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Error in the original plat(s)
I’m doing a simple lot survey([sarcasm]yeah; right[/sarcasm]) in a 1955 plat. The centerline curve data given on the plat, in front of the lot I’m surveying, mistakenly shows the data for the outside of the curve. No big deal, but it also says that the delta angle is 180 degrees and the tangent bearings coming into the curve create a delta angle of 173deg-29min. No big deal either; if you run the centerline geometry you can make a reasonable fit by holding the westerly side of the curve tangent to the in-coming line.
The lot also adjoins the second addition, surveyed in 1960 by a different surveyor. I find an error, between the 2 plats; 2′ in easting and 1′ in northing. This doesn’t surprise me, as there is a 45′ elevation difference between the 2 streets, 260′ a part, most of which falls along the rear lot line. The second addition was also surveyed by someone with a less than stellar reputation.
The property belongs to the clients mother, she has moved into a nursing home and he wanted to have it surveyed because his father poured a concrete slab along the original driveway, back in the 70’s, without a survey. He wanted to make sure everything was OK, before they sold the property.
Wll the driveway is over the line by a couple feet. Tust me, I have spent many many hours searching for and finding evidence related to both plats. I have even sent GPS information to OPUS and it didn’t change things a bit.:snarky:
Now the client wants to know why it took so long and why the fee is more than I originally quoted. Oh, and he has sold the house and the new buyers “don’t care” about the concrete slab……
What would you tell him?
Dougie
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