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Planners review draft Title 11 subdivision ordinance; council guidance calls for 500‑foot cul‑de‑sac measurement

Mendota Heights Planning Commission · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Mendota Heights Planning Commission reviewed a draft Title 11 Subdivision Regulations Ordinance prepared by Community Development Manager Sarah Madden; commissioners asked minor edits, staff will forward edits to Madden, and City Council previously directed staff to use a 500‑foot cul‑de‑sac measurement.

Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek reviewed the draft Title 11: Subdivision Regulations Ordinance at the Mendota Heights Planning Commission work session on Feb. 24. The draft was prepared by Community Development Manager Sarah Madden and the commission provided minor edits and clarifying questions for staff to incorporate.

Ruzek told commissioners that the City Council had discussed the cul‑de‑sac component at a prior work session and directed staff to proceed using a 500‑foot measurement for that element. Commissioners acknowledged the direction and thanked staff for the ordinance updates, saying the draft will provide more clarity to staff, the commission, the council and the public.

Director Ruzek said he will forward the requested edits, comments and questions to Manager Sarah Madden to be incorporated into the final document. The record does not show a formal vote or ordinance adoption at the Feb. 24 work session.

The commission adjourned at 8:36 p.m.