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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-15-I03 Waukee Islamic Center_Site Plan AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: June 15, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for Waukee Islamic Center FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Premier Companies is requesting approval of a site plan for a religious center, located south of W. Hickman Road and west of S. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 0.94 acres. The project includes the construction of a single-story building that is proposed to be 5,490 square feet in area. A trash enclosure is proposed at the northwest corner of the site. The applicant has provided elevations for the proposed building, which meets the intent of the architectural guidelines within the Site Plan Ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on June 9, 2020, and recommended approval: Approval of a Site Plan for Waukee Islamic Center (35 Laurel Street) Senior City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a site plan for a new religious center as submitted by the applicants, Sahabah Services and Premier Companies. The property is generally located south of W Hickman Road and west of S Warrior Lane, containing approximately 0.94 acres. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the project includes the construction of a single-story building approximately 5,490 square feet in area. A trash enclosure is proposed at the northwest corner of the site. Two accesses are proposed to the site off if Laurel Street, with the east access being shared with the existing businesses. A third access is shown from the north into the site. The site plan identifies 50 parking spaces, meeting the minimum requirements, and a five foot wide sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of Laurel Street. Public utilities exist to serve the site, and storm water will be managed with the detention basin proposed on the north side of the site. All landscape, open space, lighting, and elevation requirements have been met at this time. Staff would recommend approval subject to any remaining staff comments.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if there was any proposed monument signage. Mrs. DeBoer advised that none was called out on the site plan at this time. I3  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if other events would take place at the center that may exceed the parking provided. Jamie Myers, a representative for the applicant, advised that the structure of the typical religious day at the center created a rolling attendance instead of everyone arriving at the same time. There are some instances such as religions holidays that a majority of the parking may be used, however, items like weddings have not been mentioned.  Senior Planner, Andy Kass, made a comment to the commission that on street parking is allowed on Laurel Street. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Site Plan for the Waukee Islamic Center ( 35 Laurel Street) subject to any remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koshy. Ayes: Ward, Broderick, Streit, Koshy, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Site Plan & Elevations PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2020- APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR WAUKEE ISLAMIC CENTER (35 LAUREL STREET) 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 recommended approval of the Site Plan for Waukee Islamic Center, subject to remaining staff comments on June 9, 2020; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Waukee Islamic Center is in general conformance with §160 – Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Waukee Islamic Center is in general conformance with §161 – Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 15th day of June, 2020 that the Site Plan for Waukee Islamic Center is 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: Waukee Islamic Center – Site Plan PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Senior Planner REPORT DATE: June 5, 2020 MEETING DATE: June 9, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Sahabah Services Applicant: Premier Companies Owner’s Representative: Doug Mandernach, Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan for a religious center. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of W Hickman Road and west of S Warrior Lane, containing approximately 0.94 acres. Property Address: 35 Laurel Street AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in BLUE) in relation to the surrounding area. June 5, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Mixed Use C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) North Vacant – Undeveloped Mixed Use C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) South Single Family Residential Single Family Residential R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) East Commercial – Gas Station / Pharmacy Mixed Use C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) West Commercial – Daycare Mixed Use C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project includes the construction of a single-story building for a religious center. The building is proposed to be 5,490 square feet in area. A trash enclosure is proposed at the northwest corner of the site. ACCESS AND PARKING Two accesses are proposed to this site off of Laurel Street, with the one on the east side being a shared access. There is a third access into this site from the site to the north. A total of 49 parking spaces are required for the proposed site plan and the site plan identifies a total of 50 parking spaces being provided, including 3 accessible spaces. SIDEWALKS/TRAILS A five-foot wide sidewalk will be constructed to the south side of the site, along the north side of Laurel Street. This will allow connectivity from existing sidewalks to both the west and east of the subject site. UTILITIES This site will be serviced with all public utilities. Water and sanitary will be brought in from the mains along Laurel Street. Storm water will be managed with the detention basin proposed at the north side of the site. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A minimum of 20% of the site is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 29%. The applicant has provided the required amount of plantings per the landscaping ordinance. ELEVATIONS The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed mostly of decorative CMU masonry veneer in burnished block. The colors proposed are gray and white. Other proposed building materials include fiber cement board panel siding, aluminum, and a fiberglass dome. MISCELLANEOUS: The applicant has submitted a photometric plan and associated light fixture cut sheets. The lighting plan meets the lighting requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance. June 5, 2020 3 of 3 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The comprehensive plan classifies the subject property as Mixed Use. The Mixed Use classification provides a variety of uses that would serve the surrounding neighborhoods. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The site plan is in general conformance with the Site Plan Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to remaining staff comments.