HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-05 H01 Launch Townhomes at Kettlestone Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 5, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning
Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from A-1
(Agricultural District) to K-MF-Stacked Med (Kettlestone Multi-Family
Stacked Medium District) [Launch Townhomes at Kettlestone]
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The subject property is located north of SE Ashworth
Road and east of SE L.A. Grant parkway. The property is approximately 7.38-acres in area and
has been previously used for residential use. The applicant and property owner request that the
property be rezoned from A-1 to K-MF-Stacked Medium to allow for a townhome development.
The subject property is located within the master planned Kettlestone Development which
consists of an approximate 1,500 -acre area for commercial, retail, office, and residential uses.
The applicant has submitted consent from 55.12% of property owners within 250-feet of the area
proposed to be rezoned. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on June 17, 2022.
The rezoning sign was placed on the property by the June 20, 2022, deadline. Staff has not
received any correspondence regarding this request.
The concept plan identifies 91 potential townhome units within the area proposed to be rezoned.
Two access points are shown, one access from SE Ashworth Road and one from SE L.A. Grant
Parkway. All streets internal to the site would be privately owned and maintained. Utilities will
be required to be extended to serve the proposed development.
The subject property is classified as Medium Density Residential, and Open Space in the
Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan defines the referenced land
use classifications as Medium Density Residential is defined as a variety of attached side-by-side
townhome and row home products with densities ranging from 4 to 12 units per acre. Open Space
is defined as areas intended for park development or open space conservation.
The proposed density of the project is 12.3 units per acre which exceeds the range identified
within the Comprehensive Plan, however, the Kettlestone Master Plan identifies the property for
the proposed zoning district which allows up to 14 units per acre. The areas identified as Open
Space on the Future Land Use Map are primarily areas not being disturbed by the proposed
project.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the rezoning request on June 28, 2022, and
recommended approval:
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Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-MF
Stacked Med (Kettlestone Multi-Family Stacked Medium District) [The Launch
Townhomes at Kettlestone]
Community Development Director, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning
related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-MF-Stacked Med (Kettlestone Multi-
Family Stacked Medium District), for a townhome development as submitted by the applicant,
NJREC, Inc. The subject property is generally located north of SE Ashworth Road and east of SE
L.A. Grant Parkway, containing approximately 7.38 acres. The applicant has submitted consent
from 55.12% of property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned and
notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on June 17th, 2022. Staff has not received any
correspondence for or against the request at this time.
Mr. Kass advised that the concept plan identifies 91 potential townhome units and two access
points into the site. all streets internal to the site would be privately owned and maintained and
utilities will be required to be extended to serve the proposed development. The applicant has
proposed a fee in lieu of parkland dedication due to the north and most of the east portions of the
site being ill suited for development or parkland.
At this time staff recommends approval of the request for a rezoning for The Launch Townhomes
at Kettlestone based on conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and Kettlestone Master Plan.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if a buffer was required between the townhomes and
the larger residential lot to the north. Mr. Kass advised that the Kettlestone Guidelines do
not require buffers between residential zoning changes.
Curtis Thienes a resident at 2880 SE L.A.Grant Parkway, brought forward concerns
related to assurances that there would at least be notification if development would occur
in the wooded area on the north side of this property, traffic backups in the area, and the
sewer system lift station that is located on the north side of the property. A representative
of the applicant, Nick Jensen, addressed the concerns advising that the area contains a
ravine, flood plain, and trees that would be cost prohibitive to remove in order to develop
in the north part of the lot. The lift station does currently have plenty of capacity to take
on the additional units. Mr. Kass advised that there is a sewer project in the near future
that will create a gravity main to take over the utility needs of the lift station, routing the
sewer needs south to Ashworth Road. Mr. Kass also advised that traffic is a well-known
fact in this area being so close to a school, however Ashworth Road is slated for future
construction in 2026.
Commissioner Koshy questioned if it could be preserved as a conservation easement. Mr.
Kass advised that there are water management areas that are in this location that are
necessary to preserve as they are.
Commissioner Inman questioned if the pond was located on City property. Mr. Kass
advised that the pond was owned and maintained by the Bluestem Homeowners
Association.
Whitney Free, resident at 2860 SE Bluestem Drive, advised that her concern was with the
preservation of the timber on the north side of the site.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1
(Agricultural District) to K-MF Stacked Med (Kettlestone Multi-Family Stacked Medium
District) [The Launch Townhomes at Kettlestone]. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Koshy. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit, Inman, Koshy, and Tessau. Nays: none. Motion Carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the proposed
rezoning request based on its conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Kettlestone
Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map
III. Concept Plan
IV. Planned Development
V. Elevations
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: June 23, 2022
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: The Launch Townhomes at Kettlestone –
Rezoning
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Community
Development Director
REPORT DATE: June 24, 2022
MEETING DATE: June 28, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: NJREC, Inc.
Owner:
Hope K. Farms, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Doug Mandernach – Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a townhome development
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of SE Ashworth
Road and east of SE L.A. Grant Parkway, containing
approximately 7.38-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Concept plan of the development identifying the area proposed to be rezoned. The area outlined in RED is the area
proposed to be rezoned.
June 30, 2022
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Existing Homestead Medium Density
Residential & Open
Space
A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Existing Homestead
& Kettlestone Ridge
Neighborhood
Single Family
Residential & Medium
Density Residential
A-1 (Agricultural District) & R-2 (One &
Two Family Residential District)
South Existing Homestead Medium Density
Residential
A-1 (Agricultural District)
East Existing Homestead Medium Density
Residential
A-1 (Agricultural District)
West Waukee Innovation
& Learning Center
Institutional A-1 (Agricultural District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located north of SE Ashworth Road and east of SE L.A. Grant Parkway. The property is
approximately 7.38-acres in area and currently has multiple existing homes located upon it. The applicant and property
owner request that the 7.38-acres of the property be rezoned from A-1 to K-MF-Stacked Medium to allow for a
townhome development. The subject property is located within the master planned Kettlestone Development which
consists of an approximate 1,500 -acre area for commercial, retail, office, and residential uses.
The applicant has submitted consent from 55.12% of property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be
rezoned. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on June 17, 2022. The rezoning sign was placed on the
property by the June 20, 2022, deadline. Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this request.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The concept plan identifies 91 potential townhome units within the area proposed to be rezoned. Two access points are
shown, one access from SE Ashworth Road and one from SE L.A. Grant Parkway. All streets internal to the site would
be privately owned and maintained. Utilities will be required to be extended to serve the proposed development.
Table 1: Standard K-MF-Stacked Med requirements.
Category Standard K-MF-Stacked Med (minimum)
Lot Area No minimum
Lot Width No minimum
Front Yard Setback No minimum
Rear Yard Setback No minimum
Side Yard Setback No minimum
June 30, 2022
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Parkland dedication requirements will apply to the project because of its residential nature. The required amount of
parkland is 1.33-acres. The applicant has proposed to dedicate a fee in lieu of land dedication.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is classified as Medium Density Residential, and Open Space in the Imagine Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan defines the referenced land use classifications as follows:
Medium Density Residential is defined as a variety of attached side-by-side townhome and row home
products with densities ranging from 4 to 12 units per acre.
Open Space is defined as areas intended for park development or open space conservation.
The proposed density of the project is 12.3 units per acre which exceeds the range identified within the Comprehensive
Plan, however, the Kettlestone Master Plan identifies the property for the proposed zoning district which allows up to 14
units per acre. The areas identified as Open Space on the Future Land Use Map are primarily areas not being disturbed by
the proposed project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed zoning district is generally consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the
Kettlestone Master Plan. Based on the conformance with the Comprehensive Plan staff recommends approval of the
rezoning for The Launch Townhomes at Kettlestone.
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DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS
SITE AREA:7.38 AC. (320,444 SF)
ZONING:K-MF-STACKED MED
FRONT SETBACK:0'
SIDE SETBACK:0'
TOWNHOMES
1 BEDROOM:30
2 BEDROOM:50
3 BEDROOM 11
TOTAL UNITS:91
PARKING REQUIRED (2 PER UNIT):182
VISITOR (1 PER 5 UNITS)*: 19
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED:201
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED:322
GARAGE SPACE:152
DRIVEWAY SPACE:152
VISITOR SPACES: 18
*DRIVEWAYS CANNOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS
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06 / 08 / 2022Launch at Kettlestone Elevations
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"4 BACK ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"3 FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"1 RIGHT ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"2 LEFT ELEVATION
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06 / 08 / 2022Launch at Kettlestone Elevations
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"1 RIGHT ELEVATION
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"2 FRONT (WEST) ELEVATION
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"3 REAR (EAST) ELEVATION
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"4 LEFT ELEVATION
COLOR SCHEME KEY:
TYPE 1 (SHOWN)-
BODY: IRONSTONE
ACCENT #1: HARVARD SLATE
ACCENT #2: STERLING
TRIM: WHITE
TYPE 2-
BODY: STERLING
ACCENT #1: HARVARD SLATE
ACCENT #2: IRONSTONE
TRIM: WHITE
TYPE 3-
BODY: WHITE
ACCENT #1: IRONSTONE
ACCENT #2: HARVARD SLATE
TRIM: WHITE
BOARD & BATTEN -IRON
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7" LAP -HARVARD SLATE
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06 / 08 / 2022Launch at Kettlestone Elevations
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"1 RIGHT ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"2 FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"4 LEFT ELEVATION
SCALE:3/16" = 1'-0"3 BACK ELEVATION
COLOR SCHEME KEY:
TYPE 1-
BODY: IRONSTONE
ACCENT #1: HARVARD SLATE
ACCENT #2: STERLING
TRIM: WHITE
TYPE 2-
BODY: HARVARD SLATE
ACCENT #1: STERLING
ACCENT #2: IRONSTONE
TRIM: WHITE
TYPE 3 (SHOWN)-
BODY: WHITE
ACCENT #1: IRONSTONE
ACCENT #2: HARVARD SLATE
TRIM: WHITE