Res 2024-78 Approving Lot Split at 1912 South Lane Planning 2024-21CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 202448
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT REQUEST AT 1912 SOUTH LANE
[PLANNING CASE NO, 2024=211
WHEREAS, Lakes LLC (the "Applicant") submitted under Planning Application Case No.
2024-21, a request of a new Lot Split of the property located at 1912 South Lane (the "Subject
Property"), and legally described in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS,
the
subject
property
is guided LR-Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan
and
is situated
in the R4
One Family Residential district; and
WHEREAS, Title 11-1-1 of the City Code (Subdivision Regulations) allows the subdivision of
properties, provided the resulting lots are compliant with the requirements of the applicable zoning
district; and
WHEREAS,
the
Applicant proposes
to subdivide the Subject Property into two parcels, Parcel
1 and Parcel 2 which
are
legally described on
Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2024, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the application request at their regular meeting, and whereupon closing the hearing and
follow-up discussion on this item, the Planning Commission recommended 6-0 to approve the requested
lot split request on the Subject Property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
recommendation from the Planning Commission on Planning Case No. 2024-21 is hereby affirmed, and
the proposed lot split request of 1912 South Lane may be approved based on the following findings -of -
fact:
1. The proposed
Lot
Split
(minor subdivision) creates two lots, where Proposed Parcel 1 is
28,220 square
feet
and
Parcel 2 is 31,518 square feet.
2. The resulting lots, Parcel 1 and 2, meet all dimensional standards as established in the R-1
zoning district provided the existing structure and improvements are removed and/or
demolished.
3. The proposed Lot Split is consistent with the Low Density Residential (LDR) density
requirements, and the proposed use of the Lots for single-family residential uses is
consistent with the intent and purpose of the LDR designation.
4. The
removal of the
existing home and improvements will result
in two new buildable lots
that
have adequate
area outside of all setback areas to construct
a new residential structure.
5. Approval of the lot split to allow for future development of the lots with single-family
residential uses will not adversely impact the character of the neighborhood which is
developed with low density residential uses.
6. Provided the conditions of approval are met, the resulting lots and any future development
will comply with the R-1 base zoning district requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the Lot Split
request is hereby approved, with the following conditions:
1. The applicant must record the Lot Split kminor subdivision) at Dakota County
indicating the newly created Parcel 1 and Parcel 2.
2. The Resolution must be recorded at Dakota County and must be of record on both
created parcels.
3. All transfer or deed documents which convey the portion of lands under the lot split
process shall be recorded with Dakota County,
4. No single-family development will be allowed or approved on the proposed parcels until
the existing single-family home and all accessory structures have been demolished.
5. The Applicant/Developer must provide a Best Management Practices (Stonnwater
Management) Agreement to the City as part of the building permit submittal and review
process.
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.
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.
8. 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 on this 3`d day of December, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie Levine, Mayor
Mendota Heightr Res. 1024-78 Page 2 of 5
ATTEST:
Na ey Bau , City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Mendota Heights Res. 2024-78 Page 3 of 5
EXHIBIT A
Lot 1, Block 2, excepting therefrom the West 60 feet thereof, Jefferson Heights together with an
easement over the Westerly 60 feet of said Lot 1, Block 2, Jefferson Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT B
Parcel 1 Proposed Property Description:
The North 100 feet of Lot One (1), Block Two (2),
excepting therefrom the West 60 feet thereof,
Jefferson Heights together with an easement over the
Westerly 60 fee; of said Lot One (1), Block Two (2),
Jefferson Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Parcel
2_
Proposed
Property
Description'
Lot One
(1), Block
Two
(2), excepting therefrom the
West 60
feet thereof,
„efferson Heights together with
an easement
over
the
Westerly 60 feet of said Lot
One (1),
Block Two
(2),
Jefferson Heights, Dakota
County,
Minnesota.
Except tl7e North ':00 feet of said Lot One {1),
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