Res 2014- 38 Lot Split Variances Wetlands Permit 677 4th AvCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2014-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT SPLIT, LOT WIDTH VARIANCE, DETACHED
GARAGE SIZE VARIANCE, AND WETLANDS PERMIT
WHEREAS, Ken and Mary Kay Noack have applied for a lot split, lot width variance,
detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit to subdivide the parcel at 677 4fl' Avenue in
order to construct a single-family dwelling (PID#: 27-69703-07-082, SMITH TT SUBDIVISION
NO. 4, LOTS 3 THRU 8 BLOCK 7 & PRT OF VAC 20 FT ALLEY ACCRUING THERETO, LOT
8, BLOCK 7) as proposed in Planning Case 2014-13; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
matter at their regular meetings on May 27 and June 24, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the lot
split, lot width variance, detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit requests as proposed in
Planning Case 2014-13 are hereby approved with the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed subdivision would create two parcels that are compliant with the R-1 Zoning
District lot size and setback standards.
2. The newly -created parcel would be larger than the original platted 66 -foot wide lot in the
same location and construction of a new dwelling on a 70 -foot wide Parcel B would result in
the same density of development along 4t" Avenue as a 100 -foot wide lot.
3. The surrounding neighborhood contains numerous lots that are legally nonconforming with
the existing 100 -foot lot width standard, some as narrow as 60 feet.
4. The existing detached garage is a legal nonconforming structure and pre -dates the recent
Code amendment.
5. The proposed subdivision would allow Parcel A to maintain the ability to contain a 1,000 -
square foot detached garage with a conditional use permit.
6. The existing 1,064 -square foot detached garage structure meets the purposes and intent of the
Code and Comprehensive Plan and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
7. The construction of a dwelling on Parcel B would have no negative impacts on the
surrounding wetland/water resource -related area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the lot split, lot
width variance, detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit requests as proposed in Planning
Case 2014-13 are hereby approved with the following conditions:
1. A building permit be obtained prior to construction of a new dwelling.
2. The existing accessory structure is demolished, as noted on the survey included in the
application submittal.
3. The applicant shall dedicate 10 -foot wide drainage and utility easements along the front
property lines and 5 -foot wide drainage and utility easements along the side and rear property
lines to be denoted on the map submitted to Dakota County.
4. Park dedication fee in the amount of $2,700, in lieu of land, is collected after City Council
approval and before issuance of any additional permits by the City.
5. Connection charges for sanitary sewer and water main shall be paid prior to issuance of a
building permit.
6. The applicant shall submit grading and utility plans and a dimensioned site plan with
associated easements, subject to review and approval by the City Engineering Department as
part of any building permit application.
7. Any land disturbance activities must be in compliance with the City's Land Disturbance
Guidance document.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this fifteenth day of July, 2014.
CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Cleric
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Recorded on: 1/6/2015 03:18:16PM
By: STG, Deputy
Joel T. Beckman County Recorder
Dakota County. MN
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2014-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT SPLIT, LOT WIDTH VARIANCE, DETACHED
GARAGE SIZE VARIANCE, AND WETLANDS PERMIT
WHEREAS, Ken and Mary Kay Noack have applied for a lot split, lot width variance,
detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit to subdivide the parcel at 677 4th Avenue in
order to construct a single-family dwelling (PID#: 27-69703-07-082, SMITH TT SUBDIVISION
NO. 4, LOTS 3 THRU 8 BLOCK 7 & PRT OF VAC 20 FT ALLEY ACCRUING THERETO, LOT
8, BLOCK 7) as proposed in Planning Case 2014-13; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
matter at their regular meetings on May 27 and June 24, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the lot
split, lot width variance, detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit requests as proposed in
Planning Case 2014-13 are hereby approved with the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed subdivision would create two parcels that are compliant with the R-1 Zoning
District lot size and setback standards.
2. The newly -created parcel would be larger than the original platted 66 -foot wide lot in the
same location and construction of a new dwelling on a 70 -foot wide Parcel B would result in
the same density of development along 4th Avenue as a 100 -foot wide lot.
3. The surrounding neighborhood contains numerous lots that are legally nonconforming with
the existing 100 -foot lot width standard, some as narrow as 60 feet.
4. The existing detached garage is a legal nonconforming structure and pre -dates the recent
Code amendment.
5. The proposed subdivision would allow Parcel A to maintain the ability to contain a 1,000 -
square foot detached garage with a conditional use permit.
6. The existing 1,064 -square foot detached garage structure meets the purposes and intent of the
Code and Comprehensive Plan and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
7. The construction of a dwelling on Parcel B would have no negative impacts on the
surrounding wetland/water resource -related area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the lot split, lot
width variance, detached garage size variance, and wetlands permit requests as proposed in Planning
Case 2014-13 are hereby approved with the following conditions:
1. A building permit be obtained prior to construction of a new dwelling.
2. The existing accessory structure is demolished, as noted on the survey included in the
application submittal.
3. The applicant shall dedicate 10 -foot wide drainage and utility easements along the front
property lines and 5 -foot wide drainage and utility easements along the side and rear property
lines to be denoted on the map submitted to Dakota County.
4. Park dedication fee in the amount of $2,700, in lieu of land, is collected after City Council
approval and before issuance of any additional permits by the City.
5. Connection charges for sanitary sewer and water main shall be paid prior to issuance of a
building permit.
6. The applicant shall submit grading and utility plans and a dimensioned site plan with
associated easements, subject to review and approval by the City Engineering Department as
part of any building permit application.
7. Any land disturbance activities must be in compliance with the City's Land Disturbance
Guidance document.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this fifteenth day of July, 2014.
CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
F 1 OTA HEIGHTS
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF DAKOTA
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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I, Lorri Smith, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Mendota Heights, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution 2014- 38 Lot Split Variances Wetlands Permit
677 4th Avenue is an exact copy of said Resolution on file in my office adopted by the
Mendota Heights City Council on July 15, 2014.
Signed and sealed by my hand on this 5`h day of September, 2014.
Lorri Smith
City Clerk