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Home My WebLink About2020-11-16-I06 Prairie Rose_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Prairie Rose FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a 36.22-acre residential development located north of NW Gracewood Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane. The plat includes 33 lots for single family residential development and two outlots for future townhome development. Two (2) additional outlots are included for parkland dedication purposes. Extensions of NW Badger Lane, NW Fox Run Trail, NW Fairfield Road, and NW Douglas Parkway are identified on the preliminary plat. Landscape buffers will be required for lots along N. Warrior Lane and on the townhome outlots adjacent to single family residential. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on November 10, 2020, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Prairie Rose Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for a residential subdivision as submitted by the applicant, Landmark Development Services. The subject property is generally located north of NW Gracewood Drive and west of Warrior Lane, containing approximately 36.22 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the preliminary plat identifies a total of 33 lots for single family residential development and two outlots for future townhome development. The single family lots will be subject to the provisions approved in the rezoning for the smaller lots sizes approved as part of the planned development. Public streets will provide access to the development and each lot will be served by public utilities. Mr. Kass indicated that two outlots along the greenway to the west will be dedicated to the City for parkland. Landscape buffers will be required along all lots that abut Warrior Lane and on the townhome outlots that abut single family residential. Mr. Kass advised the Commission that staff recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to remaining staff comments. I6 Commissioner Broderick recused himself from the request due to the potential for conflict. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the preliminary plat for Prairie Rose. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koshy. Ayes: Ward, Koshy, Streit, Inman, and Hoifeldt. Abstain: Broderick. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed preliminary plat meets the intent and the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Waukee Subdivision Ordinance. Staff is working with the applicant to address the last few remaining comments. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Rose subject to remaining staff comments. 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 PRAIRIE ROSE 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 Prairie Rose on November 10, 2020; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Rose 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 16th day of November, 2020 that the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Rose be approved subject to remaining staff comments. ____________________________ 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: Prairie Rose – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: November 6, 2020 MEETING DATE: November 10, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Landmark Development Services Owner: Broderick Family, LP Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a single family and medium density residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of NW Gracewood Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 36.22-acres. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). November 6, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant Property Single Family Residential, Open Space, Wetland R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) & R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) North Sahu Acres Neighborhood Single Family Residential & Open Space AR (Agricultural Residential) South Indi Run Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) East Fox Creek Estates Neighborhood Single Family Residential, High Density Residential, and Neighborhood Commercial R-1 (Single Family Residential District) West Vacant Property Single Family Residential, Open Space, Wetland A-1 (Agricultural District) & COS (Conservation & Open Space District) HISTORY The subject property was rezoned in the Summer of 2020 for a single family and medium density residential development. The applicant has submitted the preliminary plat for consideration. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of 33 lots that are intended for single family residential development. All proposed single family lots are zoned R-2/PD-1 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2/PD-1 zoning district. The lots range in size from 7,317 square feet to 35,036 square feet. Table 1 below summarizes the requirements of the R- 2/PD-1 district. Table 1: R-2/PD-1 requirements. Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Proposed R-2/PD-1 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet 7,150 square feet Lot Width 65 feet 55 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) 10 feet (total) November 6, 2020 3 of 3 All proposed lots within the Planned Development Overlay area meet or exceed the minimums proposed for lot width, area, and depth. In addition to the relaxed bulk regulations, the Planned Development Agreement requires the following provisions for these lots when developed:  Minimum two car garage;  Minimum of 1,100 square feet for a single story home and 1,400 square feet for a two story home;  Adjacent lots cannot share the same building elevation;  15% stone, brick, or stucco on the front of the home facing the public street;  Specific requirements for the use of vinyl siding (4-inch traditional profile, trim elements to be at least 3.5-inch wide, and the requirement to incorporate decorative materials onto front facades)  Two (2) trees and two (2) shrubs planted on each lot. Outlots Y and Z are zoned R-4 for future townhome development. Site plans and further platting will be required when these outlots develop. Outlots X and W are intended to be dedicated to the City of Waukee for parkland dedication purposes. STREETS AND TRAIL The preliminary plat identifies extensions of four (4) new public streets. Extensions of NW Fox Run Trial, NW Fairfield Road, NW Badger Lane, and NW Douglas Parkway. No trails are planned as part of this portion of the development. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is developed. UTILITIES Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of future public improvements. Sanitary sewer and public water main will be extended from the east to service the individual lots. Storm water detention will be provided for the single family portion within a dry bottom pond in the rear of Lots 12 – 14. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. Landscape buffer easements have been indicated on the lots that are adjacent to N. Warrior Lane. Landscape buffers within Outlots Y and Z will be required in areas adjacent to single family zoning. PARKLAND DEDCIATION The applicant is required to dedicate parkland in an amount proportional to the anticipated number of residents in the neighborhood. Based on the number of lots shown the applicant is required to dedicated 0.97-acres of parkland to the City. The preliminary plat identifies Outlots W and X being 8.11-acres in area, to be dedicated to satisfy this requirement. The overage would0 be applied to the future development of the townhome outlots. 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 for Prairie Rose subject to remaining staff comments. 142362327283221195151730710121133311618208252629194242213OUTLOT'Y'OUTLOT'Z'OUTLOT'X'(PARKLAND)OUTLOT'W'(PARKLAND)S89°59'06"E 689.47'N WARRIOR LANENW FAIRFIELD ROADNW DOUGLAS PARKWAY NW FOX RUN TRAILNW BADGER LANE S89°59'00"E 163.00'S0°01'00"W 2256.93'N89°52'26"W 795.70'N13°14'26"W 216.48'N17°58'37"E 505.52'N21°52'19"W 348 .21 'N29°59'11"E 474.97'N0°46'22"E 658.70'N38°41'34"E 696.82'S89°46'18"E 137.88'S0°01'00"W 222.89'N89°59'00"W 163.00'S0°01'00"W 150.00'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2005.221PRAIRIE ROSE ENGINEER: EKO EI: GH REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/11/2020 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 09/11/2020 THIRD SUBMITTAL 10/20/2020 FOURTH SUBMITTAL 11/03/2020PRELIMINARYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONPRELIMINARY PLAT1 PRAIRIE ROSEVICINITY MAP:WAUKEE, IOWAPRELIMINARY PLAT FOR:OWNERZONINGPRAIRIE ROSEGENERAL NOTESDEVELOPMENT SUMMARYLEGAL DESCRIPTIONWAUKEE, IAENGINEER / SURVEYOR:DATE OF SURVEY:LEGEND:BULK REGULATIONS:BENCH MARK:PARKLAND DEDICATIONDEVELOPMENT SCHEDULEUTILITY WARNING:ADJACENT PROPERTIES‘PROJECTCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSHICKMAN ROADWARRIOR LANE U AVE DOUGLAS PARKWAYDEVELOPER (PARKLAND)NW FAIRFIELD ROADNW DOUGLAS PARKWAYWARRIOR LANENW FOX RUN TRAIL NW BADGER LANE S0°01'00"W 2256.93'N89°52'26"W 795.70'N13°14'26"W 216.48'N17°58'37"E 505.52'N21°52'19"W 348 .21 'N29°59'11"E 474.97'876543213322322331242530292628279101516171819202112131411OUTLOT 'Y'OUTLOT 'X'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2005.221PRAIRIE ROSE ENGINEER: EKO EI: GH REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/11/2020 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 09/11/2020 THIRD SUBMITTAL 10/20/2020 FOURTH SUBMITTAL 11/03/2020 PRELIMINARY PLAT2 (PARKLAND)NW DOUGLAS PARKWAY WARRIOR LANES89°59'00"E 163.00'N29°59'11"E 474.97'N0°46'22"E 658.70'N38°41'34"E 696.82'S89°46'18"E 137.88'S0°01'00"W 222.89'N89°59'00"W 163.00'S0°01'00"W 150.00'OUTLOT 'Z'OUTLOT 'W'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2005.221PRAIRIE ROSE ENGINEER: EKO EI: GH REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/11/2020 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 09/11/2020 THIRD SUBMITTAL 10/20/2020 FOURTH SUBMITTAL 11/03/2020 PRELIMINARY PLAT3 (PARKLAND)NW FAIRFIELD ROADNW DOUGLAS PARKWAYWARRIOR LANENW FOX RUN TRAIL NW BADGER LANE 876543213322322331242530292628279101516171819202112131411OUTLOT 'Y'OUTLOT 'X'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2005.221PRAIRIE ROSE ENGINEER: EKO EI: GH REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/11/2020 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 09/11/2020 THIRD SUBMITTAL 10/20/2020 FOURTH SUBMITTAL 11/03/2020 PRELIMINARY PLAT4 GRADING NOTESTYPICAL BACK TO FRONT GRADING (PARKLAND)NW DOUGLAS PARKWAY WARRIOR LANEOUTLOT 'Z'OUTLOT 'W'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2005.221PRAIRIE ROSE ENGINEER: EKO EI: GH REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/11/2020 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 09/11/2020 THIRD SUBMITTAL 10/20/2020 FOURTH SUBMITTAL 11/03/2020 PRELIMINARY PLAT5