Res 2026-25 Approving a CUP for Building Height at 655 Callahan PlaceCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING HEIGHT AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 655 CALLAHAN PLACE
PLANNING CASE 2026-04
WHEREAS, M&M Home Contractors, (the "Applicant and Owners' representative")
made an Application for a Conditional Use Permit for residential building height at the property
located at 655 Callahan Place, 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 and zoned R-1 Low Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-4A-7: Structure Height Standards, a
Conditional Use Permit is required for new single-family home infill development which exceeds
the calculated average height of adjacent structures, and the proposed 20-ft height requires these
approvals; and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2026, 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 M&M Home Contractors for the Conditional Use Permit, which would allow the
proposed height for a new single-family home at 655 Callahan Place, as proposed and presented
under Planning Case No. 2026-04, 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. 2026-04 is hereby
affirmed, and may be approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed construction of a new single family home is consistent with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance for property within the R-1 Low
Density Residential Zoning District,
2. 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.
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3. The construction of the home as shown in the provided plans represents reinvestment
in a residential neighborhood that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals
for residential land uses; and is consistent with current single-family development
pattern of the neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit requested for the property located at 655 Callahan Place is hereby
approved, with the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be approved and issued by the City prior to the commencement
of any work. All applicable zoning and building requirements shall be met prior to
issuance of a building permit.
2. The building height shall not exceed 20 feet, as measured per the definition of Building
Height in City Code,
3. The building shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the plans submitted
and dated 1/29/2026,
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 7a' day of April 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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N cy BatQr, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 655 Callahan Place
PI1N:27-84300-00-280
Legal Description:
The East %z of Lot 28, Willow Spring Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota
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