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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: permit/escrow Christine Mattson From: Rodney Colson [rodney@colsoncustomhomes.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 6:05 PM To: Christine Mattson Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: Re: 4731 North Shore Drive This is exactly what I was hoping to avoid. I spoke to Jesse over a month ago and he said everything was done on his end and was surprised my escrow hadn't been released. All of the information that Jesse requested was provided to him. Rodney Colson Colson Custom Homes LLC Rodney@colsoncustomhomes.com 612-275-8871 On Jul 2, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Christine Mattson<CMattson@ci.orono.mn.us>wrote: Rodney, The last information I have from Jesse states he needs additional information or clarification for 4731 North Shore Drive (see below). Since Jesse is no longer with the City of Orono do you have any documentation or emails after May 13, 2014 that say he was okay with the clarification you provided him? Thank you. PS—I hope to have the building permit for Casco Ave ready to issue soon. From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:01 AM To: Rodney Colson; 'Greg Prasch' Subject: FW: 20150513 4731 North Shore Please see our Engineer's comments below. Please provide additional detail or clarification as requested. Thanks. Melanie Curtis 9 952.249.4627 R mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us From: Jesse Struve Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:50 AM To: Melanie Curtis Cc: Christine Mattson Subject: 20150513 4731 North Shore Melanie, Can you please send this over to the builder/surveyor? I would like the following information: 1. Additional existing and proposed contours up to the 75' setback line. 2. Zoom in just on this area. I don't need to see the entire lot and by blowing this area up, it will make it easier to evaluate. / 1 3. ' Calculate the amount of material cut out to create the path down to the lake. Right now it only shows fill or is this the net balance? Jesse Struve, PE Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Orono (952)249-4661-Direct (952)249-4616-Fax www.ci.orono.mn.us 2 Christine Mattson From: Christine Mattson Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 4:43 PM To: 'Rodney Colson' Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: 4731 North Shore Drive Rodney, The last information I have from Jesse states he needs additional information or clarification for 4731 North Shore Drive (see below). Since Jesse is no longer with the City of Orono do you have any documentation or emails after May 13, 2014 that say he was okay with the clarification you provided him? Thank you. PS—I hope to have the building permit for Casco Ave ready to issue soon. From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 10:01 AM To: Rodney Colson; 'Greg Prasch' Subject: FW: 20150513 4731 North Shore Please see our Engineer's comments below. Please provide additional detail or clarification as requested. Thanks. Melanie Curtis 9 952.249.4627 ® mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us From: Jesse Struve Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:50 AM To: Melanie Curtis Cc: Christine Mattson Subject: 20150513 4731 North Shore Melanie, Can you please send this over to the builder/surveyor? I would like the following information: 1. Additional existing and proposed contours up to the 75' setback line. 2. Zoom in just on this area. I don't need to see the entire lot and by blowing this area up, it will make it easier to evaluate. 3. Calculate the amount of material cut out to create the path down to the lake. Right now it only shows fill or is this the net balance? Jesse Struve, PE Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Orono (952) 249-4661- Direct (952) 249-4616- Fax www.ci.orono.mn.us * w y Christine Mattson From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 3:42 PM To: Christine Mattson Subject: Fwd: 4731 Attachments: bw-6-5inv82532.pdf; ATT00001.htm Sent from my Whone. Begin forwarded message: From: "Rodney Colson" <rodney@colsoncustomhomes.com> To: "Melanie Curtis" <MCurtis e ci.orono.mn.us> Subject: 4731 My surveyor came up with a little more than 7 yards of disturbed soil. 01615(101 q ' J � R 1 r The Gregory Group, Inc. INVOICE NO. 82532 d.b.a. F.B.NO. - LOT SURVEYS COMPANY SCALE: 1" = 20' Established in 1962 _ LAND SURVEYORS • Denotes Found Iron Monument REGISTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA O Denotes Iron Monument 7601 73rd Avenue North (763)560-3093 [3 Denotes Wood Hub Set for Minneapolis,Minnesota 55428 Fax No.560-3522 excavation only • • Denotes Existing Contours U ru PIj]"rs T r rtt f i.rate —o" Denotes Proposed Contours X000.0 Denotes Existing Elevation Basis for 000.0 Denotes Proposed Elevation bearings is --w4jj(— Denotes Surface Drainage assumed Fill Volume Calculations For: COLSON CUSTOM HOMES Property located in Section 7,Township 116,Range 23, Hennepin County,Minnesota L=24.20 R=15.00 =92°25'24 Property Address: 4731 North Shore Drive f t Orono,Minnesota k \ ti i Benchmark: Top Rim of City of Mound Manhole#392 Elevation=971.67 HA2 s-� �Q 1 1 o � h� I I 0o I CO I I I removed Stairway 03 \ \� New Boulder Walls Total Fill Chanqe \\\ \ '\ Tho Area 7.62 cu.yds. fill F \ Lot 6,Block 5,BERQUIST&WICKLUND'S PARK The only easements shown are from plats of record or information �����\ � Hennepin County,Minnesota provided by client. \\ I certify that this plan,specification,or report was prepared by me or \\ under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed land n Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota p 1 r Surveyed this 9th day of May 2014. 1 1u1 Rev Drawn By �. ✓��ury wn P R Signed File Name bw-6-5inv82532.dwg Gregory R.Preach,Minn.Reg.No.24992 Christine Mattson, From: Christine Mattson Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:16 AM To: 'rodney@colsoncustomhomes.com' Cc: Melanie Curtis Subject: 4731 North Shore Drive/#2013-00502 Attachments: proposed.pdf Rodney, Per your telephone message to me, you requested copies of the proposed and as-built survey's for the in-kind replacement retaining wall permit. We presume the survey dated 10-29-2013 to be the as-built survey, even though the house is shown as 'proposed'. As the letter stated, we need a summary of total cubic yards of earth movement (including wall work) within the 75-foot setback. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Christine Mattson Planning Assistant City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono MN 55356 (physical address) PO Box 66 Crystal Bay MN 55323-0066 (mailing address) 2 952.249.4620 - 952.249.4616 �' cmattson@ci.orono.mn.us .9, www.ci.orono.mn.us Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm PLEASE NOTE: Summer Office Hours start Monday, May 19, 2014 Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am to 5 pm/ Friday 7:30 to 11:30 am OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED: Monday, May 26, 2014 (Memorial Day) 1 Melanie Curtis From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 1:27 PM To: 'dougklint@gmail.com' Subject: 4731 North Shore Dr-Today's Letter Attachments: letter.pdf; email.pdf Doug It was nice talking with you today. Please see the attached and let me know if you have questions at all. The future work you described to me over the phone may need a conditional use permit approval. I would be happy to meet with you and your contractor to discuss the project with you at your convenience. Thank you - Melanie Jesse's Contact Info: Jesse Struve, City Engineer 952.249.4661 istruveCcbci.orono.m n.us Melanie Curtis Planning &Zoning Coordinator City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Direct Dial: 952.249.4627 Fax: 952.249.4616 Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 Email: mcurtisc5ci.orono.mn.us Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us 1 CITY OF ORONO Street Address: Mailing Address: I Telephone(952)24941600 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O.Box 66 Fax (952)249-4616 1 ESHO� Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay,MN 55323 www.d.orono.mn.us �k April 28, 2014 Rodney Colson Colson Custom Homes, LLC 216 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331 RE: 4731 North Shore Drive Building Permit#2013-00502 Rodney, On August 8, 2013, a building permit (Permit #2013-00502) for an in-kind replacement of the lake yard retaining walls at 4731 North Shore Drive was issued. On November 8, 2013 City Engineer, Jesse Struve visited the site and observed a pathway and grading which was not shown on the as- built survey nor was it approved as part of the permit. You were informed in an email dated November 12, 2013 (enclosed) of Mr. Struve's observations and that land alterations within 75' of the lake which exceed 10 cubic yards of earth movement and/or result in a change in grades cannot be approved administratively by staff. Based on Mr. Struve's site inspection it would appear the work on the site exceeds 10 cubic yards. The work appears to require an after-the-fact conditional use permit(CUP) review. Please provide a revised survey reflecting the as-built existing site conditions and summary of total cubic yards of earth movement(including wall work)within the 75-foot setback. A CUP application is enclosed. The City considers the discrepancies between the as-built conditions of the site and the work conducted to be a violation of permit#2013-00502. We will continue to hold $2,500 in escrow until the above violations are resolved. Please submit the survey, earthwork calculations and completed CUP application by May 15, 2014. If the survey confirms Mr. Struve's observations the after-the-fact approvals are necessary. Please note an after-the-fact fee of $1400 will be required. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, CITY OF ORONO CQ ristine Mattson Planning Assistant Encl c Douglas& Kimberly Klint; 4731 North Shore Drive; Mound, MN 55364 CITY OF ORONO Street Address: Mailing Address: I Telephone(952)249-4600 y� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O.Box 66 Fax (952)249-4616 t G Orono,MN 55356 Crystal Bay,MN 55323 www.d.orono.mn.us akESHO�� April 24, 2014 Rodney Colson Colson Custom Homes, LLC 216 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331 RE: 4731 North Shore Drive Building Permit#2013-00502 Rodney, On August 8, 2013 we issued building permit #2013-00502 for an in-kind replacement of retaining walls at 4731 North Shore Drive. On November 8, 2013 City Engineer, Jesse Struve visited the site and observed a pathway and grading which was not shown or approved as part of the permit. As indicated in our November 12, 2013 email, copy attached, we cannot administratively approve land alterations within 75' of the lake which exceed 10 cubic yards of earth movement. Based on the site inspection it would appear the changes exceed 10 cubic yards and are not an in-kind replacement. We continue to hold $2,500 in escrow until the issues are resolved. In order to begin to resolve the issues, we need a breakdown of total earth movement (including wall work) and the total for the grade changes and finish grade with the 75' setback. If the earthwork exceeds 10 cubic yards an after-the-fact conditional use permit will be necessary. A conditional use permit application packet is attached. Please have the above information submitted before May 15, 2014. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, CITY OF ORONO !V hristine Mattson Planning Assistant Attachments Christine Mattson . From: Melanie Curtis Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11:38 AM To: 'Rodney Colson' Cc: Christine Mattson; 'Brian McCullough'; Jesse Struve; 'louis@colsoncustomhomes.com' Subject: RE: 20131108 as-built review 4731 North Shore Dr Rodney The Certificate of Occupancy can be issued for the new home permit if the issues identified by Jesse (highlighted below). We will begin that process once we can confirm. I will stop out at the site later today to check. However, based on the proposed permit plans for the walls, Jesse's review of the site and the as-built surveyed contours I need your surveyor to calculate the total amount of earth movement. It appears that there were changes made to the plan to accommodate a pathway (vs. stairs) and the associated slope grading was not shown on the proposed plan. We need this broken down into total earth movement (including wall work) and the total for the grade changes and finish grading within the 75' setback. We will hold the escrow until the permit for the work in the 75'setback is resolved. As you are aware, and as we discussed numerous times, I can only administratively approve 10 cubic yards of earth movement within the 75' setback. If the grading done to accommodate the pathway exceeds 10 cubic yards an after-the-fact CUP will be necessary. Melanie Melanie Curtis W 952.249.4627 E mcurtis@ci.orono.mn.us From: Jesse Struve Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:54 AM To: 'Rodney Colson' Cc: Christine Mattson; Melanie Curtis Subject: 20131108 as-built review 4731 North Shore Dr Rodney, I was out at the site this morning, and there is one issue which needs to be addressed prior to me signing off on the as- built review. There are areas on the City ROW which was disturbed but nothing was ever reestablished. These areas will need to be racked, smoothed out, topsoil applied, and seed and blanket installed (see photos). I do have some questions for Melanie about the walking path which was graded in. The intent of the walls was to replace existing walls and not to allow for grading to have taken place. I understand why you cut in the path in was to get materials down the hill for the walls but the permit was to replace the walls "in kind". Since you did not get a CUP you would have been required to grade this trail back to the original slope after the walls were completed, but it appears you kept it and stabilized it. I think you should schedule a meeting with Melanie to discuss this matter on Tuesday. She is gone today, and the office is closed on Tuesday. If you get the ground in question stabilized with seed and erosion control blanket and as long as you get my question resolved with Melanie, I can sign off on this on Tuesday. Jesse Struve, PE Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Orono (952) 249-4661 - Direct (952) 249-4616 - Fax 1 Christine Mattson . From: Jesse Struve Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:54 AM To: 'Rodney Colson' Cc: Christine Mattson; Melanie Curtis Subject: 20131108 as-built review 4731 North Shore Dr Attachments: 20131108_092016.jpg; 20131108_092022.jpg Rodney, I was out at the site this morning, and there is one issue which needs to be addressed prior to me signing off on the as- built review. There are areas on the City ROW which was disturbed but nothing was ever reestablished. These areas will need to be racked, smoothed out, topsoil applied, and seed and blanket installed (see photos). I do have some questions for Melanie about the walking path which was graded in. The intent of the walls was to replace existing walls and not to allow for grading to have taken place. I understand why you cut in the path in was to get materials down the hill for the walls but the permit was to replace the walls"in kind". Since you did not get a CUP you would have been required to grade this trail back to the original slope after the walls were completed, but it appears you kept it and stabilized it. I think you should schedule a meeting with Melanie to discuss this matter on Tuesday. She is gone today, and the office is closed on Tuesday. If you get the ground in question stabilized with seed and erosion control blanket and as long as you get my question resolved with Melanie, I can sign off on this on Tuesday. Jesse Struve, PE Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Orono (952) 249-4661 - Direct (952) 249-4616- Fax www.ci.orono.mn.us i Melanie Curtis From: Rodney Colson [rod ney@colsoncustomhomes.com] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:06 PM To: Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson Subject: Fwd: 4731 North Shore Drive Wall Permit Attachments: 4731 North Shore Drive NST Report.pdf; ATT00001.htm; image[1].jpeg; ATT00002.htm; image[4].jpeg; ATT00003.htm; image[7].jpeg; ATT00004.htm; image[12].jpeg; ATT00005.htm; image[19].jpeg; ATT00006.htm; image[2].jpeg; ATT00007.htm; image[3].jpeg; ATT00008.htm; image[9].jpeg; ATT00009.htm; image[13].jpeg; ATT00010.htm; image[15].jpeg; ATT00011.htm Rodney Colson Colson Custom Homes New Construction and Remodeling 612-275-8871 Begin forwarded message: From: Brian McCullough<mccullou hbc e,msn.com> Date: October 21, 2013, 10:48:08 AM CDT To: Melanie Curtis <mcurtisgci.orono.mn.us> Subject: 4731 North Shore Drive Wall Permit Melanie, Attached is the vegetation analysis from Natural Shore Technologies, Inc. a qualified independent 3rd party. In addition, My before pictures have yellow notes on them that should correspond with the report, and after pictures with white notes on them that should correspond with the report. We followed the restoration steps 1-7 except for the fact that we could not get compost soil logs due to availability and time of year (wet compost does not blow well and clogs the blower trucks, there are only 3 companies that blow compost in the Twin Cities that I know of). We used woodchip logs in place, the main difference is that you cannot seed into these, but I feel it is more important to stabilize the bank going into winter versus waiting for soil logs that may have had to go into spring. We used compost supplied by the Mulch Store in St. Boni. to fill in the 2" layer between the logs. We used .5 LB blue gamma, .5 lb Canaday Rye, and 1 LB winter wheat supplied by Twin Cities Seed for seeding between the logs. A similar seed blend was used ahead of time to stabilize behind the walls before the report was completed (you can see that has started to germinate in the after photos). We used an excelsior blanket similar to the North American Green SC-150 BN erosion blanket. The work was completed on 10/17/13 and it does not look like there has been any erosion with 1 C n �I c ��rv" Natural Shore Technologies, Inc. I 6275 Pagenkopf Rd. Maple Plain,MN 55359 I 612-703-7581 www.naturalskorc.com October 4, 2013 Colson Custom Homes, LLC. 216 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331 Re: 2013 Bluff Vegetation Survey and Erosion Assessment Survey Scope: This document provides a vegetation assessment of the undisturbed slope and a restoration summary of the disturbed slope area for 4731 North Shore Drive, Orono. This document presents information that was requested by the City of Orono. Slope Assessment (undisturbed slope) Plant Survey On the property edges along the slope, there are relatively undisturbed areas where we conducted a plant survey. The site inspection was performed on September 30, 2013. (Picture#1) Common plant species identified along the slope are listed below: Grey Dogwood Penn sedge Sumac Zig Zag Goldenrod Green Ash Canada thistle Mullein Common Buckthorn Day Lily Bur Oak Large Leaf Aster American Elm Slope Condition The undisturbed slope has a substantial ground cover, with penn sedge and day lilies being the two dominant species. We did not detect any substantial soil erosion or large areas of exposed soil. The dominant shrub species included smooth sumac, grey dogwood, and buckthorn. Green ash and bur oak were noted along this slope area (Picture#2). Restoration Summary (disturbed slope) Existing Conditions Currently, there is an approximately 300 SF slope area with patches of exposed soil. The average slope angle is 2:1. The dominant soil type is a sandy loam. The root structures of shrubs and small trees are scattered in this slope area (Picture#3). There was no evidence of concentrated runoff from impervious surfaces on this area. Water Management and Site Design The plan below can be used to revegetate the exposed slope area. It should be understood that any concentrated water flow on the slope or substantial seepage may cause slope failure. It is paramount that proper water management be implemented to prevent any substantial soil erosion. Because Natural Shore Technologies, Inc. is not involved with the site design, water management, or revegetation installation, we cannot be held liable for any aspect of a slope failure. Restoration Steps 1. Smooth out exposed soil with hand a rake. Cut and dispose of all loose root material. 2. Remove and treat all invasive weed species. ( buckthorn, thistle and mullin) 3. Stake in 3 rows of 6" diameter soil logs — one at the top, center and bottom of the hill slope (parallel to hill slope). Photo #4-6 4. Blow in a 2" layer of soil compost material between the logs, covering all of the exposed soil areas. 5. Install a native woodland seed mix (Prairie Moon Seed Company) , 0.5 Ib blue grama, 0.5 Ib Canada rye, and 1.0 Ib winter wheat on top of soil compost. Lightly rake seed into soil. 6. Cover with North American Green SC-15013N. Install per manufacturers specifications. 7. Water once per week in fall to facilitate winter wheat germination. In order to prevent erosion during spring snowmelt, we recommend the above revegetation work to be completed in fall 2013. Rob Langer Natural Shore Technologies, Inc 612-703-7581 Reference Photos Photo#1 Bluff extent from ~' "' Lake. Undisturbed remnant bluff vegetation t Photo#2 Remaining Bluff vegetation. • Native sedges • Native trees • Non-Native Invasive 1. a� Photo#3 Current Bluff Condition • 300 sf exposed soil • 2:1 bluff slope • Exposed wood roots • Reduced vegetation Reference Photos (cont.) Photo#3 f'� • Soil log installation • Stake every 24" ` ;f r Use 50/50 soil mix r% • Seed into log F, • Limit walking on log na— Photo#4 Erosion Fabric installation fir • Seed into compost �. • Staple as recommented ;� " • Limit walking on Photo#5 Watering and germination • Water seeded area . • Germination 1-2 weeks ' .i q� e. 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