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� � • H Howard R. Green Company L CONSULTING ENGINEERS April 15, 1999 File: 806950J-0240 Mr. Steve Wensman City of Elk River P.O. Box 490 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 RE: FURNITURE AND THINGS WAREHOUSE EXPANSION Dear Ms. Wensman: As you requested, we have reviewed the submittal for the Furniture and Things Warehouse expansion located in the Rail 10 development on Ulysses Street. The review package consisted of a site plan prepared by John Weicht & Associates and a grading drainage and erosion control plan prepared by John Oliver&Associates. Based upon our review, we have two comments: 1. Both plans show a fire lane to be constructed around the north and east side of the building. The site plan shows the fire lane to be 24 feet wide, except at the northeast and northwest corners of the proposed expansion where the fire lane is narrowed to 12 feet because of the close proximity of the property line. The grading drainage and erosion control plan shows a 15 foot wide fire lane to be built of aggregate with topsoil and seeding placed on top of it. I have discussed this issue with the Fire Chief, I believe he requires a 20 foot wide bituminous fire lane. He has indicated, however, where the fire lane encroaches close to the property line around the northeast and northwest corners of the building, he would agree to a 12 foot wide bituminous fire lane with an additional 8 foot aggregate fire lane covered by topsoil and seeding. This raises the issue of the need for variance because of the setback requirement of 10 feet to the fire lane. Obviously, the portion built of aggregate base with seeding on top will be much closer than 10 feet to the property line. We believe this portion of the fire lane should be considered to need a 10 foot separation from the property line and therefore, would require a variance. • 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389