Res 2017- 54 Wetlands Permit 751 Willow LaneCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-54
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT TO ALLOW
A NEW SWIMMING POOL WITH RELATED IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 751 WILLOW LANE
WHEREAS, Bob and Jane Reidell, as Owners and Applicants, have applied for a
wetlands permit, which would facilitate the installation of a new in-ground swimming pool and
related improvements as proposed and described in Planning Case 2017-15, for the residential
property located at 751 Willow Lane and legally described in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
matter at their regular meeting of June 27, 2017; whereupon closing the hearing and follow-up
discussion on this item, the Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0 vote) of the
wetlands permit, with certain findings of fact and conditions of approval as noted herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that
wetlands permit, which would facilitate the installation of a new in-ground swimming pool and
related improvements as proposed in Planning Case 2017-15, for the residential property located
at 751 Willow Lane, is hereby approved with the following findings of fact:
A. Construction activities to be allowed under this Wetlands Permit meet the purpose
and intent of the City Code and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. The dedication of the new Marie Creek buffer easement and property drainage
and utility easements will provide adequate work space, means of suitable access,
and safeguards to the city and property owners for any restoration or erosion
control work in this are, if needed.
C. No grading or vegetation removal within the required 25-foot non-disturb buffer
area will occur as part of the proposed construction projects.
D. Adequate erosion control measures will be maintained and observed during
construction.
E. Vegetation will be replanted in the disturbed areas after construction is completed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
wetlands permit for the property located at 751 Willow Lane is hereby approved with the
following conditions:
l. The applicant shall dedicate a 25-foot non-disturb buffer axea from the edge of
Marie Creek; along with a 10-foot wide drainage and utility easement along the
front and rear property line; and 5-foot wide easements along the two side
property lines.
2. 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.
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No disturbance, besides installation of erosion control measures during
construction, shall occur within 25 feet of the edge of Marie Creek.
Any land disturbance activities shall be in compliance with the City's Land
Disturbance Guidance document.
5. A Landscape Plan is submitted for review by the Planning Department showing
vegetation to be re-planted within the 100-foot wetland/water resource-related
area after construction.
6. The new swimming pool must have a fence or approved barrier per Title 9-2-1 of
the City Code. The pol site plan must be revised to show the layout and locations
of all fencing.
7. Due to ongoing complaints of recent construction activities in this Willow Lane
neighborhood, the City requests the Owners and its contractor(s) direct its
workers to park personal vehicles and/or equipment in front of the subject
property only, or farther down the road at Valley Curve Road and Willow Lane.
Parking in front of neighboring residence shall be discouraged and avoided.
8. A cash bond, letter of credit or agreed upon surety in the amount of $2,500 shall
be submitted and held by the city for a period of at least one (1) year from
completion of all work, to ensure all new landscaping has survived, the
buffer/vegetation strip is weil established, easements dedicated, and necessary
restoration work to the site has been completed in accordance with this permit
approvals and City Code standards.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Sth day of July, 2017.
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Lorri mith, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Neil Garlock, Mayor
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EXHISIT A
Property Address: 751 Willow Lane, Mendota Heights MN
PID: 27-71050-00-041
Legal Description: That part of Lot 4, SOMERSET HILLS, Dakota County, Minnesota
which lies West of a line extended from a point on the South line of said
Lot 4 distant 109.95 feet southeast of the Southwest corner of said Lot 4,
as measured along said South line, North to a point on the North line of
said Lot 4 distant 80.20 feet southeast of the Northwest corner of said Lot
4, as measured along said North lot line.
Res 2017-54 page 3
Receipt:# 528547
RES $46.00
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Recorded on: 11120/2077 9:45 AM
By: JAF�, Deputy
Cert # 166902
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Dakota County, Minnesota
Joe7 T. Beckman, Registrar of Titles
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