Res 2023-50 Addition Improvements 1666 Mayfield Heights RdCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-50
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1666 MAYFIELD HEIGHTS ROAD
(PLANNING CASE NO.2023-13)
WHEREAS, Jon and Hillary Lenz (the "Applicant" and "Owners") applied for a Mississippi
River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Permit for an addition to their single-family dwelling structure,
hardscape and landscape improvements as proposed under Planning Case No. 2023-13, at the property
located at 1666 Mayfield Heights Road, legally described in attached Exhibit A (the "Subject
Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical
Area Overlay District of the City of Mendota Heights, and the proposed project is subject to the rules
and regulations contained in Title 12, Chapter 3 Critical Area Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project was considered at a duly noticed public hearing on August
22, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed addition, hardscape and
landscape improvements and unanimously recommended approval of the MRCCA permit with the
conditions and findings as noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
MRCCA Permit for property located at 1666 Mayfield Heights Road as proposed under Planning Case
No. 2023-13, is hereby approved and supported by the following finding -of -facts:
A) The project was determined to comply with the Chapter 3 Critcal Area Overlay District
standards and Site an requirements providing the conditions are met; and
B) The proposed project poses no threat to the general health, safety and welfare of the
public, or creates any negative impacts upon the MRCCA area, adjacent bluffs, bluff
impact zones (BIZ's), Primary Conservation Areas (PCA's) or surrounding properties;
and
C) The proposed addition, hardscape and landscape improvements will not adversely
impact the grades or drainage ways on the subject property; and
D) The proposed project will be done in accordance with all requirements of the City's
Land Disturbance Guidelines; and
E) The proposed project meets the general purpose and intent of the Mississippi River
Corridor Critical Area Overlay District and City Code.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the MRCCA
Permit as requested by Jon and Hillary Lenz and for the property located at 1666 Mayfield Heights
Road, and as presented under Planning Case No. 2023-13, is further hereby approved with the
following conditions of approval:
A building permit, including a full grading plan, must be approved by the City of Mendota
Heights prior to the commencement of any site work.
2. The proposed project must comply with all requirements of the City's Land Disturbance
Guidance Document. All plans must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director.
All erosion control requirements as approved in the Erosion Control Plan must be put in place
prior to the commencement of any grading and site work activities. Such measures must remain
in place for the duration of the construction activities until proper site restoration plans are
completed.
4. All grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and codes.
5. The landscape plan must be planted and installed per the plant schedule identified on the
Landscape Plan. Any deviation from the plant schedule must be with an approved Native Plant,
or an amendment to the permit may be required.
6. The future pergola identified on the plan set dated July
20,
2023 shall not require a separate
MRCCA permit provided it complies with,
and matches,
the
plans.
7. All work on site will only be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM Monday
through Friday; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends.
All disturbed areas in and around the project site shall be restored and have an established and
permanent ground cover immediately a8er the project is completed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Sth day of September, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Step anie A Levine, Mayor
City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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Address: 1666 Mayfield Heights Road, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
PID: 270230052093
Legal Description: PT OF GOVT LOT 5 COM INT E LINE MAYFIELD HGTS RD & S
LINE MAYFIELD HGTS LANE E ON S LINE LANE 219.68 FT TO W LINE LOT 7
MAYFIELD HGTS S ON W LINE 125.59 FT W PARR S LINE 231.87 FT TO E LINE RD N
ON E LINE RD 125 FT TO BEG
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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