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DEC 29 '89 08:54 T K D R & RSSOC., INC. W T, O 7OLTZ, KING, DUVALL. ANDERSON ^i1" .A.r/ A AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2500AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA 60101 0121292-4400 December 28, 1989 FAX 0121222,0083 Honorable Mayor and City Council Lake Elmo, Minnesota Re: DNR Permit Response James Buelow Lot 10, Beau Haven Addition Lake Elmo, Minnesota Commission No. 9150-009 Dear Mayor and Council: James Buelow has applied for a DNR permit to construct abridge for a driveway access across Eagle Point Creek. The creek bisects Lot 10, Beau Haven Addition and Mr. Buelow is the owner of the lot. This work is also governed by the City's shoreland Regulations because the shoreland district in this area is 300 feet either side of the creek. The VB WD has reviewed the hydraulic characteristics of the bridge and has issued their permit for the work (see attachment). This application brings up the larger issue as to the intended use of the lot. It is the City staff's recollection that this lot was declared unbuildable several years ago because a large portion of the lot is flood plain. The lot is slightly over 0.5 acres in size and does not meet the 60% Rule for existing platted lots of record, In addition, not all of the land is usable because of the flood plain. Recommendation It would be best to find out the owner's intention for the lot first before passing on this permit application. We have no objection to the bridge itself because the Watershed District has checked that the 100-year flow can pass beneath it. We are concerned that the owner may feel a large expenditure for this bridge somehow may obligate the City to future approvals on this lot. Sincerely yours, / , 4 Larry D. Bohrer, P.E. LDB: j cc: James Buelow 104 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082