Res 2023-70 Deck 1151 Orchard CirCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-70
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ORRIDOR
CRITICAL AREA (MRCCA) MINOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1151 ORCHARD CIRLCE
(PLANNING CASE NO. 2023-25)
WHEREAS, Jean and Scott Cottington (the "Applicant" and "Owners") applied for an
Administrative Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Minor Development Permit to
construct a deck on their property, as proposed under Planning Case No. 2023-25, at the property
located at 1151 Orchard Circle, 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 qualifies as a
Minor Development under Title 12-3-12, Subpart D of the City Code provisions for those
properties situated in the recognized MRCCA District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is compliant with the required conditions fox exemption
from Planning Commission review and a public hearing, and can be considered and acted on
directly by the City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that
the Administrative MRCCA Minor Development Permit for property located at 1151 Orchard
Circle, and proposed under Planning Case No. 2022-25, is hereby approved and supported by the
following finding -of -facts:
A) The project qualifies as a minor development and consideration under the
Administrative MRCCA Permit standards because it is a deck and no other
improvements are proposed;
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;
C) The proposed deck will not impact or change any grades or drainage ways on the
subject property;
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
Administrative MRCCA Minor Development Permit as requested by Jean and Scott Cottington
for the property located at 1151 Orchard Circle, and as presented under Planning Case No. 2023-
257 is hereby approved with the following conditions of approval:
1. After construction of the deck is complete, any disturbed azea must be revegetated
and any new trees or vegetation to be installed on the subject property shall be
native type tree species and/or pollinator friendly plantings.
2. Full erosion and sedimentation measures will be put in place prior to and during
grading and construction work activities, if applicable.
3. All disturbed areas impacted by new grading or construction work, both on the
subject property shall be completely repaired and restored in a timely and expedited
manner.
4. All grading and construction activity must 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,
5. 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.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 17th day of October, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
Christine Lu, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1151 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
PID: 27-812-7501-030
Legal Description: LOT 3 BLOCK I VALS ADDITION, DAKOTA COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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