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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 24, 2023
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 R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District)
[Waukee Commons]
FORMAT:Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The subject property is generally located north of
310th Street and east of T Avenue. The property is approximately 158.5-acres in area and is
currently undeveloped land. The applicant and property owner request that the property be
rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural District) to allow for a single-family residential development.
Notification to surrounding property owners was mailed on June 20, 2023. A rezoning sign has
also been placed on the property. Staff has talked to a few of the neighboring property owners
that have had general questions regarding the rezoning, but no formal correspondence either for
or against the request has been submitted.
The concept plan provided shows 359 single family lots to be developed. All proposed lots
comply with the standard R-2 district requirements. A conceptual layout has been provided.
Landscape buffer areas are also shown on the concept plan where they will be required.
Several new public streets would be included as part of this development.
Parkland dedication requirements will apply to the project because of its residential nature. The
required amount of parkland is 7.04-acres based upon number of lots shown.
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan. Single Family Residential is defined as traditional forms of single-family
housing with lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to 0.50-acres in area with an average
density of 2 to 4 units per acre. The proposed density of the single-family portion of project
would be approximately 2.26 units per acre.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the rezoning request on July 11, 2023, and
recommended approval:
Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-I (Agricultural District) to R-2 (one-
and Two-Family Residential District) [Waukee Commons]
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Planning Coordinator, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning
for a single-family subdivision, as submitted by Waukee Commons, LC. The property is
generally located north of 310th Street and east of T Avenue, containing approximately 158.5
acres and is currently undeveloped land. The applicant requests that the entire subject property be
rezoned from A-1 to R-2 for future single-family development.
Mrs. DeBoer advised notification to adjacent property owners was mailed June 20, 2023.
The rezoning sign was placed on the property by the June 20, 2023 deadline. Staff has not
received any correspondence regarding this request.
The concept plan provided shows 359 single family lots. All proposed lots comply with
the standard R-2 district requirements. Several new public streets would be included as part of
the plat improvements. Public sanitary sewer and water main will serve the proposed
development. Stormwater detention will be provided in several locations throughout the plat.
Parkland dedication requirements will apply to the project due to its residential nature. The
required amount of parkland is 7.04 acres. Parkland is shown at the south side of the plat and is
7.18 areas in area.
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee
2040: Comprehensive Plan. Single Family Residential is defined as traditional forms of single-
family housing with lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to .5 acres in area with an average
density of 2 to 4 units per acre. The proposed density of the single-family portion of the project
would be approximately 2.26 units per acre. The proposed zoning district is consistent with the
land uses identified in the comprehensive Plan and with the existing surrounding land uses.
Denise Gerdes, of 29266 310th Street, which is across the street from the proposed development,
asked the following questions:
Public Utilities – As these are brought to the area, would they also have access?
Andy Kass, Community Development Director, answered yes, eventually they would be
allowed to connect as the utility infrastructure is developed, adding that sanitary sewer is
already there; this is an ongoing process.
Internet access – would there be potential for Internet access? Mr. Kass responded that
the city has no control over that, but the expectation is that internet services would be
available in the area at some point.
Stormwater detention – how is the water diverted?
Mr. Kass responded that stormwater calculations are ongoing as the process moves
forward. He also added that the purpose of the meeting tonight is to approve land use;
and to consider that stormwater management requirements have improved, and the goal is
to not cause water quality issues. Currently we are in a preliminary platting stage and
these concerns will be addressed as the process moves forward.
How will the development plan for horses in the area? Ms. Gerdes operates a horse
boarding business there. The concern is that people will attempt to approach the horses
which is currently surrounded with electric fencing. They are also concerned about the
number of people in relation to the small lot sizes. Tom Knapp, of Knapp Properties
responded that the Knapp Family have a long history of development, including horses in
those development areas and he does not see an issue. He asked how many horses are
typically boarded at the site, and Ms. Gerdes responded approximately 20 horses. Mr.
Knapp responded that he did not see an issue.
Ms. Gerdes asked Tom to comment on internet service in the area. Mr. Knapp responded
that, although they have haven’t reviewed this part of the project yet, they have a good
working relationship with major carriers in the area and he is certain there will be internet
availability.
Other questions:
Commissioner Bankole asked about traffic; Commissioner Streit ask about future road
development. Mr. Kass responded that an asphalt overlay is scheduled for fiscal year
2024 as part of road development in the area. The city is working with the developer on
cost analysis. Future planning includes widening the road and the development
agreement will address those costs.
Commissioner Beenken asked about ongoing development in the area. Mrs. DeBoer
responded that Remington Pointe Development to the north is ongoing but is still in the
planning stages.
Commissioner Streit asked for any other comments or questions and commented that
tonight’s process is to determine a land use change, and should this move forward, the
platting process will begin.
Staff recommends approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District) [Waukee Commons] subject to
remaining staff comments.
Commissioner Streit moved to approval the Rezoning change from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District) [Waukee Commons] subject to
any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bankole. Ayes: Beenken, Streit, Lohse, and Bankole. Nays: None.
Commissioner Tessau recused herself from this vote, motion carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Hold the Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS:I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map
III. Concept Plan
IV. Correspondence
PREPARED BY:Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 13, 2023
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Waukee Commons – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planning
Coordinator
REPORT DATE: June 21, 2023
MEETING DATE: June 27, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Waukee Commons, LC
Owner’s Representative:
Paul Clausen, P.E. – Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a single-family subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of 310th Street and
east of T Avenue, containing approximately 158.5-
acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: The area outlined in BLUE is the area proposed to be rezoned.
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant -
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Undeveloped /
Dallas County
Single Family
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District) & N/A Dallas County
South Undeveloped /
Dallas County
Medium Density
Residential
N/A Dallas County
East Agricultural / Dallas
County
Single Family
Residential
N/A Dallas County
West Agricultural / Dallas
County
Single Family
Residential
N/A Dallas County
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located north of 310th Street and east of T Avenue. The property is approximately 158.5-acres
in area and is currently undeveloped land. The applicant requests that the entire subject property be rezoned from A-1
to R-2 for future single-family development.
Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on June 20, 2023. The rezoning sign was placed on the property by
the June 20, 2023 deadline. Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this request.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The concept plan provided shows 359 single family lots. All proposed lots comply with the standard R-2 district
requirements. Table 1 below summarizes the standards for the R-2 district. All lots adjacent to street lots G, H, Y, and
310th Street will be required to have a landscape buffer.
Table 1: Standard R-2 requirements.
Category Standard R-2 (minimum)
Lot Area 8,000 square feet per
Lot Width 65 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total)
Several new public streets would be included as part of the plat improvements. Public sanitary sewer and water main will
serve the proposed development. Stormwater detention will be provided in several locations throughout the plat.
Parkland dedication requirements will apply to the project because of its residential nature. The required amount of
parkland is 7.04-acres. Parkland is shown at the south side of the plat and is 7.18-acres in area.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. Single
Family Residential is defined as traditional forms of single-family housing with lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to
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0.50-acres in area with an average density of 2 to 4 units per acre. The proposed density of the single-family portion of
the project would be approximately 2.26 units per acre.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan and with the existing
surrounding land uses. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Waukee Commons.
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Becky Schuett
From:Melissa DeBoer
Sent:Friday, July 21, 2023 3:35 PM
To:Becky Schuett; Brad Deets
Subject:FW: 310th St Development discussion points prior to July 24th City Council meeting
FYI - for Monday's City Council meefing in relafion to the rezoning for Waukee Commons.
Melissa DeBoer, AICP | Planning Coordinator City of Waukee
O: 515-978-7898
mdeboer@Waukee.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Stradling <ben24124@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2023 3:29 PM
To: Melissa DeBoer <mdeboer@waukee.org>; DL - Council Members <dlmayorandcouncilmembers@waukee.org>; Andy
Kass <akass@waukee.org>
Cc: DENISE GERDIS <dfgerdis@aol.com>; lisa bean <lbean1006@gmail.com>; akb730@gmail.com; Shani Stradling
<sstradling75@gmail.com>
Subject: 310th St Development discussion points prior to July 24th City Council meefing
Good afternoon,
My wife Shani and I with our family of 5 boys live directly to the south of the proposed development of Waukee
Commons on 310th St. We have enjoyed the best of both worlds-- living on acreage and being close to the city. We live
on our farm acreage with a quiet and dusty dirt road, peaceful evening sunsets, and beaufiful grass and shade trees and
a 1 acre stocked pond to fish and swim in. It has been a liftle piece of heaven for us here in central Iowa.
With the recent construcfion of the sewer trunk line along our southern border, we are seeing and anficipafing the
westward growth of Waukee. We have reviewed the development proposal and would like to add our thoughts and
comments for discussion.
1. Our current property has a creek tributary of Sugar Creek that gets fed by natural springs and run off from the
northern fields that will be developed in the current proposal. This creek feeds our pond that is a major feature of our
property providing fishing, swimming, and peaceful evenings. I am concerned about the impact of this development on
my creek and pond and would like it to be preserved and even enhanced. The water retenfion basins and other
regulatory features to this development may negafively impact the current consistent water source we have and enjoy.
Please provide a detailed civil engineering analysis of water coming from this north acreage to my property and the
impact of the development. Please suggest possible remedies to ensure the long term health of my water supply and the
pond ecosystem.
2. With the development of this land, there is a proposal to put asphalt on the current dirt road. What if any impacts will
that have on the front of my property? We currently have many trees, shrubs and bushes that provide natural privacy
and serenity. We have already lost many trees on our southern border with the sewer trunk and want to minimize
further negafive impacts to our property. Is there a proposal for a sidewalk? We do look forward to fiberopfic internet
and other ufilifies as this road gets developed. The current proposal shows 358 + lots that will developed which will
exponenfially increase the traffic across the front of my house. What are the traffic mifigafion strategies as this can add
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over 700 more regular vehicles to our immediate area? Is the main entrance in and out of the development directly
across from me? Can we have mulfiple access sites from mulfiple other streets?
3. The proposal is packing as many houses into the space as possible. We would love to see fewer and larger lots
including execufive lots as part of the development increasing the appeal and property values of the neighborhood and
reducing the impact of this amount of new neighbors.
4. The plans have a future development site on it. Can you address what this will be? If this is a possible school site,
there are addifional concerns including increased traffic parficularly before and after school, buses, etc. We would also
not be in favor of street lights and traffic lights along this roadway. Will you address with us the developer's strategy and
remedies against the anficipated added noise and light pollufion and their impacts on me and my current neighbors?
Thank you for your fime and your sensifivity to the impacts this development will have on the exisfing natural resources
and neighbors.
Ben and Shani Stradling