Loading...
2022-03-22 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda PacketAuxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids, however, this may not be possible on short notice. Please contact City Hall at 651.452.1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 - 7:00 PM Mendota Heights City Hall – Council Chambers 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights MN 55118 1.Call to Order / Roll Call 2.Approve the February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes 3.Public Hearings a.CASE No. 2022-03 Wetlands Permit to allow for new swimming pool project on the property located at 790 Havenview Court (Peter & Teresa Molinaro – Owners / Myhra Design Group – Applicant/Consultants) b.CASE No. 2022-06 Wetlands Permit to allow for new patios, steps, retaining walls, and landscaping removals and installation on the property located at 601 Pond View Drive (David & Jolene Sylvester – Owners / Ground One Design – Applicant/Consultants) 4.New / Unfinished Business 5. Adjourn Meeting CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2022 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve at 7:00 P.M. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Litton Field, Commissioners Patrick Corbett, Sally Lorberbaum, Cindy Johnson, Michael Toth, and Andrew Katz. Those absent: Commissioner Brian Petschel. Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for Year 2022 Community Development Director Tim Benetti noted that Commissioners Katz, Petschel and Toth did receive reappointment. He opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Lorberbaum nominated Litton Field for the position of Chair. Commissioner Katz nominated Patrick Corbett for the position of Chair. There were no other nominations. With a vote of 5 ayes to 1 nay (Katz), Litton Field was elected as Chair for 2022. Community Development Director Tim Benetti opened the floor for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Chair Field nominated Sally Lorberbaum for the position of Vice Chair. There were no other nominations. With a unanimous vote, Sally Lorberbaum was elected as Vice Chair for 2022. Approval of January 25, 2022 Minutes COMMISSIONER LORBERBAUM MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KATZ, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2022. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 PACKET PG. # 1 Hearings A) PLANNING CASE 2022-02 DISH WIRELESS/NCWPCS MPL SITE TOWER HOLDING LLC, 894 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Community Development Director Tim Benetti explained that DISH Wireless is seeking a conditional use permit (CUP) for new cellular wireless antenna upgrades to an existing cellular monopole tower system, located at 894 Sibley Memorial Highway. Title 12-1D-14 of the Code requires CUP approval for any new or additional wireless antennas or systems to towers. Hearing notices were published and mailed to all properties within 350-ft. of the site; no comments or objections to this request were received. Community Development Director Tim Benetti 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 Lorberbaum noted the equipment onsite and asked why fencing was never required. Community Development Director Tim Benetti commented that he was unaware of the equipment until he reviewed the site recently as well. He stated that if the Commission feels security fencing would be appropriate, this would be the time to make such request. Commissioner Lorberbaum asked who owns the land. Community Development Director Tim Benetti stated that the land is privately owned by NCWPCS MPL 27 YR Site Tower Holding LLC. Chair Field opened the public hearing. Jay Suriano, representing the applicant, stated that he is available to answer questions. He stated that it is common for sites to be fenced and agree that this site probably was not fenced because there was a shelter with no standalone equipment. He stated that while his client would not object to fencing, there would be a limitation on where fencing would be placed, and they would not want to fence the entire site. Commissioner Lorberbaum stated that she would like to see fencing around the equipment and building. Mr. Suriano confirmed that he could work with staff to develop the fencing plan. Commissioner Toth agreed that the fencing should be around the equipment and building, perhaps 40 by 40. PACKET PG. # 2 Mr. Suriano commented that he would estimate that distance at 50 feet. He suggested fencing the equipment to the shelter rather than fencing around the shelter. Commissioner Corbett asked the intention of the fencing, whether it is meant to provide safety for the general public or equipment. Commissioner Lorberbaum commented that her thought would be to have fencing to protect the equipment and keep general public away. Commissioner Corbett commented that it would seem the building is secure, and the fencing would be to protect the equipment. Mr. Suriano asked for clarification on the request for fencing. Commissioner Corbett suggested beginning the fencing at the shelter and then going around the tower and equipment. Mr. Suriano asked if there is a type of fence specified. Community Development Director Tim Benetti replied that while typically chain link fence would be allowed, a black vinyl coated fence would be preferred. Commissioner Corbett commented that perhaps someone should not be allowed to see through the fencing. Community Development Director Tim Benetti replied that chain link with slats would be acceptable. He commented that the area is probably well protected with security cameras from the neighboring building as well. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that black- or neutral-colored slats would be preferred. Chair Field noted that the details could be allocated for staff and the applicant to work out. Commissioner Johnson recognized the benefit of collocating. She asked if the combined ERP of both the AT&T equipment and DISH equipment would be at or below the required radio exposure. Mr. Suriano commented that the value will not exceed or come close to what is allowed by the Federal government. Commissioner Johnson stated that the tower is located in the MRCCA and reviewed the construction that is detailed within the application and report. She asked if there would be open soil and whether seeding would be needed. Mr. Suriano stated that the platform is a raised metal platform that sits on four pedestals. He commented that there is a weed barrier under the pedestals to stop things from growing into the PACKET PG. # 3 pedestals. He stated that the remainder of the area has crushed rock and a weed barrier under that. He provided details on the ice bridge construction. He stated that the fiber will have two types of installation and provided details on that process. He noted that no grass will be disturbed. Commissioner Johnson asked if the applicant is aware of the come clean, leave clean policy of the DNR and provided additional details on that policy. Mr. Suriano stated that he understands the concept but cannot say he knows deeply about that. He believed that all of the equipment is cleaned before coming to the job site and believed they would comply with that. Commissioner Lorberbaum asked and received confirmation that a report related to structural safety has been received and will be reviewed by staff. Seeing no one further coming forward wishing to speak, Chair Field asked for a motion to close the public hearing. COMMISSIONER TOTH MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KATZ, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 COMMISSIONER LORBERBAUM MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF NEW WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING MONOPOLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER, LOCATED AT 894 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, BASED ON THE FINDINGS-OF-FACT, AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL ABIDE BY ALL REGULATIONS IN TITLE 12-1D-14 OF THE CITY CODE, AS OUTLINED IN THE FEBRUARY 2, 2022 PLANNING STAFF REPORT FOR PLANNING CASE NO. 2022-02. 2. THE APPLICANT SHALL MEET ALL FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE NEW ANTENNA FEATURES. 3. THE APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LICENSES TO THE COUNCIL PRIOR TO RECEIVING A BUILDING PERMIT. 4. A BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO ANY INSTALLATION OR NEW CONSTRUCTION WORK. THE APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF A PRIVATE, THIRD-PARTY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSPECTION FIRM OR STRUCTURAL INSPECTOR TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE CITY’S BUILDING OFFICIAL CONFIRMING ALL NEW WORK AND STRUCTURAL ADDITIONS WERE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA BUILDING CODES. PACKET PG. # 4 5. THE NEW ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES. 6. THE NEW ANTENNA ARRAYS AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURAL MATERIALS SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH THE EXISTING PAINTED COLOR ON THE TOWER AND OTHER SYSTEMS. 7. NO ADDED LIGHTING OR ADVERTISEMENT OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING NOTICEABLE PROVIDER/COMPANY LOGO SHALL BE PLACED ON ANY PART OF THE ANTENNA ARRAYS, WHICH MAY BE NOTICEABLE OR VIEWED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM THE GROUND OR SURROUNDING PROPERTIES. 8. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE TO THE CITY, AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE SECTION 12-1J-.H.1.b, AN ABANDONMENT BOND EQUAL TO ONE AND ONE HALF (1 -1/2) TIMES THE CURRENT COST OF REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THE ANTENNA ARRAYS AND ANY SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT. 9. FENCING SHALL BE INSTALLED AROUND EQUIPMENT ON THE SITE THAT IS NOT PART OF THE STRUCTURAL BUILDING WITH A HEIGHT OF SIX FEET AND COMPOSED OF MATERIAL TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF AND THE APPLICANT. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Chair Field advised the City Council would consider this application at its March 1, 2022 meeting. New/Unfinished Business Community Development Director Tim Benetti stated that At Home Apartments received approval for its Phase III project and noted that construction is anticipated to begin on Phase II yet this year. He stated that the City received a notice of stay from the District Court to hold off on any work or progress by the Culligan family until the case is fully heard or determined by the State’s Appellate Court. Commissioner Lorberbaum commented that it was stated during the review of the At Home Apartments request that the Planning Commission supported the State required size for handicap parking stalls but clarified that the Commission did not support that size and supported the recommended size for Mendota Heights. Adjournment COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TOTH, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:38 P.M. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 PACKET PG. # 5 PLANNING STAFF REPORT DATE:March 22, 2022 TO:Planning Commission FROM:Tim Benetti, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Planning Case 2022-03 WETLANDS PERMIT APPLICANT:Peter & Teresa Molinaro / Myhra Design Group PROPERTY ADDRESS:790 Havenview Court ZONING/GUIDED:R-1 One Family Residential/LR Low Density Residential ACTION DEADLINE:April 9, 2022 INTRODUCTION The applicants are seeking a Wetlands Permit to allow the installation of a new in-ground swimming pool, patio deck, retaining walls, and landscaping. A public hearing notice for this planning item was published in the Pioneer Press and notice letters were mailed to all properties within 350-feet of the subject property. No comments or objections were received. BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION The subject property is 0.75 acres in size (of which 0.28 acres is water), and is improved with two-story, 3,460-sq. ft. single family dwelling (GIS aerial image – below left). The back half of the lot is covered by a drainage and utility easement, which was dedicated under the Bridgewater Shores 3rd Addition. The property is adjacent to an established Type III wetland (i.e. Slightly Susceptible Wetland), as identified by the Wetlands Map in the city’s Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) – (below right), and the city’s Official Wetlands System Map – 1977. PACKET PG. # 6 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 2 of 8 Last fall (2021), the homeowners hired Royal Outdoor & Pool Services to install a new 20’ x 40’ in-ground swimming pool, along with a new concrete patio deck, retaining walls and landscaping. The city was made aware of this project when Royal Pools submitted a building permit and site plan for the new pool. Staff also became aware the company began some vegetation clearing and removals last fall in preparation of this pool installation, and cleared a large area of this back yard space (see aerial image 09/13/2021 –below). Staff contacted the pool company and owners, and informed them this project required a Wetlands Permit, due to its proximity to the nearby pond. Due to the lateness of the construction season, it was recommended the owners/contractors shut down the site; continue to maintain the already installed silt-fence along the property boundaries; prepare a new survey, site plan and landscape plan for this pool project; and submit a wetlands permit for consideration. The owners later hired Myhra Design Group to prepare the new Site/Landscape Plan on the property (see partial plan image below – and full plan appended to this report). PACKET PG. # 7 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 3 of 8 Royal Pool-Outdoor indicated they had removed only 6 to 7 dead trees in the back yard, a lot of buckthorn, and scraped off the top layer of grass/sod in preparation of the new pool permit. There are a number of trees and plants that were not removed or affected along the back pond edge, as shown in the above aerial image and illustrated on the Site/Landscape Plan. The closest corner or point of the pool structure will be situated 55-feet from the adjacent pond edge; while the concrete deck is shown approximately 45-feet from the edge. The pool will also have retaining walls to support the pool structure and outer decking along three sides, with a tiered wall system along the back and partial side edge. It appears most of the wall heights vary from 2’ to 3.8’, with a high point of 4’ at one location. Walls 4-feet or less do not require any added or special structural engineering design to be approved. Per City Code, all properties with swimming pools must have a 5 to 6-ft. high fence around the pool structure or the rear yard. The Owners are requesting to install a new 5-ft. high black aluminum decorative style fence along the back edge of the home and fully around the back yard area (details of fence appended to this report). . ANALYSIS Pursuant to City Code Section 12-2-3, the Wetland Systems ordinance applies to wetlands and water resource related areas, and to adjacent land within one hundred feet (100') of normal high water markers of wetlands and water resource related areas as delineated on the official city wetlands systems map. The purpose of the Wetlands Systems chapter of City Code Section 12-2-1 is to: x Provide for protection, preservation, maintenance, and use wetlands and water resource-related areas; x Maintain the natural drainage system; x Minimize disturbance which may result from alteration by earthwork, loss of vegetation, loss of wildlife and aquatic organisms as a result of the disturbance of the natural environment or from excessive sedimentation; x Provide for protection of potable fresh water supplies; and x Ensure safety from floods. City Code Section 12-2-6 further states that any work or development upon or which would otherwise alter a wetland or potentially impact a water related resource area, must obtain a written permit from the city; with the list of activities noted as follows: 1. The deposit or removal of any debris, fill or other material over 100 cubic yards. 2. Any excavation over 100 cubic yards. 3. The digging, dredging, filling, or in any other way altering or removing any material from water bodies, watercourses, wetlands, floodplain, or natural drainage system. 4. The construction, alteration, or removal of any structure. 5. The removal of vegetation. 6. The altering of any embankment, ponding, or changing of the flow of water or ponding capacity. 7. Permanently storing materials. 8. Disposing of waste materials (including sewage, garbage, rubbish, and other discarded materials). 9.Installation and maintenance of essential services. The swimming pool project and related improvements presented by the Applicant under this Planning Case No. 2022-03 meet a number of these activities that require this Wetlands Permit for official review and approval. PACKET PG. # 8 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 4 of 8 As part of any Wetlands Permit review, the city must consider and evaluate the following standards and conditions as noted in the Wetland Ordinance Section 12-2-7: x Runoff from developed property and construction projects may be directed to the wetland only when reasonably free of silt and debris and chemical pollutants, and at such rates such as not to disturb wetland vegetation or increase turbidity. x No deleterious waste shall be discharged in a wetland or disposed of in a manner that would cause the waste to enter the wetland or other water resource area. x Removal of vegetation shall be permitted only when and where such work within the W district has been approved in accordance with the standards of this chapter. x Removal of vegetation within the W district but outside the wetland shall be limited to that reasonably required for the placement of structures and the use of property. It appears all major construction activities related to the installation of the new pool, deck and walls will take place far enough away from the pond; and this work will have little, if any effect upon the adjacent water body. No part of the pool structure, including the deck and walls will encroach or impact the dedicated drainage easement in the rear yard as well. The new landscaping for this back yard is shown with two new Ironwood Trees, a Japanese lilac, and a Red Splendor Crabapple. The back corners of the pool deck call for two Sugar Time Crabapples, and a variety of hydrangeas and hosta plantings. The back side of the house is also receiving a number of new plantings as well. The city’s Surface Water Management Plan provides certain guidelines and suggested standards (not requirements) for the city to follow or implement when dealing with new development near natural water features. The SWMP recommends a 25-foot no-disturbance/natural vegetative buffer zone from the wetland edge, in order to provide an extra level or measure of erosion and silt protection, and any fertilizer/chemical runoff from nearby residential lawn areas. The Survey/Site Plan shows a small dashed “Edge of Water” line and a larger dashed line representing the back drainage and utility easement line. This area between the pond edge and easement line varies from 15 to 20-feet in width (see partial survey image – below). PACKET PG. # 9 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 5 of 8 The city has maintained an informal policy and recommendation with other wetland permitted permit applications, that properties provide or dedicate some sort of natural or undisturbed “buffer” for added protection along wetland systems and features. In this case, the Owners intend to provide this space between the pond edge and back easement line as an acceptable vegetative buffer area from thepond, which is shown or identified on the Site/Landscape Plan. Based upon field inspection of the property by city staff, and the attached site photos (appended to end of this report), it appears the owners did not clear down to the pond edge (which is commendable), and the property retains a natural, vegetated strip with some miscellaneous or volunteer trees in this pond edge area. Per the recommendation of city staff, the buffer will be restored or planted with a suitable wetland seed mixture, MnDOT Seed Mix #33-261, which mixture was recently approved as part of a separate wetlands permit by the city. The city can also consider the buffer be planted with some additional El-Dorado feather reed grass noted on the Owners landscape plan/plantings list, which currently shows this type of grass to be planted near the back southwest corner of the home. The existing vegetated pond edge, along with the new trees and recommended buffer planting along this pond area, will provide adequate and suitable protection (minimize) any run-off towards the back pond. While fences are normally allowed inside drainage/utility easements, Staff further recommended the fence be placed up to the drainage/utility easement line, but not inside the buffer. The homeowners have demonstrated to city staff a desire to limit the scale and scope of this proposed backyard improvement project to an area situated a reasonable distance away from the pond, so any impacts to this pond will be minimal. The pool and landscape project will fit nicely with the overall size of the property, and should be an nice improvement. Most of the new work is being contained or limited to the area that serves as a fully functioning back yard space; and the Owners still retain some valuable open and useable yard space to enjoy, even with the large new swimming pool and related improvements. City staff has also identified a select number of Goals and Policy statements from the Natural Resource chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which we feel provides additional support in granting approval of this requested Wetlands Permit, as follows: GOAL 1: Develop a professional, comprehensive, strategic Natural Resources Management Plan for city-wide natural areas and natural resources. Policy 9. Protect steep slopes, bluffs, and other sensitive areas from erosion and other threats, specifically throughout the development process. Policy No. 10. Encourage and promote the use of conservation design principles. GOAL 2: Protect, connect, restore, buffer, and manage natural areas, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources, for high ecological quality and diversity of plant and animal species. Policies: 1. Monitor new developments for restoration and invasive plant management. 4. Restore areas throughout the city with pollinator-friendly or native species to protect and enhance habitat for native pollinators and birds. 7. Explore the development of ordinances and or policies that establish minimum soil standards for development and redevelopment that can support turf, plantings, and/or healthy turf alternatives. 10. Prior to approval of landscape and development plans, work with applicants to encourage the preservation and installation of high ecosystem value communities. PACKET PG. # 10 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 6 of 8 GOAL 3: Protect and restore the natural ecological functions of the city’s water resources with emphasis on the improvement of stormwater management. Policies: 1. Explore and develop operational and procedural modifications to better enhance and support the thriving of the natural environment. 2. Work with partners to implement projects and develop and support programs that encourage infiltration, to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution to water-bodies. 4. Identify areas within the city, including public and private land that are lacking adequate stormwater treatment, and other stormwater BMPs. Implement projects to establish functioning stormwater treatment in order to protect and improve the city’s water resources. 5. Implement the city’s Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) through the use of ordinances, policies, and development standards. ALTERNATIVES 1. Approve the Wetlands Permit based on certain findings-of-fact, along with specific conditions of approval; or 2. Deny the Wetlands Permit based on revised findings-of-fact supporting such a recommendation as determined by the Planning Commission; or 3. Table the request and direct staff to extend the application review period an additional 60 days, pursuant to MN State Statute 15.99. STAFF RECOMMENDATION This landscape plan has been reviewed by the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator, and the plantings list and varieties presented are deemed acceptable. Staff recommends approval of the requested Wetlands Permit to Peter and Teresa Molinaro and for the property located at 790 Havenview Court, which would allow the construction of a new in-ground swimming pool, deck, fence and landscaping, based on the attached findings-of-fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. All work and improvements noted on the plans appended to this Planning Report for Case No. 2022- 03 shall be the only approved work allowed under this Wetlands Permit. If additional construction work in areas up to 100-feet from pond edge is needed, excluding the planting of trees and vegetation, the Owner must contact city staff prior to commencing any work, and repair and replant any disturbed areas with suitable plantings and materials, per direction of the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Any draining or back-flushing of water from pool shall be directed onto the Subject Property only, and shall not drain directly into the adjacent pond. Any drainage onto public streets or other public drainage ways shall require permission of the Public Works Director. PACKET PG. # 11 Planning Case 2022-03 (Molinaro) Page 7 of 8 5. The Owners shall provide and maintain a 15’ – 20’ wide vegetative buffer (no disturbance) from the pond edge and the drainage and utility easement line, with said buffer planted with a MnDOT Seed Mix List #33-261 or other plantings approved by the city’s Natural resources Coordinator. 6. The proposed fence shall be placed up to or outside the drainage and utility easement line. 7. Any new excavating, grading and/or 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. Full erosion/sedimentation measures shall be installed prior to commencement of work and maintained throughout the duration of the construction project 8. Prior to the release of any escrow payment, all disturbed areas in and around the project site, including the buffer area, shall be restored and have an established, protected and permanent ground cover immediately after the pool project is completed. 9. A building permit must be approved prior to the commencement of any construction work on the swimming pool or related landscaping work. Construction work shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm weekdays; and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends. FINDINGS-OF-FACT FOR APPROVAL Wetlands Permit for Peter & Teresa Molinaro 790 Havenview Court Planning Case No. 2022-03 1. 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 meets a number of goals and policies established under the Natural Resources chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. All new work will have little, if any impacts to the pond, or the existing on-site drainage or drainage from surrounding properties. 3. Owner/Applicant will provide additional and suitable wetland protective vegetation and plantings along the edge of the pond, which will help to reduce any impacts caused by stormwater run-off from the rear yard areas, and help reduce any soil and contaminant runoff. 4. This property will provide adequate erosion control measuresthroughout the duration of the project and until all areas of the property have been fully planted and restored, which will ensure protection and lessen any runoff impacts to the adjacent pond during and after construction. 5. The pool project and work contemplated under this wetlands permit shall be done in accordance with the rules and standards of the City’s Land Disturbance Guidance document; and will be closely monitored by city staff to ensure compliance with all Building Codes and related City Codes. PACKET PG. # 12 SITE PHOTOS – 790 HAVENVIEW COURT LOOKING WESTERLY – BACK YARD LOOKING EASTERLY – BACK YARD LOOKING SOUTHEASTERLY – BACK POND LINE LOOKING SOUTHERLY – BACK POND LOOKING SE’LYa – BACK CORNER OF DECK/PORCH POND EDGE – EROSION FENCE PACKET PG. # 13 1-"//*/($"4&/0 .0-*/"30PACKET PG. # 14 To: City of Mendota Heights My name is Keith Donovan and I am the owner of Royal Outdoor Services. I apologize for the work that was completed ahead of securing the permit. We removed buck thorn and 6 or 7 trees that were completely dead, including the stumps. Silt fence was installed before any work took place and we did not change any of the grades around the yard. We plan to plant new trees in the area once work is completed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Thank you, Keith Donovan Royal Outdoor Services PACKET PG. # 15 790 800 784 799 796 783 781 775 814 778 793 2464 769 2390 772 775 771 2391 785 790 803 771775 810 2481 781 796 767 750 800 778 785 772 784 2481 753 2472 2464 2465 767 766 HAVENVIE W C TPAGEL RDHAZEL CT This imagery is copyrighted and licensed by Nearmap US Inc, which retains ownership of the imagery. It is being provided by Dakota County under the terms of that license. Under that license, Dakota County is allowed to provide access to the “Offline Copy Add-On for Government”, on which this image services is based, at 6-inch resolution, six months after the capture date, provided the user acknowledges that the imagery will be used in their normal course of business and must not be resold or distributed for the City of Mendota Heights0100 SCALE IN FEETDate: 3/17/2022 790 HAVENVIEW COURT (MOLINARO) PACKET PG. # 16 28926725225896 307120 79 77 29775 29565 14240 39 37 38 28 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 29 171615 14 13 11 10 64 10 15 29 10 96 14 18 20 1515 22 19 11 10 790 784 796 775781 790 785 796 784 800 778 771 800 2464 778 HAVENVIEW CT This imagery is copyrighted and licensed by Nearmap US Inc, which retains ownership of the imagery. It is being provided by Dakota County under the terms of that license. Under that license, Dakota County is allowed to provide access to the “Offline Copy Add-On for Government”, on which this image services is based, at 6-inch resolution, six months after the capture date, provided the user acknowledges that the imagery will be used in their normal course of business and must not be resold or distributed for the WETLANDS MAP 790 Havenview Court City of Mendota Heights050 SCALE IN FEET3/17/2022 PACKET PG. # 17 Drainage Utility Easement Line PACKET PG. # 18 PACKET PG. # 19 PACKET PG. # 20 Material Quantity Size /ƌŽŶǁŽŽĚdƌĞĞ Ϯ ϮΗ :ĂƉĂŶĞƐĞ>ŝůĂĐdƌĞĞ ϭ Ϯ͘ϱΗ ZĞĚ^ƉůĞŶĚŽƌƌĂďĂƉƉůĞdƌĞĞ ϭ ϮΗ ^ƵŐĂƌdŝŵĞƌĂďĂƉƉůĞdƌĞĞ Ϯ ϮΗ >ŝŵĞůŝŐŚƚ,LJĚƌĂŶŐĞĂdƌĞĞ ϭ ηϭϬ tĞĞƉŝŶŐtŚŝƚĞ^ƉƌƵĐĞdƌĞĞ Ϯ ηϭϬ /ŶĐƌĞĚŝďĂůů,LJĚƌĂŶŐĞĂ ϭϴ ηϱ dŽƌ^ƉŝƌĞĂ ϭϴ ηϱ ĂŶĐŝŶŐYƵĞĞŶ,ŽƐƚĂ ϭϲ ηϭ ůŽƌĂĚŽ&ĞĂƚŚĞƌZĞĞĚ'ƌĂƐƐ ϴ ηϭ WŽǁtŽǁtŝůĚďĞƌƌLJĐŚŝŶĂĐĞĂ ϭϮ ηϭ ^ƚĂŝŶĞĚ'ůĂƐƐ,ŽƐƚĂ ϭϴ ηϭ TREES SHRUBS PERENNIALS PACKET PG. # 21 Hundred Series #0230 - Digger Specialties Inc. - Digger Specialties Inc. https://www.diggerspecialties.com/products/fencing-2/courtyard-aluminum-fencing/residential-hundred-series/hundred-series-0230/[2/9/2022 3:27:34 PM] WHERE TO BUY | NEWS | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | AIA COURSES | PRODUCT OWNERS | PRODUCT RESOURCES | TRADE RESOURCES LOGIN PRODUCTS > FENCING > COURTYARD® ALUMINUM FENCING > RESIDENTIAL 0100 SERIES > HUNDRED SERIES #0230 HUNDRED SERIES #0230 PACKET PG. # 22 Hundred Series #0230 - Digger Specialties Inc. - Digger Specialties Inc. https://www.diggerspecialties.com/products/fencing-2/courtyard-aluminum-fencing/residential-hundred-series/hundred-series-0230/[2/9/2022 3:27:34 PM] 3-Rail Flat Top Heights:36", 42", 48", 55"*, 60" Section Length:6' Centers (Standard); Available in Per Foot Sections from 3' to 6' and Per Inch Sections from 36" to 72" (even spacing between verticals) Standard Posts:2" x 2" (.060") Heavy Duty Posts:2" x 2" (.090") Gate Posts:2" x 2" (.060") w/Inserts = .310" wall, 2" x 2" (.090") w/Inserts = .270" Wall, 4" x 4" (.125"), and 6" x 6" (.185") Post Caps:2", 4" or 6" Flat (standard); 2" or 4" Ball (optional) Rails:1 1/8" (.065") w x 1" (.085") h Pickets:5/8" x 5/8" (.045") Picket Spacing:3.792" Between Pickets Racking:Standard Section Racks 20" in a 6' Section Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty WORKS WELL WITH PACKET PG. # 23 SUBJECT PROPERTY790 Havenview Ct. PACKET PG. # 24 SSOOILLSS MMAAPP -779900 HHaavveennvviieeww CCtt..((MMoolliinnaarroo)) Environment Environment - Geology & Soils Soil Types (SSURGO) AREASYMBOL MN037 DESCR Kingsley sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes SPATIALVER 6 ACRES 4.72283187 MUSYM 342B Shape_Length 820.3276964003044 MUKEY 396838 Shape_Area 19112.622491981976 Disclaimer:Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate,but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal,survey,yy or for zoning verification. Map Scale 11 iinncchh ==5500 ffeeeett 11/23/2021 PACKET PG. # 25 Collapse Dakota County, Minnesota (MN037) Dakota County, Minnesota (MN037) Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 155B Chetek sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 1.1 2.3% 342B Kingsley sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 12.7 27.1% 342C Kingsley sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 11.7 24.8% 344 Quam silt loam 1.5 3.1% 857B Urban land-Waukegan complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes 1.2 2.5% 895C Kingsley-Mahtomedi- Spencer complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes 4.0 8.4% 896E Kingsley-Mahtomedi complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes 7.5 15.9% 1003 Anthroportic Udorthents- Pits-Dumps complex, abandoned, 2 to 45 percent slopes 1.1 2.3% 1824 Quam silt loam, ponded 6.3 13.5% Totals for Area of Interest 46.9 100 PACKET PG. # 26 PLANNING STAFF REPORT DATE:March 22, 2022 TO:Planning Commission FROM:Tim Benetti, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Planning Case 2022-06 WETLANDS PERMIT APPLICANT:David & Jolene Sylvester / Ground One PROPERTY ADDRESS:601 Pond View Drive ZONING/GUIDED:R-1 One Family Residential/LR Low Density Residential ACTION DEADLINE:May 8, 2022 INTRODUCTION The Sylvester’s are seeking approval of a Wetlands Permit to allow the installation of a new patio/seating area in a rear yard, along with some additional patio spaces and walkways near the back side of their home, vegetation clearing, and new landscaping. The subject property is located at 601 Pond View Drive. A public hearing notice for this planning item was published in the Pioneer Press; notice letters mailed to all properties within 350-ft. of the subject property; notices posted on the city’s website and bulletin board. City received one phone inquiry from neighbor to the west, and upon review of the plans – declared no objections. No other comments or objections were received. BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION The subject property is generally located in the mid-block of Pond View Drive, between Huber Drive to the west and Field Stone Drive to the east. The parcel is 0.62 acres in size (of which 0.19 acres is water), and improved with two-story, 3,426-sq. ft. single family dwelling (GIS aerial image – below left). The back one-third of the lot is covered by a drainage and utility easement, which was dedicated under the Copperfield 2nd Addition. The property is adjacent to Copperfield Pond, which is a Type III wetland (Slightly Susceptible Wetland), as identified by the Wetlands Map in the city’s Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) – (below right), and on the city’s Official Wetlands System Map – 1977. PACKET PG. # 27 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 2 of 9 In mid-February, city staff received notice that the owners were cutting and removing trees and brush along the back side of the subject property and next to the pond. City staff investigated and issued a Stop-Work order, and directed the owners to submit a plan and Wetlands Permit application to the city before commencing any work. As new residents to the community, the Sylvester’s were unaware of the city’s Wetland Ordinance and rules, and thus began the process of removing this vegetation prior to securing the necessary permit. The Owners contracted with Ground One (Bloomington)to submit the Wetlands Permit application on their behalf, serve as the general contractor, and prepared the Removals and Landscape/Improvement Plans for this permit consideration. Ground One later indicated they began work to remove an infestation of buckthorn and honeysuckle along this property’s pond edge, in order to help the Owners restore and replant this area with better and more suitable landscaping materials. The Removals Plan shows a large rectangular shaped, pink-shaded section approximately 30’ –50’ in width along the pond edge (see partial plan image – below), which is identified as a removal area for miscellaneous trees and brush, including green ash, box elders, red maples, dogwoods, buckthorn and tatarian honeysuckle. The plan also identifies some removal work up near the back side of the house, including some lawn space, edging, old concrete patio, stairs and steppers. The two shaded areas near the front side of the home are also identified, but are not subject to this Wetlands Permit review, as these areas are outside of the 100-foot limits from the pond. The Landscape/New Improvements Plan calls for considerable re-planting and re-vegetation of the large cleared area against the pond, along with a 16’ x 16’ natural stone patio, small retaining walls with steps, and a raingarden. The plan also identifies two additional natural stone patios off the back side of the home, with small stone stairways and bluestone steppers (see partial Plan image – below). . PACKET PG. # 28 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 3 of 9 The restored pond edge area is calling for trees, bushes and groundcover including Pagoda Dogwoods (Conus-Alternifola); Firespire American Hornbeam (Carpinus J.N. Upright); Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla Lonicera); Muskingum Gray Dogwood (Cornus Muskingum);Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium); Aronia Ground Hug; andRiver Birch(Betula Nigra-Clump). The open “buffer space” between the pond edge and new plantings, approximately 25-ft. in width, is planned to be seeded with a “Grass/Pollinator” seed mixture consisting of a wide variety of plantings, as noted on the Custom Native Shortgrass legend. The “Water Infiltration Area” located next to the stone patio will act like a natural raingarden, capturing and filtering any run-off from the patio. ANALYSIS Pursuant to City Code Section 12-2-3, the Wetland Systems ordinance applies to wetlands and water resource related areas, and to adjacent land within one hundred feet (100') of normal high water markers of wetlands and water resource related areas as delineated on the official city wetlands systems map. The purpose of the Wetlands Systems – City Code Section 12-2-1 is to: x Provide for protection, preservation, maintenance, and use wetlands and water resource-related areas; x Maintain the natural drainage system; x Minimize disturbance which may result from alteration by earthwork, loss of vegetation, loss of wildlife and aquatic organisms as a result of the disturbance of the natural environment or from excessive sedimentation; x Provide for protection of potable fresh water supplies; and x Ensure safety from floods. City Code Section 12-2-6 further states that any work or development upon or which would otherwise alter a wetland or potentially impact a water related resource area, must obtain a written permit from the city; with the list of activities noted as follows: 1. The deposit or removal of any debris, fill or other material over 100 cubic yards. 2. Any excavation over 100 cubic yards. 3. The digging, dredging, filling, or in any other way altering or removing any material from water bodies, watercourses, wetlands, floodplain, or natural drainage system. 4. The construction, alteration, or removal of any structure. 5. The removal of vegetation. 6. The altering of any embankment, ponding, or changing of the flow of water or ponding capacity. 7. Permanently storing materials. 8. Disposing of waste materials (including sewage, garbage, rubbish, and other discarded materials). 9.Installation and maintenance of essential services. The plan or project improvements presented by the Applicant under this Planning Case No. 2022-06 meet a number of these activities that require this Wetlands Permit for official review and approval. As part of any Wetlands Permit review, the city must consider and evaluate the following standards and conditions as noted in the Wetland Ordinance Section 12-2-7: x Runoff from developed property and construction projects may be directed to the wetland only when reasonably free of silt and debris and chemical pollutants, and at such rates such as not to disturb wetland vegetation or increase turbidity. PACKET PG. # 29 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 4 of 9 x No deleterious waste shall be discharged in a wetland or disposed of in a manner that would cause the waste to enter the wetland or other water resource area. x Removal of vegetation shall be permitted only when and where such work within the W district has been approved in accordance with the standards of this chapter. x Removal of vegetation within the W district but outside the wetland shall be limited to that reasonably required for the placement of structures and the use of property. The Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) provides certain guidelines and suggested standards (not requirements) for the city to follow or implement when dealing with new development near natural water features. The SWMP recommends, but does not require a 25-foot no-disturbance/natural vegetative buffer zone from the wetland edge. This buffer is meant to provide an extra level or protection or natural means in preventing erosion run-off, for silt protection, and reducing any fertilizer or chemical runoff that may occur from adjacent residential lawns. While buckthorn and other invasive vegetation can be (and should be) managed and encouraged to be removed in limited areas in and around wetland systems, it is important that homeowners provide a plan that replaces or restores these areas whenever any vegetation is cleared. As noted previously, the Owners intend to provide a very nice native shortgrass planting bed along the pond edge of approximately 25-feet in width from the pond edge, which will serve as a natural, vegetated and undisturbed buffer along the pond. The other trees, shrubs, and groundcover plantings, and the inclusion of the raingarden near this area, will help minimize and provide adequate and suitable protection of any deleterious run-off towards the pond. The homeowners have demonstrated to city staff a strong desire and willingness to clean up and restore the unkempt areas next to the pond, which in turn will help improve the scenic views of the adjacent pond from the new patio and other parts of the property; and provide for more suitable and aesthetically pleasing landscaping in and around this rear yard. Ground One has assured city staff that all work proposed in this back yard area will be as minimally invasive as possible, and will be mindful of not creating any negative impacts to the pond during construction. All of the major construction and grading work related to this new back-yard improvement plan, including the new hardscape features (patio, walls, steps/pavers) will be placed away from the pond edge and buffer area, so as to not cause any impacts to this pond. All construction or installation work areas near the buffer area and pond edge will be protected by silt/erosion control measures. The new landscaping and restoration plans for the area around the pond will fit nicely with the overall size of the property, and will be a nice improvement. The sitting area/patio space is limited in size, does not impact or encroach into the 25-ft. buffer, and has an adjacent water infiltration/raingarden feature to help capture and minimize any surface water runoff. The new landscaping, patio and stepper improvements near the back-side of the home appear to be situated far enough away from the pond, and therefore create no issues or concerns with the city. The City’s Natural Resources Coordinator stated in her review of this plan, that because the Owners are planning to do work up to the pond’s edge, and because Copperfield Pond is considered a jurisdictional wetland under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, the applicant is required to prepare and submit a wetland delineation report under Chapter 8420 of MN State Rules. The consultants confirmed that a wetland delineation is in the works (winter/iced-over conditions do not allow for a delineation at this time); and they are committed to working with the city’s Natural Resources and Public Works staff to finalize and present this report back to the City for review and acceptance. The City is the Local Government Unit authorized to administer MN Rule 8420 under the MN Wetland Conservation Act. Conditions that reflect this wetland delineation and any findings are included in the end of this report. PACKET PG. # 30 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 5 of 9 City staff has also identified a select number of Goals and Policy statements from the Natural Resource chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which we feel provides additional support in granting approval of this requested Wetlands Permit, as follows: GOAL 1: Develop a professional, comprehensive, strategic Natural Resources Management Plan for city-wide natural areas and natural resources. Policy 9. Protect steep slopes, bluffs, and other sensitive areas from erosion and other threats, specifically throughout the development process. Policy No. 10. Encourage and promote the use of conservation design principles. GOAL 2: Protect, connect, restore, buffer, and manage natural areas, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources, for high ecological quality and diversity of plant and animal species. Policies: 1. Monitor new developments for restoration and invasive plant management. 4. Restore areas throughout the city with pollinator-friendly or native species to protect and enhance habitat for native pollinators and birds. 7. Explore the development of ordinances and or policies that establish minimum soil standards for development and redevelopment that can support turf, plantings, and/or healthy turf alternatives. 10. Prior to approval of landscape and development plans, work with applicants to encourage the preservation and installation of high ecosystem value communities. GOAL 3: Protect and restore the natural ecological functions of the city’s water resources with emphasis on the improvement of stormwater management. Policies: 1. Explore and develop operational and procedural modifications to better enhance and support the thriving of the natural environment. 2. Work with partners to implement projects and develop and support programs that encourage infiltration, to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution to water-bodies. 4. Identify areas within the city, including public and private land that are lacking adequate stormwater treatment, and other stormwater BMPs. Implement projects to establish functioning stormwater treatment in order to protect and improve the city’s water resources. 5. Implement the city’s Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) through the use of ordinances, policies, and development standards. ALTERNATIVES 1. Approve the Wetlands Permit based on certain findings-of-fact, along with specific conditions of approval; or 2. Deny the Wetlands Permit based on revised findings-of-fact supporting such a recommendation as determined by the Planning Commission; or 3. Table the request and direct staff to extend the application review period an additional 60 days, pursuant to MN State Statute 15.99. PACKET PG. # 31 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 6 of 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION This landscape plan has been reviewed by the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator, and the plantings list and varieties presented are deemed acceptable. Staff recommends approval of a Wetlands Permit to David and Jolene Sylvester, and to the property located at 601 Pond View Drive, which would allow certain back-yard improvements and tree/vegetation removal and replacement within 100-feet of a wetland, based on the attached findings-of-fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. All work and improvements noted on the plans appended to this Planning Report for Case No. 2022-06 shall be the only approved work allowed under this Wetlands Permit. If additional construction work in areas up to 100-feet from pond edge is needed, excluding the planting of trees and vegetation, the Owner must contact city staff prior to commencing any work, and repair and replant any disturbed areas with suitable plantings and materials, per direction of the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator. 2. The new patio, retaining walls, stairs, and paths, and landscaping installation, restoration work and other related yard improvements with this permit shall comply with all applicable standards and conditions noted under Title 12, Chapter 2 Wetlands Systems of City Code. 3. The Applicant/Owner shall not commence any construction, grading work or additional removal or clearing of trees and vegetation near the pond until the City of Mendota Heights has received the requested wetland delineation report, which is to be reviewed by appropriate city staff and presented to and accepted by the City Council at a later date. 4. Any removals, excavating, grading and/or construction activity related to the new back yard improvements, including the patio, retaining walls, stairs, and paths, and landscaping installation shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes, as well as in compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance Guidance Document. 5. Full erosion/sedimentation measures shall be installed prior to commencement of any construction, grading or installation work,and maintained throughout the duration of the project. Double barriers shall be placed along the edge of the pond for added protection. 6. Prior to the release of any escrow payment, all disturbed areas in and around the project site shall be restored and have an established, protected and permanent ground cover immediately after the back yard improvements have been installed or completed. 7. Any site construction or removal shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm weekdays; and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends. PACKET PG. # 32 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 7 of 9 FINDINGS-OF-FACT FOR APPROVAL Wetlands Permit for 601 Pond View Drive Planning Case No. 2022-06 The following Findings-of-Fact are made in support of approval of the proposed wetlands permit request: 1. All tree and plants previously removed on this property were considered invasive species, diseased or dying, and this removal and any other removals of vegetation shall be limited to that reasonably required for the installation of new plantings and grasses for an established wetland buffer area. 2. The proposed construction activities related to the new patio and landscape improvements allowed under this Wetlands Permit, meet the general purpose and intent of the City Code; and meet a number of goals and policies established under the Natural Resources chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. All new work will have little, if any impacts to the pond, any existing on-site drainage or drainage from surrounding properties. 4. Owners have demonstrated a high desire for the protection and preservation of the adjacent pond by agreeing to install native grass and plantings in a newly established buffer area, a new raingarden feature and miscellaneous native and wetland suitable plantings, all of which ensures storm water, soil and contaminant runoff is reduced or minimized from the subject property 5. Any disturbed areas of the protective and natural wetland buffer areas will be restored and replanted with vegetation that ensures storm water, soil and contaminant runoff is reduced or minimized from the subject property. 6. Any disturbed areas or vegetation removed as part of this back-yard landscaping project will be replanted and restored prior to the completion of construction, which will be monitored and inspected by city staff and assured by means of an escrow payment to be held until the project is complete. 7. The new trees and vegetation to be planted as part of this project include native species and varieties to Minnesota, along with pollinator encouraging vegetation, as per the city’s Pollinator Friendly Policy. PACKET PG. # 33 SITE PHOTOS – 601 POND VIEW DRIVE AERIAL IMAGE – 09/13/2021 LOOKING WESTERLY CLEARED AREA LOOKING WESTERLY - TOWARDS CLEARED AREAS LOOKING NORTHERLY – TOWARDS POND LOOKING NORTHERLY – TOWARDS POND LOOKING NE’LY – TOWARDS POND PACKET PG. # 34 Planning Case 2022-06 (Sylvester/Ground-One) Page 9 of 9 LOOKING SW’LY – TOWARDS BACK OF HOME LOOKING NE’LY – REAR OF HOME LOOKING NORTHERLY – TOWARD POND (BRUSH PILE)LOOKING NE’LY – TOWARDS POND LOOKING EASTERLY – TOWARDS BACK OF HOME LOOKING NW’LY – BACK OF POND PACKET PG. # 35 PACKET PG. # 36 660011 PPOONNDD VVIEEWW DDRRIVVEE Disclaimer:Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate,but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal,survey,yy or for zoning verification. Map Scale 11 iinncchh ==220000 ffeeeett 3/16/2022 PACKET PG. # 37 660011 PPOONNDD VVIEEWW DDRRIVVEE Disclaimer:Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate,but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal,survey,yy or for zoning verification. Map Scale 11 iinncchh ==5500 ffeeeett 3/16/2022 PACKET PG. # 38 EX CONDITIONS / REMOVALSScale: 1/8" = 1'-0"1081624 FTEDGE OF WATERSAVE & PROTECT EX. TREEREMOVE 50 SF EX. CONCRETESAVE & PROTECT EX SHRUBSREMOVE EX. STEPPERSREMOVE ALL TREES & BRUSH IN 4000 SF AREA.(1) GREEN ASH @10" DIA(1) BOXELDER @7" DIA(1) RED MAPLE @3" DIAMULTIPLE DOGWOOD, BUCKTHORN& TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLEREMOVE EX. TREES & STUMPMACHINE ACCESS TO BACKYARDREMOVE 650 SF OF EXISTING1-1/2" RED LIMESTONE ROCK.KEEP 330 SF TO REPURPOSEUNDER DECK WITH FABRICREMOVE 108 LF EX EDGINGSAVE & PROTECT EX. TREESREMOVE 95 LF EX EDGINGSAVE & PROTECT 3 SHRUBSTRIM TO SHAPEKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGSKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGSKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGSREMOVEEX STEPSREMOVE 550 SF EX LAWNSAVE & PROTECT NEW PLANTINGSIN THIS AREA. TRANSPLANT (6) ASNEEDED FOR NEW PATIO CONFIGREMOVE 275 SF EX LAWNREMOVE 375 SF EX LAWNREPLACE EXISTINGFIXTURES W/ NEWEDGING DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL DEMOLITION OR REMOVALPROPERTY LINEEXISTING CONDITIONS AND REMOVALS KEYPROJECT LIMITSPROPOSED ACCESS TO PROJECTINSTALL WADDLE EROSIONPROTECTION LOGThis drawing and the information contained herein is theproperty of Ground One Enterprises (GOE) and its subsidiaries. No prortion of this drawing may be reproduced without the express written consent of the management of GOE.Use of this plan without written permission is a violation ofcopyright law and may result in legal prosecution of any and all parties involved. In the event that a third party desires to acquire the copyright, it may be purchased in accordance with the bylaws of GOE at the time of purchase.Clients may use this plan and all information contained herein in accordance with their written design agreement. No professional landscape company may use this plan without first obtaining the copyright from GOE in accordance with the bylaws at the time of seeking to acquire said copyright.© Copyright 2022 Ground One Enterprises LLC,All rights reserved.I herby certify that this plan, specification or reportwas prepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a certified landscape professional bythe Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association or aduly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of thestate of Minnesota.NAME:Craig TrenaryEX CONDITIONS & REMOVALSL0.1DATE:601 Pondview DriveMendota Heights, MNSylvester Residence3/05/229649 HUMBOLDT AVENUE S.BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431OFFICE: 952.884.3336LANDSCAPE DESIGN + BUILD + MAINTAINSHEET NUMBER:PACKET PG. # 39 1-1/2% slope1-1/2% slopeWATER / 839.03'TOP OF STEP / 844.95'TOP OF DECK / 853.38'TOP OF STEP / 852.88'TOP OF STEP / 852.38'SILL / 852.16'PATIO / 852.04'PATIO / 851.88'TOP OF STEP / 851.86'PATIO / 851.82'GROUND / 850.36'SILL / 846.16'GROUND / 845.84'PATIO / 846.04'PATIO / 845.88'PATIO / 843.12'TOP OF WALL / 844.95'TOP OF WALL / 844.95'PATIO / 843.45'WWWAAAAAAWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLLL/844.95'SCHEMATIC LANDSCAPE PLANScale: 1/8" = 1'-0"1081624 FTEDGE OF WATERKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGSKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGSKEEPEXISTINGPLANTINGS256 SF130 SF154 SF2800 SF4400 SFBP-185BP-161BP-12W1H4H4H2H1H3SAVE & PROTECT NEW PLANTINGSIN THIS AREA. TRANSPLANT (6) ASNEEDED FOR NEW PATIO CONFIGD2D2D2D1D2D3D1T1E2E1E3W2E4E4BP-127BP-148BP-148BP-17ADD 4 CY 50/50 SOILCOMPOST BERM ADD 3 CY 50/50 SOILCOMPOST BERM H4L1L3L1L1L2L2L21675 SF "GRASS/POLLINATOR" SEED MIX(SEE LIST) FROM TWIN CITY SEE STABILIZEDWITH FUTERRA F4 NETLESS NATURAL BLANKETAND STAPLES.(35) ARONIA 'GROUND HUG' #2 CONT(1) BETULA NIGRA 8' CLUMP(18) DIERVILLA LONICERA #2 CONT(21) SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM 4" CONT(29) SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM 4" CONT(9) CORNUS 'MUSKINGUM' #5 CONT(5) CORNUS 'MUSKINGUM' #5 CONT(35) DIERVILLA LONICERA #2 CONT(3) CARPINUS 'J.N. UPRIGHT' 5' BB(1) CARPINUS 'J.N. UPRIGHT' 5' BB(1) CORNUSALTERNIFOLIA5' BBBP-185BP-162PLANTING LEGEND - SCHEME 1BP-1Perennial (4" CONT)333GR-02Schizachyrium scoparium (4" CONT)50AMC-2Aronia melanocarpa 'Gound Hug' (#1 CONT)35DBHDiervilla lonicera (#2 CONT)53HD-1Cornus racemosa 'Muszam' (#5 CONT)14OT-1Carpinus 'J.N. Select' (5' BB)4RBCBetula Nigra (8' Clump)1PDCCornus alternifolia (6' Clump)1W3W3W325'-6"BROWN SHREDDEDHARDWOOD MULCHBROWN SHREDDEDHARDWOOD MULCHREUSE EXISTING ROCK840842844846848850852852852852850848846844PLEASE NOTE:WE ARE WORKING WITH A CERTIFIED WETLANDDELINEATOR TO HAVE THE WETLAND AREAPROPERLY DELINEAATED IN ORDER TO MAINTAINTHE REQUIRED 25' SETBACK.DENOTES WATER INFILTRATION AREATO COLLECT WATER FROM HARDSURFACE AREA. TOP OF BOTTOM OFCOLLECTION AREA TO BE 841.50MAJOR CONTOUR LINEMINOR CONTOUR LINEDENOTES ELECTRONIC DOGFENCE BURIED 2-3" DEEPThis drawing and the information contained herein is theproperty of Ground One Enterprises (GOE) and its subsidiaries. No prortion of this drawing may be reproduced without the express written consent of the management of GOE.Use of this plan without written permission is a violation ofcopyright law and may result in legal prosecution of any and all parties involved. In the event that a third party desires to acquire the copyright, it may be purchased in accordance with the bylaws of GOE at the time of purchase.Clients may use this plan and all information contained herein in accordance with their written design agreement. No professional landscape company may use this plan without first obtaining the copyright from GOE in accordance with the bylaws at the time of seeking to acquire said copyright.© Copyright 2022 Ground One Enterprises LLC,All rights reserved.I herby certify that this plan, specification or reportwas prepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a certified landscape professional bythe Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association or aduly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of thestate of Minnesota.NAME:Craig TrenarySCHEMATIC LANDSCAPE PLANS2DATE:601 Pondview DriveMendota Heights, MNSylvester Residence3/05/229649 HUMBOLDT AVENUE S.BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431OFFICE: 952.884.3336LANDSCAPE DESIGN + BUILD + MAINTAINSHEET NUMBER:LEGEND - SCHEME 2CODETYPEPRODUCTDRAINAGED1Catch BoxD2Solid PipeD3EmitterD4Dry WellWALLSW1RETAINING: NATURALSAWN FOND DU LACW2RETAINING: NATURALSAWN FOND DU LAC WITH 2-1/4" CAPW3STEP48" LIMESTONE STEPHARDSCAPEH4STEPPERSPATTERNED BLUESTONESTRUCTURESEDGINGE1ALUMINUM EDGINGALUMINUM EDGINGE2ALUMINUM EDGINGALUMINUM EDGINGE3ALUMINUM EDGINGALUMINUM EDGINGE4ALUMINUM EDGINGALUMINUM EDGINGGROUNDM1MULCHORGANICALLY STAINED BROWN MULCHM2MULCHDARK BROWN MULCH (NO SOIL)M3MULCHORGANICALLY STAINED BROWN MULCHM4ROCKEX RED LIMESTONE WITH FABRICM5MULCHORGANICALLY STAINED BROWN M6SOIL50/50 COMPOST-SOIL BLENDLIGHTINGL1Path K-15310AZTL2Accent K-15384AZTL3TransformerK300 w/timer and photocell135CREATE RAINWATER COLLECTIONAREA ADJACENT TO PATIOAcres:0.33PLS lbs:4.00Bulk lbs.4.36Lot Number:Seed RateScientific NameCommon NameGenetic Origin Mix % PLS WT. Bulk WT.Germ %Hard or Dormant %TZ %Total Viable %PLS %Elymus trachycaulusSlender WheatgrassMN 20.00% 0.80 0.89 95.00% 0.00% 0.00% 95.00%90.01%Elymus virginicusVirginia WildryeMN 16.00% 0.64 0.70 96.00% 1.00% 0.00% 97.00%91.91%Bouteloua gracilisBlue GramaMN 15.00% 0.60 0.67 93.00% 1.00% 0.00% 94.00%89.07%Bouteloua curtipendulaSideoats GramaMN 10.00% 0.40 0.44 88.00% 7.00% 0.00% 95.00%90.01%Schizachyrium scopariumLittle BluestemIA 10.00% 0.40 0.44 71.00% 24.00% 0.00% 95.00%90.01%Sporobolus cryptandrusSand DropseedCAN 4.00% 0.16 0.17 5.00% 92.00% 0.00% 97.00%91.91%Rudbeckia hirtaBlack-eyed Susan MN 0.76% 0.03 0.03 89.00% 9.00% 0.00% 98.00% 92.86%Dalea purpureaPurple Prairie CloverMN 0.47% 0.02 0.02 80.00% 18.00% 0.00% 98.00%92.86%Oligoneuron rigidumStiff GoldenrodMN 0.04% 0.00 0.00 51.00% 38.00% 0.00% 89.00%84.33%Desmodium canadenseShowy Tick-TrefoilMN 0.48% 0.02 0.02 70.00% 27.00% 0.00% 97.00%91.91%Liatris pycnostachyaPrairie BlazingstarMN 0.11% 0.00 0.00 4.00% 92.00% 0.00% 96.00%90.96%Monarda fistulosaWild BergamotMN 0.05% 0.00 0.00 92.00% 0.00% 0.00% 92.00%87.17%Chamaecrista fasciculataPartridge PeaMN 0.57% 0.02 0.03 52.00% 38.00% 0.00% 90.00%85.28%Agastache foeniculumAnise HyssopMN 0.22% 0.01 0.01 8.00% 85.00% 0.00% 93.00%88.12%Symphyotrichum novae-angliaeNew England AsterIA 0.11% 0.00 0.00 83.00% 7.00% 0.00% 93.00%88.12%Tradescantia bracteataPrairie SpiderwortMN 0.05% 0.00 0.00 12.00% 86.00% 0.00% 98.00%92.86%Ratibida columniferaPrairie ConeflowerMN 0.57% 0.02 0.03 68.00% 23.00% 0.00% 91.00%86.22%Desmanthus illinoesisIllinois BundleflowerIA 0.58% 0.02 0.02 13.00% 85.00% 0.00% 98.00%92.86%Coreopsis lanceolataLance-leaved CoreopsisIA 0.44% 0.02 0.02 94.00% 3.00% 0.00% 97.00%91.91%Echinacea purpureaPurple ConeflowerIA 0.20% 0.01 0.01 68.00% 23.00% 0.00% 91.00%86.22%Rudbeckia Sweet Black Eyed SusanIA 0.35% 0.01 0.02 76.00% 15.00% 0.00% 91.00%86.22%Avena sativaOats MN 20.00% 0.80 0.82 95.00% 0.00% 0.00% 95.00% 98.00%Purity94.75%Inert4.75%Other Crop0.45%Weed Seed0.05%Noxious WeedNoneTest Date2/20AMS7238YEA-SHORTY-032012 lbs./acrexCUSTOM NATIVE SHORTGRASS Twin City Seed Company7265 Washington Ave. S, Edina, MN 55439xCover CropForbsGrassesxPACKET PG. # 40 IMAGES OF PLANTINGS & NATIVE SHORTGRASS LEGEND Conus-Alternifola (Pagoda Dogwood); CARPINUS 'J.N. UPRIGHT (Firespire American Hornbeam) DIERVILLA LONICERA (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) CORNUS 'MUSKINGUM' (Muskingum Gray Dogwood) SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM (Little Bluestem) ARONIA 'GROUND HUG' PACKET PG. # 41 BETULA NIGRA 8' CLUMP (River Birch) PACKET PG. # 42 PACKET PG. # 43 66666666662 7 2 2 6 1 2 5 6 31 71 097763100119151203224231402191881413 7 1165 10310 1 41110 10068 23 9 11 11991010607 595 601 589 601 613 595 600 607 589 594POND VIEW DR145'94'173'This imagery is copyrighted and licensed by Nearmap US Inc, which retains ownership of the imagery. It is being provided by Dakota County under the terms of that license. Under that license, Dakota County is allowed to provide access to the “Offline Copy Add-On for Government”, on which this image services is based, at 6-inch resolution, six months after the capture date, provided the user acknowledges that the imagery will be used in their normal course of business and must not be resold or distributed for the WETLANDS MAP 601 POND VIEW DRIVE (Sylvester) City of Mendota Heights050 SCALE IN FEET GIS Map Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be substituted for a true title search, property appraisal, plat, survey, or for zoning verification. The City of Mendota Heights assumes no legal responsibility for the information contained in this data. The City of Mendota Heights, or any other entity from which data was obtained, assumes no liability for any errors or omissions herein. If discrepancies are found, please contact the City of Mendota Heights. Contact "Gopher State One Call" at 651-454-0002 for utility locations, 48 hours prior to any excavation. 3/16/2022 PACKET PG. # 44 660011 PPOONNDD VVIEEWW DDRR..-SSOOILLSS IDD MMAAPP Environment Environment - Geology & Soils Soil Types (SSURGO) Property Information Addresses Parcel Lines Tax Parcels 1 Jewett silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 3 Water 2 Kingsley sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes Disclaimer:Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate,but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal,survey,yy or for zoning verification. Map Scale 11 iinncchh ==330000 ffeeeett 3/16/2022 PACKET PG. # 45