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Mr. James Lehnhotf September 19,2006 City of Arden Hills . 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Brad and Sarah Lis Lot Lot 28, Block 2, Arden Hills, Ramsey County, MN Driveway Surface Dear Mr. Lehnhoff: I have received your message that we need to also submit a write-up regarding the existing surface finish of our driveway. The driveway that we have installed is a finished surface made up of packed crushed gravel (driveway trap). While it is not a paved surface, it is also not a dirt surface that washes Out With the change of seasons. This sulfite Was chosen for both aesthetic reasOiiS as it matches the landscape plan ofthe improved property overall and because, while it provides a finished driveway surface, it also provides a pervious surface to allow rainwater to flow through to the roots of the trees that are in close proximity to the driveway. The current finish is as shown on the original plans and is in the condition that existed when the occupancy permit was granted. The surtace is in keeping with the spirit of the ordinance in that it is an improved surface and provides an aesthetically congruent finish for the lot and maintains the quality of the neighborhood. The finished surface of the driveway also is sufficient to ensure that the city streets remain clean. . The footprint of the house and the garage are the only impervious surfaces on the lot. Impervious surface as a percentage of the overall lot size is approximately 18.5%. The proposal to leave the driveway in its existing form keeps the impervious surface percentage at 18.5%. The U-tufii drive adds abOut 180-200 square feet of driveway surface OVCT what was showl1 011 the original plan and the area remains a pervious surface. If a variance is, in fact; required this is what we request; however, the lot is improved as approved by the building department and has been in place since the completion of the home. As you can see by the enclosed photos, the driveway surface provides a nice finish to the home and the lot overall. It is our anticipation that thc city will take the actions necessary to either approve the existing improvements as non-conforming but existing conditions or to grant a variance to adjust the paperwork held by the city to match the lot conditions that have been approved by the city building department and have been constructed on our lot. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 1~;?-4 B ad Lis 1548 Arden Place West . Arden Hills, MN 55112 65 1-628-936 I (II), 763-212-4132(W), 612-802-4320(C) blisfa2carlson.com, Iisbsfa2comcast.net