Res 2019- 47 Prelim Plat Sweeney AdditionCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2019-47
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT (SUBDIVISION)
OF "SWEENEY ADDITION"
LOCATED AT 777 WENTWORTH AVENUE
(PLANNING CASE NO. 2019-17)
WHEREAS, under Planning Case No. 2019-17, Edward M. Sweeney (the
"Owner/Applicant") applied for a new preliminary plat (subdivision) of lands to be titled
"Sweeney Addition", for the property located at 777 Wentworth Avenue (the "Subject Property"),
and which is legally described in attached Exhibit A: and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is guided LR -Low Density Residential in the current
2030 Comprehensive Plan and is located in the R-1 One Family Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Title 11-1-1 of the City Code (Subdivision Regulations) allows the
subdivision of parcels, provided that the resulting lots are compliant with the requirements of the
applicable zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to subdivide the Subject Property into three (3) new
parcel legally described and illustrated on the proposed preliminary plat titled "Sweeney Addition"
and which is attached as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2019, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter at their regular meeting, and whereupon closing the hearing and follow-up
discussion on this item, the Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval (by 7-0 vote)
of the subdivision request, with certain findings of fact and conditions of approval as noted herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
preliminary plat subdivision of Sweeney Addition as proposed under Planning Case No. 2019-17,
and for the property located at 777 Wentworth Avenue, can be approved based on the following
findings of fact:
A. The proposed plat meets the purpose and intent of the Subdivision Code.
B. The proposed plat request meets the purpose and intent of the City Code and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
C. The proposed lots will meet the minimum standards required under the R-1 One
Family Residential District.
D. A wetlands permit for future construction on Lot 3 will require compliance with
applicable land disturbance and drainage standards to ensure there are no negative
impacts to the surrounding water body and natural environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
preliminary plat subdivision of Sweeney Addition as proposed under Planning Case No. 2019-17,
and for the property located at 777 Wentworth Avenue, is hereby approved with the following
conditions:
1. Park dedication fee in the amount of $8,000.00 (for two new lots) and in lieu of
land dedication, is collected after City Council approval and before the final plat is
recorded by Dakota County or issuance of any additional permits by the City.
2. The Applicant shall dedicate necessary right-of-way along Wentworth Avenue and
Wachtler Avenue, per the direction of the Dakota County Plat Commission and/or
County Surveyor; and reflect those dedications on the final plat.
3. The concept plans presented under this plat request do not represent or provide
approval of building layouts or setbacks. Final layouts and setbacks must meet R-
1 Zone standards and shall be approved under separate building permits for each
lot.
4. No development, grading or construction activity on Lot 3 will occur on slopes over
33% as shown in the hatched area of the preliminary plat.
All new construction and grading activities on Lots 1 and 3 will be in compliance
with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes, as well as in
compliance with the City's Land Disturbance Guidance Document.
6. The existing (and non -conforming) 16' x 30' accessory shed/structure on the back
corner of Lot 1 must be removed within 6 -months after final plat approval and prior
to the city allowing any new single-family dwelling building permit to occur on
said lot.
7. A wetlands permit must be obtained prior to any proposed development activities
or new home permit activities on Lot 3.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2nd day of July, 2019
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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Property Legal Description
PID# 27-03800-35-010
All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1 /4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township
Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-three (23), described as follows: Beginning at the
Southwest corner of said quarter section, thence running East along the South line of said
quarter section four hundred seventy-nine ( 479) feet; thence North parallel with the West
line of said quarter section two hundred ninety-two and thirty-six hundredths (292.36) feet;
thence West on a line parallel with the South line of said quarter section four hundred
seventy-nine ( 479) feet, more or less, to the West line of said quarter section, thence
South on said West line two hundred ninety-two and thirty-six hundredths (292.36) feet,
more or less, to the place of beginning, according to the Government Survey thereof,
known as Lot Thirty-five (35), of Auditor's Subdivision No. 3, Mendota, Dakota County,
Minnesota.
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