Res 2020- 54 Wetlands Permit 781 Pondhaven LnCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-54
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 781 PONDHAVEN LANE
(PLANNING CASE NO. 2020-18)
WHEREAS, John and Lisa Steveken, (as "Applicant") applied for a Wetlands Permit as
presented under Planning Case No. 2020-18, for the property located at 781 Pondhaven Lane (the
"Subject Property"), legally described in attached Exhibit -A; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is guided LR -Low Density Residential in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, is situated in the R-1 One Family Residential District, and is located adjacent
to an established wetland/pond feature; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seek permission to construct and install a new in -ground
swimming pool with deck and fence to the rear area of the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 12-2-1 of the City Code, all new construction, related
improvements, grading, and/or removals made within one -hundred (100) feet of a wetland or water
resource -related area requires a wetlands permit; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020 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 unanimously (7-0 vote) to
approve the Wetlands Permit as presented under Planning Case No. 2020-18, 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
recommendation from the Planning Commission is hereby affirmed, and the Wetlands Permit
requested for the property located at 781 Pondhaven Lane is hereby approved with the following
findings of fact:
A. The proposed construction activities related to the new pool project and allowed
under this Wetlands Permit meets the purpose and intent of the City Code and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. The re-establishment of the wetland buffer will provide adequate safeguards for
storm water, soil erosion and contaminant leeching into the adjacent pond/wetland.
C. The placement of the new fence inside the 25 -foot wetland buffer area will have
minimal impacts to the adjacent pond/wetland and vegetative cover.
D. Adequate erosion control measures will be maintained and observed during
construction.
E. Any disturbed areas or vegetation removed as part of this pool project will be
planted 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 781 Pondhaven Lane, is hereby approved with the following
conditions:
The new pool structure shall comply with all standards and rules under Title 9
Building Regulations Section 9-2-1: Swimming Pools, and Title 12 Zoning of the
City Code, and the Minnesota State Building Code regulations. The new fence
must be a minimum of 5 -ft. in height and fully installed and inspected prior to using
the swimming pool.
2. The new swimming pool and related structure work shall comply with all applicable
standards and conditions noted under Title 12, Chapter 2 Wetlands Systems of City
Code.
Draining or back-flushing of water from the pool shall be directed onto the owner's
property only, and shall not drain directly into the pond/wetland systems. Any
drainage onto public streets or other public drainage ways shall require permission
of the appropriate local city officials.
4. The Applicant/Owner shall replant and re -vegetate the 25 -foot wetland buffer area
with plantings and materials as per the direction of the city's Natural Resources
Technician.
Any new excavating, grading and/or construction activity related to the new pol
and fence work shall 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. Full erosion/sedimentation measures shall be installed prior
to commencement of work and maintained throughout the duration of the
construction project
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6. A building permit must be approved prior to the commencement of any
construction work on this pool. Site construction shall occur only between the
hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm weekdays; and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends.
7. All disturbed areas in and around the project site shall be restored and have an
established, protected and permanent ground cover immediately after the pool
project is completed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 1" day of September, 2020.
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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EXHIBIT -A
Legal Description
PID# 27-15151-01-120
LOT 12, BLOCK 1, BRIDGEVIEW SHORES 2nd ADDITION, DAKOTA COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
Abstract Property