5.a Engineer Comments on Palkert VarianceCity Engineer comments on Palkert Variance
December 2, 2019
Merritt,
Suggested questions to ask during variance request:
• With removal of home and proposed new structure it should be known what the space will
become that was the old structure. After all proposed construction the lot will have significant
tree loss which will make soils vulnerable for erosion.
• Detailed design to control drainage along southeast lot line will need to occur.
• Will tree replacement be required? With the proposed walls and removal of existing structure
appears an open large mowable space is being provided.
If variance is approved the following conditions need to be addressed:
• Drainage on the southeast side lot line will be critical and require relocating proposed well to
allow for grading to direct drainage dow n the lot line instead of to neighboring
property. Detailed elevations will need to be provided to ensure drainage is not directed onto
adjacent property.
• Driveway culvert will be required but drainage upon existing culvert needs to be reviewed
closely.
• Washington County will have to approve primary and secondary drainfield.
• Minnesota Department of Health will need to approve and permit proposed well.
• Several location show proposed wall, if height exceeds four feet including the base of the wall a
building permit is required.
• Grading Permit needs to be obtained.
• Site needs to be in compliance with Watershed District.
Thanks,
Ryan J Goodman P.E.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
2035 County Road D East
Maplewood, MN 55109-5314
Mobile: 612-597-7140
Bolton-Menk.com
From: Merritt Clapp-Smith <merritt.clapp-smith@tkda.com>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2019 3:32 PM
To: Ryan Goodman <Ryan.Goodman@bolton-menk.com>
Cc: b.eklund <b.eklund@ci.scandia.mn.us>
Subject: Palkert home plan
Ryan,
Please find attached proposed site plan for a property on Big Marine Lake. They are seeking va riances to
side and OHWL setbacks.
Do you have any comments that I should share with the Planning Commission on Dec. 3 rd?
Thank you,
Merritt
Merritt Clapp-Smith | Planning Market
Manager, Senior Planner
444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, Saint Paul, MN
55101
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