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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-03-J08 Hamilton Ridge Plat 7_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Hamilton Ridge, LLC, requests approval of a final plat for 3.91-acres of property located south of Ashworth Road and east of U Place. The plat includes a total of 14 lots for single-family residential development. All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Extensions of streets and utilities have been completed by the developer. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on November 23, 2021, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 City Planner, Bill Mettee, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for a single-family residential subdivision as submitted by the applicant Hamilton Ridge, LLC. The subject property is generally located south of Ashworth Road and east of U Place containing approximately 3.91 acres. Mr. Mettee advised that the final plat indicates a total of 14 lots ranging in size from 8,046 square feet to 23,377 square feet with all lots meeting or exceeding the bulk regulations of the R-2 Standard Bulk Regulations. The plat also identifies one public street extension, and five foot wide sidewalks constructed along either side of the street with individual lot development. Public utilities have been extended to service the property, and Stormwater detention will be provided via several out lots on the south end of the Hamilton Ridge development. Parkland dedication will be provided in a future phase for the entire development with the dedication of the 15.89 acres along the drainage corridor. At this time staff would recommend approval of the final plat subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.  Commissioner Streit questioned how many plats were in the development. Planning Coordinator, Andy Kass, advised that there would be a total of 9 or 10 plats. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements. Commissioner Streit seconded the motion. Ayes: Streit, Hoifeldt, Koshy, Ward, and Gerlitz. Nays: none. Motion Carried. J8 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Community Development Director REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2022- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HAMILTON RIDGE PLAT 7 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, HAMILTON RIDGE, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on November 23, 2021, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 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 3rd day of January, 2022, that the Final Plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 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 Lots A); 2. Public Utility Easement; 3. Public Utility Easement; 4. Overland Flowage Easement; 5. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 6. Public Snow Storage Easement; and 7. Private Storm Sewer Easement ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Pierce R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Bill Mettee – Planner REPORT DATE: November 19, 2021 MEETING DATE: November 23, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner/Applicant: Hamilton Ridge, LLC Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E., Civil Design Advantage, LLC Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single-family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Ashworth Road and east of U Place containing approximately 3.91- acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED). November 19, 2021 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant Property Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) North Vacant – Undeveloped – Part of Hertz Farm Outlot Z Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) South Vacant – Undeveloped – Part of Hamilton Ridge Plat 3 and Hertz Farm Plat 1 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) & R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) East Future Hamilton Ridge Plats Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) West Hamilton Ridge Plat 3 Single Family Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) & R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat indicates a total of 14 lots for single family residential development. The lots range in size from 8,046 square feet to 23,377 square feet. The plat is zoned R-2 One and Two-Family Residential. All lots meet or exceed the bulk regulations for the R-2 zoning district. Table 1 below summarizes the minimum requirements for the lots within the plat. Table 1: Bulk Regulations applicable to the plat. Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet Lot Width 65 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) STREETS AND TRAILS Extension of one (1) public street (Melody Circle) is included as part of this plat. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the streets throughout the plat with individual lot development. November 19, 2021 3 of 3 UTILITIES All utilities have been extended throughout Hamilton Ridge Plat 3 to the west and will be extended to provide services to the 14 proposed lots of Hamilton Ridge Plat 7. Stormwater detention will be provided via several outlots on the south end of Hamilton Ridge. PARKLAND Parkland dedication will occur with future phases of the Hamilton Ridge neighborhood. In the future the City will acquire 15.89-acres to the south along the drainage corridor for greenway preservation and trail development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 7 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.