RECEIVED
MAR 18 2015
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HOLLY TOWNSHIP
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER
Jim Wash
March 6, 2015
Mr. Jeff O'Brien, PE
Road Commission for Oakland County
31001 Lahser Road
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Reference: WRC Permit # 14-1178
Swartz Creek Drain
Fish Lake Road Culvert Replacement
Part of the Southeast % of Section 8, Holly Township
Dear Mr. O'Brien:
This office has completed a review of the construction plans for a culvert replacement
under Fish Lake Road, which will be located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8,
Holly Township. These plans were last revised on November 10, 2014, and were
submitted to this office by the Road Commission for Oakland County for review under
their Job No. 52454.
Our review indicates the following:
1.
The proposed project will involve the Swartz Creek Drain, a legally established
drain under Chapter 4 of the Michigan Drain Code and operated and maintained
by this office on behalf of the Swartz Creek Drain Drainage District. A permit for
the work is required and has been prepared by this office.
2.
With reference to the submitted plans, the involvements with the said drain are as
follows:
a. The existing twin 8.5 FT x 6 FT CMP arched pipe will be replaced by a
16'6" x 6'8" four-sided aluminum box culvert.
b. Improvements will also be made 100 FT upstream of the culvert and 420
FT downstream of the culvert. The improvements will include
stabilization of the stream bank by natural vegetation and in-stream grade
control structures upstream and downstream from the culvert to allow for
sediment transport and natural hydraulic and fish passage while
redirecting velocities to the center of stream.
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One Public Works Drive • Building 95 West • Waterford, MI 48328-1907
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Phone: 248.858.0958 • Fax: 248.858.1066 • www.oakgov.com/drain
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This office has no objection to the proposed project provided:
A.
Before construction affecting the aforementioned County Drain begins, a
WRC bonded contractor must obtain an Oakland County Drain Inspection
Permit.
The following are new bonding requirements of the Oakland County Water
Resources Commissioner's Office for all County Drain permit work:
1)
$5000 surety bond on WRC form DC-443 available online at:
http://www.oakgov.com/water/assets/docs/om surety bond form.pdf
2)
3)
$500 cash bond posted at WRC (refundable)
Liability insurance naming WRC as additional insured
B.
That the applicant, or their contractor, obtains the required permit from this office
prior to construction affecting Swartz Creek Drain. An inspection deposit of
$2,000 shall be paid to the office and upon satisfactory completion of the work
done to the Drain, an accounting of the inspection expenses will be made and an
appropriate refund or invoice will be issued. The permit may be picked up at this
office between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
C.
That a 48-hour notice is given to our Inspection Department (248-858-1105) prior
to any construction affecting the aforementioned County Drain.
D.
That flow is maintained in the Drain at all times during construction.
E.
That the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, the County of Oakland
and the Swartz Creek Drainage District is held harmless from all costs, suits and
damages which may arise out of the proposed construction.
F.
That this final conditional approval will not relieve the applicant and/or his
contractor of the responsibility of obtaining permits, approvals or clearances as
may be required from federal, state or local authorities, the public utilities and
private property owners.
G.
That the proposed involvement with the Swartz Creek Drain is carried out in
accordance with the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Storm
Drain Notes and Details Sheet and that said Details Sheet is incorporated as part
of the approved plans.
One Public Works Drive • Building 95 West • Waterford, MI 48328-1907
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Phone: 248.858.0958 • Fax: 248.858.1066 • www.oakgov.com/drain
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H.
If the permit issued for this project is not picked up within ninety (90) days of the
date of this letter, this office will contact the applicant. If the applicant cannot be
contacted, the applicant will be notified by mail that the permit and all approvals
pertaining thereto will be rescinded.
If there are any questions regarding this matter, contact Joel Kohn at 248-858-5565.
Sincerely,
Glenn R. Appel, P. .
Chief Engineer
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Holly Township
One Public Works Drive • Building 95 West • Waterford, MI 48328-1907
Phone: 248.858.0958 • Fax: 248.858.1066 • www.oakgov.com/drain
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