Res 2017- 66 Interim Use Permit Minnehaha Academy 1340 Mendota Heights RdCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-66
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY FOR TEMPORARY HIGH SCHOOL USE
IN THE I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
LOCATED AT 1340 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
WHEREAS, Minnehaha Academy has applied for an Interim Use Permit, which would
allow the temporary operation of a private high school in the I-Industrial District, located at the
former Sanford Brown College site, 1340 Mendota Heights Road, as proposed under Planning
Case 2017-21, and legally described in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Pianning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on this matter at a Special Meeting of August 23, 2017, whereupon closing the
hearing and follow-up discussion on this item, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the Interim Use 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
Interim Use Permit, which would allow temporary operation of a private high school located in
the I-Industrial District, as proposed under Planning Case 2017-21, located 1340 Mendota
Heights Road, is hereby approved with the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed temporary school use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or
general welfare of the community, or will cause serious traffic congestion or
hazards, or depreciate surrounding property values.
2. The proposed interim school use conforms to the general purpose and intent of
this code and comprehensive plan, including all applicable performance
standards, provided all conditions are met and upheld by the property owners
during operation and the term of the permit.
3. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty.
4. The property on which the use will be located is currently in compliance with all
applicable city code standards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the Interim
Use Permit for Minnehaha Academy, and located at 1340 Mendota Heights Road, is hereby
approved with the following conditions:
The interim use for this temporary school use is valid for up to two complete
school year periods, starting from August 24, 2017 and terminating June 30, 2019.
2. Any extension of this interim use permit beyond the June 30, 2019 expiration date
must be submitted to the City of Mendota Heights at least sixty (60) days prior to
this date, and approved by the City Council.
All new remodeling or interior work (including building, electrical, plumbing,
heating/cooling and other related work) must be submitted for standard building
permit review prior to any work being started.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 23rd day of August, 2017.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Neil Garlock, Mayor �
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Property Address: 1345 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights MN
PID: 27-48251-01-030 and 27-48251-01-020
Legal Description: Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Mendota Heights Business Center 2nd Addition,
Dakota County, Minnesota
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