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05/23/03 12:02 FAX 6516449446 HAG <br />Howarc R. Green Co <br />May 23, 2003 <br />File: 821110) -0240 <br />Honorable Chair and Planning Commission <br />City of Little Canada <br />515 Little Canada Road East <br />Little Canada, MN 55117 -1633 <br />RE: HAMEL ESTATES <br />CITY OF LITTLE CANADA <br />-npany <br />4 LITTLE CA 2003 <br />Dear Planning Commission Members: <br />As requested, we have reviewed the submittal package for the proposed Hamel Estates <br />subdivision located north of Twin Lakes Road. The submittal documents were prepared by E.G <br />Rud & Sons, Inc. and Plowe Engineering, Inc. and include the preliminary plat and a site <br />grading, drainage, and utility plan. Based upon our review and conversations with the Public <br />Works Director, we would offer the following comments: <br />Preliminary Plat <br />1. A 6 -foot drainage and utility easement should be provided along all side lot lines and a <br />10 -foot drainage and utility easement along all front and back lot lines. <br />2. The right of way widths for Twin Lake Road should be verified and shown accurately. <br />3. The City planner should comment on the required setbacks from Twin Lake. <br />4. The horizontal curve radii should be increased on the proposed Hamel Court to allow for <br />more gradual curves. If necessary a tear shaped cul -de -sac could be used. <br />5. Drainage and utility easements should be provided for all storm sewer pipes and pond <br />areas. <br />Preliminary Plan <br />1. The proposed grading should be revised at the south end of the development east of <br />Twin Lake Road to prevent runoff onto the adjacent property. <br />2. All storm sewer under the street or curb should be Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), <br />HDPE pipe will be allowed in boulevard areas. All storm sewer pipe downstream of CB <br />#2 should be a minimum of 15- inches. The flow direction indicated on the pipe between <br />CB #1 and CB #2 appears to be incorrect. <br />3, Watermain should be installed thru the plat from Twin Lakes Blvd. to Twin Lakes Road. <br />Fire Hydrants and water services should also be installed. The watermain will need to <br />LV 052303 PInECom. rev 61 /644.4389 fax 651/644.9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br />1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 6, 1 0 - <br />