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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 I05 RJ Lawn and Landscape Expansion_Site Plan AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: December 2, 2024 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion FORMAT: Resolutions SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan for an addition of a storage warehouse building, located west of Ute Avenue and north of Interstate Parkway, containing 6.02-acres. The project includes an addition to the existing RJ Lawn & Landscape site. The proposed site plan includes the construction of one storage warehouse building and an additional parking area. The proposed building is 19,777 square feet in area. No changes are proposed to the existing buildings and storage areas on site. An existing access is provided into this site from Interstate Parkway. No changes are proposed to this access. The proposed site plan will add a total of 17 parking spaces. The site will provide a total of 61 parking stalls. No public sidewalks or trails are proposed with this project. The site is already serviced with all public utilities. Stormwater detention will be provided with a basin located at the southeast corner of the site. A minimum of 15% of the site is required to be open space, they are providing 35%. The required amount of plantings are being provided. The elevations of the building will be constructed of mostly precast concrete panels, glazing and overhead doors. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the site plan request at their meeting on November 26, 2024, and recommended approval: Approval of a Site Plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion (655 Interstate Parkway) Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator, introduced the request for approval of a site plan for an addition of a storage warehouse building, as requested by RJ Lawn & Landscape, represented by Keith Weggen, ASLA with Civil Design Advantage. The property is generally located west of Ute Avenue and north of Interstate Parkway, containing approximately 6.02-acres. The existing site includes an office building that is just under 5,000 square feet in area and a 10,560 square foot warehouse storage building. The site also includes some areas for outdoor material storage, including an open canopy structure, and a fueling area. A previous expansion site plan was approved by City Council in June 2022. The expansion has not been built yet I5 and the pervious site plan is now expired. The applicant is now requesting approval of a site plan that is very similar to the previously approved plan. The project includes an addition to the existing RJ Lawn & Landscape site. The proposed site plan includes the construction of one storage warehouse building and an additional parking area. The proposed building is 19,777 square feet in area. No changes are proposed to the existing buildings and storage areas onsite. An existing access is provided into this site from Interstate Parkway. No changes are proposed to this access. The proposed site plan will add a total of 17 parking spaces. The site will provide a total of 61 parking stalls. No public sidewalks or trails are proposed. This site is already serviced with all public utilities. A water service and sanitary sewer service will be provided to the proposed building. Stormwater detention will be provided with a basin located at the southeast corner of the site. A minimum of 15% of the site is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 35%. A 40-ft wide landscape buffer is provided adjacent to the C-1 zoning district in the southeast portion of the property. The applicant has provided the required amount of plantings per the landscaping ordinance. The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed of precast concrete panels, glazing and overhead doors. The building colors will match the existing building onsite. Discussion as follows: • Keith Weggan of Civil Design Advantage verified that the use of space would be for additional storage • General discussion to confirm that existing water and sanitary sewer systems would be utilized Motion by Commissioner Streit for approval of a site plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion (655 Interstate Parkway), seconded by Commissioner Lohse. Ayes: Streit, Beenken, Lohse, and Bankole. Nays: None. Motion carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the site plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Site Plan IV. Building Elevations PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2024- APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR RJ LAWN & LANDSCAPE EXPANSION 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 recommended approval of the Site Plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion, subject to remaining staff comments on November 26, 2024; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion is in general conformance with §160 – Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion is in general conformance with §161 – Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 2nd day of December, 2024, that the Site Plan for RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion is approved subject to remaining staff comments. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Rob Grove Anna Bergman Pierce Ben Sinclair PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: RJ Lawn & Landscape Expansion – Site Plan PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planning Coordinator REPORT DATE: November 22, 2024 MEETING DATE: November 26, 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner/Applicant: RJ Lawn & Landscape Owner’s Representative: Keith Weggen, ASLA with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan for an addition of a storage warehouse building. Location and Size: Property is generally located west of Ute Avenue and north of Interstate Parkway, containing approximately 6.02 acres. Property Address: 655 Interstate Parkway AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in BLUE) in relation to the surrounding area. November 20, 2024 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question RJ Lawn & Landscape Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District) North I-80 / Industrial Office Community Commercial C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) South Mini Storage Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District) East Commercial / Vacant Light Industrial Office A-1 (Agricultural District) / C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) West Vacant / Undeveloped Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District) HISTORY The existing site includes an office building that is just under 5,000 square feet in area and a 10,560 square foot warehouse storage building. The site also includes some areas for outdoor material storage, including an open canopy structure, and a fueling area. A previous expansion site plan was approved by City Council in June 2022. The expansion has not been built yet and the previous site plan is now expired. The applicant is now requesting approval of a site plan that is very similar to the previously approved one. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project includes an addition to the existing RJ Lawn & Landscape site. The proposed site plan includes the construction of one storage warehouse building and an additional parking area. The proposed building is 19,777 square feet in area. No changes are proposed to the existing buildings and storage areas on site. ACCESS AND PARKING An existing access is provided into this site from Interstate Parkway. No changes are proposed to this access. The proposed site plan will add a total of 17 parking spaces. The site will provide a total of 61 parking stalls. SIDEWALKS/TRAILS No public sidewalks or trails are proposed with this project. UTILITIES This site is already serviced with all public utilities. A water service and sanitary sewer service will be provided to the proposed building. Stormwater detention will be provided with a basin located at the southeast corner of the site. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A minimum of 15% of the site is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 35%. A 40-ft wide landscape buffer is provided adjacent to the C-1 zoning district in the southeast portion of the property. The applicant has provided the required amount of plantings per the landscaping ordinance. ELEVATIONS The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed of precast concrete panels, glazing and overhead doors. The building colors will match the existing building on site. November 20, 2024 3 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The site plan is in general conformance with the Site Plan Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to remaining staff comments. RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 RJ LAWN & LANDSCAPE EXPANSION 4121 NW URBANDALE DRIVE, URBANDALE, IOWA 50322 PH: (515) 369-4400 Fax: (515) 369-4410 CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE UTILITY WARNING INDEX OF SHEETSVICINITY MAP GENERAL LEGEND l l l l l l www.iowaonecall.com 1-800-292-8989 ONE CALL IOWA ONE CALL Know what's before you dig. below.Call SITE PLAN FOR: 655 INTERSTATE PARKWAY WAUKEE, IOWA RJ LAWN & LANDSCAPE EXPANSION LAND USE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY SUBMITTAL DATES ZONING ENGINEER/SURVEYOR APPLICANT/OWNER LEGAL DESCRIPTION DATE OF SURVEY BULK REGULATIONS SITE LOCATION C0.1 CO V E R S H E E T I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 DEMOLITION NOTES C1.1 TO P O G R A P H I C S U R V E Y A N D D E M O L I T I O N P L A N I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y 9 3 0 F T F R O N T 40 F T S I D E Y A R D S E T B A C K Y A R D S E T B A C K PROPOSED BUILDING 8 RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 GENERAL NOTES PAVEMENT THICKNESS C2.1 DI M E N S I O N P L A N I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y 9 8 FFE: 986.00 BIORETENTION BASIN TOP OF POND=985.00 100-YR ELEV=982.98 BOTTOM=980.00 FFE: 986.00 FFE: 986.00 RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 GRADING NOTES C3.1 GR A D I N G P L A N GRADING ENLARGEMENT #1 GRADING ENLARGEMENT #2 I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y 9 8 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ll l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ll l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l llllll l l l l l l l l l l ll R l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l DA #1 1.69 AC l l l l RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 C4.1 ER O S I O N & S E D I M E N T C O N T R O L P L A N DISCHARGE POINT SUMMARY STABILIZATION QUANTITIES NOTES: R l l l l SWPPP LEGEND I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y FFE: 986.00 1 5 0 ' H Y D R A N T RADIUS 150 ' H Y D R A N T RAD I U S 15 0 ' H Y D R A N T RAD I U S 150' HYDRANT R A D I U S 1 5 0 ' H Y D R A N T R A D I U S 15 0 ' H Y D R A N T RAD I U S 150 ' H Y D R A N T RA D I U S 150' HYDRANT RADIUS RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 UTILITY NOTES C5.1 UT I L I T Y P L A N RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 C6.1 DE T A I L S 1 SW-513 INTAKE (ST-3)3 BIORETENTION CELL SECTION VIEW CONSTRUCTION NOTES BIO-RETENTION 2 RIP RAP INSTALLATION (ST-4, ST-10, ST-13)4 SUBDRAIN CLEANOUTS RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 C6.2 DE T A I L S 2 DOWNSPOUT CONNECTIONS 1 SEGMENTAL RETAINING WALL 3 TRENCH DRAIN I N T E R S T A T E P A R K W A Y 40' B U F F E R PLANT SCHEDULE NEW RE V I S I O N S DR A F T E D : EN G I N E E R : CI V I L D E S I G N A D V A N T A G E SU B M I T T A L # 2 10 / 2 3 / 2 0 2 4 DA T E PH O N E : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 0 0 F A X : ( 5 1 5 ) 3 6 9 - 4 4 1 0 41 2 1 N W U R B A N D A L E D R I V E UR B A N D A L E , I A 5 0 3 2 2 2103.226 11/21/2024 DATE: SHEET NUMBER: RJ L A W N & L A N D S C A P E E X P A N S I O N WA U K E E , I O W A SU B M I T T A L # 1 09 / 2 4 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 3 11 / 0 8 / 2 0 2 4 SU B M I T T A L # 4 11 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4 LANDSCAPE NOTES LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS PLANTING SCHEDULE L1.1 LA N D S C A P E P L A N BIO-RETENTION MAINTENANCE & OPERATION BIO-RETENTION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LEGEND Client Ryan McCarthy 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Project New Warehouse 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Grasso Architects and Engineers, PLLC 5637 Rittgers Court Johnston, IA 50131 Tel: 515-868-8101 General Contractor RJ Lawn & Landscape 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 A100 Architecture Engineering Forensics Sheet Description Cover Page Drawing Status Not For Construction Date Description 09/17/24 Preliminary 09/23/24 Site Plan Submittal 10/21/24 Site Plan Resubmittal Drawing Publication Schedule A B C D E 1 2 3 4 A100 A1 Vicinity map Not to Scale A100 B1 Aerial Map Not to Scale Project Location Project Location Client Ryan McCarthy 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Project New Warehouse 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Grasso Architects and Engineers, PLLC 5637 Rittgers Court Johnston, IA 50131 Tel: 515-868-8101 General Contractor RJ Lawn & Landscape 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 A101 Architecture Engineering Forensics Sheet Description Floor Plan Drawing Status Not For Construction Date Description 09/17/24 Preliminary 09/23/24 Site Plan Submittal 10/21/24 Site Plan Resubmittal Drawing Publication Schedule A B C D E 1 2 3 4 A101 A4 Floor Plan 1/16" = 1'0" Trench Drain Drain Field 101 Storage 102 Storage 103 Storage 104 Storage 105 Wash Bay 106 Mechanics Bay 107 Storage 108 Storage 109 Storage 110 Storage 111 Storage 112 Storage 101A Fire Dept Conn Rm Client Ryan McCarthy 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Project New Warehouse 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Grasso Architects and Engineers, PLLC 5637 Rittgers Court Johnston, IA 50131 Tel: 515-868-8101 General Contractor RJ Lawn & Landscape 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 A102 Architecture Engineering Forensics Sheet Description Elev Notes Drawing Status Not For Construction Date Description 09/17/24 Preliminary 09/23/24 Site Plan Submittal 10/21/24 Site Plan Resubmittal Drawing Publication Schedule A B C D E 1 2 3 4 A102 A2 West Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" A102 A1 Northwest Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" Metal Fascia to Black to Match Existing Smooth Face Precast Concrete Panels Painted White to Match Existing Soffit to Painted Black to Match Existing Black Aluminum Window Frames and Glass to Match Existing Black Aluminum Door Frames & Glass to Match Existing Hollow Metal Doors & Frames to Match Existing A102 A4 Existing Office Building Photo Not to Scale Wall LightsWhite Overhead Door with Vision Lites to Match Existing Top of Precast Top of Footing Finish Floor Elevation (985.5) Panel Joints 1' 0 " 3'-0" 2'-0" 90'-2" 4'-0"3'-0" 2'-0" 4'-0" 215'-7" 32 ' - 0 " Client Ryan McCarthy 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Project New Warehouse 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 Grasso Architects and Engineers, PLLC 5637 Rittgers Court Johnston, IA 50131 Tel: 515-868-8101 General Contractor RJ Lawn & Landscape 655 Interstate Parkway Waukee, IA 50263 A103 Architecture Engineering Forensics Sheet Description Elevations Drawing Status Not For Construction Date Description 09/17/24 Preliminary 09/23/24 Site Plan Submittal 10/21/24 Site Plan Resubmittal Drawing Publication Schedule A B C D E 1 2 3 4 A103 A2 East Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" A103 A1 North Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" A103 A4 Southwest Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" A103 A3 Southeast Elevation 3/32" = 1'0" Downspout Downspout Grade Electric Meters HVAC Condensers Gas Meter Fire Dept Connection 27 ' - 8 " 1' - 0 " Grade Top of Footing Finish Floor 56'-0" 256'-0" 4' - 0 " 9' - 0 " 1'-0" 14'-0"6'-0"14'-0"14'-0" 118'-6" 1'-0" 63'-0"