Res 2024-04 Approve Wetlands Permit 947 Wagon Wheel TrailCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT 947 WAGON WHEEL
TRAIL
PLANNING CASE 2023-29
WHEREAS, SD Custom Homes/Sean Doyle, the Owner of 947 Wagon Wheel Trail, made
an Application for a Wetlands Permit as proposed under Planning Case No. 2023-29; 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 December 20, 2023, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on the proposed Wetlands Permit, and whereupon closing the hearing,
recommended 5-2 to approve the Wetlands 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. 2023-29 is hereby
affirmed, and the Wetlands Permit requested for the property located at 947 Wagon Wheel Trail
is approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed construction activities related to the new dwelling project and allowed
under this Wetlands Permit meets the purpose and intent of the City Code; and meets a
number of goals and policies established under the Natural Resources chapter of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
2. All new work will have little, if any impacts to the adjacent lake, or the existing on -site
drainage or drainage from surrounding properties.
3. Applicant will provide additional and suitable wetland protective vegetation material to
serve as an effective natural buffering along the adjacent lake edge, which will help
reduce any impacts caused by stormwater run-off from the yard areas, and help reduce
any soil and contaminant runoff.
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4. This property will provide adequate erosion control measures throughout the duration of
the project and until all areas of the property have been fully planted and restored, which
will ensure protection and lessen any runoff impacts to the adjacent pond during and after
construction.
5. The new dwelling project contemplated under this wetlands permit shall be done in
accordance with the current 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 Wetlands
Permit requested for the property located at 947 Wagon Wheel Trail is hereby approved, with the
following conditions•
1. Prior to the issuance of any building peunit, the Applicant/Developer must provide a new
and/or revised License Agreement with the city to approve any access from the
undeveloped section of Rogers Avenue right-of-way.
2. The Applicant/Developer must provide to the City a revised (or new) Shared Driveway
Easement Agreement signed by all owners (of record) of the adjacent residential properties
utilizing Rogers Avenue right-of-way for private driveways and access.
3. The Applicant/Developer must provide a Best Management Practices (Stormwater
Management) Agre ment to the City as part of the building permit submittal and review
process.
4. A landscape plan must be approved by city staff prior to issuance of any new building
permit; and all new landscaping must comply with the Native and Pollinator Friendly
Plantings List of the city.
5 All disturbed areas adjacent to the Rogers Lake edge shall be planted or seeded with
MnDOT Seed Mix List #33-261.
6. Prior to the release of any escrow payment or issuance of any certificate of occupancy
(C.O.) on the new dwelling, all disturbed areas must be shown or demonstrated that the
new vegetative buffer seed mixture was successfully planted, and plant growth has been
established, taking place or is holding.
7. Best efforts will be made by the contractor(s) to "come clean, leave clean" during the
course of construction on the Subject Property, and ensure new ground mulch or plant
materials are free of any invasive species.
8. No additional grading or other land disturbance shall occur within thirty-seven and one-
half feet (37.5') from the edge of the adjacent water body, except for the installation of
erosion control measures (if needed) or for the plantings of any new seed mixtures or
landscaping materials, and only with city approvals
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9. Any grading and/or construction activity related to the development of this lot shall comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes, as well as in compliance
with the City's Land Disturbance Guidance Document.
10. Any new or existing sanitary or water service lines will have to be reviewed by the Public
Works Director and/or St. Paul Regional Water Services prior to issuance of any building
permit.
11. Full erosion/sedimentation measures shall be installed prior to commencement of work and
maintained throughout the duration of the construction project Erosion barriers shall be
placed and maintained along the outer edges of the new home project work area and remain
in place until all disturbed areas have been restored.
12. The new dwelling and any related construction work shall comply with all other and
applicable standards and conditions under Title 12, Chapter 2 Wetlands Systems of City
Code.
13. A building permit must be approved prior to the commencement of any construction work
on the new residential dwelling. Construction work shall occur only between the hours of
7:00 am and 8:00 pm weekdays; and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends.
14. The concept building pad for the future shed and concept outline for the future pool
illustrated on the provided Site and Grading Plan to not represent or provide any pre -
approval of these site improvements. Final layouts and setbacks must meet zoning
ordinance standards and shall be reviewed under separate Wetlands and/or Building Permit
applications in the future.
15. The applicant shall remove the artifacts referencing the shed and the pool from the map
before moving to city council for review.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 9th day of January 2024.
ATTEST:
Na cy Ba r, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
4/9r7;(lOt'ir.-cam
Ste s ha i e B. Levine, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 947 Wagon Wheel Trail
PIN: 274520001010
Legal Description• Lot 1, Block 1, LILLIES LAKEVIEW
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