Res 2024-23 Approve MRCCA Permit 1902 Glen Hill RoadCITY OF MEN DOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT AT 1902 GLENHILL ROAD
PLANNING CASE 2024-07
WHEREAS, Stephanie and Erik Johnson, (the "Applicant" and "Owners") made an
Application for a Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Permit as proposed under
Planning Case No. 2024-07, at the subject property located at 1902 Glenhill 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
situated
in the R-1
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 April 30, 2024, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the proposed MRCCA 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. 2024-07 is hereby
affirmed, and the MRCCA Permit requested for the property located at 1902 Glenhill Road is
approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The project includes a comprehensive planting plan. The Applicant will install turf and a
variety of new vegetation once construction is complete. The improvements are situated
on the lot in such a way that the existing grades and neighboring features on the lot will be
disturbed to the least extent possible. Therefore, the proposal meets the general purpose
and intent of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Separated from River
Overlay District.
2. The proposed improvements and disturbance to construct and install the new in -ground
swimming pool are low in intensity, and the project includes restoration of the area once
developed with a variety of plant materials and increased screening and aesthetic features.
The proposal is within the spirit and intent of the MRCCA Separated from River Overlay
District that provides flexibility within the management purpose.
3. 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
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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.
The construction and installation ofthe proposed in -ground swimming pool and associated
improvements as 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; The proposal 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 requested for the property located at 1902 Glenhill Road is hereby approved, with the
following conditions:
A building permit, including a fence permit, must be approved by the City prior to the
commencement of any site work.
2. The new pool structure shall comply with all standards and rules under Title 9 Building
Regulations Section 9-2-1: Swirm mg Pools, and Title 12 Zoning of the City Code, and
the Minnesota State Building Code regulations.
3. The existing and
proposed encroachments in the
side -yard drainage
and utility easement
are subject to the
procedures as outlined in Title
8 Public Ways and
Property, Chapter 2:
Obstructions and
Encroachments
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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. 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.
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9. 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 7day of May 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephani . Levine,' ayor
ATTEST:
dL
Na cy 13 uer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1902 Glenhill Road
PIN:278125001040
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, VALLEY VIEW OAK
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