Res 2011- 68 CUP Variance 2455 Visitation DrCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2011 -68
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND A VARIANCE FOR TOTAL AREA OF
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND AN OVERHANG GREATER THAN 18
INCHES AT 2455 VISITATION DRIVE
WHEREAS, Phillip Cattanach on behalf of Visitation School has applied for a
conditional use permit for an accessory structure and a variance for the total area of
accessory structures and for an overhang greater than 18 inches at 2455 Visitation Drive;
and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing
on July 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the commission recommended that the city council approve the
conditional use permit and the variance.
ry) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City
Council that a conditional use permit and variance as proposed in planning case 2011 -22
are hereby approved with the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed accessory building will be located in an area that is not
visible from surrounding property.
2. The site on which the proposed building is to be constructed is unique and
distinguished from other residential properties, consisting of more than 60
acres.
3. The proposed accessory building will have little or no impact on
surrounding residential property with a separation from the closest
residential building of approximately 400 feet.
4. The proposed building will support an activity that is clearly incidental
and accessory to the principal use of the property and is not expected to
increase traffic or have other impacts on public services.
5. The proposed building meets all other zoning requirements.
6. Vegetation to be removed for the project will be minimal and have no
impacts on neighboring property.
7. The proposed building is not expected to create any drainage or storm
water issues and such drainage will be handled by on -site storm water
management.
S. The property is being used in a reasonable manner due to the total building
size, the addition relative to the overall size of the property and the further
educational opportunities that are available for students make this a unique
situation.
9. The proposed addition is not out of character with the neighborhood, will
not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and the closest
resident property is more than 500 feet from the proposed addition.
10. The 60 acre parcel that the proposed addition will be built on make this
parcel unique. The use of the property as an educational institution is
unique as well.
11. The building overhang exceeding eighteen inches is de minimis.
12. The total area of accessory structures proposed for the parcel will now
total 6,335 square feet, is deemed a reasonable use of the property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
approval is subject to the following conditions:
The applicant receive a building permit for the project prior to
commencing construction.
2. The city engineer provide comment and recommendation regarding
impervious surface area, drainage impacts and walkways to the building
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this second day of August
2011.
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Sandie Thone, City Clerk
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Recorded on: 11/3/2011 02:64:49PM
By: DMB, Deputy
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55116 Joel T. Beclunan County Recorder
Dakota Comity, MN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF DAKOTA S.S.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS )
1, Sandie Thone, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Mendota
Heights, do hereby CERTIFY that the attached Resolution No: 2011-68:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND A VARIANCE FOR A TOTAL AREA OF
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND AN OVERHANG GREATER THAN 18
INCHES AT 2455 VISITATION DRIVE, is an exact copy of said Resolution on file
in my office.
Signed and sealed by my hand on this 1st day of November 2011.
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Sandie Thone
City Clerk
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