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August 5, 2004 -
Kevin&Kelly Peterson
5690 Newgate Circle N.
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Re: Landscaping &Shrubbery
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Peterson:
Thank you for your call regarding my July 29, 2004 correspondence to you regarding the
landscaping and shrubbery along the side yard between your home and the your neighbor's home
at 5680 Newgate Circle N.
Julie Hultman and I paid a site visit to your home earlier yesterday and Julie met with you in the
afternoon as to the matter. During the course of this visit, the front property pin was observed, as
was the stringing of the northwest side lot line from the front to the rear yard. During this visit,
you were provided with City Zoning Ordinance 401.15.E—Fencing, Screening and
Landscaping. (2) of the first page was discussed as it relates to hedges and planting.
Specifically where it states"A certificate of survey shall be required for all fences (including
hedges and plantings) to be constructed up to or on the property line,unless corner property
stakes are located and a survey exists in the property file."
At this time and having conducted the site visit to your home, it is the opinion of this office that
the property line strung was reasonably accurate and that the landscaping to the front yard is in
line with the front property pin as are the first 2-3 shrubs. After that the shrubs bow out some to
the neighboring property and do extend beyond your side yard property line. Julie discussed this
matter with you,wherein you advised her that you will either relocate or trim the shrubbery that
extend beyond the boundary of your side yard property line. It is anticipated that this will occur
prior to the August 16, 2004 deadline of my earlier correspondence.
Please be advised that the existing shrubs have been placed upon the property of your neighbor.
I am requesting that you remove and relocate the shrubs upon your property prior to August 16,
2004.
Tree City U.S.A.
Julie stated that she would check your property file for a certificate of survey within and forward
a copy to you if one was found. Please find that document enclosed with this letter. A copy of
this letter is being provided to your neighbor at 5680 Newgate Circle along with a copy of City
Zoning Ordinance 401.15.E and the Certificate of Survey for their property a found within their
property file.
I thank you for your prompt attention to the relocation/trimming of your shrubs.
Sincerely,
Ian. 6.4.44-0Uhalk...)
J. Butler,
Building Official
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Enclosure
pc: Krabbenhoaft Residence— 5680 Newgate Circle N. (w/5680 survey copy&401.15.E)
Property File
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