HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-08-I01 LA Grant and University Townhomes Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of
Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from
A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling and Townhome
Dwelling District) and PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay), a property
to be known as LA Grant and University Townhomes
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, Hubbell Realty Company, on behalf of
the property owner, Phil Broderick, have requested rezoning of
approximately 18 acres of property located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of SE LA Grant Parkway and SE University Avenue. The
proposed rezoning request it to allow for the construction of 129
townhome units.
A Planned Development Overlay District has been proposed in addition
to the underlying zoning request of R-4. The Planned Development
narrative further defines the specifics related to the proposed
development.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their June 25, 2019, meeting
and recommended approval.
Approval of a Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 to R-4/PD-1 [LA Grant & University
Townhomes]
Director of Development Services, Brad Deets, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning
for a residential townhome development as submitted by the applicant, Hubbell realty Company.
The subject property is located south of SE University Avenue and west of SE LA Grant
Parkway, containing approximately 18 acres. Currently, the land is undeveloped and used as a
hayfield.
Mr. Deets explained that the concept plan provided by the applicant anticipates 129 townhome
units containing both ranch and two-story style construction. The intent is to utilize the existing
drainage way as a feature to the development. Access is anticipated off of SE University Avenue
and SE LA Grant Parkway with all interior streets to the development being privately owned and
maintained. Staff has requested the applicant to provide some traffic projections of the current
access points to anticipate the effect of the development on existing traffic. The Concept plan also
indicates site amenities such as a community clubhouse, pool, and small dog park.
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Mr. Deets advised that a long term goal of the City of Waukee is to widen University Avenue and
construct a trail underpass underneath the street to connect into Centennial Park. The applicant
has proposed to develop a trail that would run along the drainage way, eventually connecting to
the pedestrian underpass.
At this time, the proposed rezoning is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and
staff believes the concept provides a nice transition from the more commercial uses located on the
east side of SE LA Grant Parkway and the existing row houses and single family homes within
the Glynn Village Development. Staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezoning
request.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the road access point on SE LA Grant Parkway would be a
full access. Mr. Deets advised that access would be a full access as Staff anticipates the SE
University avenue access will become a right in- right out only point.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the streets would be paved instead of asphalt and who
would be in charge of the maintenance. The Commissioner also questioned if there would be
street lighting. The Applicant representative, Matt Weller, advised that there is an agreement
between the current Glynn Village Homeowners association and the new development
association that advises the street in question will be replaced with concrete for durability, and
addresses the portions of the private streets that are the responsibility for each association. Mr.
Weller advised that there would be street lights.
Commissioner Tietz questioned if the applicant was intending to set ranch style homes bordering
the existing homes due to concerns received from current adjacent property owners. Mr. Weller
advised that was sort of the case, the layout of each row of buildings contains both two story and
ranch style homes in the current configuration.
Commissioner Koshy questioned on the price point of the units, and the reasoning behind the
layout. Mr. Weller advised that the average price point at the moment is 1700-1900 per month,
and that the configuration is what is necessary to accommodate the market and the property.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the development would need landscape buffers. Mr. Deets
advised that it is not required to have one, however, the set backs are the same width as a buffer.
Caleb Smith of McClure engineering, addressed the traffic research as requested by Staff,
advising that the increase is not enough to warrant turn lanes or lights.
Commissioner Streit questioned where the applicants anticipate storm water maintenance. Mr.
Weller advised that the goal is to utilize the current storm channel to a potential wet bottom pond,
however the engineering for the storm water maintenance is not finalized.
Kate Reynolds of 1285 SE Waddell Way, advised that her property’s rear elevation will face the
development. She advised that she was unable to gain all the information on the proposed
landscaping between the new development on her home, and what unit type would be backing up
to her unit. Commissioner Hoifeldt advised that details like that are usually decided in the site
plan phase, so he would like to see her return at that time with her concerns. Mr. Weller advised
that the site is challenging in lay out, and the concept is the best way to address that as well as
keep the site as a viable development. Mrs. Reynolds advised that she asks that all options for
configuration be considered while still in the early phases to find a reasonable middle ground.
Christina Ferrer of 243 SE Booth Avenue wanted to thank Hubbell for meeting with the adjacent
property owners prior to the meeting, but worried about the fate of the property values of current
homes by bringing a rental based development to the area. Mrs. Ferrer also indicated a concern
for the storm water management and snow removal which is already an issue without the loss of
the field. She advised that perhaps the market is saturated at this point for this type of
development as there are townhomes she looked at two years ago, still for sale. Mr. Deets advised
that the City does not dictate the market or product type. It is based on investors and the only
restriction is based on the Comprehensive plan use and guidelines.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned why the developer is opting for rental properties over owner
occupied. Mr. Weller advised it is all dictated by the market. It doesn’t mean they will remain that
way, there is the option for these to be for sale, the same as there is the option for Glynn Village
properties to be for rent. Snow removal issues should not be impacted by the development as it
will be maintained by a separate association, there will still be the availability to stack snow in the
same locations.
Bob Kilzer of 1250 SE Waddell Way advised that he has no concerns for view, but asks the
applicant to consider redoing the alleys to concrete as his own alley is suffering in condition.
Shannon Knutson of 145 SE Booth Avenue advised that the applicant should consider a
resolution to overflow parking as the current development does not provide enough space for
guest parking. Logan, an applicant representative, advised that each unit has 4 spots available
within its garage and driveway, and there are additional spots on the street, at the club house, and
there may be additional availability.
Commissioner Hoifeldt advised that he believed that all of the residents in attendance brought up
great concerns and that they should take them to the council as well as the Commission is just a
recommending body to the Council’s actual vote.
Commissioner Streit questioned if there was anything special in the Planned Development. Mr.
Deets advised it was just in reference to the specifics of this development referencing the layout
design standards, buffers, ect. If the concept plan were to change drastically, we could end up
back at this phase.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve a rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to R-4 (Row and Townhome District)/ PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) for the LA
Grant and University Townhomes. Commissioner Tietz seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Tietz,
Streit, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Recused: Broderick. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Imagine
Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map / Concept Plan
III. Planned Development Document
IV. Neighborhood Correspondence
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 06/27/19
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: LA Grant and University Townhomes –
Rezoning
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Dev. Services Director
REPORT DATE: June 21, 2019 MEETING DATE: June 25, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Hubbell Realty Company
Owner: Philip E. Broderick
Owner’s Representative: Caleb Smith, McClure Engineering Company
Request:The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a residential townhome development
Location and Size:Property is generally located south of SE University
Avenue and west of SE LA Grant Parkway, containing
approximately 18-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in PURPLE).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Existing Acreage Medium Density
Residential and
Neighborhood
Commercial
A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Centennial Park Park Land COS (Conservation and Open Space
District)
South Glynn Village
Townhomes
Medium Density
Residential
R-1/PD-1 (Single Family
Residential/Planned Development)
East Kum & Go
Waukee Public
Safety
Neighborhood
Commercial and
Institutional
C-1 (Community and Highway
Commercial District)
West Glynn Village Single
Family Homes
Single Family
Residential
R-1/PD-1 (Single Family
Residential/Planned Development)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at the intersection of SE University Avenue and SE LA Grant Parkway and is currently
undeveloped and used as a hay field. There is an existing drainage way that cuts diagonally through the property
effectively splitting the property in half. The current use of the property is for agricultural purposes. The City Council
set a public hearing date for the proposed request at the June 3, 2019 meeting. The proposed public hearing has been
scheduled for July 1, 2019. Rezoning signs have been in place on the property since June 4, 2019. Notification to
adjacent property owners was mailed on June 14, 2019. To date, staff has not received any correspondence either for or
against the proposed rezoning. The applicant did hold a neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed rezoning
request. Correspondence from the meeting is included with this report.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed rezoning request is to R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District with a Planned Development
Overlay. The Planned Development Overlay further defines the proposed development and provides requirements and
specifications related to bulk regulations, density, architectural provisions and open space. As a part of the rezoning
request, the applicant was required to prepare a concept plan generally identifying a layout and configuration of the
development including the location of home sites, private drive locations, parking and general setback provisions.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan identifies the majority of the property as medium density residential. The land use
plan also shows the potential of a small neighborhood commercial site at the intersection of SE University Avenue and SE LA
Grant Parkway. The proposed townhome development is consistent with the medium density residential land use designation.
Medium Density Residential is defined as a variety of attached side by side townhome and row home products, with densities
ranging between 4 and 12 units per acre. The proposed concept plan and narrative Planned Development Overlay restricts the
density of the development to no more than 8 units per acre.
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CONCEPT PLAN
As a part of the rezoning request, the applicant provided a proposed concept plan of how the property could be laid out for
development. The proposed concept plan identifies a total of 129 total dwelling units that would be developed in configurations of
4, 5 and 6 units per building. One building identified shows a total of 7 units. It is staff’s understanding that the applicant is
considering both ranch style and two story units on the property. The existing drainage way that runs diagonally through the
property is proposed to be maintained which would split access to the proposed units.
The concept plan shows the configuration of a private street system to serve the development. Access to the eastern section of the
development will be provided both off of SE University Avenue and SE LA Grant Parkway. Access to the western section of the
development will be provided off of SE University Avenue as well as the existing private driveway located along SE Booth Avenue
which serves the existing Glynn Village Townhomes. The existing private access is located on land that is maintained by the overall
Glynn Village Homeowner’s Association. The applicant has indicated that they still maintain control over the association. The
proposed access is shown to be widened to accommodate the additional traffic that would be created by the proposed townhome
development. Staff has asked the applicant to provide some traffic projections related to the vehicle trips per day that would utilize
the existing driveway location. Those traffic projections will be provided prior to Tuesday’s meeting.
Long term, the City of Waukee has plans to widen University Avenue as well as construct a trail underpass underneath University
Avenue into Centennial Park. Additional right of way along University Avenue has been shown to accommodate these proposed
improvements. As a part of the development of the project, the applicant has proposed to develop a trail that would run along the
natural drainage way and then eventually connect into the proposed pedestrian underpass. As a part of the subdivision of the
property, the applicant would be required to provide a public access trail easement which would allow use of the trail connection by
the general public. In addition to the trail improvements, the applicant is proposing several private site amenities intended for the
residents including a community clubhouse, pool and small dog park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan as discussed above. Staff believes the
proposed concept provides a nice transition from the more commercial uses located on the east side of SE LA Grant
Parkway and the existing rowhouses and single family homes located within Glynn Village. Staff would recommend
approval of the proposed rezoning request.
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failure to follow these Plans, Specifications, and the
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from failure to obtain and/or follow the engineers guidance
with respect to any errors, omissions, inconsistencies,
ambiguities, or conflicts which are alleged.
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WAUKEE, IOWA
REZONING CONCEPT
TOWNHOMES
LA GRANT & UNIVERSITY
30 600
GRAPHIC SCALE
120
ZONING
CURRENT ZONING: A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - 18.41 ACRES
PROPOSED ZONING: R-4 ROW DWELLING AND TOWNHOME DWELLING DISTRICT
WITH PD-1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - 18.41 ACRES
PROPOSED SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
PERIMETER SETBACKS
UNIVERSITY / LA GRANT ROW: 25 FEET
WEST BOUDNARY (ADJACENT R-1):25 FEET
SOUTH BOUNDARY (ADJACENT R-4):15 FEET
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS
SIDE TO SIDE SEPARATION:15 FEET
SIDE TO FRONT/REAR SEPARATION:30 FEET
REAR TO REAR SEPARATION:30 FEET
GARAGE TO DRIVE:20 FEET OR 25 FEET WITH SIDEWALK
DRIVE TO HOUSE:10 FEET
PARK REQUIREMENTS
AREA = # LOTS X 2.25 X 6 / 1000 = 129 X 2.25 X 6 / 1000 = 1.74 ACRES
PROVIDED = TBD
UNIT SUMMARY
R UNITS = 38
J UNITS = 36
M UNITS = 53
T UNITS = 2
TOTAL = 129
PARKING SUMMARY
REQUIRED - 1 STALL PER 5 UNITS
129 UNITS / 5 = 26 STALLS
PROVIDED - 26 STALLS
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PART OF LOT GOVERNMENT LOT 1, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE
FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 'A', GLYNN VILLAGE PLAT 1; THENCE NORTH
89°54'59" WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID GLYNN VILLAGE PLAT 1, A DISTANCE OF
956.10 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 165; THENCE NORTH 00°22'59" EAST
CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 839.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 5;
THENCE SOUTH 89°48'41" EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 956.06 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH 00°22'51" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5, A
DISTANCE OF 837.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 18.41 ACRES (801,733
SQUARE FEET) THE PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
LA GRANT & UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES
WAUKEE, IOWA
OWNER
PHILIP E. BRODERICK TRUST
PHILIP E. BRODERICK, TRUSTEE
9225 CASCADE AVENUE #2204
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA 50266
DEVELOPER
HUBBELL REALTY COMPANY
MATT WELLER
6900 WESTOWN PARKWAY
WDM, IA 50266
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
SE LA GRANT PKWYSE BOOTH AVENUESE WADDLE WAYSE BOOTH AVENUE SE BOOTH AVENUE
GENERAL NOTES
1.UNIVERSITY ACCESSES SHOWN MAY BE
RESTRICTED TO RIGHT-IN/RIGHT/OUT TRAFFIC AT
THE TIME UNIVERSITY AVENUE IS
RECONSTRUCTED.
2.THERE IS A BLANKET EXISTING SHARED DRIVE
EASEMENT OVER GLYNN VILLAGE 1 OUTLOT X
AND IS RECORDED ON BK 2006 PG 3293.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 300, ZONING ORDINANCE, CITY
OF WAUKEE, IOWA BY AMENDING THE ZONING FROM A-1
(AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO R-4 (ROW DWELLING AND TOWNHOME
DWELLING DISTRICT) AND PD-1 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY)
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY [LA GRANT AND UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES]
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1. Section 301.4 of Chapter 301, Waukee Municipal Code, Zoning
Ordinance of the City, adopting the Official Zoning Map, is hereby amended by
amending the zoning from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District) and PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay District) for
property legally described as follows:
A PART OF LOT GOVERNMENT LOT 1, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH,
RANGE 26 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 'A', GLYNN VILLAGE
PLAT 1; THENCE NORTH 89°54'59" WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF
SAID GLYNN VILLAGE PLAT 1, A DISTANCE OF 956.10 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 165; THENCE NORTH 00°22'59" EAST
CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 839.44 FEET TO THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH 89°48'41" EAST ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE, 956.06 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5;
THENCE SOUTH 00°22'51" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5,
A DISTANCE OF 837.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND
CONTAINING 18.41 ACRES (801,733 SQUARE FEET) THE PROPERTY IS
SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
Section 2. Planned Development Agreement. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is
the Planned Development Agreement which shall define the minimum standards
and requirements of the PD-1 [Planned Development Overlay District] pertaining
to the above legally described property.
Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect
the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council this _____ day of __________, 2019, and approved this ____ day of
_____________, 2019.
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
Exhibit A
LA GRANT AND UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF WAUKEE
APPROVED BY WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL ON _____________________, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LA GRANT AND UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
•Rezoning Request
•Exhibit B – Waukee PD Form
•Exhibit C – Property Legal Description
•Exhibit D – Rezoning Map
•Exhibit E – Conceptual Development Plan
Exhibit B | LA GRANT AND UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Waukee, Iowa
Planned Development Overlay District (PD)
Item 1 Purpose and Scope of District
•The subject property is generally located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of SE University Avenue and SE LA Grant Parkway.
•The proposed Planned Development is an approximately 18.4 acre parcel of
property. The proposed Planned Development calls for the development of 129
townhomes.
•The proposed underlying zoning of the Property will be R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District) with the Planned Development Overlay (PD-1)
defining the allowable uses, bulk regulations and restrictions.
Item 2 Location, Size, Legal Description
•See Attached: Exhibit C – Property Legal Description
Item 3 Conceptual Development Plan
•See Attached: Exhibit D – Rezoning Map
Exhibit E – Conceptual Development Plan
•Exhibit E represents a conceptual development plan showing proposed
development of 129 townhome units.
Item 4 Building Design Standards, including height, materials, sections and other
information required to describe the project
Building design and site standards for the project shall be consistent with the
Waukee Code of Ordinances as specified below:
1.All townhomes shall have a unified architectural theme. Sites where four or
more buildings are proposed shall provide slight differentiation in design
amongst buildings of the same size or number of units to provide for a higher
level of architectural design for the site as a whole.
2.Each townhome façade shall be divided into a maximum of 20 foot linear
sections. This requirement may be accomplished by the use of:
a.Window bays;
b.Articulation in roof lines through the use of dormers or gables;
c.Variation in building offsets;
d.Division of continuous materials;
e.Use of architectural accents such as chimneys, balconies, pediments,
columns, cornice lines or moldings.
3.Each building shall be designed with the same level of architectural style on
all sides. For townhomes, a minimum of 20% of the front façade shall be
comprised of brick and/or stone. In calculating wall surfaces, windows and
doors shall not be considered within the calculation.
4.Exterior building elevations which adjoin a public or private street shall
employ a variety of textures and colors as well as window and door details.
Item 5 Bulk Regulations – Including Density Regulations, Setbacks, Maximum Heights,
and other design standards specific to the Project
Row Dwellings and Townhomes
All lots and homes shall be consistent with the R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome
Dwelling District requirements with the following exceptions and modifications
as specified below:
1.Overall Maximum Density. Eight (8) Dwelling Units/Acre maximum and
consistent with the conceptual development plan as described in attached
Exhibit E.
2.Minimum Floor Area. All townhomes shall contain a minimum square feet
of living space exclusive of attached garages, breezeways, porches and
finished basement areas as follows:
a.One story townhomes must have a minimum of 1,200 square feet
finished area directly under the roof.
b.All one and one-half story townhomes must have a minimum of 1,300
square feet finished area directly under the roof.
c.All two-story townhomes must have a minimum of 1,400 square feet
finished area under the roof.
3. Front Yard. Minimum front yard setbacks adjacent to internal private streets
shall be twenty (20) feet for those units without a sidewalk and twenty-five
(25) feet for those units with a sidewalk
4. Side Yards. Total of fifteen (15) feet – minimum of seven and a half (7.5)
feet on each side
5. Rear Yards. Thirty (30’) feet minimum
6. Perimeter. Twenty-five (25) feet along SE University Avenue and SE LA
Grant Parkway. Twenty-five (25) feet along west property line. Fifteen (15)
feet along south property line.
7. Maximum Height. Forty (40) feet
8. Minimum Unit Width. Twenty-two (22) feet
9. Maximum Number of Attached Units. Seven (7) units
Item 6 Uses of Property – Including Principal Permitted Uses and Accessory
Uses
Those uses and accessory uses only as permitted within the R-4 (Row
Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling) Zoning District.
Item 7 Park Land Dedication, Open Space, Landscape and Buffer Regulations
1.In lieu of parkland dedication, Developer agrees to construct a trail along
the existing drainage way as depicted on attached Exhibit E. Developer
agrees to provide a public easement for access to the trail from the
general public.
2.In addition to the trail improvements, Developer agrees to install several
private site amenities including a clubhouse, pool and dog park as
depicted on attached Exhibit E.
3.Minimum open space and landscaping shall be as described within the
City of Waukee Code of Ordinances.
4.A twenty-five (25) foot landscape buffer shall be required along the east
and north property lines.
END OF DOCUMENT
EXHIBIT C
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PART OF LOT GOVERNMENT LOT 1, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH,
RANGE 26 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 'A', GLYNN VILLAGE
PLAT 1; THENCE NORTH 89°54'59" WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF
SAID GLYNN VILLAGE PLAT 1, A DISTANCE OF 956.10 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 165; THENCE NORTH 00°22'59" EAST
CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 839.44 FEET TO THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH 89°48'41" EAST ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE, 956.06 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5;
THENCE SOUTH 00°22'51" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5,
A DISTANCE OF 837.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND
CONTAINING 18.41 ACRES (801,733 SQUARE FEET) THE PROPERTY IS
SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
EXHIBIT D
REZONING MAP
EXHIBIT E
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Correspondence from 5/29/19 neighborhood meeting.
Good afternoon, Brad. Caleb Smith (McClure) and myself were present at the open house on
Wednesday. There was a relatively small turnout, with only seven of the properties represented
according to our sign-in sheets, but I believe that there were a few more properties represented where
the owners chose not to indicate their presence. Some of the feedback received included:
This was the third meeting that I have held (two previous were with the HOA directly south of the
development) and by far the most common concern is views being impacted (of the park or of the
sunrise). There was a general positive response when they saw that we would not be utilizing the
existing alleys behind their homes.
At this point, I have received 19 responses to the rezoning letter sent out last week. The current count
is:
Let me know if you are looking for some additional detail. Caleb and I will be sending over our response
to your letter next week.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Matt Weller
Development Project Manager
HUBBELL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
6900 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
O: 515 280 2041 | M: 515 868 6874
matt.weller@hubbellrealty.com