HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-04 J21 The Crossing at Alice's Road Plat 5_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for The
Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat
for the purpose of combining two existing lots into one 15-acre parcel to
allow for the expansion of the Hy-Vee Grocery store. This property is
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of NE Alice’s Road
and East Hickman Road. The two parcels are 11.89-acres and 3.11-acres
in area.
Access to the site will remain primarily the same with entrances from
both East Hickman Road and NE Alice’s Road. Future semi-truck access
will be from East Hickman Road to access the new loading docks on the
west side of the expansion.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on March 29,
2022, recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Final Plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5
Approval of a Site Plan for Hy-Bee Expansion 2022 (1005 E. Hickman Road)
City Planner, Bill Mettee, introduced the request for approval of a Final Plat and Site Plan for
an expansion to the current Hy-Vee store located at 1005 E. Hickman Road. The applicant for the
project is Hy-Vee, Inc.
Mr. Mettee advised that the applicant has proposed an expansion of approximately 30,383
square feet to the west side of the existing building. The final plat has been requested to combine
the area into one lot approximately 15 acres in size to accommodate the expansion. The project
also includes the construction of a 14-foot-tall canopy that will serve as the new Aisles Online
customer pick-up location. The applicant has advised that the current Aisles Online center will be
removed from the parking lot. Additionally, two loading dock spaces will be constructed on the
west side of the addition to alleviate some of the semi traffic to the east docks. A semi-truck
access will be installed as part of the project to the west side of the store and the applicant has
provided a semi-truck circulation plan.
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Mr. Mettee advised that all parking, open space, landscaping, and lighting requirements have
been met at this time and that Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat and site plan
subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
• Commissioner Gerlitz questioned if the lane identified for semi-truck traffic was one
way. Community Development Director, Andy Kass, advised that the lane in question is
approximately 24 feet wide and is a two-way lane.
• Commissioner Tessau question if the addition would eliminate the semi-truck parking on
the southwest portion of the site. Jeff Stein, a representative for the applicant, advised
that he was unsure which use the traffic in question was serving, however the relocation
of the aisles online center and added docks should decrease wait times and improve
traffic on the site as a whole.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there would be a new detention area added to the
north of the site. Mr. Stein advised that was correct. Additionally, more measures are in
place following the new stormwater management requirements the city has adopted to
convey the water to the regional basin to the north of the site.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt also questioned if the current trees would be removed and what
protections were in place for the residential areas surrounding the proposed docking area.
Mr. Kass advised that the area that is now residential zoning was not that zoning at the
time the Hy-Vee project was constructed so the responsibility for a landscape buffer
resides with the residential development. However, Staff has plans to work with Hy-Vee
to mitigate noise and light pollution from the semi-truck traffic created with this project.
Mr. Stein voiced agreement with working to reduce these concerns.
• Commissioner Broderick verified that staff and the applicant were comfortable having
semi-traffic on the frontage road to access the west side of the building. All parties
advised that was correct.
• Commissioner Koshy questioned if the new Aisles Online location would increase the
cueing capacity. Mr. Stein advised that was the intent of the project and should alleviate
existing cueing problems with the relocation.
Commissioner Gerlitz moved to approve a Final Plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5
subject to any staff comments and review of the legal documents. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Tessau. Ayes: Gerlitz, Hoifeldt, Streit, Inman, Broderick, Koshy, and Tessau.
Nays: none. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Site Plan for Hy-Vee expansion 2022 (1005 E.
Hickman Road), subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
Commissioner Gerlitz seconded the motion. Ayes: Gerlitz, Hoifeldt, Streit, Inman, Broderick,
Koshy, and Tessau. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for The Crossing at
Alice’s Road Plat 5 subject to remaining staff comments.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Bill Mettee, Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5
Final Plat and Hy-Vee Waukee 2022
Expansion Site Plan
PREPARED BY: Bill Mettee – Planner
REPORT DATE: March 25, 2022 MEETING DATE: March 29, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Hy-Vee, Inc.
Owner’s Representative: Rachel Harris, PLA, LT Leon Associates, Inc.
Request:The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat
and site plan for a grocery store expansion with an
Aisles Online canopy.
Location and Size:Property is located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of East Hickman Road and NE Alice’s
Road and contains approximately 15.00 acres.
Property Address: 1005 E. Hickman Road
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in RED) in relation to the surrounding area.
March 25, 2022
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Community
Commercial
C-1B (Large Scale Commercial
District)
North Multi-Family Apartment
Complex
High-Density
Residential R-3 (Multi-Family Residential
District)
South Bank, Convenient Store, Car
Wash
Community
Commercial C-1B (Large Scale Commercial
District)
East Hy-Vee Grocery Store Community
Commercial C-1B (Large Scale Commercial
District)
West Bricktowne at Prairie
Crossing Apartments
Mixed Use R-3 (Multi-Family Residential
District)
BACKGROUND
The subject building was constructed in 2013 and currently operates as a grocery store. Prior to this
construction, Hy-Vee built a gas station and a car wash on the south end of the parcel. In 2019, Hy-Vee
constructed an Aisles Online structure immediately north of NE Venture Drive
Hy-Vee has proposed an expansion of approximately 30,383-square feet to the west side of the existing
grocery store, which will encroach onto the lot immediately to the west (Parcel 1227410008). In order to
combine the lots, a Final Plat was submitted for review. Parcel 1 is approximately 11.89-acres and Parcel 2 is
approximately 3.11-acres. Once combined, the parcel will be 15.00-acres and will be recorded as The
Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes an addition of approximately 30,383-square feet to the existing store and the
construction of a 14-foot-tall canopy that will serve as the new Aisles Online customer pick-up option. Four
aisles are proposed for customer vehicles to enter the new Aisles Online. The 2019 Aisles Online project will
be removed from its current location in the southern portion of the parking lot. This area will be returned to
standard customer parking spaces. Additionally, two loading dock spaces will be constructed on the west side
of the addition. The current loading docks on the east end of the building will remain in use, but in a reduced
capacity.
ACCESS AND PARKING
Standard customer vehicular access for the proposed Aisles Online will be from the south side of the canopy,
drive north and loop around to the south to exit. Proposed semi-truck access will be to enter from East
Hickman Road and utilize the drive aisle furthest west to the loading dock area, where the truck will
maneuver and park. The applicant has provided a semi-truck circulation plan. The trucks will not drive beneath
the canopy.
Approximately 35 parking spaces will be replaced with the removal of Aisles Online. The grocery store is still
meeting the parking requirements of the ordinance with a total of 721 parking stalls where the requirement is
509 parking stalls.
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SIDEWALKS/TRAILS
No new sidewalks or trails are proposed with this project. The existing 8-foot-wide pedestrian path that runs
north and south through the parking lot will remain. A maintenance path will be installed in the rear of the
building.
UTILITIES
The parcel is currently served by all necessary utilities. These services will be extended to service the
expansion.
Storm water runoff from the proposed loading dock, building expansion, drive aisle, new canopy and a portion
of the proposed Aisles Online lanes will drain to a bioretention cell via storm sewer.
LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
A minimum of 20% of the site area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space provided is
20.27%. The applicant has provided plantings in accordance with the Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance.
ELEVATIONS
The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed of brick, EIFS, precast concrete panels and
glazing. These materials are compatible and match the existing Hy-Vee building. Elevations of the proposed
building have been provided for review.
LIGHTING PLAN
Canopy lighting and pole lighting is proposed with this project. This includes a total of 10 lights. The applicant has
submitted a photometric plan and manufacturer’s cut sheets and the plan meets the lighting requirements of the
Site Plan Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan and final plat subject to remaining staff comments and
review of the legal documents.
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE CROSSING AT ALICE’S ROAD PLAT 5
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, Hy-Vee, Inc., has requested final plat approval of The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5
(the “Plat”); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on March 29, 2022, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5 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
4th day of April, 2022, that the Final Plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 5 be and the same is
hereby accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee.
____________________________
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