HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-07 J12 Ashley Acres Plat 3_Final PlatAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Ashley
Acres Plat 3
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Ashley Acres, LLC, requests approval of a final plat for
24.29-acres of property located north of NW Little Walnut Creek Drive and
west of N Warrior Lane. The plat includes a total of 38 lots for single-family
residential development. All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements
of the R-2 zoning district. Extensions of streets and utilities have been
completed by the developer.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this request on August 23, 2022, and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments and review of the legal documents.
Approval of a Final Plat for Ashley Acres Plat 3
City Planner, Bill Mettee, presented the staff report, outlining the scope of the project.
The applicant, Ashley Acres, LLC is requesting approval of a single-family residential subdivision
located north of NW Little Walnut Creek Drive and west of North Warrior Lane containing 38 lots on
24.29-acres of land.
The property is currently zoned R-2 One and Two-Family Residential after a successful rezoning
application in the Parkside development. Due to its proximity to Ashley Acres, the applicant chose to
add this land to the overall Ashley Acres development. The preliminary plat was reviewed and
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council during the fall of 2021.
All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the R-2 district. No trails are proposed and the
plat includes the extension of four streets – one which will provide an outlet from the neighborhood to
the north. Five-foot sidewalks will be installed with individual lot development.
Public utilities have been extended to service the plat, including the completion of a trunk sewer to
provide sewer access through the development. Storm water detention will be provided with Outlot Y,
which will be maintained by the homeowners association.
Parkland dedication is required due to the residential nature of the project. A total is 0.82-acres is
required and will be satisfied with Outlot Z on the south side of the plat. This 6.61-acres of land will
be used to satisfy the parkland dedication requirements for all three Ashley Acres plats.
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Motion was made by Cherian Koshy to approve the Final Plat. The motion was seconded by Frank
Hoifeldt. On voice vote: All ayes: Motion carries 5-0
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STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Ashley Acres
Plat 3 subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal
documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY:Bill Mettee, Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 3
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, ASHLEY ACRES, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Ashley Acres Plat 3 (the
“Plat”); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on August 23, 2022, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Ashley Acres Plat 3 and the documents relating thereto will comply
with Section §303 - Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this
7th day of November, 2022, that the Final Plat for Ashley Acres Plat 3 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 (Street Lot A and Outlot Z);
2.Public Overland Flowage Easement;
3.Public Snow Storage Easement;
4.Public Storm Sewer Easement;
5.Public Storm Sewer and Overland Flowage Easement; and
6.Public Sanitary Sewer Easement;
7.Public Storm, Overland Flowage and Access Easement;
8.Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant and Permanent Easement
Agreement
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: Ashley Acres Plat 3 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Bill Mettee, Planner
REPORT DATE: August 19, 2022
MEETING DATE: August 23, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Ashley Acres, LLC
Owner:
Ashley Acres, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Ryan Hardisty, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for
a single-family residential subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of NW Little Walnut
Creek Drive and west of Warrior Lane containing
approximately 24.29 acres more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential)
North Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
A-1(Agricultural District)
South Vacant -
Undeveloped
Medium Density
Residential
COS (Conservation and Open Space) /
R-4 (Row Dwelling and Townhome
Dwelling District)
East Single Family
Residential (Sahu
Acres / Ashley Acres
Plat 2)
Single-Family
Residential
R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential
District) / AR (Single-Family Acreage
District)
West Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential)
HISTORY
The Commission recently reviewed a rezoning for the subject property named Parkside. The rezoning request was
approved by the Commission and the City Council. Because this portion of the property is adjacent to the Ashley Acres
development, the applicant has chosen to add this portion to the Ashley Acres development.
The preliminary plat for Ashley Acres Plat 3 was heard at the September 28, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting and approved by City Council at their October 4, 2021 meeting.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The final plat identifies a total of 38 lots intended for single-family residential development. The lots range in size from
9,403 square feet to 26,696 square feet. All lots meet the minimum lot width requirement of 65-feet. 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)
STREETS AND TRAIL
The preliminary plat identifies the extension of three (3) public streets. NW Ashley Circle and NW Red Oak Court will
be extensions from Ashley Acres Plat 2. NW Brooks Drive will provide a future outlet from the neighborhood to the
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north. All streets will be local streets. No public trails are proposed as part of the plat. Five-foot sidewalks will be
installed with individual lot development.
UTILITIES
Public utilities will service the proposed development. The City recently constructed a trunk sewer that will provide
sewer access to the development and other developments in the area. Public water main will be extended from the east
through the Ashley Acres development. Outlot Y will provide stormwater detention for the subdivision. A homeowners
association will be established for the ownership and maintenance of the pond.
EASEMENTS
All proposed easements have been indicated on the final plat.
PARKLAND
Parkland dedication requirements will apply to this development because of its residential nature. The required amount
of parkland for Plat 3 is 0.82-acres. Outlot Z is shown in the southwest corner of the development and is 6.61-acres in
area. The applicant has proposed to utilize the balance beyond what is required for Plat 3 to apply to the first two
phases of the Ashley Acres development. In total 6.59-acres are required for all three phases.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the final plat is in general conformance
with the Subdivision Ordinance, and the proposed land use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Ashley Acres Plat 3 subject to remaining staff comments, completion of
public improvements and review of the legal documents.
ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 3
FINAL PLAT
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