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CR 93-123 Feasibility Report Sewer 1711 1st St N "-&:' -" ...,' ~',. . . . r- ! ", July 28, 1993 \ "( y o. :ca: council Report 93-123 OPK\~ Feasibility Report sanitary Sewer & Water Main Services 1711 1st Street North ProQosed Action. staff recommends the following motion: Move that C01Ulcil acceot a feasibility reoort but decline consideration of an imorovement oroiect as it certains to installation of sanitary and water services at 1711 1st Street North and further move that C01Ulcil recommend mediation services to resolve civil issues between neiahborina oarties as they oertain to a seotic system located at 1711 1st Street North. Overview. Council in previous action instructed staff to undertake a feasibility report concerning installation of sewer and water services at 1711 1st Street North. This was subsequent to the resident submitting a petition for improvement to the Council. staff has prepared the report and conducted extensive research into how the project might be economically feasible. This report discusses the feasibility report and examines various alternatives. Primary Issues to Consider. · Feasibility report · Alterna.tives · Recommendation Suooortinq Information. · Petitioner letter to Council · Feasibility study · Letter from City Attorney ~ /;UJ./--_ James Gessele Engineering Superintendent . ~ "j . Analvsis. . Feasibility report staff will discuss in detail the conditions of the property at 1711 1st street North and a project proposal. . Alternatives Although staff can readily outline a feasible engineering solution to the dilemma faced by petitioner, it has been quite another matter finding an economically feasible answer. Below are alternatives considered by staff and a discussion . of issues: Alternative 1 council can accept the feasibility study, order a hearing and proceed with ordering the project as outlined. Upon completion of the project council would conduct another hearing and order project costs to be assessed against the affected property under M.S. 429. . Aware of the potential costs as estimated in the report, the petitioner has indicated her inability to pay the potential special assessments. A ten-year assessment at 8% would generate payments as much as $2500 in the first year alone. The petitioner has inquired about deferral of the assessment. She would be eligible but such an option only delays the day of reckoning and moreover heaps further interest charges upon the levy. Deferral is limited to ten years and then the levy is due and payable in full. The petitioner could sell the property and use proceeds to payoff the assessments, but given the relatively limited market value of the property, the petitioner .would realize little in net proceeds from the sale. . ~ The petitioner could refuse to pay the assessment but then the property would face tax forfeiture. The property could be sold to satisfy the lien and again the owner would lose. Alternative 2 This option involves sale of the property as a means of solving removal of the septic system. The petitioner could sell her property to adjoining neighbors and either purchase a new home or move into a rental unit. Buildings at 1711 would be razed, the septic system removed, and neighbors could enhance their lot sizes. However the petitioner indicates she would not be able to afford rent of comparable housing and the neighboring owner at 101 18th Avenue shows no interest in purchasing even a portion of the 1711 property. . Alternative 3 The City could venture into the real estate market, purchase the 1711 property, carry out the improvement by installing. the services, and rent the house back to the original owner. This option is negated for the same reasons as stated in the "b'" . . . .. second alternative: the petitioner claims she can ill afford rental payments. The question arises whether Council would consider placing the city in a bailout scheme of this nature. Alternative 4 Council can deem an improvement project in this matter to be economically infeasible and view the encroachment of a septic system onto private property as strictly a civil matter between residents. Council can take action to offer the City's good offices in fostering mediation between the residents as a means of finding a solution. . 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The report outlines the utility improvements required at 1711 1st street North to disconnect or remove an existing underground septic system and to provide City sanitary sewer and water service connections. Existina Conditions. The residence at 1711 1st street North is not served by city sanitary sewer or water. A septic system, originally installed to serve the above address as well as the house located at 101 18th Avenue North, now provides sanitary service solely to the 1711 address. The septic "tank", of log construction, is at minimum partially located on the 18th Avenue property and its condition is undetermined. 'The owner of the 18th Avenue property has granted a temporary easement over a portion of his property to address the encroachment of the septic tank. This easement is scheduled to expire September 1, 1993, and the grantor has requested removal of the syst~m from his property after that date. The tank also appears to be located within pUblic right:-of-way. A private w~ll provides water service to the residence. The residence, built in 1930, is a small one-story stucco structure on a 3800 'square foot lot approximately 32 feet x 120 feet. A detached garage at the rear appears to be built over alley right-of-way. The property is clear of any mortgages according to the owner. Its market value was reduced from $39,600 to $20,000 in 1989 upon petition, from the owner to the city and Hennepin County for tax relief in the form of abatement. Although the present structure may not meet current set-back regulations and the lot size fallsbe~ow present minimum square footage of 4000 feet, new standards cannot be enforced . unless the home were 50% destroyed or damaged. If the home ever needed replacement it is uncertain the lot would be buildable without a city variance. There is no sanitary sewer or water main in 1st street North adjacent to this site. Facilities are available in 18th Avenue, a distance of approximately 175 feet. The owner cannot be compelled to connect to the remote 18th Avenue facilities under present City Code. Technically this property can, be sold as-is '> . with its private well and septic system. If the septic system ever needed repair or replacement, present standards would preclude that happening. As an example, separation of private wells from septic systems requires 75 feet. That is an unlikely feat on this very small lot. Proposal. staff proposes an improvement project as shown on the attached Figure 1. Sewer and water service connections woUld be made in 18th Avenue to existing utilities and service pipes installed within the 1st street North boulevard to the 1711 address. Staff also recommends that interior plumbing modifications be considered as part of the project. A major element and cost in this proposal is the.evacuation and removal of the septic tank. If not a bona fide code requirement, such removal is nevertheless strongly recommended. Construction costs are estimated at approximately $11,000. Permits and connection charges (WAC and SAC) are an additional $1,100 and inside plumbing is estimated to be $350. The total cost is approximately $12,450 and does not include contingencies. Funding for the project is proposed through special qssessments levied against the affected property. Conclusion. . From an engineering aspect this proposal is feasible. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Lee Gustafson, P.E. city Engineer . .,/< " . I I I I I I I L . /-1 I I .c I ..... I ~ L.. I ; 0 I I 0/ c G) Z - (JJ QJ >.,' I IN I E- iii CD J CD - :J I - - l- e: I ~ c I . . Q) . () I g I U) en .> I (Ii c ~ <( I - - .... (I) (~ .., - GO - .c I 0 - (I,) I I &1- >< ..... .... ( ) I ~ w ~ I ( I {II 711/ I.. I I I -- (LJ- -- ~. _J L , ,~ r-"--' ____---. ~ ~ I) - Proposed Service Connections - , I I r 1 st St-:-eet North r-- I ) 1,- f I Proposed Water & Sewer Services . for 1711 1 sl Street South Figure 1 " "\. . Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. .8. 9. COST ESTIMATE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICES For 1711 First Street North Project No. 91-15 Cost Estimate April 24, 1993 unit Quantity unit Price 6" PVC Sewer Pipe with 2 Clean Outs (1 street, 1 Boulevard) 173 L.F. 12 . 00 1 L.S. 200.00 ISO L.F. S.OO 1 L.S. 500.00 1 L.S. 500.00 66 L.F. 2.00 3 L.F. 7.00 55 S.Y. '1. 75 20 L.F. 5.00 55 S.Y. 3.50 1" Copper Water Line Connect to Existing S" Sanitary Sewer Main 1" Service Tap Into 6" Water Main (Inc. Corp, stop Box, Curb stop) Saw Cut Bituminous Pavement Saw cut Concrete Curb & Gutter Remove Bituminous Pavement, Including Disposal Remove Concrete Curb and Gutter, Including Disposal 6" Class 5 Aggregate Base (100% Crushed) 10. 2" MnDOT 2331, Type 31, Bituminous Base Course, Incl. Bituminous Material For Mix 4.00 55 S.Y. 11. MnDOT 2357 Bituminous, Material for Tack Coat 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. ., .7. 55 S.Y. 3.00 165.00 20 L.F. 15.00 300.00 105 C.Y. 10.00 1,050.00 250 S.Y. 2.50 625.00 1 L.S. 2,500.00 2,500.00 95 EACH 10.00 950.00 $11,084.25 11 Gal. 1.50 1-1/2" MnDOT 2331, Type 41 Bituminous Wear Course, Incl. Bituminous Material For Mix B-6is Concrete Curb and Gutter, Complete in Place Topsoil Borrow (Loose Volume) Sodding, complete in Place Septic Tank Dry and Fill Remove hedge & Replace hedge at property line ESTIMATE TOTAL Total 2,076.00 200.00 1,440.00 500.00 500.00 132.00 21. 00 96.25 100.00 195.50 220.00 16.50 . . . - . c T Y o F HOP K N S M E M 0 RAN D UM DATE: April 30, 1993 TO: Jim Gessele FROM: JerreA. Miller RE: Grace Kline I have reviewed my notes and contemplated our conversation concerning the dilemma with the Grace Kline house which presently is without city water or sewer. The septic system partially encroaches upon a neighbors property as well as the public right of way. An easement giving Grace Kline the right to occupy a part of the neighbors property for that purpose has a Sunset Clause for September 1, 1993. To further complicate small non-conforming inside $20,000.00. the matter the house sits on a lot and is only worth about Installation of city services is possible but expensive and would approximate 50% of the value of the home the result of which could be a failure to meet the benefit test to support a Special Assessment. The property alleyway. obvious solution is to raze the house and sell the to neighbors to extend their back yards to the Another consideration on the basis of health and safety is to acquire the home by the city, relocate Grace Kline and either sell the property to the neighbors or use the property for some city purpose. I don't have many bright ideas on this one. JAM 1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935-8474 An Equal Opportunity Employer