2013-09-05 RE Playhouse Permit
Sarah Brandel
From:Benny Mac <bennymac@hotmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 05, 2013 9:53 PM
To:Pam Dudziak
Subject:RE: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Hello Pam,
Thanks for explaining everything clearly to me. We will keep the elevated platform.
Benny Trung Mac
University of Minnesota
Twin City Campus
Office of Student Finance
Phone: 612-624-1214
Cell: 651-329-4964
Fax: 612-624-9584
From: pdudziak@cityofeagan.com
To: bennymac@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:36:01 +0000
Hi Benny,
In effect, the Zoning Ordinance prohibits a two-story detached accessory building. If you intend to enclose the lower
area, then I would have to rescind the Zoning Permit. The applicable ordinance standards and permit requirements are
further explained below:
Typically, a Building Permit would be required for a two-story building, however, the Building Official informs me that a
play structure, as well as a tree house or tree house deck, are exempt from Building Permit.
Zoning standards still apply, and apply differently to a two-story structure with an enclosed lower level as opposed to an
elevated play structure. The most important being that wall height is measured from ground level rather than from the
floor of the elevated platform. Wall height cannot exceed 8 feet for a structure that is 120 s.f. or less in area, which
effectively limits the accessory structure to one story.
Additionally, the height of any accessory structure cannot exceed the height of the principal structure (house), which
can be a limiting factor where there is a one-story house with a low-pitched roof. Dakota County records indicate your
house is a two-story design, so that does not appear to be a limiting factor in your case.
Please let me know how you wish to proceed.
Thank you,
Pam Dudziak
Pamela Dudziak
| Planner | City of Eagan
City Hall | 3830 Pilot Knob Road | Eagan, MN 55122 | 651-675-5691 | 651-675-
5694 (Fax) | pdudziak@cityofeagan.com
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From: Benny Mac [mailto:bennymac@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:34 PM
To: Pam Dudziak
Subject: RE: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Hi Pam,
Do I need to apply for building permit if I want to enclosed the lower level?
Thank you,
Benny Trung Mac
University of Minnesota
Twin City Campus
Office of Student Finance
Phone: 612-624-1214
Cell: 651-329-4964
Fax: 612-624-9584
From: pdudziak@cityofeagan.com
To: bennymac@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:10:41 +0000
Hi Benny,
I have one follow-up question about this playhouse. Your permit application says it is for a 2-story playhouse, and based
on our previous correspondence, I understood the playhouse to be on an elevated platform, but without an enclosed
lower level. To be clear, the City Code does allow for an elevated structure, but not for a two-story structure. In either
case, the side wall cannot exceed 8’ and the overall height cannot exceed the height of the house. Please attach these
notes to the Zoning Permit and keep them for your records, I will do the same here. Please accept my apologies for this
oversight in the initial correspondence, and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Pam Dudziak
Pamela Dudziak
| Planner | City of Eagan
City Hall | 3830 Pilot Knob Road | Eagan, MN 55122 | 651-675-5691 | 651-675-
5694 (Fax) | pdudziak@cityofeagan.com
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From: Benny Mac [mailto:bennymac@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:54 AM
To: Pam Dudziak
Cc: Julie Strid
Subject: RE: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Good Morning Pam,
I have email you playhouse application last week. Would you please let me know if you receive my application.
Thank you,
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PS: I have re attached the application.
Benny Trung Mac
University of Minnesota
Twin City Campus
Office of Student Finance
Phone: 612-624-1214
Cell: 651-329-4964
Fax: 612-624-9584
From: bennymac@hotmail.com
To: pdudziak@cityofeagan.com
Subject: 2109 Royale Ct Playhouse Permit
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:28:46 -0500
Dear Pam,
I have attached the permit application for the kids playhouse. Would you please let me know if you need any
more information.
Thank you,
Benny Trung Mac
University of Minnesota
Twin City Campus
Office of Student Finance
Phone: 612-624-1214
Cell: 651-329-4964
Fax: 612-624-9584
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