Res 2025-25 Approving a MRCCA Permit 1125 Orchard PlaceCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR
CRITICAL AREA (MRCCA) MINOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1125 ORCHARD CIRCLE
[PLANNING CASE NO.2025-05]
WHEREAS, Steve and Michelle McHale (as "Applicant" and "Owner") applied for an
Administrative Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Minor Development Permit in order
to install a new six-foot (6') privacy fence, as proposed under Planning Case No. 2025-05, and for the
property located at 1125 Orchard Circle, legally described in attached Exhibit A (the "Subject
Property"); 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 qualifies as a Minor
Development under Title 12-6-12, Subpart D of the City Code provisions for those properties situated
in the recognized MRCCA District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is compliant with the required conditions for exemption from
Planning Commission review and a public hearing, and can be considered and acted on directly by the
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Administrative MRCCA Minor Development Permit for the property located at 1125 Orchard Circle,
and proposed under Planning Case No. 2025-05, is hereby approved and supported by the following
findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed fence project poses no threat to the general health, safety and welfare of the
public, or creates any negative impacts upon the MRCCA area, adjacent bluffs, bluff
impact zones (BIZ's), Primary Conservation Areas (PCA's) or surrounding properties.
2. The proposed fence will not impact or change any grades or drainage ways on the subject
property.
3. The proposed fence project will be done in accordance with all requirements of the City's
Land Disturbance Guidelines.
4. The proposed project meets the
general
purpose
and intent of the Mississippi River
Corridor Critical Area Overlay
District
and City
Code
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the Administrative
MRCCA Minor Development Peruit as requested by Steve and Michelle McHale and for the property
located at 1125 Orchard Circle is hereby approved, with the following conditions of approval:
1. A separate
fence
permit
must be approved by city staff prior to commencement of any
installation
work
on the
subject
property.
2. If necessary, full erosion and sedimentation measures will be put into place prior to and
during grading and construction work activities.
All disturbed areas impacted by new grading or construction work on the subject
property shall be completely repaired and restored in a timely and expedited manner.
4. All construction activity will be in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and codes, as well as in compliance with the City's Land Disturbance
Guidance Document,
5. All work on site will only be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Monday through Friday; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights on this 6'� day of May, 2025.
CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST:
Nanci BaiWr, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1125 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
PID: 27-81275-02-061
Legal Description: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, AND THE WEST 32-FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 2, VALS
ADDITION, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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