Res 2001 - 51 Approving Variances to the Critical Area Ordinance at 711 Woodridge DrCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 01-51
A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES TO THE
CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCE AT 711 WOODRIDGE DRIVE
WHEREAS, David and Janie Berg, owners of the home located at 711 Woodridge
Drive, have applied for various variances as proposed in Planning Case No. 01-25; and
WHEREAS, the homeowner's home and land are being threatened by severe erosion;
and
WHEREAS, the homeowner's have hired licensed professional engineers to analyze
the problem and who have prepared recommendations concerning slope remediation and
foundation repair; and
WHEREAS, the City Council informed the Bergs at their regular meeting on
September 4, 2001, that it has the jurisdiction to grant the permit but does not have the
professional judgment to determine the merits of the proposed solution, and that the City of
Mendota Heights disclaims any liability for its success; and
WHEREAS, the applicant indicated to the Council on September 4, 2001, that
immediate approval of the application is necessary to prevent further erosion;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mendota Heights that the Planning Commission review of this application be waived and that
variances to the City's Critical Area Ordinance be approved subject to the conditions found on
pages 3 and 4 of the attached DNR letter drafted by Sandy Fecht dated August 31, 2001 be
granted and subject to the receipt of a MnDOT permit allowing the Bergs' to complete the work
as described in the Itasca Engineering Plan and Specifications dated August 28, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights
that a Critical Area Permit at 711 Woodridge Drive as proposed in Planning Case #01-25 would
not have adverse impact on the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the
community and the surrounding land, and would not be adverse to the general purpose and
intent of the Critical Area Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4'h day of September, 2001.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Katlfeen M. Swanson, City Clerk Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor