Res 2026-36 Approving a MRCCA Permit 1296 Apsen WayCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-36
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR
CRITICAL AREA (MRCCA) MINOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1296 ASPEN WAY
[PLANNING CASE NO.2026-091
WHEREAS, SD Custom Homes (as "Applicant") applied for an Administrative Mississippi
River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Minor Development Permit in order to remove an existing deck
and replace with an expanded covered porch in the rear yard, as proposed under Planning Case No.
2026-09, and for the property located at 1296 Aspen Way, 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
WIIEREAS, 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 1296 Aspen Way, and
proposed under Planning Case No. 2026-09, is hereby approved and supported by the following
findings -of -fact:
The proposed covered porch 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 covered porch will not impact or change any grades or drainage ways on the
subject property.
3. The proposed covered porch 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 Counci] that the Administrative
MRCCA Minor Development Permit as requested by SD Custom Homes. and for the property located
at 1296 Aspen Way is hereby approved, with the following conditions of approval:
1. A separate building permit must be approved by city staff prior to commencement of
any 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.
3. 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.
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 2"d day of June, 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
epha a B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nahey Bader, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Mendota Heights Fes. 2026-36 Page 2 of 3
EXHIBIT A
Address: 1296 Aspen Way, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
PID:27-73200-11-296
Legal Description: LOT 17, BLOCK 3, SUMMIT OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, DAKOTA COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
CIC #533 THE SUMMIT OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS UNIT #1296 &INTEREST ATTRIBUTABLE TO
COMMON AREA KNOWN AS OUTLOTS B & C
[Abstract Property]
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