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14168 N. 57th Street • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, VIN 55082 • Phone: (612) 439-4439 • FAX 439-0574
July 29, 1998
Mr. Steve May
Classic Home Design, Inc.
1630 Highway 10 Northeast
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Re: Drainage Problems at 5650 & 5660 Newgate Circle North - Oak Park Heights
Dear Mr. May;
I reviewed the rough grade and shot a few elevations along the swale, in your and your
neighbors' yards. Per the design discussed in my July 15. 1998 letter, the highest point in
the swale should be at 942.5 feet elevation or less as the final grade with sod in place.
This elevation will provide approximately 1.5 feet of protection for your house and 1.2
feet of protection for your neighbor at 5660 Newgate Circle. Currently the high point as
a rough grade was found to be approximately 942.8. Final grade will include both black
dirt and sod and will probably be at or above 943. The rough grade found in the center of
your back yard was found to be at 943.7 feet and at the corner of the basement window
943.8 feet. The back yard appears adequate.
The depth of the swale should be increased such that the final grade at the highest point
of the swale will be at 942.5 or less when black dirt and sod are added. For reference the
elevation found about one foot behind the silt fence was 942.3 feet. Also the elevation in
the swale approximately 15 feet back of the front edge of the garage was 942.3 feet.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Sincerely;
ay E. Jo son, P.E.
Public Works Director
cc: Mr. Jim Butler, OPH Building Official
Ms. Karen Shimon, BRAA
Mr. Tom Melena, OPH City Administrator
Mr. Kirk Schulz, 5660 Newgate Circle North
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