Res 2026-10 Approving MRCCA Permit at 1961 Glenhill RoadCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT TO HOMES BY TRADITION AND FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1961 GLENHILL ROAD.
PLANNING CASE 2026-01
WHEREAS, Homes by Tradition, (the "Applicant") made an Application for a Mississippi
River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Permit to allow for a new single-family home and
associated site improvements, located at the vacant property at 1961 Glenhill Road, and legally
described in Exhibit A (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is guided LDR-Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, zoned R-1 Low Density Residential, and is situated in the Mississippi River
Corridor Critical Area Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-6A-3: Mississippi River Corridor Critical
Area Overlay District, a permit is required to approve any new development activities involving a
building permit, land disturbance, vegetation removal, or special zoning approval, and the
Applicant is seeking permission to make site improvements under the rules and standards
established by the R-1 District and the related Mississippi River Corridor Critical Overlay District
ordinance and standards; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 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 (5-0 vote) to approve
the request from Homes by Tradition for the MRCCA Permit, which would allow the new single-
family home and associated improvements, as proposed and presented under Planning Case No.
2026-01, 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. 2026-01 is hereby
affirmed, and may be approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
I. The proposed construction of anew single family home and associated improvements
meets the general purpose and intent of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
(MRCCA) Separated from River Overlay District,
2. The proposed work and disturbance to construct the new home and associated
improvements has no direct impact to the Bluff Impact Zone, and impact to Primary
Conservation Areas within the MRCCA Plan are limited to the minimum necessary
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for development, and the project includes restoration of the area once developed with
sod cover and perennial plantings and trees. The proposed project is within the spirit
and intent of the MRCCA Separated from River Overlay District that provides for
flexibility within the management purpose.
3. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare
of the community; should not cause any serious traffic congestion nor hazards; will
not seriously depreciate surrounding property value; and said use appears to be in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City Code and the Comprehensive
Plan,
4. The construction of the home is shown in the plan to comply with all standards and
regulations of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District and
Zoning Ordinance and other applicable ordinances; represents reinvestment in a
residential neighborhood that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals for
residential land uses; and is consistent with the current single-family development
pattern of the neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the MRCCA
Permit requested for the property located at 1961 Glenhill Road is hereby approved, with the
following conditions:
1. A building permit, including a grading plan, must be approved by the City prior to the
commencement of any site work.
2. The swimming pool and surrounding pool decking/patio area must be removed from
the site plan, or relocated elsewhere on the site plan outside the bluffline setback prior
to the City taking action on this application. No structures or facilities, including
impervious surfaces, may be located within the bluffline setback.
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
Manager and Community Development Manager. If compliance with the tree
replacement requirement is not feasible, the City may approve alternative tree
replacement measures within the Forest Alteration Permit,
4. A final landscaping and restoration plan for the developed area of the site must be
submitted for review and approval by the Natural Resources Manager as part of the
building permit submittal package, including seed mix details, native plant species, and
sizing and DSH of replacement trees.
5. In
the Bluff Impact Zone,
all
new vegetation associated with the
restoration plan must
be
native and suitable for
the
existing conditions of the slope.
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6. In any areas
where buckthorn will be removed, a
buckthorn replacement
groundcover
mix must be
installed to prevent erosion.
The proposed project must comply with all requirements of the City's an
Disturbance Guidance Document. All plans must be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Director.
8. All erosion control requirements must be put in place prior to the commencement of
any grading and site work activities and must remain in place for the duration of the
construction activities until proper site restoration plans are completed, including a dual
row of perimeter control at the back of the property adjacent to the bluff, perimeter
control surrounding the infiltration basin, and erosion control blankets on any disturbed
slopes 3:1 or greater.
9. All grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations and codes.
10. 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.
11. The Applicant/Developer shall correct the discrepancy in the provided Tree Inventory
prior to issuance of the Forest Alteration Permit.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4th day of February 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST:
a y Bau r, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1961 Olemull Road
PI1N:27-81251-00-013
Legal Description:
That part of Outlot A, VALLEY VIEW OAK 2ND ADDITION, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying south of aline
drawn from a point on the east line of said Outlot A, 132.00 feet southerly of the southeast corner of Lot 2,
Block 1, said VALLEY VIEW OAK 2ND ADDITION to a point on the west line of said Outlot A. 325.00 feet
northerly of the most westerly southwest corner of said Outlot A and said line there terminating.
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