Res 2017- 70 CUP, Variance, WP, Alternative Energy System, Solar Panels in Res District, 1101 Victoria CurveCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-70
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE AND
WETLANDS PERMIT TO THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS TO INSTALL AN
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM (GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS)
IN THE R-1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(LOCATED AT 1101 VICTORIA CURVE)
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights (the "Applicant"), in conjunction with solax
technology consultants Ideal Energies, LLC, applied for a Conditional Use Permit, Variance and
Wetlands Permit for the installation of a new Alternative Energy (Ground-Mounted) Solar
System as proposed under Planning Case No. 2017-20, for the property generally identified as
the Mendota Heights City Hall, located at 1101 Victoria Curve, which is situated in the R-1 One
Family Residential District, and described in the attached E�ibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-1E-3, "G�°ound f�zounted sola�° eneNgy
systems that ai°e accessory to the p�^incipal use of the land and are designed to supply enei^gy to
on-site uses, as regulated by section 12-ID-18 of this chapte�." - are allowed by conditional use
only; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2017, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a
public hearing on this planning item, whereby a planning staff report was presented and received
by the commission, comments from the Applicant's consultants and general public were received
and noted for the record, and upon closing the hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
unanimous approval of the Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Wetlands Permit for the
installation of a new Alternative Energy (Ground-Mounted) Solar System as proposed under
Planning Case No. 2017-20, with certain findings of fact and conditions as noted herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that
the Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Wetlands Permit for the installation of a new
Alternative Energy Solar System as proposed under Planning Case No. 2017-20, is hereby
approved with the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed Alternative Energy (Solar) System use will not be detrimental to the
health, safety or general welfare of the community, nor depreciate surrounding
property values.
B. The proposed Alternative Energy (Solar) System 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.
C. The installation and implementation of this new Alternative Energy system at the
City Hall will help reduce the overall energy consumed by the facility, and is in
the best interests of the City's residents and businesses (taxpayers) by helping to
reduce annual operating costs of City Hall and other facilities,
D. The City intends to install and use the Alternative Energy System on the property
in a reasonable manner; the plight of the landowner in selecting this area for its
new Alternative Energy System was due to circumstances unique to the property;
and the new Alternative Energy System will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood.
E. 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
Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Wetlands Permit for the installation of a new Alternative
Energy (Ground-Mounted) Solar System as proposed under Planning Case No. 2017-20, located
on the Mendota Heights City Hall properties at 1101 Victoria Curve, are hereby approved with
the following conditions:
The City's contractor/consultant for this new Alternative Energy (Solar) System
must provide proper utility connection and safety documentation to the City
Building Official and Public Works Director.
2. The City's contractor/consultant applies for any required building permits,
including electrical permits.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Stl' day of September, 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: 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights MN
PID: 27-02700-04-020
Legal Description: SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 EX S 208.71 FT OF E 208.71 FT SUB TO
HGWY ESMT OVER 1.75 A; 1N SECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 28 RANGE
23, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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Receipt:# 528551
COND $46.00
Return to:
CITY OF MENDOTA
HEIGHTS
1'101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN
55118
3223905
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Recorded on: 11/20/2017 9:53 AM
By: AS, Deputy
Office of the County Recorder
Dakota County, Minnesota
Joel T. Beckman, County Recorder
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