Res 2021- 55 Approve Prelim & Final Plat Sweeney 2nd Add. 777 Wentworth AvCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-55
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY &FINAL PLAT
(SUBDIVISION) OF SWEENEY 2"d ADDITION
LOCATED AT 777 WENTWORTH AVENUE
(PLANNING CASE NO, 2021-09)
WHEREAS, under Planning Case No. 2019-17, former owner Ed Sweeney submitted a
request of a subdivision plat titled "Sweeney Addition", which would authorize the creation of
three (3) new single-family lots on the property located at 777 Wentworth Avenue (the "Subject
Property"), and legally described in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, the City Council adopted separate Resolution No.
2019-64, which approved the Sweeney Addition subdivision plat, which was later filed and
recorded by Ed Sweeney with Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, under Planning Case No. 2021-09, Mike Fritz with M & M Homes, in
conjunction with LDK Builders (collectively the "Applicants") submitted a follow-up request to
re -plat the original Sweeney Addition, requesting approval of a similar preliminary plat and final
plat subdivision to be titled "Sweeney 211 Addition", which would create four (4) new single
family lots on the subject property, described and illustrated on the attached Exhibit B-1 and
Exhibit B-2, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Title 11-1-1 of the City Code (Subdivision Regulations) allows the
subdivision of properties, provided the resulting lots are compliant with the requirements of the
applicable zoning district; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter, and whereupon closing the hearing and follow-up discussion on this item,
the Planning Commission recommended favorably (3-1 vote) to approve 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 and final plat subdivision of Sweeney 2"d Addition as proposed under Planning Case
No. 2021-09, 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 4 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 and final plat subdivision of Sweeney 2"� Addition as proposed under Planning Case
No. 2021-09, is hereby approved with the following conditions:
The concept plans presented under this plat request do not represent or provide
approval of final 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.
2. Prior to any new development work on the site, all existing (and non -conforming)
structures on the subject property will be removed with an approved demolition
permit issued by the City.
3. A building permit, including all new grading and drainage work, must be approved
by the City prior to the commencement of any new construction work.
4. A complete and detailed landscaping plan must be submitted with a new building
permit on each lot for review and approval by city staff. Asper the city's Pollinator
Friendly Policy, the developer will ensure all new trees and landscaping complies
with the city's Native Plantings List.
5. All new construction and grading activities throughout this development site and
on each new buildable lot 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. Full erosion and sedimentation measures will be put in place prior to and during
grading and construction work activities.
7. A wetlands pelmit must be obtained prior to arty proposed site development
activities (including the new storm water basin) or any new home permit is
approved on Lot 4 of this plat.
8. An additional park dedication fee of $4,000.00 must be paid before the final plat is
released by the city for recording with Dakota County.
9. All work on this development site will only be allowed between the hours of 7:00
AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the weekends.
10. 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.
11. The Applicant shall remove invasive species or plantings in any disturbed areas.
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12. No invasive species, including vegetation or trees are to be planted in the
development.
13. The twenty-five foot (25') buffer along the adjacent creek channel should be
planted with a native plant seed mix.
14. The two shared access on to Wentworth Avenue must be split before entering the
property and meet the 10-foot separation of driveways at the ROW/property line.
15. Approval of this plat is also subject to approval from the Dakota County Board of
Commissioners, which include the following added conditions:
a. Dakota County requires the release of the existing restricted access filed under
recorded Document No. 3368590 by a quit claim deed from the County to the
property owner; and thereafter a new restricted access document by means of a
new quit claim deed to the County is required and must be filed with the County
at the time of recording this proposed plat.
b. No work shall commence in the County right of way until a permit is obtained
from the County Transportation Department; and
c. No permit will be issued until the plat has been filed with the County Recorder's
Office.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of July, 2021.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY O�F�M�ENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 551 I8
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EXHIBIT A
Property legal Description:
PID# 27-73650-01-011 and 27-73650-01-030
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, SWEENEY ADDITION, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
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EXHIBIT BA
Preliminary Plat of Sweeney 211 Addition
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