Res 2026-51 Approve CUP to Allow Two Additions 1960 Lexington Ave.CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-51
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TWO
ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 1960 LEXINGTON AVENUE
PLANNING CASE 2026-13
WHEREAS, Thielen &Green P.A, (the "Applicant"), in coordination with Holy Fancily
Marionite Catholic Church, requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) under Planning
Case No. 2026-13, which would allow two additions to the existing religious institution structure
on the property at 1960 Lexington Avenue, and legally described on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is guided LDR —Low Density Residential in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and situated in the R-1 Low Density Residential Zoning District and P/SP-O
Public/Semi-Public Overlay District, and
WHEREAS, Table 12-3B-1.1: Table of Uses of the City Code classifies the proposed use
as a "religious institution and place of worship" and designates that use as a Conditional Use in
the R-1 Zoning District, when the property is within the P/SP-O Public/Semi-Public Overlay
District; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this planning case item, whereby planning reports were presented and received by the
commission, and comments from the applicant and public were allowed, and whereupon closing
the hearing, recommended unanimously (5-0 vote) to approve the request from Thielen & Green
P.A for the CUP, which would allow the proposed additions to the structure at 1960 Lexington
Avenue, as proposed and presented under Planning Case No. 202643, with certain conditions
identified herein and specific 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. 2026-13 is hereby
affirmed, and the Conditional Use Permit requested for the property located at 1960 Lexington
Avenue is approved based on the following findings -of -fact.
The proposed additions to the religious institution use will not be detrimental to the
health, safety or general welfare of the corrrrnunity, nor will cause serious traffic
congestion nor hazards, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values.
2. The proposed additions to the religious institution use conform 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.
With the conditions included herein, the site will provide a significant investment into the
existing structure and will benefit the City with an efficient use of land and increased
development activity.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Conditional Use Permit requested for the property located at 1960 Lexington Avenue is hereby
approved, with the following conditions:
1. 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, landscape and site plans, and
architectural construction drawings for permitting, subject to review and approval by the
Planning Department, Engineering Department, and Building Official as part of any
building permit application.
3. All new construction and grading activities associated with this proposal shall be in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes, as well as in
compliance with the City's Land Disturbance Guidance Document,
4. 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 site restoration plans are completed.
5. The Applicant/Owner 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. A separate Forest Alteration Permit application is required to be submitted to the City prior
to building permit issuance, for review and approval by the Natural Resources Manager
and Community Development Manager. The applicant shall replace removed trees at a
one-to-one ratio.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Sty' day of August 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
SteP a ie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST
Na6y Bauer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1960 Lexington Avenue
PIN: 27-02600-30-021
Legal Description:
Section 26 Township 28 Range 23
N 275.58
FT OF S
693
FT
OF
W 378 FT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & W 417.42 FT OF S 417.42
FT OF
SW 1/4 OF
NW
1/4
EX
HWY
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