CY39-26

Request of Bolton and Menk, on behalf of the property owner, for a preliminary and final plat review of Ironwood Estates No. 2. The subject properties are described as Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 1, Ironwood Estates (Blue Earth County PID R010930301021 and R010930301024).  

Bolton and Menk, on behalf of the applicant.

The applicant is requesting a preliminary and final plat review of Ironwood Estates No. 2.

Subject properties are described as Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 1, Ironwood Estates (Blue Earth County PID R010930301021 and R010930301024)(1004 Applewood Ct & 1008 Applewood Ct).

The property's current land use is Low Density Residential. A single-family home is present at the address of 1004 Applewood Ct.

The subject properties are zoned R-1, A One-Family-Dwelling District.

The site contains wooded areas as well as Ravine Slope’s (area exceeding 17.6% slope).
Applicant has not yet provided wetland information at this time.

The existing dwelling is currently served by public utilities. Utilities services are available at the site within Applewood Court.

Mankato City Code Chapter 10, Article II, Division 3 provides the R-1 One-Family Dwelling District standards:
https://library.municode.com/mn/mankato/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10LAUSDE_ARTIIREDI_DIV3OMIDWDI

The Site Plan and Traffic Committee reviewed the request at their August 11, 2026, meeting and the following comments were provided. The applicant subsequently replied, as shown in the italics:

1. Applicants shall provide all necessary wetland documentation to City Staff. Applicant: "Working with City staff to get original wetland delineation report. If not wetland existing on the original delineation we will work to prepare a no wetland memo for TEP review and approval prior to recording.
2. If the applicant plans to make modifications to the subject properties, the applicant shall provide a concept plan for city staff to review. Applicant:  – Noted.  Plans will be submitted as per the building application process.
3. Due to the easement remaining in place and not being relocated, the applicant shall be aware of the limitations on the placement of structures within the easement. applicant  – Understood. The owner knows that if they plan to do any improvements in the easement area that he will need to go through the City of Mankato easement vacation process.
4. Applicant shall be aware there are two sealed wells on Lot 2. applicant  – Noted. The owner of Lot 2 will work with the appropriate staff if he impacts either of the sealed well on the site during the construction of a new home on the lot.

The applicant is requesting a preliminary and final plat review of Ironwood Estates No. 2. Previously the lots had been split therefore a plat is required to adjust property lines.

In this case, the applicant seeks to adjust the property line between Lots 1 and 2, which are addressed as 1004 and 1008 Applewood Court. The adjustment makes Lot 1 approximately 5,998 square feet larger for a total of 56,608 and decreases lot 2 to 46,205. Both lots still comply with the required lot size for single family homes according to Mankato City Code Chapter 10. 

Applicant has not stated any intention to modify the existing condition of the subject properties in coordination with this replat.

Staff respectfully submits the following findings of fact for the requested Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Ironwood Estates No. 2:

1. General Requirements
   1. The proposed Preliminary & Final Plat is a replat of Ironwood Estates. 
   2. The site is designed in conformance with the location and width of streets, the general drainage situation, lot sizes and arrangement.
2. Streets
   1. The applicant purposes no new construction of any public or private streets.
   2. The property served is accessed from Applewood Ct.
3. Easements
   1. The plat provides a continuation of the standard easements required per the Mankato City Code and the continuation of all other underlying easements present. 
   2. Existing easements as presented on Ironwood Estates shall not be modified or relocated with this proposal.
   3. An existing 35-foot-wide utility easement and an existing 30-foot-wide “permanent” easement are present on lot 2 block 2 and shall remain in place.
4. Block Standards
   1. The blocks within the subdivision were designed for the intended end use as Low Density Residential.
5. Lot Standards
   1. The lots within the subdivision are intended for Low Density Residential use.
   2. The lot boundaries of Lot 1 & Lot 2 previously had a minor lot split. This plat demonstrates adjusted property lines, allowing lot 1 to be approximately 5,998 square feet larger.  
6. Public Sites and Open Spaces
   1. The proposed subdivision was previously platted and is therefore not subject to payment-in-lieu of parkland dedication requirements.
   2. The proposed subdivision does not create or contain any public sites or permanent open space.

Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary and final Plat of Ironwood Estates No. 2 with the following conditions:

1. Conditions and recommendations from the previously approved final plat shall continue to apply.
2. Applicant shall provide a wetland delineation report, prior to affixing signatures to the final plat.