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St. Paul, MN 55113
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Ma 9, 2008
Mr. Eric Johnson
Cit Administrator
Cit of Oak Park Hei
141 Oak Park Blvd., P. Box 2007
Oak Park Hei MN 55082-2007
Re: McKean S Historic Site
Plan Review
Bonestroo file No. 55-08-000
Dear Eric:
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We have reviewed the plans dated April 23, 2008 for the McKean S Historic Site as submitted b Folz,
Freeman, Erickson, Inc, Followin are our comments and/or recommendations.
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1. The new drop-off will re full depth removal of the bituminous roadwa a minimum of 2 feet
be the drop-off in all directions. Due to the a of the road and consideration on the t of
constuction, millin the surface pavement and placin the surface course overla will onl be
re to the centerline of Norwich Parkwa This work should be identified on the drawin
The t section for Norwich Parkwa is as follows:
1.5" Bituminous Wear Course
2.0" Bituminous Base Course
10.0" Class 5 A Base Course
1. Identif the t of concrete curb and g utter that will be used at the drop-off location.
2. A 6' wide concrete sidewalk shall be placed between Norlan Parkwa North and Norlan Avenue
North. With the installation of the sidewalk the existin pedestrian ramp to Norwich Parkwa for
the bituminous trail should be removed and replaced with B61 concrete curb and g utter,
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1. Will there be an curb cuts at the drop-off location? An ADA accessible route will be re from
this drop-off location,
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2. At the drop-off there ise2.S96 cross slope between the Q43.3 elevation and the g43.Zelevation,
The plans should ide a maximum cross slope of 2.0% for all sidewalks.
3. Show percent slopes with the draina arrows.
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1. Ide elevations and slopes for the sanitary service. Distinguish more clearly between existing
and proposed sanitar sewer.
2. Identify buried depth for the water service. Distinguish more clearly between existing and
proposed water service.
Sheet C7.1
1. A detail sheet should be added including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. concrete drop off section
b, concrete sidewalk section
c. concrete curb and gutter
d, concrete steps
e. wooden ramp
f. rain garden
General Comments
1. The following items need to be submitted for review:
a. Copy of the Approval letter from the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management
Organization.
b, Cop of an comments from the Browns Creek Watershed District.
The plans will require further rev when items discussed in this letter are submitted. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact me at (651) 604~4788 or Dennis Pos |er at (651)
GO4-4815.
Sincerely
BONESTROO
Karen S. Erickson, P.E.
cc: TomOzzeUo^ Public Works Director
Jim Butler, Building Official
Scott Richards, City Planner
MarkVler|ing City Attorney
ToddErickson -Fo|z, Freeman Erickson, Inc
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