Illegal Buffer GradingApril 8, 2002
Todd Hansen
P.O. Box 793
Tenino, WA 98589
License. No. TODDAHI055ME
Re: Illegal Grading in Restricted Buffer Area
Canal Estates Subdivision
Dear Mr. Hansen:
On April 5, 2002 it was observed that a bulldozer and dump truck was operating in the 10’ restricted soil disturbance area. This area is located behind lots 9, 10, 11, 12 13, 14, 15
and 16 of the above referenced subdivision. At that time the operators of the equipment stated that they were under your direction. The grading operation was stopped at the City of
Yelm’s request.
Before work will be allowed to continue in this area, you will need to submit a grading plan to the Community Development Department for review and approval. This plan should show proposed
grading, retaining walls, restoration of the buffer area and erosion control for the grading. All improvements and final grading will need to be shown outside the 10’ buffer area.
There are also additional improvements required for this buffer area. Please refer to the letter you received dated March 20, 2002.
This information needs to be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m. April 16, 2002. At the recommendation of the city’s legal representation, if this information
is not submitted by April 16, 2002 the City of Yelm will be forced to stop all work on the site and will not authorize future work until this concern is completely addressed to the
city’s satisfaction.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the Community Development Department or I can be reached by telephone at (360) 458-8438.
Respectfully,
Jim Gibson
Development Services Engineer
cc: Brent Dille, City of Yelm Attorney
Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Cathie Carlson