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Home My WebLink About2020-06-15-I04 Stratford Crossing Plat 5_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: June 15, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Stratford Crossing, LLC, is requesting approval of a final plat for an approximately 6.55-acre subdivision located north of Hickman Road and west of NW 10th Street. The proposed final plat includes 28 lots for single-family residential development. The developer has completed extensions of public streets and utilities that will serve the plat. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request on May 12, 2020 and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5, as submitted by the applicant, Stratford Crossing LLC. The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street, containing approximately 6.55 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the final plat indicates a total of 28 lots for single family residential development with modified minimum lot requirements. The minimum lot area is 7,150 square feet, with lot widths of 55 feet and above. Requirements such as a minimum 2 car garage, elevated façades, and minimum square footage are also included in the Planned Development documents. Mr. Kass advised that an extension of NW Georgetown Drive has been constructed to allow access to the lots. Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the street with each lot development. Utilities have been extended to provide service to each lot, and storm water detention will be accommodated in a regional pond to the north of the plat to be privately owned and maintained. At this time staff would recommend approval subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements. Commissioner Ward moved to approve the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements. Commissioner Koshy seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Broderick, Conley, Streit, Koshy, Inman, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. I4 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the final plat. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final 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 FINAL PLAT FOR STRATFORD CROSSING PLAT 5 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, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Stratford Crossing Plat 5 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on May 12, 2020, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 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 15th day of June, 2020, that the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 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. Warranty Deed (Street Lot A) 2. Public Utility Easement; 3. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 4. Public Storm Sewer Easement; and 5. Overland Flowage 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 Plat 5 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: May 8, 2020 MEETING DATE: May 12, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Stratford Crossing, LLC Owner: Stratford Crossing, LLC Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street containing approximately 6.55 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in ORANGE). May 8, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Medium Density Residential / Light Industrial Office R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD- 1 (Planned Development Overlay) North Stratford Crossing Plats 2 & 3 Medium Density Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD- 1 (Planned Development Overlay) South Stratford Crossing Plat 4 Medium Density Residential / Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District) East Vacant – Undeveloped Light Industrial Office R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) West Stratford Crossing Plat 4 Medium Density Residential M-1 (Light Industrial District) HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street. In 2019, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council approved a preliminary plat for the property. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat indicates a total of 28 lots for single family residential development. The lots are zoned R-2/PD-1 and are subject to the Planned Development Agreement that was approved as part of the rezoning for the Stratford Crossing development. The lots range in size from 7,437 square feet to 12,854 square feet. Table 1 below summarizes the minimum requirements for the lots within the plat. All lots meet the requirements of the zoning district. Table 1: Bulk Regulations applicable to the R-2/PD-1 zoning district. Category R-2 / PD-1 Lot Area 7,150 SF Lot Width 55 feet Side Yard Setback 10 feet total (5 feet minimum) Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet In addition to the standard bulk regulations, the following requirements within the Planned Development Agreement are applicable to lots when they are developed:  Minimum two car garage;  Minimum of 1,100 square feet for a ranch and 1,400 square feet for a two-story;  Adjacent lots cannot share the same building elevation; and May 8, 2020 3 of 3  25% stone on the front of the home facing the public street STREETS AND TRAILS An extension of NW Georgetown Drive has been constructed to provide access to the lots. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the streets throughout the plat with individual lot development. UTILITIES Utilities have been extended to provide service to each lot. Storm water detention will be accommodated in a regional pond to the north of the plat. The pond will be owned and maintained by an association. PARKLAND The remaining parkland dedication will be satisfied with future phases of the Stratford Crossing development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 5 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.