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MEASUREMENTS AGAINST TECHNICAL TEST REQUIREMENTS: Coverage Test — • Total square footage of each property parcel was obtained from data submitted by Roger A. Anderson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering Consultants, for review by City of Little Canada Staff. • The total percentage of coverage for each property parcel was computed to determine if the 15 percent requirement was met. • The total area of all qualifying property parcels was compared to the total area of all parcels to determine if the 70 percent requirement was met. Condition of Building Test — • Replacement Cost — the cost of constructing a new structure of the same size and type on site: 1. Building valuation data, May 2003, supplied from Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division, was used as a standard to determine average cost per square foot for all types of building construction. 2. A base cost was first calculated by establishing building class, building type, and construction quality level to obtain the appropriate cost per square foot. 3. Any amenities which increased the value over the standard construction quality level, were identified and a current value was assigned to each. 4. Base costs and amenities were added to give the total replacement cost. • Building Deficiencies — determining technical conditions which are not in compliance with current building codes applicable to new buildings and the cost to correct the deficiencies: 1. On site evaluations were made of each building by reviewing city records and inspecting the interiors and exteriors. 2. Deficiencies were renewed and an assessment was done to determine compliance with current building, mechanical, electrical and energy codes. A basic review was also completed regarding the potential need for additional egress, sprinkler systems or elevators. 3. A repair or replacement cost was determined using current building valuation data from the State of Minnesota and used in determining valuations on building permits and using my professional judgement and experience. • Technical Resources — the following List represents the current building codes applicable to new buildings used in the building deficiency review: 1. 2000 International Building Code 2. 2000 Minnesota Energy Code 3. 2003 Minnesota State Building Code 4. Minnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341 5. 1998 Minnesota Plumbing Code 6. 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code 7. 2002 National Electrical Code -10-