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, OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574
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July 19,2005
Mr. Richard Bristol
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Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Handicap Ramp
Dear Mr. Bristol:
On June 10, 2005 I visited you at your home to discuss the installation of a ramp,that
was originally contracted by you and was to be a handicap ramp to the front of your
home for your daughter. The City received no permit application for the construction of
the structure.
I advised you that the ramp structure does not meet ADA requirements for handicap
access and was unable to see how it was to serve as an access ramp of any kind.
Please be advised that the structure as placed is not compliant with construction code or
local ordinances for handicap access and must be removed within 30 days of the date of
this letter. Prior to erection of any structure a permit application and plan must be
submitted to the City for review and approval. Once approved, a permit shall be issued.
Unless you are performing the work yourself, a Minnesota State licensed residential
contractor or City licensed masonry contractor is required.
I have provided you with information as to the ADA requirements and am happy to
discuss with you any plan you may have for your daughter's access route. Additionally,
you may also contact Curt Wiehle at the Minnesota State Building Codes and Standards
Division at 651-296-4633 with questions as to handicap accessibility.
S'•cerely,
4IllrG;-,7 A /0.-
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Building Official
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cc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Mark Vierling, City Attorney
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