Res 2024-22 Approve Wetlands Permit 670 Hidden Creek TrailCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT
670 HIDDEN CREEK TRAIL
PLANNING CASE 2024-06
WHEREAS, Koncept in Design/Carlos Perez, (the "Applicant" and Owner's
representative) made an Application for a Wetlands Permit as proposed under Planning Case No.
2024-06, at the subject property located at 670 Hidden Creek Trail, 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
situated
in the R-lA
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 Applicant will provide erosion control measures surrounding the
disturbed area, and a buffer along the detention pond's boundary which will help to reduce and
eliminate any runoff from the site and into the water resource areas; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2024, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the proposed Wetlands Permit, and whereupon closing the hearing,
recommended 7-0 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. 2024-06 is hereby
affirmed, and the Wetlands Permit requested for the property located at 670 Hidden Creek Trail is
approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed construction activities related to the new pool 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 detention pond and creek bed,
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
pond edge,
which will
help reduce
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any impacts caused by stormwater run-off from the yard areas, and help reduce any soil
and contaminant runoff.
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 pool project and work 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 670 Hidden Creek Trail is hereby approved, with the
following conditions:
1. All work and improvements noted on the plans appended to this Planning Report for Case
No. 2024-06 shall be the only approved work allowed under this Wetlands Permit. If
additional construction work in areas up to 100-feet from water resource areas are needed,
excluding the planting of trees and vegetation, the Owner must contact city staff prior to
commencing any work, and repair and replant any disturbed areas with suitable plantings
and materials, per direction of the city's Natural Resources Coordinator.
2. The new pool structure shall comply with all standards and rules under Title 9 Building
Regulations Section 9-2-1: Swimming Pools, and Title 12 Zoning of the City Code, and
the Minnesota State Building Code regulations.
3. The new
swimming pool and
related structure work shall comply with
all
applicable
standards
and conditions noted
under Title 12, Chapter 2 Wetlands Systems
of
City Code.
4. Any draining or back -flushing of water from pool shall be directed onto the Subject
Property only, and shall not drain directly into the adj acent pond. Any drainage onto public
streets or other public drainage ways shall require permission of the Public Works Director.
5. The Owners shall provide and maintain a 25' wide vegetative buffer (no disturbance) from
the pond edge, with said buffer planted with a MnDOT Seed Mix List #33-261 or other
similar products and plantings approved by the city's Natural resources Coordinator.
6. No additional grading or other land disturbance shall occur within twenty-five feet (25')
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.
7. 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
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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.
8. 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.
9. Best efforts will be made by the contractors) 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.
10. 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 immediately after the swimming pool project is completed.
11. A building permit
must
be approved prior to the commencement of any construction work
on the swimming
pool
or related landscaping work. 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 7`h day of May 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
v
St anie lir Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
INf ncy Bauer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 670 Hidden Creek Trail
PIN:273250002030
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 2, HIDDBN CREEK ESTATES
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