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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-18 I09 Graff Subdivision_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: July 18, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Graff Subdivision FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a 2.20-acre single family residential lot consolidation, located north of Arrowhead Drive and east of Ute Avenue. The plat identifies combining two existing lots into one lot for the purpose of single-family residential development. The plat also includes an outlot for surface water flowage easement. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat request at their meeting on June 28, 2022 and recommended approval: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Graff Subdivision Senior City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary and final plat for a residential lot consolidation as submitted by the applicants, Alan and Tara Graff. The property is generally located north of Arrowhead Drive and east of Ute Avenue, containing Approximately 2.20 acres. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the subject property was originally platted as two lots and an outlot within the Painted Woods subdivision and the request, if approved, would combine these lots into one lot. No new streets are proposed with this plat, and a five-foot-wide sidewalk will be constructed along Arrowhead Drive at time of home construction. Public utilities exist to serve the proposed site. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Graff Subdivision subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. • Commissioner Streit clarified that there is nothing currently on the site. Mrs. DeBoer advised that was correct. Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the preliminary plat for Graff Subdivision subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Streit seconded the motion. Ayes: Hoifeldt, Streit, Inman, Koshy, and Tessau. Nays: none. Motion Carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. I9 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2022- APPROVING THE GRAFF SUBDIVISION 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 Graff Subdivision on June 28, 2022; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Graff Subdivision is in general conformance 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 the 18th day of July, 2022 that the Preliminary Plat for Graff Subdivision 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: Graff Subdivision – Preliminary Plat & Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Senior Planner REPORT DATE: June 24, 2022 MEETING DATE: June 28, 2022 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner/Applicant: Alan and Tara Graff Owner’s Representative: Larry Hyler, PLS with Bishop Engineering Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and a final plat for a residential lot consolidation. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Arrowhead Drive and east of Ute Avenue, containing approximately 2.20 acres. AREA MAP ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). June 23, 2022 2 of 2 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Single Family Residential Single Family Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) North Single Family Residential Rural Residential N/A (Dallas County) South Single Family Residential Single Family Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) East Single Family Residential Rural Residential A-1 (Agricultural) West Single Family Residential Single Family Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) HISTORY The subject property was platted as two lots and an outlot with the Painted Woods subdivision. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat and final plat identify the consolidation of two lots into one lot for the purpose of single-family residential development. The plat also includes an outlot (Outlot 1A) for a surface water flowage easement. The lot (Lot 1) is proposed to be 2.15 acres and the outlot (Outlot 1A) is proposed to be 0.05 acres. STREETS AND SIDEWALK No new streets are proposed with this plat. A five foot wide sidewalk will be constructed along Arrowhead Drive at time of home construction. UTILITIES All public utilities will serve the proposed lot with the existing mains located along Arrowhead Drive. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Graff Subdivision subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.