshore steps, City code prohibits the installation of impervious <br /> surfaces within 75 feet of the lake. Any sort of fabric is considered impervious. This means that riprap rock may <br /> be extended farther than allowed by the riprap permit but no fabric may be installed under it. <br /> The following activities require a permit from the City: <br /> • Any earth movement outside the area where the rip rap will be placed <br /> • Replacement of retaining walls and/or installation of new retaining walls within 75 feet of the lake (regardless of the <br /> height of the walls) <br /> • Construction or replacement of lakeshore steps <br /> • Removal of trees(dead or alive) six inches in diameter or larger within 75 feet of the lake <br /> • Removal of vegetation on any slope within 75 feet of the lake that is too steep to easily walk <br /> • Removal of vegetation or trimming of trees larger than six feet to provide a view of the lake from the house <br /> • Total or near total removal of vegetation within 75 feet of the lake not part of another permit <br /> A tree removal permit can be arranged by calling 952-249-4600. For the other permits your contractor must <br /> submit a permit appiication and ptans for review. Additional information can be found at the City website, <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us. <br /> If you have any questions feel free to contact me at cmattson(c�ci.orono.mn.us or at 952-249-4620. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> !VV►,vv � <br /> Christine Mattson <br /> Planning Assistant <br />