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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-16-I12 Stratford Crossing Plat 8_Final 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 final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a 7.98-acre residential development located north of Hickman Road and west of NW 10th Street. The plat identifies 29 lots for single family residential development. All lots meet the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Public improvements have been substantially completed for the development. All lots will be served by public utilities. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the final plat request at their meeting on October 27, 2020 and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for a residential subdivision as submitted by the applicant, Stratford Crossing LLC. The subject property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of 10th Street, containing approximately 8 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the final plat identifies a total of 29 lots for single family residential development that meet or exceed the minimum R-2 zoning regulations. NW Georgetown Lane will be extended with this plat and a new street, NW Bennington Lane, will be constructed. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the streets throughout the plat with individual lot development. All public utilities have been extended throughout the plat, and parkland dedication has been satisfied with plat 6. Storm water detention is managed with the regional detention basin to the north of the plat. At this time staff would recommend approval of the final plat subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of the public improvements. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Inman. Ayes: Ward, Koshy, Streit, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the final plat. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. I12 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 8 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 8 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on October 27, 2020, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8 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 16th day of November, 2020, that the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8 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. Sanitary Sewer Easement; 4. Overland Flowage Easement; 5. Storm Sewer Easement; 6. Electric Easement; 7. Offsite Water Main Easement; 8. Offsite Sanitary Sewer Easement; and 9. Offsite Storm Sewer 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 8 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: October 23, 2020 MEETING DATE: October 27, 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 7.98 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in ORANGE). October 23, 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) & R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) North Stratford Crossing Plat 6 & 7 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family 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 Stratford Crossing Plats 2, 3, & 5 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) & R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) West Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of NW 10th Street within the Stratford Crossing neighborhood. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat indicates a total of 29 lots for single family residential development. The lots range in size from 9,045 square feet to 12,320 square feet. All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the R-2 district. Table 1 below summarizes the minimum requirements for the lots within the plat. Table 1: Bulk Regulations applicable to the R-2 zoning district. Category R-2 Lot Area 8,000 SF Lot Width 65 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet October 23, 2020 3 of 3 STREETS AND TRAILS Extensions of NW Georgetown Drive and NW Bennington Drive are currently under construction. 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 Parkland dedication was satisfied with previous plats. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 8 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.