Res 2001 - 41 Approving a Wetlands Permit for 739 Knollwood CtCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 01-41
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT FOR
739 KNOLLWOOD COURT
WHEREAS, Mr. Gary Kravitz and Ms. Anna Schorer, owners of the home
located at 739 Knollwood Court, have applied for a Wetlands Permit as proposed in
Planning Case No. 01-26; and
WHEREAS, the homeowners' home and land are being threatened by severe
erosion; and
WHEREAS, the homeowners 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 Ms. Schorer at their regular meeting on
July 24, 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 sucess; and
WHEREAS, the applicant indicated to the Council on July 24, 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 a Wetlands Permit be granted allowing the Kravitz's to complete the
work as described in the GME Consultants, Inc. report dated May 17, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that this Wetlands Permit at 739 Knollwood Court as proposed in Planning
Case #01-26 would not have an 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 Zoning Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota this 24th day of July, 2001.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By: By: .5e �.G
K thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor