Res 2023-78 Lot Line Adjustment-CUP 2237 Rogers CtCITY OF MEN DOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA .
RESOLUTION 2023-78
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AND A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AT 2237 ROGERS COURT
PLANNING CASE 2023-22
WHEREAS, Thomas Jacobson, the Owner and Applicant of 2237 Rogers Court, made an
Application for a Lot Line Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit as proposed under Planning
Case No. 2023-22, for property as legally described in Exhibit A: and
WHEREAS, the subject property is guided Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, and is situated in the R-1 One Family Residential District, and
WHEREAS, Title 11-1-S.0 of the City Code (Subdivision Ordinance) allows the
subdivision of parcels, provided that the resulting lots are compliant with the requirements of the
applicable zoning district and further stipulates any deviation from this ordinance requires a
variance; and
WHEREAS, Title 12-1D-3, Subsection C.l.b(3) permits lots between 0.75-1.5 acres in
size to have one (1) additional detached garage equaling 1,000-square feet with a conditional use
permit.
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed Lot Line Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit, and whereupon
closing the hearing, recommended unanimously to approve the Lot Line Adjustment and
Conditional Use 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. 2023-22 is hereby
affirmed, and the Lot Line Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit, requested for the property
located at 2237 Rogers Court is approved based on the following findings -of -fact.
1. The proposed detached garage will allow for the continued use of the property for single-
family and supporting accessory uses.
2. The proposed detached garage does not alter or change the existing single-family use of
the property.
3. The proposed garage expansion meets the definition of private garage per the City Code.
4. Provided the conditions of approval are met, the proposed detached garage will not
adversely impact or affect health, safety or welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
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5. The proposed detached garage will be compliant with all other standards and conditions
included in the City Code and State Building Codes,
6. The proposed detached garage represents an investment in a residential neighborhood
which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for residential land uses.
7. The realignment of the property line will not create any additional density or new lots.
8. The proposed lot line adjustment is consistent with the Low Density Residential
requirements and the resulting lot sizes are generally consistent with the existing
conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the Lot Line
Adjustment and Conditional Use Permit requested for the property located at 2237 Rogers Court
is hereby approved, with the following conditions:
1. Applicants must record the Lot Line Adjustment (minor subdivision) at Dakota County
indicating the newly revised property descriptions for the resulting lots.
2. All transfer or deed documents which convey the portion of lands under the lot line
adjustment and lot split process shall be recorded with Dakota County,
3. It is the Applicant's responsibility to confirm with Northern States Power Company (Xcel
Energy) that the proposed detached garage does not encroach on a power line easement.
The Applicant must obtain any required permits or approval from Xcel prior to
construction.
4. The exterior of the proposed detached garage must be in harmony with the existing
primary structure.
5. The existing shed must be demolished within six months of approval of the conditional
use permit and lot line adjustment.
6. Proof of neighbor's concurrence with the action prior to recording with Dakota County.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 8t�' day of November 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cheryl �acob��o'n, Ci
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 2237 Rogers Court
PID: 272336501200
Existing Legal Description: Lot 20, Block I, EIDE ESTATES, Dakota County, Minnesota
Proposed Legal Description: Lot 20 and the southwesterly 6.75 feet of Lot 21, Block 1 in EIDE
ESTATES, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County,
Minnesota.
Address: 2225 Rogers Court
PID: 272336501210
Existing Legal Description: Lot Twenty-one (21), Block (1), Eide Estates, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota,
Proposed Legal Description: That part of Lot 21, Block 1, EIDE ESTATES, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota lying northeasterly of the
southwesterly 6.75 feet thereof.
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