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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PH ONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 June 22, 1999 Mr. William Pritchard U.S. Home Corp. 8421 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300 Golden Valley, MN 55426 Re: Lot 9, Block 1, Apple Ridge Addition Dear Mr. Pritchard: It has been brought to my attention that the residence placed on the above-referenced lot has a walkout elevation of 881.03. While this lot was designed for a walkout structure, the approved grading plan for this lot identifies the Walkout elevation at 883.0, as does the certificate of survey. Consequently, the existing grading has been modified from the approved plan in an attempt to facilitate drainage from this lot. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the existing grading is not in accordance with the approved grading and drainage plan, and is not acceptable until corrections are made. I have discussed a couple of options with Mr. Mike Burton on June I 1, 1999. First, and most preferable to the City, would be to modify the structure to have the lowest opening to grade be 883.0 and regrade the area to the original grading plan. Secondly, the concept of a sunken patio was proposed which again would have the yards in the area regraded to the original grading plan. If this option is elected, the City will insist on a recorded agreement acknowledging the maintenance of the patio drainage to be the responsibility of the homeowner. ;[ would encourage you to discuss these possible solutions with the affected property owner and advise me of your intended course of action at the earliest opportunity. Sincerely, CITY OF RAMSEY City Engineer SJJ/jmk cc: Bill Goodrich, City Attorney Dean Kapler, Director of Public Works Ryan Wyse I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I