2020-10-27 Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED 11/24/2020
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 27, 2020
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, October
27, 2020 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve at 7:00 P.M.
The following Commissioners were present: Chair Mary Magnuson, Commissioners John
Mazzitello, Patrick Corbett, Litton Field, Michael Toth, and Andrew Katz. Those absent:
Commissioner Brian Petschel.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as submitted.
Approval of September 22, 2020 Minutes
Commissioner Field noted on the bottom of page six, it should state, “…believed that additional
work would need to be done to allow additional discussion and it should occur between the
applicant and staff.
Commissioner Corbett commented on the top of page seven, he is listed as voting nay, but should
be listed as abstain. On the bottom of page eight, it should state, “Commissioner Toth Field…”
COMMISSIONER FIELD MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAZZITELLO TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AS AMENDED.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
Approval of October 8, 2020 Minutes
COMMISSIONER MAZZITELLO MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FIELD TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2020
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
Hearings
A) PLANNING CASE 2020-22
AARON AND SARAH MACKE, 744 WOODRIDGE DRIVE – CRITICAL AREA
PERMIT
APPROVED 11/24/2020
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Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the applicants are seeking a Critical Area Permit
to construct a new addition above an attached garage/sport court area to an existing single-family
dwelling.
Hearing notices were published and mailed to all properties within 350-ft. of the site; no comments
or objections to this request were received.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek provided a planning staff report and a presentation on this
planning item to the Commission (which is available for viewing through the City’s website).
Staff recommended approval of this application based on the findings and with conditions.
Commissioner Mazzitello asked if the second story proposed addition is compliant with the
building code, specifically the height restriction.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek commented that this would not exceed the roof line of the
existing structure and would be compliant.
Sarah Macke, applicant, was present to address any questions.
Chair Magnuson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one coming forward wishing to speak, Chair Magnuson asked for a motion to close the
public hearing.
COMMISSIONER MAZZITELLO MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CORBETT,
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
COMMISSIONER FIELD MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH, TO
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CRITICAL AREA PERMIT REQUEST FOR 744
WOODRIDGE DRIVE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2ND
STORY ADDITION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, BASED ON THE
FINDINGS OF FACT THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS COMPLIANT WITH CERTAIN
CRITERIA, POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF THE CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY
DISTRICT, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. A BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT
OF ANY DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION WORK.
2. FULL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION MEASURES WILL BE PUT IN PLACE
PRIOR TO AND DURING GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION WORK ACTIVITIES.
3. ALL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 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.
APPROVED 11/24/2020
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4. ALL WORK ON SITE WILL ONLY BE PERFORMED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7
A.M. AND 8 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON
WEEKENDS.
5. ALL DISTURBED AREAS IN AND AROUND THE PROJECT SITE SHALL BE
RESTORED AND HAVE AN ESTABLISHED AND PERMANENT GROUND COVER
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
Chair Magnuson advised the City Council would consider this application at its November 4, 2020
meeting.
Staff Announcements / Updates
A) UPDATE ON PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENTS
Chair Magnuson noted that included in the packet was an update on recent cases considered by the
Planning Commission. She reviewed the update noting that on Planning Case No. 2020-19, the
applicant withdrew the application, and no further action is needed. On Planning Case No. 2020-
15, the review period has been extended by the application to January 25, 2021 and another public
hearing could occur at the November or December meeting.
Adjournment
COMMISSIONER CORBETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MAZZITELLO,
TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:13 P.M.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0