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Home My WebLink About2022-02-07-J11 Converge NW Plat 1_Final 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 final plat for Converge NW Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final 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 Final 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 Hoifeldt moved to approve the Final plat for Converge NW Plat 1 subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Ward 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 final 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. J11 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final 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 FINAL PLAT FOR CONVERGE NW PLAT 1 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, Waukee Crossing, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Converge NW Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on January 11, 2022, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 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 7th day of February, 2022, that the Final Plat for Converge NW Plat 1 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. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 2. Public Water Main Easement; 3. Public Gas Easement; 4. Offsite Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 5. Offsite Public Water Main Easement; 6. Private Ingress/Egress Easement; 7. Offsite Private Ingress/Egress Easement; and 8. Declaration of Private Storm Water Detention 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: 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. January 7, 2022 2 of 3 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. January 7, 2022 3 of 3 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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CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 REVIEW:1FINAL PLAT LEGENDOWNERZONINGBULK REGULATIONSDATE OF SURVEYPLAT DESCRIPTIONNOTESINDEX LEGENDVICINITY MAPHICKMAN ROADSITEWAUKEE, IOWAN. 10TH ST.NW SUNRISE DR.DEVELOPERNW 6THSTREET