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Associates Associate Principals: •oward A.Sanford,P.E.• Keith A.Gordon.PE.•Robe-t R.Pfefferle,PE.•
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July 6, 2000
Ms. Kris Danielson, Community Development Director
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Boulevard, P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007
Re: Valley View Estates—4th Addition
Preliminary Development Plan Review
Our File No. 55-00-000
Dear Kris:
We have reviewed the Concept Development Plans submitted by Jack Krongard and Kurth
Surveying, Inc. at the June 28, 2000 developer review meeting and have the following
comments/recommendations:
Existing Easements/Drivewav Access:
1. Existing utility easements should be shown accurately. These include a 20'-wide easement
along the west side of the site (adjacent to Osgood Avenue right-of-way) and a 60'-wide
easement (or old street right-of-way unless it has been vacated) along the north side of the
site between 57th Street North and Osgood Avenue (extension of 57th Street North right-of-
way). These easements encompass the existing sanitary sewer.
2. The three common driveways proposed for Units 1, 2 and 3 lie within the existing 60'-wide
easement. The developer's agreement should include verbiage to ensure that if the sanitary
sewer ever needs repair in the future, the City will not be responsible for any costs associated
with restoring developer improvements within this easement, including driveway(s).
Grading and Drainage:
3. Several areas on the proposed grading plan appear to have fairly steep slopes. The yard area
between Units 4 and 5 has a greater than 3:1 slope, and the yard area east of Unit 6 has a
greater than 2:1 slope. Special measures should be taken to prevent erosion in these areas.
4. An erosion control plan should be included with the submitted drawings. At a minimum, silt
fencing should be included along the northeast,east and southeast portions of the site.
5. As discussed at the developer review meeting, an 8'-wide bituminous pathway along Osgood
Avenue should be included as part of these improvements. In addition, the Public Works
Director requests a 5'-wide pathway easement on private property adjacent to the path.
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Utility Plan:
It is understood that the sanitary sewer and water main utilities installed as part of, and serving,
this development will be privately owned and maintained.
6. It appears the hydrant proposed on the north side of the site is not needed due to the
proximity of other existing hydrants in the area. Verify the need for additional hydrants with
the Fire Department.
Miscellaneous:
7. Plans should be signed by a professional engineer registered in the state of Minnesota.
If you have any questions regarding this review or require additional information, please contact
me at(651) 604-4815.
Very truly yours,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK&ASSOCIATES,INC.
Dennis M. Postler,P.E.
cc: Jay Johnson, Public Works Director
Scott Richards, Planner(NAC)
Randy Kurth, Kurth Surveying
DMP, File
KA55\55GEN\Word\Valley View Estates-4th Addition_7-06-OO.doc