Correspondence - 4341 Channel Road - 5/28/2021Wendy Lewin
From: Alan R. Brixius [abrixius@nacplanning.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:03 PM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: Re: Building Height
According to the Spring Park zoning ordinance, Building height is measured for the mean ground elevation of a specific
elevation to top of a flat roof, to the mean distance of the highest gable or hip roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof to
the uppermost point on all other roof types.
If you have any further questions please contact me at your convenience.
Alan Brixius
----- Original Message -----
From: Wendy Lewin
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:00 AM
Subject: FW: Building Height
Al, please see the designer's question below about where measurements are taken for building height.
Thanks.
Wendy
From: Terry Mikkelson [mailto:terry@dfpdesign.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:57 AM
To: Wendy Lewin
Cc: Russ Embretson; Robert Keskitalo
Subject: Building Height
In your city code it says that the max. height for a principal structure in a R-1 district is 2 1/2 stories or 35'. My question is
where is the 35' measured from and to?
Terry
DFP Planning & Design
Ph 763.780.8004
Fax 763.780.8015
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Thanks for your help and advise.
Bob Keskitalo
--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Alan R. Brixius <abrixius nacp[anning.com> wrote:
From: Alan R. Brixius <abrixius@nacplanning.com>
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
To: reskitalo@prodigy.net
Cc: "Wendy Lewin" <wlewin@mchsi.com>, "Jim Brimeyer" <JBrimeyer@ci.spring-park.mn.us>
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:54 AM
The Variance if approved is a exception to the setbacks and is applicable to all walls including the basements.
The Spring Park zoning ordinance Section 3 subd.C.3. requires the following:
3. Design Criteria for Structures - High Water Elevations/ Structures must be placed in accordance with any floodplain
regulations applicable to the site. Where these controls do not exist, the elevation to which the lowest floor, including
basement, is placed or flood -proofed must be determined as follows: by placing the lowest floor at a level at least three
(3) feet above the highest known water level, or three (3) feet above the ordinary high water level whichever is higher.
The 100 year flood elevation is 931'. The Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Minnetonka is 929.4 feet.' It appears that
your building pad lies outside the flood plain as such the lowest floor including basement should be a 932.4 elevation.
The Planning Commission Chair strongly recommends that you pursue soil borings prior to building to find the water table
levels and to determine if the soils are appropriate for your type of construction.
Alan Brixius
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From: Alan R. Brixius [abrixius@nacplanning.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:40 AM
To: RKeskitalo
Cc: Wendy Lewin; Jim Brimeyer
Subject: Re: House Height
The height dimension is consistent with the City's definition for Building Height. The Plan is acceptable.
Alan Brixius
----- Original Message -----
From: RKeskitalo
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:01 AM
Subject: House Height
Alan;
I don't know if a copy of the proposed house was sent to you to see exactly what the house height is.
I'm attaching a copy of the prelim on the house. Sheet l shows the height to the mean line of the roof. This
dimension is 31 ft-4 in. The overall height (to peak) is approx. 40 feet, per your response to Terry this appears
to be acceptable. Is this correct?
Let know if there is a problem. We're almost complete with the design and this is one of the last issues that I
want to make sure is OK.
Thanks for your help.
Bob Keskitalo
Wendy Lewin
From:
Alan R. Brixius [abrixius@nacplanning.com]
Sent:
Thursday, April 01, 2010 2:23 PM
To:
RKeskitalo
Cc:
Jim Brimeyer; Wendy Lewin
Subject:
Re: Fireplace Bump -out on Plan
L:Z•1:
This is a problem in that the original plans did not show the jog in the west wall and the variance was given to the setback
on the west side of the lot base on the plans submitted. The fireplace cannot extend into this reduced setback.
Alan
----- Original Message -----
From: RKeskitalo
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:24 AM
Subject: Fireplace Bump -out on Plan
Alan;
I would like to provide a bump -out for the fireplace in the Family Room. I would need approximately twelve
(12 inches) inches on the outside of the house on the west side. This would allow the fireplace to be flush with
the book shelves in the Family Room. Will this be a problem?
Please let me know.
Thank you.
Bob Keskitalo
Wendy Lewin
From: Alan R. Brixius [abrixius@nacplanning.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:54 AM
To: reskitalo@prodigy.net
Cc: Wendy Lewin; Jim Brimeyer
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
Bob:
The Variance if approved is a exception to the setbacks and is applicable to all walls including the basements
The Spring Park zoning ordinance Section 3 subd.C.3. requires the following:
3. Design Criteria for Structures - High Water Elevations/ Structures must be placed in accordance with any floodplain
regulations applicable to the site. Where these controls do not exist, the elevation to which the lowest floor, including
basement, is placed or flood -proofed must be determined as follows: by placing the lowest floor at a level at least three
(3) feet above the highest known water level, or three (3) feet above the ordinary high water level whichever is higher.
The 100 year flood elevation is 931'. The Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Minnetonka is 929.4 feet. It appears that
your building pad lies outside the flood plain as such the lowest floor including basement should be a 932.4 elevation.
The Planning Commission Chair strongly recommends that you pursue soil borings prior to building to find the water table
levels and to determine if the soils are appropriate for your type of construction.
Alan Brixius
Original Message
From: RKeskitalo
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 12:52 PM
Subject: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan,
Here is a copy of a portion of the new survey plot. I will be dropping off a copy to the city on Monday. I do
have one question at this time. If the variance is approved and I move forward with this project, can I build
this house with a basement? I need to know this, because this is major factor for me to proceed.
Thanks,
Bob Keskitalo
Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [reskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Alan R. Brixius
Cc: wlewin@mchsi.com; Jim Brimeyer
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan;
Based on this information I will not be able to proceed with this project. At this time I would request that all
activity in regard to building on Channel Road be placed on hold. I may re -assess the situation at a later date but
for now I can't move forward with this project.
Thanks for your help and advise.
Bob Keskitalo
--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Alan R. Brixius <abrixius nacplannine.com> wrote:
From: Alan R. Brixius <abrixius@nacplanning com>
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
To: rkeskitalogprodigy. net
Cc: "Wendy Lewin" <wlewin e,mchsi.com>, "Jim Brimeyer" <IBrimeyer@ci.spring-park.mn.us>
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:54 AM
The Variance if approved is a exception to the setbacks and is applicable to all walls including the basements
The Spring Park zoning ordinance Section 3 subd.C.3. requires the following:
3. Design Criteria for Structures - High Water Elevations/ Structures must be placed in accordance with any
floodplain regulations applicable to the site. Where these controls do not exist, the elevation to which the lowest
floor, including basement, is placed or flood -proofed must be determined as follows: by placing the lowest floor
at a level at least three (3) feet above the highest known water level, or three (3) feet above the ordinary high
water level whichever is higher.
The 100 year flood elevation is 931'. The Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Minnetonka is 929.4 feet. It
appears that your building pad lies outside the flood plain as such the lowest floor including basement should be
a 932.4 elevation. The Planning Commission Chair strongly recommends that you pursue soil borings prior to
building to find the water table levels and to determine if the soils are appropriate for your type of construction.
Alan Brixius
----- Original Message -----
From: RKeskitalo
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 12:52 PM
Subject: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan,
Here is a copy of a portion of the new survey plot. I will be dropping off a copy to the city on Monday. I do
have one question at this time. If the variance is approved and I move forward with this project, can I build
this house with a basement? I need to know this, because this is major factor for me to proceed.
Thanks,
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Expert Excavating & Grading
Residential & Commercial
Demolition Jobs
(952) 938-4133
Cell: (612) 369-5017
11401 County Road 3
Hopkins, MN 55343-7423
Fax: (952) 938-9615
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On Lake Nun#eto#ka
July 7, 2010
Jim Beuch
Bollig & Sons, Inc
11401 County Road 3
Hopkins, MN 55343-7423
Sent Via Fax: 952-938-9615
Dear Jim:
Thanks for dropping off your demolition permit application yesterday. As discussed, I
thought there might be some additional paperwork required from our building
inspections official at Mnspect. They sent over the attached two page permit submittal
checklist. Please complete this new document and forward it to my attention. Once I
receive this, I will forward your permit application and the two page checklist to Mnspect
for their review.
Sorry about the confusion. Obviously, our city doesn't do demolitions very often.
Sincerely,
Wendy Lewin
City Clerk
of sinq Par.
4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160
All of the foregoing requests must be completed and signed -off PRIOR to the start of any demolition.
The undersigned owner/contractor hereby agrees as follows:
l . The structure shall be kept enclosed and/or secured until such time as demolition is complete.
2. Demolition debris will be kept off adjoining property and/or the public rights -of -way unless specific,
prior approval is obtained in writing for temporary use thereof.
3. Foundations shall be completely removed from the ground.
4. All demolition debris shall be completely disposed of off site in accordance with all applicable PCA
requirements.
5. Water wells must be abandoned in accordance with the State Health Department regulations.
6. Inspection required when all debris has been removed — before backfilling.
7. Within five working days of superstructure removal, a final inspection shall be requested. The site
shall be left clean and clear of all debris, with any excavation filled with earth level with the adjacent
ground elevation (except when such excavation is to be used as part of a new building and such new
building is actually under construction).
8. Septic systems must be abandoned per MN Rules Chapter 7080. All septic tanks must be pumped,
crushed and filled with native soils. An inspection is required after the tanks are pumped and before the
tanks are crushed and filled.
9. The undersigned owner shall and hereby does indemnify and hold harmless the City of Spring Park, its
agents, employees and assigns from and against all claims, damages, losses or expenses, including
attorney fees, against the City, its agents, employees and assigns arising out of or resulting from the
demolition described herein as performed by the property owner, his employees, agents, subcontractors
or assigns.
The undersigned hereby applies to the City of Spring Park for issuance of a Demolition Permit, agrees to do all
the work in a strict accordance with the ordinances of the City and the regulations of the State of Minnesota,
and certifies that all statements made on this application are complete, true and correct.
Applicant's Signature
Owner's Signature
Approved By:
Page 2 of 2
SPRING PARK
On Lake Minnetonka
Sent April 11, 2012
Debra and Steve Vertnik
5217 Windsor Road
Mound, MN 55384
RE: 4333 Channel Road
Dear Debra and Steve:
Last week when the water meters were being read our utility superintendent noticed what seems to
be a large amount of brush and tree debris in the yard at the above referenced address. As of this
date, it still remains. Because the city has a nuisance ordinance that addresses this, we are asking
that you make arrangements to have the brush and tree debris removed as soon as possible. This
brush also poses a fire hazard.
The City of Spring Park contracts with a drop-off site located in Minnetrista. Enclosed for your
reference is more information regarding this site. It is free to Spring Park residents and I would
believe that to mean property owners as well. If you presented a property tax statement showing
your name and then a photo ID, I would believe that would suffice.
Please make arrangement to get rid of the tree debris as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Wendy Lewin, City Clerk
Enclosuree-S fax.Se
Hello Wendy,
We received your letter and I wanted to let you know we have been cleaning up the brush as best we can since we had
the trees cut/trimmed a few weeks ago. We don't like the mess either, but this is a huge job and it's just not something 2
people with full time jobs can get done all at once. We are continuing to work on it, and will have it all cleaned up just as
soon as we can.
Thanks very much for your patience and understanding.
Debbie Tertnik
c o f S'? nq Pave.
4349 WARREN AVENUE, SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA 55384-9711 (952) 471-9051 FAX (952) 471-9160
From: RKeskitalo [mailto:rkeskitalo( prodigy.netl
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 2:40 AM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: Burning Regulations
Hi Wendy,
Thank you for your attention to the.brush issue in the Vertnik's yard. We appreciate the fact that you didn't
mention
our name in notifying them about our concerns, as they are already very unfriendly to everyone in the
neighborhood,
including us. As I mentioned in my e-mail of last week, we were worried that Steve Vertnik would burn these
huge
piles of brush, rather than taking them to St. Boni, since he has burned yard waste in the past. True to form, he
spent the weekend burning brush in his yard, subjecting the neighborhood to acrid smoke for two days. I'm
not sure if this is allowable under "recreational fire" regulations, but the thought of his spending every weekend
of the summer burning brush is not a pleasant one - to say the least. He has so much brush that it would take
that long, if not longer, to burn the huge piles he has stacked up in his yard. The past weekend's burning barely
made a dent in these piles, so we are already envisioning weekends of smoke spreading throughout the
neighborhood. Come summer, it will be necessary to keep our windows closed just to keep the smell out
of our house and its contents. Living in Minnesota, we naturally look forward to open windows and fresh
air, but thanks to continual weekend burning, that will definitely not be the case. We can't imagine why he did
not have the company that cut down these trees remove them as well - or why he does not rent a trailer and
just haul them to St. Boni. At any rate, I thought I would alert you to the problem in the event that there is
a regulation regarding trash burning, as opposed to recreational fires. We'd appreciate some clarification
in this regard.
Thank you,
Candy Keskitalo
4341 Channel Road
Wendy Lewin
From: Wendy Lewin
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 9:18 AM
To: 'RKeskitalo'
Subject: RE: Burning Regulations
Attachments: municode.doc
Hi Candy. How are things going next door? The city has taken a little bit of a back seat to this to see how it plays out.
Vertnik's response to the letter sent to them about the brush burning was that they are trying as hard as they can to
clean this up.
I've attached a portion of our city code that speaks to noxious smoke. As difficult as this may seem, if you feel the
burning has become a nuisance as described in the ordinance, the next step is to call the police. What this will do is start
a record of complaints and we have more muscle to enforce administratively. Our hope, of course, is that this matter is
being rectified with minimal disturbance to the neighbors.
Wendy Lewin, City Clerk
City of Spring Park
4349 Warren Avenue
Spring Park, MN 55384-9711
(952) 471-9051 (952) 471-9160 (f)
wlewinOci.spring-park.mn.us
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Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:54 PM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: Re: Burning Regulations
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for your reply. The problem continues, but we are hesitant about calling the police as
an option. During this
past weekend of gorgeous weather, we could not even sit on our deck or open our windows due
to the terrible stench of
Steve Vertnik's noxious brush burning. To be confined like this is beautiful summer weather is
downright depressing. Steve
apparently does not believe burning regulations apply to him. He not only continues to burn in
both calm and windy
weather, but even left for his home at night with burning cinders still glowing in his yard To
addto the situation next door,
he has not mowed his lawn, i.e., weeds, even once this year. What grass he does have (and it is
minimal) is very high and
the many weeds are growing so fast they now resemble small shrubs. We are at a loss as to
why the Vertniks continue to
hang onto this property, as they have not maintained the home or the property and rarely even
use it any longer. Their
pontoon and two boats are both still stored on the lot and driveway, with weed growth
flourishing around them. If not for
the Meyers paying to have the many dead trees on this lot removed and trimmed for fear they
would collapse on their own
home, nothing would have been done about that situation either. I doubt whether they counted
on Steve to burn all the
limbs and brush that resulted, considering that the St. Boni option of removal was available for
this`purpose. While
we sweltered inside our home last night with the windows closed to the noxious fumes, Steve,
whose lungs must be
impervious to smoke, sat outside relaxing with his beer, completely oblivious to the air
pollution he is creating for
everyone else. While we are hesitant to call the police, if this is they only way to have city
burning regulations
enforced, it may be our only choice. Yes, the Vertniks are trying very hard to clean up the
brush mess, but the
fact' remains they are burning it, polluting the air and making our lives miserable.
Thanks,
I
Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:39 PM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: Copy of letter to the Vertniks
Hi Wendy,
Below is a copy of a letter we will mail to the Vertnik's. We thought you should be aware of
this.
Candy Keskitalo
June 4, 2012
Steve and Debra,
After spending many a beautiful summer day and evening confined to our house with the
windows closed as a result of the noxious billows of eye -burning smoke coming from your
constant burning, we are writing to let you know that we will take the advice of the City
of Spring Park and call the police if this continues. You have shown absolutely no regard for
your neighbors as you continue to burn brush, weeds and eve wet milfoil, rather than simply
bagging it up and taking it to the St. Bonifacius facility as everyone else in the neighborhood
does. The noxious smoke has literally polluted the surrounding air so badly, that even our
dog, Who usually loves being outside, wants to come back into the house whenever she
is let out. These constant fires are not within city regulations for burning, as they can
hardly be classified as recreational fires. We are taking the option of writing to you for
the simple reason that neither of you has demonstrated a willingness to be reasonable.
The very fact that you have screamed and sworn at us in the past over completely trivial
complaints while our house was being built, has made us reluctant to speak with you about
about this situation. While we were happy to see you finally mowed your lawn (i.e. weeds),
the fact that you have now chosen to burn them has definitely dampened our enthusiasm.
In speaking to the city about this matter, we have been advised that the best way to deal with
the situation is to call the police in order to set up a file relating to this matter. While we have
previously been reluctant to take this step, we now feel that you should be forewarned that we
have become so tired of being confined to our house during beautiful summer days, that we will
indeed call the police. I doubt whether your neighbors in Mound would have tolerated the
constant billows of smoke permeating the air — and neither will we.
Sincerely,
Bob and Candy Keskitalo
Sec 20-34:
Recreational fires. The following rules and regulations regarding recreational fires are hereby included in the Fire
Prevention Code for the City of Spring Park. No person shall, commence, conduct or allow any recreational fire in
violation of the conditions described below. The regulations contained in this section are not applicable for fires
contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove, or other similar device.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Attendant is the same as a competent, unimpaired adult.
Burner means a firebox, a barrel or similar container used for an outdoor fire, but not
including grills or barbecues used principally for the cooking of food.
Competent, unimpaired adult means a person over 18 years of age who is not under
the influence of alcohol or other drugs, who shall be the responsible party for directly
supervising an open burn and who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with
this section.
Fire chief means the appointed fire chief or any individual designated by the fire chief
to perform specific duties.
Recreational fire means a fire set for cooking or warming or other recreational
purposes which is not more than three feet in diameter and three feet in flame height,
and has a noncombustible separation between the fire area and adjoining combustible
material such as bricks or stones and has had the ground five feet from the base of the
fire cleared of all combustible material.
Starter fuels means dry, untreated, unpainted wood or charcoal fire starter. Paraffin
candles, commercially available products for use in starting charcoal grills and alcohols
are permitted as starter fuels and as aides to ignition only. Propane -gas torches or
other clean -burning devices causing minimal pollution may be used to start up an open
fire. Starter fuels do not include gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and hearing oil.
Wood means dry, clean fuel only such as twigs, branches, limbs, "Presto -logs",
"Duraflame logs", charcoal, cord wood, and untreated dimensional lumber, including
clean pallets. "Fuel' does not include wood that is green; leaves or needles; grass
clippings; garden waste; wood that is rotten, oil soaked or treated with paint, glue or
preservative; plywood, particle board, chip board, finished paneling, or painted, treated,
or stained cardboard or paper.
Subdivision 2. General requirements. The following general requirements shall apply to all
recreational fires:
(a)
The fire shall be attended by a competent, unimpaired adult at all times that smoke is
produced from the fire.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Equipment to control and extinguish the fire shall be immediately available to the
attendant at the site of the fire at all times during burning. This may include hand tools,
hose lines, and water buckets.
A means of summoning the fire department shall be available for use by the attendant.
Only wood, as defined in Subdivision 1(g) and starter fuels as defined in subdivision
1(f) may be burned in a recreational fire.
The fire may not be started or continued in situations where prevailing winds or other
factors create an unsafe condition or direct smoke toward other nearby residences.
The fire shall be located a safe distance from any structure or combustible material.
Recreational fires may be conducted at any time of the day or night.
Subdivision 3. Certain recreational fires prohibited. Recreational fires shall not be allowed if
any of the following conditions exist:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(e)
A fire hazard exists or develops during the course of the burn.
Pollution or nuisance conditions develop during the course of the burn.
The fire is left unattended, or the attendant is impaired.
The fire is allowed to smolder with no flame visible and is unattended.
Any of the conditions of this section are violated during the course of the burn.
Negligent fires. Section 104.10 of the Minnesota State Fire Code is hereby amended by adding a new
section 104.10.2 to read as follows:
104.10.2. It shall be an offense punishable as a misdemeanor to negligently or carelessly start or
cause to be started a fire which endangers the property of another or to negligently or carelessly allow
a fire to extend beyond the limits of one's property or property within one's control. The term "property"
shall include real and personal property.
Sec. 18-61. - Outdoor burning.
person shaft willfully bum or set fire to any grass, weeds, leaves or any other natural ground cover
and outdoor fires properly contained may be used for the cooking of foodstuffs, warmth or
without a permit; however, such fires shall not be used forpurposes of refuse or
shall not violate
Sec 18-182:
The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public health:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
All ponds or pools of water which are not constructed and maintained in accordance with a
valid permit or as otherwise specifically authorized by the city council upon a showing of good
cause and adequate protection of public health and safety.
All rotten, spoiled or similarly unwholesome food offered for sale to the public.
Portable toilets and garbage cans which are not rodentproof or flytight, or which are so
maintained as to constitute a health hazard, or which emit foul and disagreeable odors.
The effluence from any cesspool, septic tank, drainfield or sewage disposal system
discharging upon the surface of the ground, or dumping the contents at any place other than
such place as authorized by law.
Accumulations of stagnant water, manure, rubbish, cans or other debris which are breeding
places for flies, mosquitoes or vermin, or which emit foul and disagreeable odors.
The pollution of any public well or cistern, stream, lake, canal or body of water by sewage,
industrial chemicals, waste or other substances.
All noxious weeds and poisonous plants; including but not limited to poison ivy, poison oak and
ragweed; plants detrimental to health; any growth of weeds, grass, brush or other rank
vegetation to a greater height than six inches; and accumulations of dead weeds, grass or
brush upon public or private property. This subsection shall not be deemed to apply to weeds,
grass or other growths of vegetation so situated that it is extremely and unreasonably difficult
to mow or otherwise remove them.
anse smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders in such quantity as to render the occu ar
property uncomfortable to a person of ordinary sensibilities, also the burning of rubber,
sase or other material which creates pungent or disagreeable odors or which is hazardous
Wendy Lewin
From: Tracy Montgomery [Tracy@mnspect.com]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 4:42 PM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: 4341 Channel Rd
Hi Wendy,
The plumber for the new home at the above address is Terry Nelson Plumbing - license 59003PM.
thanks,
Tracy Montgomery
Administrative Assistant
Building Inspections Department
MNSPECT
235 First Street West
Waconia, MN 55387
T: 952-442-7520
F: 952-442-7521
trace cDmnspect.com
Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 8:58 AM
To: Jim Brimeyer; Wendy Lewin
Cc: russembretson@gmail.com
Subject: Lot Survey
Jim & Wendy;
Russ and I did a quick measurement on the width of Steve's lot on Friday. We measured from
my current marker on the lake side across to the east (towards Meyers house) to verify how far
the 49.67 ft was. That side has a lot of brush, bushes and other assorted stuff there so it is
difficult to get a specific location. However, there appears to be sufficient room there to
place the lot line at 49.67 ft on the east side of their lot.
A survey would be the only way to establish that lot line. Gronberg in Long Lake was the
surveyor that did our lot. Since the one side is already done the cost to find the other side
should be relatively inexpensive. A survey to mark the corners of the lot should be $400 to
$500 dollars. If Steve is really interested in resolving this issue, that would be the way to go.
don't want this to drag out to the point that it's to cold/frozen to do any building this year.
Thanks;
Bob Keskitalo
Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:06 AM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: RE: New Channel Rd Survey
Hi Wendy.
After reviewing the letter you sent, I would like to exercise the second option. Please close out the variance
request. I do not want to pursue the original variance request. If we would decide to build, I would look at a
different design that would not require any variance. ,
Thanks for all the help and advise.
Bob Keskitalo
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Wendy Lewin <wlewin@nchsLcom> wrote:
From: Wendy Lewin <wlewin@mchsi.com>
Subject: RE: New Channel Rd Survey
To: rkeskitalo@prodigy.net
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:45 AM
Hi Bob. Please see the attached letter regarding your variance postponement. Please respond back to me no
later than Thursday, December 3`d. Thanks.
Wendy
From: RKeskitalo [mailto:rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Alan R. Brixius
Cc: wlewin@mchsi.com; Jim Brimeyer
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan;
Based on this information I will not be able to proceed with this project. At this time I would request that all
activity in regard to building on Channel Road be placed on hold. I may re -assess the situation at a later date but
for now I can't move forward with this project.
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Mr. Robert Keskitalo
15101 Tammer Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
RE: Variance Request for 4341 Channel Road
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your e-mail dated December 1, 2009 requesting your application for variance be placed on
hold. Upon discussing your request with Al Brixius, our city planner, he suggests you exercise one of two
options:
1. Continue your variance request and let the Planning Commission make their recommendation at
their December 9th meeting to the Council and then have the Council review and decide. According
to the City of Spring Park's zoning ordinance,
Sub 7, Subd. D. Lapse of Variance of Appeal:
"Whenever within one (1) year after granting a variance or appeal, the use as permitted by
the variance or appeal shall not have been completed or utilized, then such variance or
appeal shall become null and void unless a petition for extension of time in which to
complete or to utilize the use has been granted by the City Council. Such extension shall be
requested in writing and filed with the Zoning Administrator at least thirty (30) days before
the expiration of the original variance or appeal..."
Sec. 7, Subd. C. 6 (c):
"Whenever an application for a variance has been considered and denied by the Council, an
application for a similar variance affecting substantially the same property shall not be
considered again by the Planning Commission or City Council for at least six (6) months
from the date of its denial..."
By continuing the variance process, if the variance request is granted, you preserve your
variance approval for one year. If your variance application is denied by the City Council, you can
appeal in six months (new application fees would be assessed).
2. Formally withdraw this application for variance thereby closing this out. Regardless of either option,
your variance application fee of $250 is non-refundable. Sec. 7, Subd C (1).
Please notify the city of your option choice no later than Thursday, December 3rd so we can prepare the
proper documents for submission to the Planning Commissioners.
Sincerely,
Wendy Lewin
City Clerk
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Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [reskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Alan R. Brixius
Cc: wlewin@mchsi.com; Jim Brimeyer
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan;
Based on this information I will not be able to proceed with this project. At this time I would request that all
activity in regard to building on Channel Road be placed on hold. I may re -assess the situation at a later date but
for now I can't move forward with this project.
Thanks for your help and advise.
Bob Keskitalo
--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Alan R. Brixius <abrixius(a)fzacP1annina.com> wrote:
From: Alan R. Brixius <abrixius@nacplanning com>
Subject: Re: New Channel Rd Survey
To: rkeskitalo@prodigy.net
Cc: "Wendy Lewin" <wlewin e,mchsi.com>, "Jim Brimeyer" <JBrime er ,ci.springpark.mn.us>
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:54 AM
Bob:
The Variance if approved is a exception to the setbacks and is applicable to all walls including the basements.
The Spring Park zoning ordinance Section 3 subd.C.3. requires the following:
3. Design Criteria for Structures - High Water Elevations/ Structures must be placed in accordance with any
floodplain regulations applicable to the site. Where these controls do not exist, the elevation to which the lowest
floor, including basement, is placed or flood -proofed must be determined as follows: by placing the lowest floor
at a level at least three (3) feet above the highest known water level, or three (3) feet above the ordinary high
water level whichever is higher.
The 100 year flood elevation is 931'. The Ordinary High Water Level of Lake Minnetonka is 929.4 feet. It
appears that your building pad lies outside the flood plain as such the lowest floor including basement should be
a 932.4 elevation. The Planning Commission Chair strongly recommends that you pursue soil borings prior to
building to find the water table levels and to determine if the soils are appropriate for your type of construction.
Alan Brixius
----- Original Message -----
From: RKeskitalo
To: Alan Brixius
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 12:52 PM
Subject: New Channel Rd Survey
Alan,
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Here is a copy of a portion of the new survey plot. I will be dropping off a copy to the city on Monday. I do
have one question at this time. If the variance is approved and I move forward with this project, can I build
this house with a basement? I need to know this, because this is major factor for me to proceed.
Thanks,
Bob Keskitalo
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Mernoriat Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners,' nacplanning.com
December 16, 2009
Mr. Robert Keskitalo
15101 Tammer Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
RE: Spring Park — 4341 Channel Road Side Yard Setback Variance
FILE NO: 175.01 — 09.17
Dear Mr. Keskitalo:
The City of Spring Park received your application for side yard variance to build a new
home at 4341 Channel Road on October 19, 2009. Per Minnesota Statutes 15.99,
Subd. (2), zoning applications must be formally reviewed and acted upon within 60 days
of receiving a complete application. The 60 day review period for your application ends
on December 19, 2009.
MN Statutes 15.99 allows a municipality to extend the application review to 120 days if
necessary for a thorough review of the zoning request. This letter provides official
notification that the City of Spring Park is extending the review period on your
application an additional 60 days per MN Statutes 15.99, Subd. 3.(f) to allow the City
council time to evaluate your application on December 21, 2009. The reason for this
extension was to have you provide a certificate of survey of your property. Said survey
revealed conditions on the site that were different from the initial submission and
changed the character of your request.
Sincerely,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Alan R. Brixius, AICP
Spring Park City Planner
Wendy Lewin
From: RKeskitalo [rkeskitalo@prodigy.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:02 AM
To: Wendy Lewin
Subject: Fw: proposed house building Channel Road
Wendy;
Here is a copy of the email from Iris in regard to us building.
Bob Keskitalo
--- On Wed, 12/9/09, Dryer, Iris <idrye►(a),ev1 net> wrote:
From: Dryer, Iris <idryer a,ev3.net>
Subject: proposed house building Channel Road
To: wlewingmchsi.com
Cc: rkeskitalogprodigy.net
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 4:46 PM
Wendy,
I was hoping to be able to attend tonight's meeting Dec. 9th at 7PM but cannot due to my kid's scheduled
activities. I wanted to let you and the Spring Park board members know that I have reviewed the proposed
building plans of Bob and Candi Keskitalo for Channel Road (next door to my home at 4349) and I support the
approval of their requested variance. It would place their home 8'Y from the property line dividing our homes
versus the 10' required. I feel that variances should be approved by the board when they are minimal, the intent
is to improve our neighborhood's attractiveness, and overall property values (such as this one). The Keskitalo's
are very considerate neighbors and I am very fortunate to live next door to them. Since they feel that this extra
space in their home is necessary to provide them with a more comfortable home in which to live, I am in support
of that.
Sincerely,
Iris Dryer
612-702-6833 mobile