Res 2026-54 Approving a MRCCA Permit 1143 Orchard CircleCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-54
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT FOR A NEW COVERED FRONT PORCH ENTRY AT
1143 ORCHARD CIRCLE
PLANNING CASE 2026-16
WHEREAS, The Transformed Tree, Inc., (the "Applicant") in coordination and on behalf
of Sherry Essen (the "Owner") made an Application for a Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
(MRCCA) Permit to allow for the construction of a new covered front porch entry and associated
exterior improvements on the property located at 1143 Orchard Circle, 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 land use approval, and the proposed
project qualifies as a Minor Development under Title 12-6A-12, Subpart D of the City Code
provisions for those properties situated in the recognized MRCCA District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is compliant with the required conditions for exemption
from Planning Commission review and 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 1143 Orchard
Circle, and proposed under Planning Case No. 2026-16, is hereby approved and supported by the
following findings -of -fact:
I . The proposed covered porch project poses no threat to the general health, safety and
welfare of the public, nor 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 impactor 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 Guidance Guidelines.
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4. The proposed porch project meets the general purpose and intent of the Mississippi
River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District, and is consistent with the City Code
and the Comprehensive Plan,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
Administrative MRCCA Minor Development Permit as requested by The Transformed Tree, Inc.
and for the property located at 1143 Orchard Circle is hereby approved, with the following
conditions:
A building permit must be approved and issued by the City prior to the commencement
of any site work.
2. All grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations and codes, including the City's Land Disturbance Guidance
Document.
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.
4. 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 this 1st day of September 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Bau' r, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1 143 Orchard Circle
PIN:27-81275-02-090
Legal Description:
Lot 95 Block 2, VALS ADDITION, Dakota County, Minnesota.
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