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ervi{[e 'Esta,6{isfid 1B57 1880 !Main Street _ Centervift:e, M!:A[ 55038 (651) 429-3232 . ~a:;c (651) 429-8629 September 12, 2003 Mr. & Mrs. James Clairmont Homes by James 6431 North Trappers Crossing, Suite 1-02 Lino Lakes, MN 55038 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Clairmont: This letter is to inform you that recently the owner of 1753 Dupre Road hydroseeded the entire yard. I have enclosed a copy of City Ord. #8, Section 38.12 which addresses sodding. The Ordinance specifically states the following: '" 38.12. SODDING. The developer must sod the front yard, boulevard and side yards to the rear of the structure on every lot. The required sodding shall be placed prior to occupancy or an escrow deposit shall be submitted to the City in a dollar cunount sufficient to guarantee the required sodding. It is also my understanding that while the hydroseeding process was occurring, our Staff informed individuals at the site that hydroseeding was a violation of City. Ordinance and the hydroseeding proceeded. Upon my discussion with you this morning, you stated that you were aware that hydroseeding was a violation of City ordinance; however, the home owner was responsible for sod/seeding per your agreement with them and you did not intent on sodding this property or addressing the issue until the Parade of Homes was complete in October. The City finds this to be unacceptable and requests that the sodding of the front yard, boulevard and side yards to the rear of the structure be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter (October 14, 2003). The City received a $1,500.00 gradingI1andscaping escrow from your:firm on February 14, 2003, Ck #8091, city receipt #8332 and the City does not intend on releasing this escrow until this yard has been brought into compliance with City Ordinance. Not only is hydroseeding a violation of City Ordinance which the City is concerned about, it is the, fact that an error was made on the part of Homes by James and its