Res 2026-63 Approving MRCCA Permit 1187 Culligan Lane for Swimming PoolCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-63
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA
(MRCCA) PERMIT FOR A NEW IN -GROUND SWIMMING POOL LOCATED AT 1187
CULLIGAN LANE
PLANNING CASE 2026-17
WHEREAS, Brookside Pools, (the "Applicant") in coordination and on behalf of Chad
and Anne Hope (the "Owner") made an Application for a Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
(MRCCA) Permit to allow for the construction of a new in -ground swimming pool on the property
located at 1187 Culligan Lane, 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 special zoning approval, and the
Applicant is seeking permission to construct a swimming pool structure under the rules and
standards established by the R-1 District and the related Mississippi River Corridor Critical
Overlay District ordinance and standards; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2026, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a
public hearing on this MRCCA Permit request, whereby planning reports were presented and
received by the Commission, and comments from the public were allowed, and whereupon closing
the hearing, the Commission recommended unanimously (7-0 vote) to approve the request from
Brookside Pools for the MRCCA Permit, which would allow the new in -ground swimming pool
and associated site work, as proposed and presented under Planning Case No. 2026-17, 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. 2026-17 is hereby
affirmed, and may be approved based on the following findings -of -fact:
1. The proposed construction of a new in -ground swimming pool with associated site
improvements meets the general purpose and intent of the Mississippi River Corridor
Critical Area (MRCCA) Separated from River Overlay District.
2. The proposed work and disturbance to construct the structure and associated site
improvements has no direct impact to the Bluff Impact Zone, with no anticipated
impact to Primary Conservation Areas, and the project includes sod work surrounding
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the disturbed areas associated with this proposal to return the property to its pre -
construction stability with residential turf lawn. The proposed project is within the
spirit and intent of the MRCCA Separated from River Overlay District that provides
for flexibility within the management purpose.
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
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,
4. The construction of the structure is shown in the plan to comply with all standards
and regulations of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District and
with the conditions included herein would be in compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of City Code; the construction proposal
represents reinvestment in a residential neighborhood that is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan's goals for residential land uses; and is consistent with the
current single-family development pattern of the neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the MRCCA
Permit requested for the property located at 1187 Culligan Lane 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 site work.
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 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 grading and construction activity must comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations and codes.
5. If any significant or heritage trees are proposed to be removed, the applicant and/or
property owner must submit a Forest Alteration Permit Yo the City for review by the
Community Development Manager and the Natural Resources Manager,
6. 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.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 61h day of October 2026,
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Ste 'hanit B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Na y 1144er, Cky Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Address: 1187 Culligan Lane
rIN:27-44900-00-wU
Torrens Cert. No, 194987
Legal Description:
Lot 3, LEONE REARRANGEMENT, Dakota County, Minnesota.
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