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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-20-J10 Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: April 20, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for an approximately 8.87-acre townhome development generally located north of Hickman Road and west of N 10th Street. The final plat includes a total of 65 lots for townhome development and 2 outlots. Outlot ‘Y’ is all of the common areas, including the private streets. Outlot ‘Z’ is the detention area at the north side of the site. Both outlots will be owned and maintained by the homeowner’s association. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on April 14, 2020, and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 Senior Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan for Stratford Crossing Flats, as submitted by the applicants, Element 119. The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N 10th Street, and contains approximately 8.97 acres. Mrs. DeBoer advised that this project includes a total of 18 townhome buildings producing a total of 5 townhome units for the entire site. Each building will contain approximately 3-4 units each and each unit is proposed to be owner occupied. The construction will proceed in two phases from south to north. Outlot Y consists of common areas including private streets, and outlot Z is intended for the detention area at the north of the site containing a currently existing pond. Both lots will be owned and maintained by a Homeowner’s Association. Mrs. DeBoer advised there are two access points provided to the site off of NW Stratford Drive. All internal streets will be privately owned and maintained. A public sidewalk is proposed along the north side of NW Stratford Drive and private sidewalks throughout the development. Public utility connections are available to the site, however all utilities interior to the development will be privately owned and maintained. All Parking, landscape, open space, lighting, and elevation ordinance requirements have been satisfied. Staff would recommend approval of the Preliminary, Final, and Site Plans for Stratford Crossing Flats subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. J10 Commissioner Broderick moved to approve the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Streit seconded the motion. Ayes: Broderick, Ward, Streit, Koshy, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed final plat meets the intent and the requirements of the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District and that the applicant has successfully addressed all of the requirements within the Waukee Subdivision Ordinance with the submittal of this final plat. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2020- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR STRATFORD CROSSING FLATS PLAT 1 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, STRATFORD CROSSING FLATS, LLC has requested final approval of Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on April 14, 2020, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 and the documents relating thereto will comply 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 20th day of April, 2020, that the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Flats Plat 1 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Waukee does hereby accept the following easements and documents to be filed with the Plat: 1. Public Ingress/Egress Easement; 2. Public Utility Easement; 3. Private Sanitary Sewer Easement; 4. Private Storm Sewer Easement; and 5. Private Water Main Easement ____________________________ 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: Stratford Crossing Flats – Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Senior Planner REPORT DATE: April 9, 2020 MEETING DATE: April 14, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner / Applicant: Element 119 Project Manager: Jared Murray, PE, Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat, site plan and final plat for a multi-family townhome development. Location and Size: Property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N 10th Street, containing approximately 8.87 acres. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in YELLOW) in relation to the surrounding area. April 9, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Medium Density Residential R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) North Agriculture N/A – Dallas County N/A – Dallas County South Townhomes Medium Density Residential R-4 (Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District) East Vacant – Undeveloped Medium Density Residential C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) West Single-Family Residential / Parkland Single Family Residential / Open Space R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) BACKGROUND The subject property was originally platted as Outlot ‘Z’ of Stratford Crossing Plat 1. The property was zoned R-3, Multi-Family Residential District, with the overall rezoning for the Stratford Crossing development. The R-3 zoning district allows for the development of townhomes, which is what is proposed with this project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project includes a total of 18 townhome buildings with a total of 65 townhome units for the entire site. Each unit accounts for one lot for a total of 65 corresponding lots. The buildings range between three or four units per building. There are 7 three-plex buildings and 11 four-plex buidings. The lots range in size from about 2,000 – 2,500 square feet. The units are intended to be owner occupied. The project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 includes the southern portion of the site. This phase includes a total of 8 townhome buildings (29 units). Phase 2 includes the northern portion of the site – 10 townhome buildings (36 units). The utilities and paving will also be completed in the two different phases. The detention pond already exists. The final plat identifies the 65 townhome lots as well as Outlot ‘Y’ and Outlot ‘Z’. Outlot ‘Y’ is all of the common areas, including the private streets, and Oultot ‘Z’ is the detention area at the north of the site. Both outlots will be owned and maintained by the homeowner’s association. One monument sign is proposed at the east entrance to the site. ACCESS AND PARKING Two accesses are provided to this site off of NW Stratford Drive. All streets interior to the site will be privately owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association. A total of 143 parking spaces are required for this project (1 space per 5 units for visitor parking, plus 2 spaces per unit) and a total of 274 spaces are provided, including 1 accessible parking stall. This includes 2 attached garage spaces per unit. April 9, 2020 3 of 3 SIDEWALKS/TRAILS A five-foot wide, public sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of NW Stratford Drive. Five-foot wide, private sidewalks are shown throughout the development in order to provide internal pedestrian access as well as provide access to and from the sidewalk located along the public street. UTILITIES This site will be serviced with all public utilities. Sanitary sewer and water services will be brought into the site from NW Stratford Drive. All utilities within the site will be privately owned and maintained. Storm water will be accommodated with the detention basin located on the north side of the site. This pond will be owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A minimum of 20% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 45%. This project includes 25-foot landscape buffers along both the west and south sides of the site. Plantings are being provided throughout the site in compliance with the Landscape & Open Space Ordinance. ELEVATIONS The elevations of the buildings are proposed to be constructed of reveal siding, board and batten siding, stone veneer, asphalt shingles, and cedar details. All buildings are single-story and each unit includes a two-car garage. There are several color palettes proposed in different shades of gray and white. Elevations of the proposed buildings have been provided for review along with the proposed color schemes. LIGHTING PLAN No exterior lighting for the internal streets has been proposed. General exterior residential house lighting will be provided on the exterior of each unit. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan classifies the subject property as Medium Density Residential. The Medium Density Residential classification provides for a variety of attached side by side townhome and row home products. The Plan states that neighborhoods should include a variety of housing options that accommodate a range of needs, price points and life stages of residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed preliminary plat, site plan and final plat are in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.