Res 2024-48 Wetlands Permit 643 Pond View DriveCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2024-48
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT
643 POND VIEW DRIVE
PLANNING CASE 202448
WHEREAS, Southview Design, (the "Applicant" and Owner's representative) made an
Application for a Wetlands Permit as proposed under Planning Case No. 2024-18, at the subject
property located at 643 Pond View Drive, 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-IA
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 the naturalized buffer along the pond's boundary will help to reduce and
eliminate any runoff from the site and into the water resource areas; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 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. 2024-18 is hereby
affirmed, and the Wetlands Permit requested for the property located at 643 Pond View Drive is
approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed construction activities related to the new deck project and allowed under this
Wetlands Permit meets the purpose and intent ofthe City Code; and is consistent with 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 pond, or the existing on -site
drainage or drainage from surrounding properties.
The Applicant will maintain the naturalized wetland vegetation material and existing
natural buffering along the adjacent pond edge within the platted drainage easement, which
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will help reduce 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 disturbed 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 deck project and work contemplated under this wetlands permit will 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 643 Pond View Drive is hereby approved, with the
following conditions:
All work and improvements noted on the plans appended to this Planning Report for Case
No. 2024-18 shall be the only approved work allowed under this Wetlands Permit. If
additional construction work in areas up to 1004eet from the pond edge is 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 structure and site improvements shall comply with all applicable standards and
conditions noted under Title 14, Chapter 2 Wetlands Systems of City Code,
3. The Owners
shall
continue to maintain a 25' wide vegetative buffer (no
disturbance) from
the adjacent
pond
edge, as outlined on the drainage easement dedicated
on the Plat of the
property.
4. No additional grading or other land disturbance shall occur within twenty-five feet (25')
from the edge of the adjacent pond, 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.
5. Full erosion/sedimentation measures shall be installed prior to commencement of work and
maintained throughout the duration of the construction project. A double row of silt
fence/perimeter control is required, with j-hook on both sides of the property. Tree
Protection and erosion barriers shall be placed and maintained along the outer edges of the
project work area and remain in place until all disturbed areas have been restored.
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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,
7. 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.
8. Prior to the release of any escrow payment, all disturbed areas in and around the project
site shall be restored and have an established, protected and permanent ground cover
immediately after the project is completed.
9. A building permit must be approved prior to the commencement of any construction work
on the proposal. 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 3d day of September 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MMENDOTA HEIGHTS
L
Step ani . Levine, Wayur
ATTEST: /
N ncy Bauer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 643 Pond View Drive
PI11C271830101020
Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, COPPERFIELD 2ND ADDITION
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