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J.H. Dahlmeier Engineering Inc. <br /> August 12, 1998 <br /> Kenton and Diane Carlson <br /> 3498 North Shore Drive <br /> Orono, NIN 55391 <br /> R�: Storm Damage <br /> Residence <br /> 3498 North Shore Drive <br /> Orono, MN <br /> Commission No. 98095 <br /> Dear Mr. & Mrs. Carlson: <br /> The purpose of this letter is to report the findings of a site visit and construction review of your <br /> residence. <br /> OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS <br /> l. At the request of your contractor, Tom Betz, and the City of Orono Building Inspections <br /> Department, a site visit was conducted to review foundation conditions on July 30, 1998. <br /> 2. At the time of the site visit, the south wing of the home (two-story portion) was <br /> completely demolished with the first-floor framing cap removed. The foundation walls <br /> were exposed and several test pits dug to footing depth. <br /> 3. The following observations were macie with respect to the foundation: <br /> ' a. The foundation is concrete masonry. The top block is filled with concrete. The top <br /> two courses are misaligned, chipped and broken. <br /> b. At the test pits, the bottom of the footing is at least 42" below grade. The footing was <br /> poured without the benefit of forms and about 14" wide at bearing. Soil for footing <br /> bearing is sand. <br /> 4. A load tabulation indicates that the soil pressure at the footing level would be <br /> approximately 2,000 psf. <br /> 2434 Commerce Boulevard • Mound, MN 55364 • (612) 472-4746 • FAx (612) 472-4761 <br />