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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Wednesday,
February 28, 2024 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve at 7:00 P.M.
The following Commissioners were present: Chair Litton Field, Commissioners Patrick Corbett,
Cindy Johnson, Jason Stone, and Andrew Katz. Those absent: Commissioners Brian Petschel and
Brian Udell.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as submitted.
Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Chair Field opened the floor for nominations for the Chair position.
COMMISSIONER STONE MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KATZ TO ELECT
LITTON FIELD AS PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Chair Field opened the floor for nominations for the Vice Chair position.
Commissioner Corbett commented that he would be willing to continue to serve in that position
unless someone else was interested.
COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO
ELECT PATRICK CORBETT AS PLANNING COMMISSION VICE CHAIR.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Approval of January 30, 2024 Minutes
COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CORBETT TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 2024.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
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Hearings
A) PLANNING CASE 2024-02
SD CUSTOM HOMES/SEAN DOYLE, 941 WAGON WHEEL – WETLANDS
PERMIT
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden explained that the applicants are seeking a
Wetlands Permit to allow the permitting and construction of a new single-family dwelling adjacent
to Upper (North) Rogers Lake.
Hearing notices were published and mailed to all properties within 350-ft. of the site; no comments
or objections to this request were received.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided a planning staff report and a
presentation on this planning item to the Commission (which is available for viewing through the
City’s website).
Staff recommended approval of this application based on the findings and with conditions.
Commissioner Johnson referenced the proposed landscaping, noting that she could see the
foundational plantings on the architectural elevation but did not notice a landscaping plan in the
packet.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden replied that there is not a perimeter planting
plan associated with construction of the home. She stated that there is a plan showing the seeding,
grass, and trees.
Commissioner Stone asked what is required for a landscaping plan.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden replied that for a residential and/or wetland
district there is no specific requirement of the number of trees and/or plants, therefore there is
nothing that can be referenced for minimal installation.
Commissioner Johnson referenced language within the ordinance and wetlands permit where a
landscaping plan is referenced. She noted that while that language is vague, it is still a requirement.
Commissioner Katz commented that there is a sheet within the packet that states landscape plan.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden confirmed that does show the seeding and this
would be sufficient for processing the wetlands permit.
Chair Field opened the public hearing.
Sean Doyle, applicant, commented that the trees are largely diseased, which contributes to the
larger number of trees proposed for removal.
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Seeing no one further coming forward wishing to speak, Chair Field asked for a motion to close
the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STONE, TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
COMMISSIONER KATZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CORBETT, TO
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE WETLANDS PERMIT TO SD CUSTOM
HOMES/SEAN DOYLE AND FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 941 WAGON WHEEL
TRAIL, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, BASED ON THE FINDINGS-OF-FACT AND SUBJECT TO
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 THE CITY A REVISED (OR NEW)
SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY ALL OWNERS (OF
RECORD) OF THE ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERITES 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 THE ISSUANCCE 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.
5. 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 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/SEDIMENTATION MEASURES SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR
TO COMMENCEMENT OR WORK AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE
DURATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. EROSION BARRIERS SHALL
BE PLACED AND MAINTAINED ALONG THE OUTER EDGES OF THE NEW
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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.
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
OR ANY CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE NEW RESIDENTIAL DWELLING.
CONSTRUCTION WORK SHALL OCCUR ONLY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00
A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. WEEKDAYS; AND 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. ON WEEKENDS.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Chair Field advised the City Council would consider this application at its March 6, 2024 meeting.
New/Unfinished Business
Chair Field noted that the April meeting falls on the second night of Passover and a suggestion
was made to change the date of that meeting to accommodate the Passover holiday.
It was the consensus of the Commission to hold its April meeting on April 30th.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided an update on recent City Council
actions on planning cases as well as other development and planning related items.
Adjournment
COMMISSIONER CORBETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STONE, TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:33 P.M.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0