Fwd_ 752 Summerbrooke Cir_
Sarah Brandel
From:Nathaniel Bliss <blisshomesmn@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2020 2:49 PM
To:Jeffrey Wheeler
Subject:Fwd: 752 Summerbrooke Cir.
Attachments:20063_Letter_752SummerbrookeCir.pdf
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Hey jeff here is the latest email I received from the engineer on record for 752 regarding the partial sheathing inspection
pass.
I also attached the inspection report from Safe haven who inspected the property last week against his engineering and
he gave his approval.
I am hoping with these 2 pieces of information that we are able to receive our pass and continue the progress from
here.
Please review and let me know what I need to do next
(Attached file is all the way at the bottom of this thread)
Nathaniel Bliss
Bliss Homes, LLC
LC#BC752347
(507)649-7364
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From: Wayne Larson <onsolidrock@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: 752 Summerbrooke Cir.
To: Nathaniel Bliss <blisshomesmn@gmail.com>
Nathaniel,
I am in Florida and to deal with these discrepancies would require an inspection to determine where the
discrepancies are occurring. It makes a difference if they are in a braced panel or not. I cannot tell from the
pictures. I think you will have to get a local engineer to make an inspection.
I just do not think I can be of help on this. I cannot make the inspection required. My braced wall drawings are
self explanatory and a local engineer should be able to determine what needs to be done to satisfy the
bracing requirements.
612-747-2642
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From: Nathaniel Bliss
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 12:39 PM
To: Wayne Larson
Subject: Re: 752 Summerbrooke Cir.
Hey wayne, Here are all the specs i have from you and the other engineering done on this property.
I am attempting to resolve the outstanding inconsistencies with this project in the most timely manner. would
it be at all possible to receieve your direct phone number so that we can have a conversation and i can you up
to speed on what the city is requiring for us.
You will note the primary concerns on this project are:
1) the gaps in sheething and the affect they may have in the structural integrity both on the back of the where
the panels do not but directly together AND in the front of the house where there is a 6 inch strip. I need a
written addendum from you stating that this will be satisfactory to satisfy your engineering. (see attached
photos with notes)
2) there was need to move the lower level window as the foundation walls needed to come up to account for
grade. it pushed the window over and the city needs an addendum from you since it is within a braced wall.
Please let me know if you can accomplish this and send over the addendums at your ealiest convienence.
Nathaniel Bliss
Bliss Homes, LLC
(507) 649-7364
BC#752347
On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 10:48 AM Wayne Larson <onsolidrock@comcast.net> wrote:
I am leaving for Florida tomorrow and I am shipping my computer down there. It will be a couple of days
before I am back on line. So if you could get me the information I need to identify who I did it for or the
comm. No. of the project today. I could probably take care of it to day. Otherwise it will be a few days.
Wayne Larson
From: Nathaniel Bliss
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2020 1:13 PM
To: onsolidrock@comcast.net
Subject: 752 Summerbrooke Cir.
Hello Wayne,
I am Nathaniel Bliss, the builder that was contracted to finish this home on account of seth with legacy homes
defaulting on it.
I am looking to update you on the progress, and share the few items that have changed from the plan during
the building process and see if i can get your thoughts and a possible addendum for
the changes.
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just looking to start a conversation.
let me know if you can be of any assistance to us!
regards,
P.S. I attached a copy of the plans and updates for your reference but they wouldnt all fit in one email so it
may be split up into a few
Here is also a commentary from the city inspector outling the changes
There are some discrepancies in the braced wall panels that will need to be addressed by the engineer that designed the braced
walls.
There was a change in a window location at the lower level that interupts one of the required braced wall panels. If you choose to use
the existing plan this will require an addendum for that change and should be addressed in your permit submittal.
Nathaniel Bliss
Bliss Homes, LLC
(507) 649-7364
BC#752347
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Safe Haven SE
4852 38th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-284-7033
February 11, 2020
Bliss Homes, LLC
Nathaniel Bliss
Project (SH# 20063): Framing
752 Summerbrooke Cir
Eagan, MN
Dear Nathaniel:
As you requested, I have reviewed the framing design for the new residence located at 752
Summerbrooke Circle in Eagan, Minnesota. The header sizes and the lateral design are
adequate per the code based upon the Construction Set dated April 23, 2019. However, a
few items were flagged in construction by the inspector.
• Where structural shear panels are not called out, fastening of the exterior sheathing
with 7/16” x 1 1/2" 16-guage crown staples at 3” on center along the edges and 6” on
center at the intermediate supports (minimum) may be used in place of nails.
• The bottom portion of the exterior sheathing is installed as a separate piece from the
first-floor wall framing. This is fine as the piece is fastened from the foundation wall
sill plate up to the first-floor framing sill plate.
• The ends of the wall sheathing in some corners fall slightly short of the corners by up
to a half an inch. This is fine.
• Shear wall Panel #12 at the Exercise Room is slightly different from the drawings.
The window opening is shifted towards the Foyer by about a foot as the foundation
half wall was extended around the corner to accommodate for the exterior grade.
This is fine.
The 2015 Minnesota State Residential Code is applicable. Please call me if you have any
questions concerning this project.
Sincerely,
Safe Haven Structural Engineering LLC
Derek O Phillips, P.E.
MN Reg. No. 47507
DISCLAIMER: The structural evaluation is limited to structural elements judged to represent typical framing element
conditions and capacities. The opinions stated in this letter are based on Safe Haven SE’s reasonable professional
judgment and experience. This letter does not address any other portion of the structure other than those mentioned, nor
does it provide any warranty, either expressed or implied, for any portion of the existing structure.