HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-17-G01 Prairie Village THs Plat 1 Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning
Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from R-3
(Multi-Family Residential District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District) [Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1]
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff has received a request for rezoning of
approximately 2.60-acres of property from R-3 to R-4. The property is
generally located north of University Avenue and west of 6th Street. The
applicant received greater than 50% consent from property owners
within 250-feet of each area proposed to be rezoned. Staff has not
received any correspondence regarding the request.
The initial rezoning for the Prairie Village neighborhood was completed
in summer 2021. Since then, the applicant has requested a minor revision
to the existing zoning. The applicant wishes to expand the R-4 zoning of
Outlot R by 2.60-acres which would make for a total of 10.89-acres of R-
4 zoning. The concept plan provided shows the potential for 129
townhomes to be constructed on the property. The concept with the
initial zoning showed 77 potential townhomes.
The subject property is classified as High Density Residential in the
Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan
defines High Density Residential as a variety of higher density
residential development forms including townhomes, row house, patio
homes, apartments, condos, and various forms of senior housing. Typical
density in this category is greater than 12 units per acre.
The proposed rezoning, while not of a density consistent with the land
use classification identified in the Comprehensive Plan will still be of a
housing type consistent with the classification. In addition, the applicant
is preserving the existing multi-family residential zoning to the south.
Preserving the existing R-3 zoning to the south affords future opportunity
of additional housing options within the neighborhood.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the rezoning request on January 11, 2022 and
recommended approval:
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Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) to
R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) [Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1]
Community Development Director, Andy Kass, introduced the request for rezoning to R-4 (Row
Dwelling & Townhome District) as submitted by the applicant, signature companies of Iowa,
LLC. The subject property is currently zoned R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) and
contains approximately 2.6 acres located west of 6th street and north of university avenue.
Mr. Kass advised that the applicant has provided 100% consent from adjacent property owners
within a 250- foot radius of the subject property. Mr. Kass advised that the change is generally
consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Waukee and
that Staff would recommend approval subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the
legal documents.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from R-3 (Multi-
Family Residential District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling and Townhome District) subject to any
remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Gerlitz seconded the
motion. Ayes: Broderick, Hoifeldt, Koshy, Ward, and Gerlitz. Nays: none. Motion Carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends holding the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map
III. Concept Plan
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 6, 2022
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1 –
Rezoning
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Community
Development Director
REPORT DATE: January 7, 2022
MEETING DATE: January 11, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Signature Companies of Iowa, LLC
Owner:
Phillips-Hamilton, Inc.
Owner’s Representative:
Jared Murray, P.E. – Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a townhome development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located west of 6th street and
north of University Avenue, containing 2.60-acres
more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Concept plan of the development identifying the area proposed to be rezoned. The area outlined in BLUE is the area
proposed to be rezoned.
January 7, 2022
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant -
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential, Medium
Density Residential,
High Density
Residential,
Community
Commercial, Mixed-
Use, & Open Space
R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District)
North Vacant -
Undeveloped &
Autumn Valley
Neighborhood
Single Family
Residential, Medium
Density Residential, &
Open Space
R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District)
South Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential, Medium
Density Residential,
High Density
Residential,
Community
Commercial, Mixed-
Use, & Open Space
R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District)
East Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential, Medium
Density Residential,
High Density
Residential,
Community
Commercial, Mixed-
Use, & Open Space
R-2 (One- & Two-Family Residential
District) & C-1 (Community & Highway
Service Commercial District)
West Vacant -
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential & Open
Space
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located west of 6th Street and north of University Avenue. The property is located within the
Prairie Village development that was rezoned in 2021.
The applicant has submitted consent from 100% of property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned
to R-4. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on December 30, 2021. No correspondence either for or
against the proposed rezoning has been received.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Since the original rezoning in 2021, the applicant has changed the layout of the property slightly and wishes to expand
the R-4 zoning by 2.6-acres to the south on Outlot R as shown on the concept plan included. The bulk regulations for
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the R-4 district are included in Table 1 below. The concept plan provided identifies 129 potential townhome units within
Outlot R. The concept plan provided with the initial rezoning showed a potential for 77 townhome units. The density
shown on Outlot R is 11.84 units per acre. The maximum allowed density within the R-4 district is 12 units per acre.
Table 1: Standard R-4 requirements.
Category Standard R-4 (minimum)
Lot Area 3,500 square feet
Lot Width 75 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is classified as High Density Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. The
comprehensive plan defines High Density Residential as a variety of higher density residential development forms including
townhomes, row house, patio homes, apartments, condos, and various forms of senior housing. Typical density in this
category is greater than 12 units per acre.
The proposed rezoning, while not of a density consistent with the land use classification identified in the Comprehensive
Plan will still be of a housing type consistent with the classification. In addition, the applicant is preserving the existing
multi-family residential zoning to the south. Preserving the existing R-3 zoning to the south affords future opportunity of
additional housing options within the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Based on the
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Prairie Village Townhomes
Plat 1.
AREA 'A'2.60 ACCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2107.540PRAIRIE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES PLAT 1
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