Res 2023-79 MRCCA Permit 1661 Mayfield Hts RdCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-79
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MRCCA PERMIT AT 1661 HAYFIELD HEIGHTS
ROAD
PLANNING CASE 2023-23
WHEREAS, Thomas and Maureen Keeley (the "Applicant" and "Owners") applied for a
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Permit to demolish an existing detached
garage and construct a new detached garage as proposed under Planning Case No. 2023-23, at the
property located at 1661 Mayfield Heights Road, legally described in attached Exhibit A (the
"Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the subject property is guided Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, and is situated in the R4 One Family Residential District, 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, on October 24, 2023, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed MRCCA Permit, and whereupon closing the hearing,
recommended unanimously to approve the MRCCA 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. 2023-23 is hereby
affirmed, and the MRCCA Permit, requested for the property located at 1661 Mayfield Heights
Road, is approved based on the following findings -of -fact.
1. The proposed demolition of the existing garage and driveway, construction of a new
detached garage and driveway, and landscape project meets the general purpose and intent
of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Separated from River Overlay
District.
2. The proposed work and disturbance to construct the detached garage and landscape
improvements are low -intensity, and the project includes restoration of the area once
developed with a detached garage and driveway with greenspace and native vegetation.
The proposed project is within the spirit and intent of the MRCCA Separated from River
Overlay District that provides for flexibility within the management purpose.
3. The proposed removal of the existing detached garage and driveway will reduce the amount
of impervious surface on the site, and provided proper restoration is completed, will
improve the Bluff Impact Zone thereby further supporting the MRCCA ordinance
objectives.
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4. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the
community; should not cause any serious traffic congestion nor hazards; will not seriously
depreciate surrounding property value; and said use appears to be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the City Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The construction %J the detached garage shown in the plan must comply with all standards
and regulations of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District and Zoning
Ordinance and other applicable ordinances; represents reinvestment in a residential
neighborhood that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for residential land
uses; and is consistent with current single-family development pattern of the neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the MRCCA
Permit for property located at 1661 Mayfield Heights Road as proposed under Planning Case No.
2022-23, is hereby approved with the following conditions:
1. A building permit, including a grading plan, must be approved by the City prior to the
commencement of any site work.
2. A full restoration plan for the area where the demolition of the existing garage and
driveway must be submitted for review and approval by the Natural Resources
Coordination. Generally, the Applicant's description to fill and seed the area with grass is
permitted, but the restoration plan must be updated to include the inclusion of native
plants.
3. All disturbed areas in and around the project site shall be properly protected over the
winter months until such time the planting and restoration plan can be installed in the
Spring of 2024.
4. A letter of creditBond or other acceptable financial guarantee as determined by
the City shall be submitted for the demolition of the existing garage and driveway, and
the restoration plan. Such guarantee shall be submitted with the application for a building
permit. The applicant shall remove the existing garage within 120 days after final
inspection by the city for return of financial guarantee.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. All grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations and codes.
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8. 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 8th day of November 2023,
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stif alyfie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1661 Mayfield Heights Road, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, 55118
PID: 27-46500-01-030
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 1, MAYFIELD ADDITION, Dakota County, Minnesota
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