HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-07-J09 Converge NW Plat 1_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat
for Converge NW Plat 1
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for a 15-acre multi-family residential development located south of
NW Sunrise Drive and east of NW 10th Street. The plat includes one (1)
lot for the development of a multi-family residential complex.
Access to the site will be provided by NW 6th Street, which is in the
process of being constructed by the developer of Waukee Crossing Plat
2. Utilities will also be extended as part of the Waukee Crossing Plat 2
improvements to serve the proposed development.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on January 11,
2022, recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Converge NW Plat 1
Director of Development, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a Preliminary Plat as
submitted by the applicant Hubbell Development Services. The subject property is generally
located south of NW Sunrise Drive and east of NW 10th Street, containing approximately 15
acres. The property was previously zoned in the summer of 2021 to R-3 (Multi-Family
Residential District) and platted as Outlot Y of Waukee Crossing Plat 2.
At this time Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to any staff comments and
review of the legal documents.
Commissioner Ward moved to approve the preliminary plat for Converge NW Plat 1 subject to
any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Hoifeldt
seconded the motion. Ayes: Broderick, Hoifeldt, Koshy, Ward, and Gerlitz. Nays: none. Motion
Carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed preliminary plat
meets the intent and the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the
Waukee Subdivision Ordinance. Staff is working with the applicant to
address the last few remaining comments.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for Converge NW
Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING THE CONVERGE NW PLAT 1 PRELIMINARY PLAT
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, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended
approval of a Preliminary Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 on January 11, 2022; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 is in general conformance 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 the 7th day of February, 2022 that the Preliminary Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 Place be
approved subject to remaining staff comments.
____________________________
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: Converge NW Plat 1 – Preliminary Plat,
Final Plat, & Site Plan
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, AICP, Community
Development Director
REPORT DATE: January 7, 2022
MEETING DATE: January 11, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Hubbell Development Services
Owner:
Waukee Crossing, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Ryan Hardisty, P.E. – Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for a multi-
family residential development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located south of NW Sunrise
Drive and east of NW 10th Street, containing
approximately 15-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in BLUE) in relation to the surrounding area.
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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
R-3 (Multi-Family
Residential District)
North Waukee Northwest High
School
Institutional A-1 (Agricultural
District)
South Industrial Single Family Residential &
Medium Density Residential
R-3 (Multi-Family
Residential District)
East Vacant – Undeveloped &
Townhomes
Single Family Residential &
Medium Density Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family
Residential District)
West Vacant Single Family Residential &
Medium Density Residential
C-1 (Community and
Highway Service
Commercial District)
HISTORY
The subject property is located south of Waukee Northwest High School and east of NW 10th Street. The
property is approximately 15-acres in area and was the subject of a rezoning in summer 2021. The lot was
originally platted as Outlot Y of Waukee Crossing Plat 2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the construction of three (3) apartment buildings, eight (8) townhome buildings, and one
(1) clubhouse. The apartment buildings are proposed to be three stories in height and will contain 60 units per
building. Apartment unit square footages will range from 673 square feet to 1,383 square feet. Four (4)
separate garage buildings are sown on the site plan that will be available to the apartment residents. The
townhome buildings will be a mix of single and two-story units and will have three (3) to five (5) units per
building. Square footages of the units will range from 1,634 square feet to 2,028 square feet. All townhome
units will feature a two-car garage. All apartment and townhome units are intended to be rental units. The
clubhouse shown on the site plan is 3,154 square feet in area and will feature a communal space and a pool for
the use by the complex residents. All proposed buildings comply with the bulk regulations of the R-3 zoning
district. Trash service for the apartments will be provided by two separate trash enclosures located on the
site. Trash service to the townhome units will be provided by individual receptacles for each unit.
Table 1: Bulk Regulations for the R-3 District
Category R-3 (minimum)
Front Yard Setback 30 feet (perimeter)
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 10 feet
Maximum Density 4 units/acre
ACCESS AND PARKING
Access to the property is provided from NW 6th Street. The developer of Waukee Crossing Plat 2 is in the
process of installing the plat improvements for Waukee Crossing Plat 2 which will include the extension of
NW 6th Street. NW Converge Circle will provide access to the townhome units. All streets and access dries
internal to the site will be privately owned and maintained.
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Sidewalks will be provided throughout the site. In addition, sidewalks will be installed along NW Sunrise Drive
and NW 6th Street.
A total of 324 parking spaces are required for the apartment units and the site plan identifies 324 parking
spaces. For the townhome units 73 parking spaces are required and the site plan identifies a total of 73 parking
spaces.
UTILITIES
The developer of Waukee Crossing Plat 2 is in the process of installing the plat improvements for Waukee
Crossing Plat 2 which will include the extension sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer throughout the
plat. Connections to the plat utilities will be made and extended throughout the site. The applicant will make a
short extension of public sanitary sewer to serve the commercial property to the west. Stormwater
management will be provided in a retention basin on the north side of the site.
LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
The R-3 zoning district requires 20% open space. The site plan shows that 49.2% open space is being provided
on the site. Landscape buffers are required on the east and north sides of the site.
PARKLAND DEDICATION
A total of 2.3-acres of parkland dedication is required. The applicant has proposed to satisfy this requirement
with a fee in lieu of land dedication.
ELEVATIONS
Elevations of the available units and clubhouse have been provided by the applicant. Proposed materials include
hardboard siding, vinyl siding, asphalt shingles, and brick or stone.
LOTS
One lot is shown on the preliminary plat and final plat. Lot 1 is 15.00-acres in area. Lot 1 complies will all
requirements of the R-3 zoning district.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The site plan is in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan
Ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, final plat, and site
plan subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
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PHONE: (515) 369-4400
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SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/02/2021
THIRD SUBMITTAL 11/19/2021
FOURTH SUBMITTAL 12/15/2021
FIFTH SUBMITTAL 01/07/2022
SIXTH SUBMITTAL 02/02/2022
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REVISIONS DATE
WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 10/12/2021
PHONE: (515) 369-4400
4121 NW URBANDALE DRIVE
URBANDALE, IOWA 50322
SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/02/2021
THIRD SUBMITTAL 11/19/2021
FOURTH SUBMITTAL 12/15/2021
FIFTH SUBMITTAL 01/07/2022
SIXTH SUBMITTAL 02/02/2022
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ENGINEER:TECH:
REVISIONS DATE
WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 10/12/2021
PHONE: (515) 369-4400
4121 NW URBANDALE DRIVE
URBANDALE, IOWA 50322
SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/02/2021
THIRD SUBMITTAL 11/19/2021
FOURTH SUBMITTAL 12/15/2021
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ENGINEER:TECH:
REVISIONS DATE
WAUKEE, IOWA5 FIRST SUBMITTAL 10/12/2021
PHONE: (515) 369-4400
4121 NW URBANDALE DRIVE
URBANDALE, IOWA 50322
SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/02/2021
THIRD SUBMITTAL 11/19/2021
FOURTH SUBMITTAL 12/15/2021
FIFTH SUBMITTAL 01/07/2022
SIXTH SUBMITTAL 02/02/2022
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