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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-23-J08 Indi Run Plat 3_Prelim Plat CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 23, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for Indi Run Plat 3 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for an approximately 2.01-acre subdivision generally located south of NW Sunrise Drive and west of Warrior Lane. The property was platted as nine (9) single family lots with Indi Run Plat 2. Since the lots were originally platted the developer has chosen to replat the lots for two-family (duplex) development. The preliminary plat identifies 12 lots for two-family development. All lots meet the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. No street improvements are proposed with this plat. A few minor utility improvements will be necessary. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on March 10, 2020, and recommended approval: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3 Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3 Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat as submitted by the applicant, Indi Run, LLC. The subject property is located south of NW Sunrise Drive and west of North Warrior Lane, and contains approximately 2.01 acres for residential development. Mr. Kass advised that this submittal is a replat for 9 lots currently developable as single family residential to become 12 duplex lots, a use allowed for in the current R-2 zoning. All updates meet the minimum R-2 Requirements. At this time staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Indi Run Plat 3 subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the preliminary plat for Indy run Plat 3 as no comments from the commission or audience were posed. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion. Ayes: Broderick, Ward, Streit, and Koshy. Nays: None. Recuse: Inman. Motion Carries. AGENDA ITEM: J8 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed preliminary plat meets the intent and the requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2020- APPROVING THE INDI RUN PLAT 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of a Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3 on March 10, 2020; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3 is in general conformance with section §303 - Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this the 23rd day of March, 2020 that the Preliminary Plat for Indi Run Plat 3 be approved. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Indi Run Plat 3 – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: February 21, 2020 MEETING DATE: February 25, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Solid Ground, LLC Owner: Indi Run, LLC Owner’s Representative: Doug Mandernach with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of NW Sunrise Drive and west of Warrior Lane containing approximately 2.01 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED). February 21, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) North Single Family – Indi Run Plat 2 Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) South Waukee Family YMCA Institutional C-1B (Large Scale Commercial District) East Single Family – Indi Run Plat 1 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) & R-4 / PD-1 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) / (Planned Development Overlay District) West Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) HISTORY The subject property is located within Indi Run Plat 2, which was platted in 2018. The property was platted as nine (9) lots for single family development. The applicant wishes to replat Lots 18 – 26 of Indi Run Plat 2 to lots for duplex development. Duplex development (two family residential) is an allowed use in the R-2 zoning district. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of 12 lots that are intended for two-family residential development. All lots are zoned R-2 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district for two-family residential development. Table 1: R-2 Zoning District Bulk Regulations for Tow-Family Residential Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 10,000 square feet Lot Width 80 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) STREETS AND TRAIL A street extension of NW Sunrise Drive was completed with the improvements for Indi Run Plat 2. No trails are planned as part of this portion of the development. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is developed. February 21, 2020 3 of 3 UTILITIES Utilities were extended to the serve the lots in Indi Run Plat 2. There are some minor utility relocations and extensions that will be required for the proposed lots. Storm water detention has not changed and will be zccommodated in the existing basin to the south. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the preliminary plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, and the proposed land use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to remaining staff comments.