HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-18 I10 Graff Subdivision_Final 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 final plat for Graff
Subdivision
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final 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 final plat request at their meeting on June 28, 2022 and
recommended approval:
Approval of a Final 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 final 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 final plat.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR GRAFF SUBDIVISION
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, Alan and Tara Graff, has requested final plat approval of Graff Subdivision (the “Plat”);
AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on June 28, 2022, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Graff Subdivision 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
18th day of July, 2022, that the Final Plat for Graff Subdivision 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
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
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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.