Res 2025-83 Approving a CUP for 1178 Northland DriveCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-83
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED
LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FACILITY
AT 1178 NORTHLAND DRIVE
PLANNING CASE 2025-21
WHEREAS, Hampton Companies LLC, (the "Applicant") made an Application for a
Conditional Use Permit for an assisted living and memory care facility located at 1178 Northland
Drive, and legally described in Exhibit A (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is guided B-Business in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
and zoned I -Industrial; and
WHEREAS, Title 12-3B-1 of the City Code allows certain nursing homes, rest homes or
retirement homes uses by Conditional Use Permit in the B-1 General Business District, and the
proposed use is consistent with the performance standards of the zoning district and City Code;
and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2025, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a
public hearing on this Conditional Use Permit request, whereby planning reports were presented
and received by the Commission, and comments from the applicant and public were allowed, and
whereupon closing the hearing, the Commission recommended unanimously (7-0 vote) to approve
the request from Hampton Companies LLC for the Conditional Use Permit, which would allow
the proposed assisted living and memory care facility, as proposed and presented under Planning
Case No. 2025-21, 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. 2025-21 is hereby
affirmed, and may be approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed assisted living and memory care facility use will not be detrimental to
the health, safety or general welfare of the community, nor will cause serious traffic
congestion nor hazards, nor depreciate surrounding property values.
2. The proposed assisted living and memory care facility use conforms to the general
purpose and intent of this code and comprehensive plan, including all applicable
performance standards, provided all conditions are met and upheld by the property
owner and applicant.
3. With the conditions included herein, the site will provide a significant investment into
the existing commercial and industrial areas of the City and will benefit the City with
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an efficient use of land and increased commercial activity.
4. The proposed assisted living and memory care facility use supports the development
of a mix of housing opportunities and an increase in quality housing supply for those
with various needs in the community, including the elderly and other groups with
special housing needs. The development encourages life -cycle housing opportunities
within the City and supports a stated need of the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit requested for the property located at 1178 Northland Drive is hereby
approved, with the following conditions:
A building permit, including all new site grading, utility, and drainage work, must be
approved by the City prior to any construction beginning on site.
2. The Developer/Applicant shall submit final grading, utility, and site plans, and
architectural construction drawings for permitting, subject to review and approval by
the Planning Department and Engineering Department as part of any building permit
application.
3. All grading and construction activities as part of the proposed development shall 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,
4. 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.
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 for improvements to this site.
6. The applicant shall work with the City's Fire Marshal to identify a location for an
additional hydrant on the subject property.
7. The trash enclosure shall be relocated to be attached to and accessible from the principal
building in accordance with Title 12: Zoning. An updated parking and circulation plan
shall be provided at time of building permit to confirm adequate access on site.
A separate Forest Alteration Permit application and Forest Management Plan is
required to be submitted to the City prior to building permit issuance. The applicant
shall post a tree replacement escrow with the City and shall mitigate tree replacement
in appropriate areas of the property as reviewed and approved by the Natural Resources
Coordinator and Community Development Manager. If compliance with the tree
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replacement requirement is not feasible, the City may approve alternative tree
replacement measures within the Forest Alteration Permit.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this tad day of December 2025.
CITY COUNCH.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1178 Northland Drive
PIN:27-52250-01-040
Legal Description:
Real property in the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, described as follows:
Lot 4, Block 1, NORTHLAND PLAZA, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Abstract
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