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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-06 J07 Autumn Valley Plat 2_Final PlatAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: September 6, 2022 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2 FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., requests approval of a final plat for a 23.38-acre single family residential subdivision. The property is located south of Spruce Street and west of 9th Street. The final plat identifies the creation of 80 single family lots. All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. 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 Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2 City planner, Bill Mettee, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for a single-family development as submitted by the applicant, D.R. Horton. The property is generally located south of Spruce Street and west of 9th Street containing approximately 23.38 acres. Mr. Mettee advised that the final plat identifies a total of 80 lots conforming to the R-2 Zoning District Bulk Regulations, and one outlot identified to satisfy parkland dedication requirements. The plat identifies several extensions of public streets that have already been completed. A 10-foot-wide trail along the west side of 10th street and 5-foot- wide sidewalks will be completed as each lot develops. All Public utilities will serve the site and stormwater detention is accommodated for within the pond constructed with Autumn Valley Plat 1. At this time staff would recommend approval of the Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. J7 Commissioner Koshy questioned about the orange-colored lots to the south. Community Development Director, Andy Kass, advised those were areas that became a townhome project as part of a different plat. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2 subject to any remaining staff comments and completion of public improvements. The motion was seconded by commissioner Tessau. 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 Autumn Valley Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. 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: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2022- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR AUTUMN VALLEY PLAT 2 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, FORESTAR (USA) REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC., has requested final plat approval of Autumn Valley Plat 2 (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 Autumn Valley Plat 2 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 September, 2022, that the Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2 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 A and Lots A, B, C, D and E) 2.Public Overland Flowage Easement; 3.Public Access and Recreational Trail Easement; 4.Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 5.Public Landscape Buffer Easement; 6.Public Storm Sewer Easement; 7.Public Utility Easement; 8.Public Water Main Easement; 9.Monument Sign Easement; ____________________________ 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: Autumn Valley Plat 2 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Community Development Director REPORT DATE: May 6, 2022 MEETING DATE: May 10, 2022 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: DR Horton Owner: Forestar Real Estate Group Owner’s Representative: Branden Stubbs – Stubbs Engineering Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Spruce Street and west of 9th Street containing approximately 23.38 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). May 6, 2022 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant Property Single Family Residential & Medium Density Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) North Spring Crest Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) South Vacant – Undeveloped Community Commercial & High Density Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) East Clayton Estates Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) West Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat identifies 80 lots for single family residential development. All proposed single family lots are zoned R-2 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Table 1 below summarizes the requirements of the R-2 district. Table 1: R-2 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet Lot Width 65 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) Outlot A is to be dedicated to the City of Waukee to satisfy parkland dedication requirements. STREETS AND TRAIL The applicant has made extensions of Northview Drive, Bel Aire Court, and 10th Street access to provide access to the individual lots. A 10-foot wide trail will be constructed along the west side of 10th Street as each lot develops. A trail will also be installed along the north side of Northview Drive as each lot develops. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed in all other areas as the lots develop. May 6, 2022 3 of 3 UTILITIES The applicant has completed utility extensions for the plat. Each lot will be serviced by public sanitary sewer and water. Stormwater detention will be accommodated in the pond that was constructed with Autumn Valley Plat 1. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. Landscape buffer easements have been indicated on the lots that are adjacent to 10th Street. PARKLAND DEDCIATION Outlot A will be dedicated to the City of Waukee to complete the parkland dedication requirements for the Autumn Valley development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the final plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments and completion of the public improvements. BEL AIRE COURT 10 t h S T R E E T PRELIMINARY AUTUMN VALLEY PLAT 2 final platSTUBBS ENGINEERING 431 NE 72ND STREET PLEASANT HILL IA 50327 PHONE 515.979.8499 NORTHVIEW DRIVE