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. Arden Hills Council 6 June 29, 1992 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS J2Rljl),;RAJ RE STORA T I or'LA T __.HHl NORTH SNELLING AVENUE - FRANCIS PODLASEK Francis podlasek was asked to explain the problems he has with his driveway. He stated that everything he would say was included in his letter to the City. Mr. Podlasek's letter explained that he was dissatisfied with the steepness of his driveway entrance resulting from the reconstruction of North Snelling Avenue and appealed to the City Council for financial reimbursement to reconstruct his driveway and yard to conform with the new, lower elevation road in front of his house. . Engineer Graham advised that through the process of speaking with residents before the reconstruction project began, he discussed with Mr. Podlasek the options available within the project to address his driveway. Graham reported that he proposed to Mr. Podlasek extending the bituminous patching up his driveway to a point 40 feet from the road in an effort to create a gradual slope to the road; however, Mr. Podlasek rejected that option and directed Graham to replace blacktop only to the easement line with a slope not to exceed 10%. Graham added that after construction was completed per Mr. Podlasek's direction and conforming to standards, Mr. podlasek expressed his dissatisfaction, Graham responded by letter, and Mr. Podlasek's response was directed to the Council. Councilmember Malone stated he has viewed the driveway. He asked Graham if elevations of the road change after a project such as this, and who is responsible to address that. Graham said that in many instances elevations do change and driveways must be adjusted, that typically the adjustment takes place within the right-of-way. He added that the elevation change in this instance was minimal, but apparently Mr. podlasek disagrees, and the 40 foot driveway cut was offered to reduce the severity of the slope of the driveway, but Mr. Podlasek declined. Graham said every reasonable attempt was made to avoid this problem. . Mr. podlasek said some driveways affected by this project were graded well, but he is dissatisfied with his driveway because the slope at the end of the driveway causes vehicles to "bottom out". He emphasized that the old driveway did not have the severe slope, it was caused by a change in the elevation of the road. He added that his yard also has a severe bank which will require landscaping or excavation.