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Home My WebLink About2022-09-19 OPH Ltr to Sharon Binger Re Development Application Rejection • City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights.MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 September 19st, 2022 Ms. Sharon Binger 6385 Peacan Ave. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 ALSO Via Email: utlyfreely@gmail.com RE: Development Application -6385 Pecan Ave Dear Sharon As the City has not received the necessary application materials as requested in our letter dated September 1st and was to be received by 9/16/22. That 9/1/22 letter is also enclosed. As these materials were not received, the City is making a finding that the application is incomplete and rejected at this time. No further action is necessary by you relative to this matter unless you do desire to revisit this proposal. Thank You Eric Johnson City Administrator CC: A WORK OF ART LANDSCAPES 3531 Steele St Minnetonka, MN 55345 ALSO Via Email: aworkofartlandscapes@gmail.co Ps City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights.MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 September 1st,2022 Ms. Sharon Binger 6385 Peacan Ave. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 ALSO Via Email: utlyfreely@gmail.com RE: Development Application—SITE CLEAN-UP-6385 Peacan Ave. The purpose of this letter is two-fold related to the activities occurring on your property with the above address and relate to two issues: Issue 1)your proposed land-reclamation project falling under CITY ORDINANCE 308 and which requires a Conditional Use Permit and; Issue 2)the general site conditions found at your property.While these are certainly related matters I will address each in respective order: Issue 1: You(in conjunction with A WORK OF ART LANDSCAPES LLC—the"applicant"—CC BELOW)supplied an application—received by the City on 8/30/22 for a Conditional Use Permit—to install certain walkways,trails,retaining walls, patios,dry-stream,etc.to the east of your home all as generally depicted in the supplied drawing.As this is a massive proposal that can have life-safety issues downslope should it fail---This application is generally incomplete at this time;in order for the City to provide a complete review the following materials are required to be provided: 1. Complete Engineered Design and drawings by a registered Civil or Structural Engineer showing: the exact current and exact proposed grades,showing proposed engineered designs for the retaining walls,switchback trails and their designs,their structural loads including a certification of responsibility for all design,site review, installation oversight and ultimate project sign off. 2. Provide a complete survey showing the final locations of all proposed structures.The current sketch—while interesting is not a survey. 3. Provide detailed drawings for the patio including its exact location on the above survey as well as its foundations design and drainage. 4. A parcel search obtained from Washington County of all properties located within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property 5. Staging/Phasing Plan outlining exact timelines and how procedurally the work will be completed. Please provide these materials to my attention not later than 9/16/22. The City is hereby notifying you that the City is extending its period of time for agency/city review of the application for an addition 60-day period—for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application in as much as the City has determined that additional research and study by City staff relative to the complexity of the project as proposed will be required. At this time,except for restoration and clean-up;all work is to cease. Issue 2:Your site is in general disarray with mud-flowing into the street,piles/stacks of bricks(pavers),unsafe slopes, washouts,etc.You(the OWNER)are hereby directed to address these issues and bring the site into stability by September 30th,2022.These continued conditions are a NUISANCE under City Ordinances and not acceptable.The work requires and includes but is not limited to: o Clean and remove all mud and debris from the street and ensuring that no other such flow reaches the street. Re- establish the grass areas directly adjacent to the curb along the entire run of the west abutment of Pecan Ave and south side of property. o Remove all the bricks/pallets from the front and or side yards from the property—or you may store these in your garage.You may see me about a permit for these pavers to be installed inside the fenced area directly adjacent to your home. o Stabilize the dirt mound in your front yard with grass and hay and/or mesh erosion cover so that grass may grow(a tarp is not acceptable). o Remove the dirt piles from your driveway as this too is unsightly and flowing into the street. o Stabilize and mow/clean-up the southern yard as it is muddy and unsightly—ensure tracks are removed. o The excavated"trail-way"in the eastern lot will fail,these areas need to be stabilized,seeded and meshed immediately. A site inspection will occur on 10/3/22 to check for compliance. Should these fail to be completed in good faith the City will move this concern to our STEP 2 notice process and may include further enforcement on the OWNER. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank You ,frO,d---- Eric Johnson City Administrator CC: A WORK OF ART LANDSCAPES 3531 Steele St Minnetonka, MN 55345 ALSO Via Email:aworkofartlandscapes a[7.gmail.co c VP ''' , u-,...,..,,, . ...,... •. „, .._ ... _ . :, .,, V-1' '.. ,.,,,,. . : , - : i. ,-, .-s..i iii� � +3,� o- '-'1 ..-.. „.. .., , „, - . r„... -, , ,. qie.4....c„, t .,,,,,-.44,-2..4.-..„..,, ..,...7, .,. -,..t.* u i ..1:n R .p. dr �y:,,. m 4'Ii tom` .,.,_ 4., "'�' �5� -.w��".�`,. . F, ,,, ,,,. Y 4` 4.. F apt t. 1' 'i$411!'.. '''' ' ' ' �! '14:4'!.1, 444 '�.4 .f _ ,q: ,�' "t, �`+�. _ _ . qty .: 4, "b.-- LCa;