Res 2026-33 Approving CUP for Attached Garage at 1961 Glenhill RoadCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-33
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ATTACHED
GARAGE SIZE OF 19499 SQUARE FEET AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1961
GLENHILL ROAD
PLANNING CASE 2026-07
WHEREAS, Homes by Tradition, (the "Applicant and Owners' representative") made an
Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an attached garage size of 1,499 square feet at the
property located 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 and zoned R-I Low Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Title 12-4A-8: Accessory Structure Requirements, a
Conditional Use Permit is required for an attached garage size which exceeds 1,200 square feet up
to 1,500 square feet in size; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2026, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this Conditional Use Permit request, whereby a planning report was 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
recommend to the City Council approval of the request from Homes by Tradition for the
Conditional Use Permit, which would allow the proposed attached garage size of 1,499 square feet
at 1961 Glenhill Road, as proposed and presented under Planning Case No. 2026-07, 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. 2026-07 is hereby
affirmed, and may be approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed use of the subject property as asingle-family residential dwelling is
consistent with City Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The planned construction and use of 1,499 square feet of attached garage is consistent
with garage size rnaxirnums, and the structure is compliant with the garage door
height and width requirements for residential garages, as well as the required setbacks
of the R-1 Zoning District
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
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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,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Conditional Use 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 "Ald issued by the City
prior to the commencement of any work on site.
2. The proposed project must comply with all requirements of the City's Land
Disturbance Guidance Document. All plans must be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Director,
3. All grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations and codes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 5�h day of May 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie If. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nfney B er, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1961 Glenhill Road
IN: 27-81251-00-013
Legal Description:
That part of Outlot A, VALLEY VIEW OAK 2ND ADDITION, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying south of a
line drawn from a point on the east line of said Outlet 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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