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Home My WebLink AboutSump Pump VarianceO~ p~~~ H ~ ~ V tr~ '~N~so~~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Engineering Department City of Prior Lake 17073 Adelmann St SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 TO: Ralph Teschner, Finance Director CC: Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director / City Engineer Craig Eldred, Street & Utilities Supervisor FROM: Jennifer Wittkopf, GIS Coordinator~~ DATE: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 RE: City Project #98-03 Ii1 Reduction Program i CC Resolution #01-89 15305 Breezy Point Rd SE variance to Section 705 of the City Code (clear water discharge into the municipal sanitary sewer system) Ralph, Attached is a copy of the application and the City Council Resolution granting the variance for the above-referenced property. The variance was granted based on the fact that the property's lower level is below the OHWL of Lower Prior Lake and sump pump discharge cannot flow away from the house during the winter season. The sump pump discharges to the lake during the summer months. The variance was granted in July 2001, although the application was not received until August 2004. The annual charge associated with the variance is based on a 120-day clear water discharge of 100 gallons per day into the City's system at the City's adopted sewer billing rate. Please see that this charge is included on future water bills for the property. A City representative from Public Works Utilities will inspect the property as required each spring. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks, Jen G:\SanitaryU-I Reduction Program #98-03\Breezy Point 15305 memo.doc ~i ~~ PRIO~ CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ ~ ~ ~ Engineering Department ~ ~' 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue SE ~lNN E S~~~ Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 (952) 447-4230 APPLICATION FOR WINTER DISCI3ARGE OF CLEAR WATER INTO SANITARY SEWER Please print or rype all information and complete all items on application. Property Owner',~~ f~ ~i~ d~ ~~~ ~~~~~ev~Property I, o.: Street Address: S` c~ Lot: Block: City:~ State: ~ ZI :~~ 7~,. Subdivision: Phone o.: Number of Sump Pump Units: _ METHOD OF DISCONNECTION/RECONNECTION POINT OF DISCAARGE Simple AssembIy Laundry Tub/Wash Basin T-Connection Fiacture F 'r Drain T-Valve Direct Connection to Sanitary Sewer Pipe i~ /5~ •~"~ 6~ a~,o . SR~._ .v~.~ CDi1~~n7~,S CRITERIA FOR PERMIT Dangerous condition such as ice buildup or flooding on either public or private property ~ Danger that the sump pump or footing drain pipes will freeze and result in either failure or damage to the sump pump unit or the footing drain and cause basement flooding Water being discharged from the sump pump or footing drain cannot be readily discharged into a storm drain or other acceptable drainage system Justification of criteria (attach additional information if necessary I hereby apply for a sewer use permit and I acknowledge that the information above is complete and accurate; that I understand this application is not a permit and that no clear water discharge into the municipal sanitary sewer system is allowable without a permit. I understand and hereby agree that the use for which the permit is issued shall be performed according to: (1) Condirions of the permit; (2) The applicable City ordinances and codes; and (3) 'Che State building/plumbing codes and regulations. ~_... I understand that the permit will become null and void if the property under which the permit is registered is found not to be in conform e with any of the co ditions of the permit. , . . . __ ~ ~ ~. ~.~ \ Property Owner's Signature ~`i i~~i~~ /~ ~~`7 Dat~ TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CITY Resolution No. ~ l'- V l Date Approved ~ A permit is issued for winter discharge of clear water into the sanitary sewer for the above application. Any conditions/charges are indicated on the application. This connection can be made no earlier than November 15 and must be removed by March 15. Faiture to remove and properly seal the connection will result in a sewer bill surcharge of $100 per month after March 15. The City will inspect the property after March 15. This permit is issued in accordance with Prior Lake City Code, 5ection 705. /F PRI~~ ~ ~ ti ~ ~ x U ~ ~I~'N E WHEREAS, on December 7, 1998, the City Council appraved Ordinance 98-18 amending Section 705 (previously Title 9, Chapter 5) of the City Code concerning discharges into the sanitary sewer system; and WHEREAS, the property located at 15305 Breezy Point Road SE is situated such that during the winter season the sump pump discharge cannot flow away from the house; therefore, it must discharge clear water from the sump pump to the City's sanitary sewer system; and WHEREAS, the property located at 15305 Breezy Point Road SE can discharge clear water from the sump pump to the lake during the summer season; and WHEREAS, during the winter season, the property located at 15305 Breezy Point Road SE is not in compliance with Section 705 of the City Code, concerning discharges into the City's sanitary sewer system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE: 1. The above recitals are incorporated herein. 2. The City Council grants a variance to Section 705 of the Ciry Code to the property located at 95305 Breezy Point Road SE, allowing the discharge of clear water into the City's sanitary sewer system during the winter season (November 95`~ through March 15t°). 3. An annual fes of $34.20 wifl be billed to the residence at 15305 Breezy Point Road SE for treatment of the clear water. (This amount is based on a 120-day clear water discharge af 100 gallans per day inta the City's system at $2.85 per 10p0 gaAons per the City's adopted sewer billing rate.) Passed and adopted this 16th day of July 2001. YES NO Mader X Mader Petersen X Petersen Ericson X Ericson Gundlach X Gundlach Zieska X Zieska {Sealy Act g City Manager r:~resoluti~enginres12001 W 1-89.doc 1620~ Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior l.ake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612} 447-4230 / Fax (612} 447-4245 RESOLUTION Q1-89 RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE HARGE OF CLEAR WATER INTO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYS7EM DURlNG THE WINTER SEASON (November 15"' through March 75`"} FOR THE PR~P~RTY LOCATED AT 15305 BREEZY POlNT ROAD SE MOTION BY: PETERSEN SECOND BY: GUNDLACH AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PRlp\ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ u ~~ \ 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 November 17, 2005 PID No.: 250260080 Ms. Kathleen Spielman Schweich 15305 Breezy Point Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: VARIANCE TO CITY CODE SECTION 705 ~ISCHARGING CL~AR WATER INTO THE SA1vI~'ARY SEWER Dear Ms. Schweich: On 7uly 16, 2001, Prior Lake City Council passed and adopted a resolution granting a variance to Section 705 of the City Code for your property. I have enclosed a copy of the approved variance application for your records. This will allow you to discharge clear water from your sump pump into the City's sanitary sewer system during the winter season (November 15 through March 15). This variance will result in an annual charge added to your water bill, based on the City's adopted sewer billing rate. The 2005 charge of $43.80 will appear on your December ls` bill. This is based on a 120-day clear water discharge of 100 gallons per day at the City's current sewer billing rate of $3.65 per 1000 gallons. There is no increase anticipated for 2006; however, this rate is subject to change without notice. This charge will appear during the first billing period beginning in 2006 and every year thereafter. Also note, as stated on the variance application, your home will be inspected each spring to ensure that your sump pump has been disconnected from the City's sanitary sewer system. The City will contact you each year to make arrangements for this inspection. If you have any questions or would like further information on this issue, please feel free to call me at 952/447-9833. Sincerely, ' J if . Wittkopf, P.E. G S Coordinator CTTY OF PRIOR LAKE, MN Enclosure cc: Ralph Teschner, Finance Director Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director / City Engineer G:~,SanitaryV-I Reduction Program #98-03~Letters\15305 breezy point-variance approved.doc www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 A~ PRtn . ~ ~ ti y ~ x ~ ~ ~71~'NES~~` July 30, 2001 Pin No.: 250260080 Mr. Cyril Schweich 15305 Breezy Point Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION O1-89 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA Dear Mr. Schweich: On July 16, 2001, Prior Lake City Council passed and adopted a resolution granting a variance to Section 705 of the City Code for your property. I have enclosed a copy of the resolution for your records. This resolution will allow you to discharge clear water from your sump pump into the City's sanitary sewer system during the winter season (November 15 through March 15). This will result in an annual charge of $34.20 to be added to your water bill. We have not yet received the variance application that was mailed to you earlier this month. Please fill out the application form and return it as soon as possible. Also note, as stated on the variance application, your home will be inspected each spring to ensure that your sump pump has been disconnected from the City's sanitary sewer system. The City will contact you each year to make arrangements for this inspection. If you have any questions or would like further information on this issue, please feel free to call me at 952/447-9833 or Sue McDermott at 952/447-9831. Sincerely, ;:~~~~ f L (,,'~{~~ "..:_ ~ ~ Jennifer R. Wittkopf , Civil Engineer CITY OF PRIOR LAKE JRW:jrw Enclosure 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER % PRIO ~ o .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ P ~jNNES~~ July 11, 2001 Pin No.: 250260080 ~ ~ Mr. Cyril Schweich' 15305 Breezy Point Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: CLEAR WATER CROSS-CONNECTION REDUCTION PROGRAM CITY OF':PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA Dear Mr. Schweich: In 1998, the City iiegan inspecting properties as part of the above referenced projec~ to ensure that all residences were ~n compliance with the City Code. The City's ordinance proh~bits discharge of storm water into,~the City's sanitary sewer system. It was discovered that your property has a sump pump that di~charges into the sanitary sewer. It is our understanding that l~ecause of the property's unique circumstances it is not possible for the sump pump to dischai-ge elsewhere during the winter months. However, the sump pump can discharge into the lake during the summer season. - We are currently finalizing the details of the Cross-Connection Reduction Progr'am. As your properiy cannot b~ in compliance with the City Code during the winter months,:' a variance to Section 705 of the City Code is required and is on the July 16`'' City Council Agenda. I have enclosed the application form for you to fill out and return. This variance would require a connection that a(lows the sump pump to discharge into the lake in the summer season, and into the sanitary sewer: in the winter season. If you have any questions or would like further information on this issue, please feel free to call me at 952/447-98~3 or Sue McDermott at 952/447-9831. Sincerely, _ ~ '` ~ C~t~~:~ ~ Jennifer R. Wittkopf Civil Engineer ' CITY OF PRIOR LAKE JRW:jrw Enclosure 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPOR'CUNITY EMPLOYER W From The Desk Of SUB3ECT: Cy Schweich Sump Pump Problem Mayor Wesley M. Mader About a year ago I visited Cy's house with Greg Ilke to discuss the unique problem tha.t Cy has in attempting to comply with our sump program. Crreg agreed that it was a unique problem and probably required a unique solution. Greg also indicated that the City wauld get back to Cy with a recommended solution. It was also agreed that Cy would not be found in violation in the meantime. More recently, Cy called to inform me that he had not heard back from the City, but had received a written notice that he was in violation, and would be charged a penalty. Consequently I called you and suggested that he be sent a note stating that the penalty would not apply, and also asking for the Staffto meet with him to resolve the issue. I understood you to agree that tlus made sense. A few days ago, Cy called me again to ad.vise that an inspector had just visited to determine if he was now in compliance. He also said that he still had received nothing from the City in terms of a suggestion of how to deal with the problem, and had not received any sort of communication relieving him of the pena.lty. Simply stated, the lower level of his house is situa.ted below the lake OHWL so he has to pump water from his sump in the winter. Where to pump it is the dilemma. Would you please have someone follow up on this ASAP. I would be glad to brief anyone on the }ustory if helpfuL Also I would appreciate being advised. of what we're going to do. Tha,nks, ~~ Wes 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER , ~~ ~~~ ~ (If no pump, place sticker across edge of sump cover and basement floor so any removal of cover will break seal. 5kip to Part B of this form.) Discharge Point O Laundry tub ~ Sanitary sewer Q Outside at Inspection: ~ Floor drain ~ Other Prior to Inspection: When was system installed, or most recently modified? (Date) O Home came with system ~ Water in basement B. ROOF LEADERS: C. YARD DRAINS BEAVER SYSTEM Inspector: Resident: ~ - --c--....-----• -•-°° ;r~ -•-•--- -•- - ~ -~{•-ti --•-•---•-•-•-•---•-•-----•-•-•-•-~ •fi ~ NOTES: -•--- -•- --- t • C...-4 ~ - ..t r~i c ~r.r ~ ~.c c~ ~- , ~ I e Y ~ ~eh 5~ ri ~ ~rs n~~ ~~h SUMP PUMP SYSTEM: ASS FAIL You have 30 days to bring your system into compliance with current reG 1;~~~ regulatio . When you are ready for reinspection, cal[ 651 /644-1469 for an appointment. ~ Is there a~other place where clear water enters the sanitary sewer system? ~ Yes ~ No ~ ...~r~..~' Where is this location? "F ~,-~ This area will need to be fix so the cl r water discharges to the storm sewer system. ~ , ~ _-. ~~- _ r,}-~ ~ Response to inspection program a Other ~ Previous system failed and why O Yes a No DISCHARGE: Q Near a Away Q Yes ~ No WINDOW WELLS ~ Yes ~ No ~ Yes ~ No D. PROPERTIES WITH SUMP PUMPS When does pump run? O Fall ~ Summer ~ Spring ~ Winter (check all that apply) How often does pump run? Where does pump discharge to outside? ~ Front CI Back ~ Side Date: Date: Disclaimer: T snal inspection is done with due diligence to find obvious clear water cross-connections and does not ly the structure meets all City Codes. White: Homeowner Yellow: City Pink: HRG ~~~o~ ~~. A. BASEMENT L~ Yes O No SiJMP BASKET la 0 Q 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 L7 WATER IN BA5KET Q Yes ~ No SUMP PUMP Q 0 I~ 1 O 2 ~ 3 ~ WATER IN BA5EMENT (flow over floor) O Yes ~ No CISTERN ~ Yes ~ No ~ aF PRro~ /f~~~ `~~ ~ ~ U ~ ~l ~ 7 0 ~ ~ o~ ~'~ w ti ~~ ~ ~ ~o a ~ ~'1 .~ Q~ ~ ~1 ~ ~ 7~ . ~~ 0 City of Prior Lake Sump Pump and I/I Reduction Inspection Form ,~~~~r ~~)'C~/Gc.'.C/Grt , C' y,~i.,~. ~7; -~;y J / Name: ~ ~ .. ~~ ~ Date:/~~~~9 Time%~~a.m./p.m. ,~ irst In~s ~e~on C9' Second ~ y~ Address: 1~~G~~~~~~ ~~~~~~0 ~'~(~wn: t~ Rent: Age of Home:.~ ~~ `/ ~esidential: ~ ~ -~ Prior Lake, MN 55 ~~i~ Phone:~"~' ~,~f~C,-~ Non-Residential: ~ ~'~ ~vwv-~., ~v _~~~ A. BASEMENT CL~s "~~ N~o.~-. SUMP BASKET ~ 0 ~~ 2~ 3 ~ WATER IN BASKET ~cY~ ~ No SUMP PUMP O 0 P~1 O 2 ~ 3 ~ WATER IN BASEMENT (flow over floor) Q Yes ~-~''o ~ CISTERN ~ Yes ~-I4o (If no pump, place sticker across edge of sump cover and basement floor so any removal of cover will break seal. Skip to Part B of this form. ) ~~~ ?-L ,~, c~u/~- m 2 Discharge Point ~ Laundry tub ~Sanitary sewer utside at Inspection: ~ Floor drain ~ Other Prior to Inspection: When as system installed, or most recently modified? ~ ZO -f (Date) ~y'~ and why ~ e came with system ~ Response to inspection program Water in basement ~ Previous system failed a Other ~ B. ROOF LEADERS: ~ Yes ~ No DISCHARGE: ~ Near ~Away ~. YARD DRAINS ~ Yes [~D'~ WINDOW WELLS ~ Yes CYNo BEAVER SYSTEM ~ Yes I~'No D. PROPER~'IES WITH SUMP P ~2/"~~~'~ When does pump run? all ~ummer CpiB'pring G~'wmter (check all that apply) How often does pump run? V~here does pump discharge to outside? ~ Front ~ Back ~ Side ~ Q Q r~ • ~` N' ~ ~ -y~j < ~~ q~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~\ ~ ~~ \~ -•~•-•-•- - -•- - - - - - -- - -•~•-•- - -•- - -------•-•-•-•---•---•-•- ---•- NOTES: LOO~ /~ Z~~OC~ G'"~ .~A~c/ ~ A~ C~G E/, ~CrS j~u ~, PS G~r~7E~ 0~.7sio~ ~ LAKC ~~u Sum m E,~ -/~u m P5 ~O S~a,~ SE~~ 5 ~~ ~d pPE /~i GU/~.i T~,~-/ i~E °' ,~ ,E'EEZt~ ~/ ~,~~~Le~ce.s Co.u~'.,vuc: Yv .E'isc • %~~.so N,aS SUMP PUMP SYSTEM: Q PASS ~'f'AIL You have 30 days to bring your system into compliance with current ~~ ,u p~-,t ~Qo N1~ E JS,~+ Bo2 ~ L'RS 7', regutations. When you are ready for reinspection, catt 657 i644-1469 for an appointment. il/b'/y'NB0~2 S YAA20 / S C~,~'.q+~~'D 7'UWF1~2A t.cJC'S T, Is there another place where clear water enters the sanitary sewer system? ~ Yes ~ No Where is this location? This area will need to be ed,~the clear w~ter d}seharges to the storm sewer system. Inspector: Date: -.Cv - Date: o - Disclaimer: Thi~~al inspection is done with due diligence to f'ind obvious clear water cross-connections ~ and does not imnlv the structure meets all Citv Codes. ~,~,~'~ ~i..-C,~.'~} G'~ 7"y` ..E~(/~ Cv',~?S /~~e~,~1~ C~/ `~~ls .z",~sr~. Cc~E'S ^'IND~~ M'~ayo2.~ ~ Z'~sP, White: Homeowner Yellow: City Pink: HRG