Res 2023-77 Wetland Permit 2477 Bridgeview CtCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-77
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT 2477 BRIDGEVIEW COURT
PLANNING CASE 2023-21
WHEREAS, Chrissy and Mike Ruiz, the Owners of 2477 Bridgeview Court, made an
Application for an After -the -Fact Wetland Permit as proposed under Planning Case No. 2023-21;
and
WHEREAS, the subject property is guided Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and situated in the R-1 One Family Residential District, and
WHEREAS, Title 12-2-6 of the City Code (Wetland Systems) allows certain activities to
be performed within a wetland or water related resource area, provided that a written permit is first
obtained; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants 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 area and project, and will help reduce any soil and
contaminant runoff as a result of the new concrete steps; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed After -the -Fact Wetland Permit, and whereupon closing the
hearing, recommended unanimously to approve the After -the -Fact Wetland Permit on the subject
property, with certain conditions and findings -of -fact to support said approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that
the recommendation from the Planning Commission on Planning Case No. 2023-21 is hereby
affirmed, and the After -the -Fact Wetland Permit requested for the property located at 2477
Bridgeview Court is approved based on the following findings -of -fact.
l . The installation of the concrete steps and walkway to the pond required a Wetlands
Permit and it was not obtained prior to construction. Once astop-work order was issued
the Applicants immediately ceased activities and worked to resolve the issues and obtain
the necessary Wetlands Permit.
2. The concrete steps and walkway provide direct access to the pond and will establish a
permanent route to the pond which will indirectly protect the surrounding vegetative
buffer. The restoration plan will include a mix of appropriate wetland buffer plant types
that are on the City's approved Native Plant List.
3. The proposed project, including those activities completed without a permit and those
that have yet to be complete, are consistent with certain goals and policies as contained
within the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan provided the conditions are met.
4. All remaining work will have little, if any impacts to the pond, or the existing on -site
drainage or drainage from surrounding properties.
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5. 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 affected by the project, and will help reduce
any soil and contaminant runoff as a result of the new concrete steps.
6. Adequate erosion control measures must remain in place as directed by the city staff and
until all areas of the property have been fully planted and restored, which will ensure
protection of the pond.
7. The project, through completion, must 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the After -
the -Fact Wetland Permit requested for the property located at 2477 Bridgeview Court is hereby
approved, with the following conditions:
1. The concrete steps and boulders as installed are permitted to remain, but no additional
construction or improvements are permitted under this Wetlands Permit.
2. The Applicants shall submit a detailed landscape plan including plant schedule in the
Spring of 2024 prior to installation. The plan shall be reviewed by the City's Natural
Resource Coordinator to ensure that the plant schedule complies with the City's approved
Native Plant list.
3. Any new excavating, grading and/or 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. Full erosion/sedimentation measures
shall be reviewed by the city's Public Works Director and shall be maintained per their
direction through project completion.
4. 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 and Native Plants installed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 8th day of November 2023.
ATTEST:
'Administrator
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 2477 Bridgeview Court
PIN:271515002040
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 2, BRIDGEVIEW SHORES 1ST ADDITION
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