HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-06 I12 Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1_Final PlatAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for
Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat
for a 12.46-acre townhome residential development. The property is
located west of Ute Avenue and north of University Avenue. The final
plat identifies the creation of two (2) lots for development and storm
water detention. Lot 1 is 10.89-acres in area and Lot 2 is 1.57-acres in
area.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on May 10, 2022,
recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1
Approval of a Final Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1
Approval of a Site Plan for Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1
City planner, Bill Mettee, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat, final
plat, and site plan for townhome development as submitted by the applicant, Prairie Village of
Iowa, LLC. The property is generally located north of Ashworth Road and west of 10th Street,
containing approximately 12.46 acres.
Mr. Mettee advised that the project exists on one lot and includes the construction of 26
townhome buildings for a total of 127 townhome units plus an office space for the entire site. the
buildings range from four to six units per building and each unit ranges in size from 1,113 square
feet to 1,332 square feet. Outlot Z is shown on the plat to include the private streets, stormwater
detention, and all common spaces within the development which will be owned and maintained
by the homeowner’s association. At this time all parking, elevation, lighting, landscaping and
open space requirements have been met. Mr. Mettee clarified that all utilities and streets interior
to the development will be privately owned and maintained.
At this time staff would recommend approval subject to any remaining staff comments and
review of the legal documents.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there is street parking available interior to
the site. Community Development Director, Andy Kass advised that there are
guest parking spaces throughout the site but no on street parking.
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Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes
subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner
Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit, Koshy, and Tessau. Nays: none. Motion
Carried.
Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Final Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes subject
to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Hoifeldt
seconded the motion. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit, Koshy, and Tessau. Nays: none. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Site Plan for Prairie Village Townhomes subject
to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Tessau
seconded the motion. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit, Koshy, and Tessau. Nays: none. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Alder Point subject to any
remaining staff comments. Commissioner Tessau seconded the motion. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit,
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Prairie Village
Townhomes Plat 1, subject to remaining staff comments and review of
the legal documents.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat/Site Plan
PREPARED BY:Bill Mettee, Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PRAIRIE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES 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, Prairie Village of Iowa, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Prairie Village
Townhomes Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on May 10, 2022, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1 and the documents relating thereto
will comply with section §176 – Subdivision Regulations of the Waukee Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this
6th day of June, 2022, that the Final Plat for Prairie Village Townhomes 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.Warranty Deed (Outlot Z);
2.Public Storm Water Detention Easement;
3.Public Landscape Buffer Easement;
4.Private Sanitary Sewer Easement;
5.Private Storm Sewer Easement;
6.Private Sanitary Sewer Easement (Off-Site)
7.Public Ingress/Egress Easement (Off-Site)
8.Public Ingress/Egress Easement; and
9.Public Utility Easement
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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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: Prairie Village Townhomes Plat 1 –
Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Bill Mettee – Planner
REPORT DATE: May 6, 2022
MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Prairie Village of Iowa, LLC
Owner: Prairie Village of Iowa, LLC
Project Manager: Jared Murray, P.E., Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat, site plan and final plat for a multi-family
townhome development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth Road
and west of 10th Street, containing approximately
12.46 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 Medium Density
Residential
R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District)
North Autumn Valley Townhomes Medium Density
Residential R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District)
South Vacant - Undeveloped High Density Residential R-3 (Multi-Family Residential
District)
East Vacant - Undeveloped
(Prairie Village Plat 3)
Medium Density
Residential R-2 (One and Two Family
Residential District)
West Vacant – Undeveloped
(Prairie Village Overall)
Mixed Use / Medium
Density Residential R-2 (One and Two-Family
Residential District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property was originally platted as Outlot ‘R’ of in the Prairie Village Overall concept plan. The
property was zoned R-4, Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District, with the overall rezoning for the
Prairie Village Development. The R-4 zoning district allows for the development of townhomes.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of approximately132.33-acres at their July 13, 2021
meeting, which included the subject parcel. This rezoning was from A-1 Agricultural to R-4 Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling District.
At their January 11, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved approximately 2.60-acres
on the south end of the subject property to include in this townhome development. This rezoning was from
R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes a total of 26 townhome buildings with a total of 127 townhome units and an office space
for the entire site. All buildings will be on one lot. The buildings range between four to six units per building.
Each unit varies between approximately 1,113-square feet and 1,332-square feet in size. Each building varies
between approximately 4,408-square feet (4-plex), 5,508-square feet (5-plex) and 6,608-square feet (6-plex).
The final plat identifies the single townhome lot as well as Outlot ‘Z’ for all of the common areas, including the
private streets, open space, and detention basins. The outlot will be owned and maintained by the
homeowner’s association.
One monument sign is proposed at the east entrance to the site.
ACCESS AND PARKING
Two accesses are provided to this site off of 10th Street. All streets interior to the site will be privately owned
and maintained by the association.
A total of 280 parking spaces are required for this project (1 space per 5 units for visitor parking, plus 2
spaces per unit) and a total of 536 spaces are provided, including one (1) accessible parking stall. This includes
2 attached garage spaces per unit.
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SIDEWALKS/TRAILS
A ten-foot-wide trail will be installed along the west side of 10th Street to provide access to the north and to
the south eventually reaching University Avenue. Five-foot wide, private sidewalks are shown throughout the
development in order to provide internal pedestrian access as well as provide access to and from the trail
located along the public street.
UTILITIES
This site will be serviced with all public utilities. Sanitary sewer and water services will be brought into the site
from 10th Street. All utilities within the site will be privately owned and maintained.
Storm water will be accommodated with a detention basin located on the northwest side of the site. This will
be owned and maintained by the association.
LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
A minimum of 20% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space
proposed is 48%.
This project includes 25-foot landscape buffers along the east and west sides of the site. Plantings are being
provided throughout the site in compliance with the Landscape & Open Space Ordinance.
ELEVATIONS
The elevations of the buildings are proposed to be constructed of vinyl siding with shake siding, lap siding and
stone. All buildings are two-story and each unit includes a two-car garage. There are several color palettes
proposed in different shades of green, blue and white. Elevations of the proposed buildings have been provided
for review along with the proposed color schemes.
The buildings with walls facing streets have included windows on those street-facing sides. All buildings
abutting 10th Street have met the requirement of 20% stone on those street-facing facades.
Four community dumpster enclosures will be provided for this development. There will be one enclosure near
each corner of the development. The enclosures will be made of CMU material and include one primary gate
and one optional gate.
LIGHTING PLAN
A photometric plan was included which shows no exterior lighting for the internal streets. General exterior
residential house lighting will be provided on the exterior of each unit. The lamps will be located 8-feet above
grade with a maximum of 4.7 foot-candle.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan classifies the subject property as Medium Density Residential. The Medium Density
Residential classification provides for a variety of attached side-by-side townhome and row home products.
The Plan states that neighborhoods should include a variety of housing options that accommodate a range of
needs, price points and life stages of residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed preliminary plat, site plan and final plat are in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to
any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
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