HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-16-I13 Silverleaf Lane Alignment AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Silverleaf Lane Alignment [Hamilton Ridge]
FORMAT: Discussion
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff presented three alternative layouts to Silverleaf
Lane within the proposed Hamilton Ridge development at the
worksession held on November 9, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: N/A
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff is requesting direction on which alignment to
proceed with as the developer is anxious to proceed forward on a
preliminary plat approval request.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and Direction Only
ATTACHMENTS: I. Alignment Concepts
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
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Option 1: Silverleaf Lane Extension from Ute Avenue to Ashworth
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Option 1: Silverleaf Lane Extension from Ute Avenue to Ashworth
Pros:
•Continues the street system connectivity through the neighborhoods which is a principle of
good neighborhood design
•Eliminates the current dead end on Silverleaf Lane which creates some maintenance issues
for Public Works
•Complies with the Waukee Fire Code
•Provides secondary emergency services access to Willow Pines neighborhood
•Provides access to Willow Pines neighborhood for future Ute Avenue reconstruction
Cons:
•Increased traffic and safety concern on Silverleaf Lane
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Sugar Creek Attendance Boundary
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Proposed Intersection Improvements
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Option 2: Extend Silverleaf Lane as a cul de sac with no outlet to Ashworth
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Pros:
•Reduces the amount of traffic along Silverleaf Lane with the addition of only 14 new homes
•Eliminates the maintenance concerns and provides a proper turnaround for Public Works
employees for snow removal
•Reduces the amount of grading required within the Hamilton Ridge Development along
Ashworth Road
Cons:
•Creates significant Fire Code compliance issues
•Reduces neighborhood connectivity
Option 2: Extend Silverleaf Lane as a cul de sac with no outlet to Ashworth
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Option 3: Extend new cul de sac off of Ashworth Road and eliminate
connection to Willow Pines
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Pros:
•Eliminates the traffic concerns on Silverleaf Lane within Willow Pines
Cons:
•Does not resolve existing Fire Code compliance issues
•Eliminates neighborhood connectivity
•Creates permanent maintenance issues for Public Works
•Opens new policy issues for future neighborhood development in Waukee
Option 3: Extend new cul de sac off of Ashworth Road and eliminate
connection to Willow Pines