Res 2024-08 Approve Wetlands Permit at 941 Wago Wheel TrailCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT
941 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL
PLANNING CASE 2024-02
WHEREAS, SD Custom Homes/Sean Doyle, the
Owner of 941
Wagon Wheel
Trail, made
an Application for a Wetlands Permit as proposed under
Planning Case
No. 2024-02;
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 Stormwater BMPs and erosion control measures,
and an enhanced buffer along the lake's edge which will help to reduce and eliminate any runoff
from the site and into the water resource area; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2024, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed Wetlands Permit, and whereupon closing the hearing,
recommended 5-0 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. 2024-02 is hereby
affirmed, and the Wetlands Permit requested for the property located at 941 Wagon Wheel Trail
is approved based on the following fmdings-of--fact:
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.
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 one 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 941 Wagon Wheel Trail is hereby approved, with the
following conditions:
1. 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. Any new or existing sanitary or water service lines shall be reviewed by the Public
Works
Director
and/or St. Paul Regional Water
Services prior to issuance of any building
permit.
4. 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,
The Applicant/Developer must provide a Best Management Practices (Stormwater
Management) Agreement to the City as part of the building permit submittal and review
process.
6. All disturbed
areas adjacent to the
Rogers Lake edge shall be
planted or seeded with
MnDOT Seed
Mix List #33-261, or
a City -staff approved similar
product.
7. No additional grading or other land disturbance shall occur within thirty-seven point five
feet (37.5') from the edge of the adjacent water body, except for the removal of diseased
trees, installation of erosion control measures (if needed) or for the plantings of any new
seed mixtures or landscaping materials, and only with city approvals.
8. Full erosion/sedimentationmeasurw 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.
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,
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10. 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
11. 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.
12. 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.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6a' day of March 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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ATTEST:
ney 116'uer, City Clerk
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Address: 941 Wagon Wheel Trail
PIN:274520001020
Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, LILLIES LAKEVIEW
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