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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-03 G01 33263 Ute Avenue Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025 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 M-1 (Light Industrial District) [33263 Ute Avenue] FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The owner is Appletree Properties LLC. The applicant is MSM Properties. The property is located south of Interstate Parkway and west of Ute Avenue, containing approximately 1.18-acres. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from A-1 to M-1 for development of a new building for the use of warehouse office space. The site currently includes an existing building used for warehouse storage. The applicant plans to remove the existing building on site and build a new building to be used for warehouse office space. The property was formerly located within Dallas County and was annexed into the City in 2017. The property was default zoned to A-1 at the time of the annexation and the existing use of the property was grandfathered in. The property is required to be rezoned prior to making the proposed changes to the site since it involves tearing down the existing building and building a new building. Notification of the rezoning request was sent out on February 14th. Staff has not received any correspondence for or against the request. The majority of the surrounding uses are industrial. There is still an existing residential home located to the southeast of the subject site, but all of the other surrounding properties are used for industrial uses. The subject property is classified as Light Industrial Office in the comprehensive plan. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the existing surrounding land uses. The proposed land use is also similar to the existing land use of the subject property. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for 33263 Ute Avenue. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the rezoning request on February 25, 2025, and recommended approval: G1 Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District [33263 Ute Avenue] Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning for light industrial development, as requested by MSM Properties, represented by Todd VonStein of DesignCo. The subject property is generally located south of Interstate Parkway and west of Ute Avenue. The property is approximately 1.18-acres in area. The site currently includes an existing building used as warehouse storage. The applicant wishes to remove the existing building on site and build a new building to be used for warehouse office space. The property is currently zoned A-I, Agricultural District. In order to make the proposed changes to the site, the applicant is required to rezone the property to M-I, Light Industrial District. The property was formerly located within Dallas County and was annexed into the City in 2017. The property was zoned A-I at the time of annexation and the existing use of the property was grandfathered in. Because the applicant is making changes to the site, including tearing down the existing building and constructing a new building, rezoning is required to comply with the zoning ordinance. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed February 14, 2025. Staff have not received any correspondence regarding this request. The concept plan shows a 12,000 square foot warehouse building. The building will include overhead doors and multiple bays. The subject property is classified as Light Industrial Office in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. Light industrial uses include a variety of showrooms, flex space, and manufacturing space. Light industrial can include some office space, but the primary focus of light industrial uses is on the assembly, storage, or distribution of goods or products. Proximity to regional road corridors is a critical factor in locating these areas. The proposed land use is consistent with the land use classification. The proposed zoning district is consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan and with the existing surrounding land uses. Staff recommend approval of the rezoning for 33263 Ute Avenue. Discussion as follows: • General discussion of zoning in the surrounding area • Clarification that the area to the north is owned by the same property owner but was not part of the rezoning process at this time due to no changes (i.e. building being torn down) • Discussion of the default zoning of A-1 Motion by Commissioner Broderick for approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-I (Agricultural District) to M-I (Light Industrial District) [33263 Ute Avenue], seconded by Commissioner Tuel. Ayes: Broderick, Streit, Bankole, Beenken, Lohse, and Tuel. Nays: None. 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 PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: February 20, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: 33263 Ute Avenue – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planning Coordinator REPORT DATE: February 20. 2025 MEETING DATE: February 25, 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Appletree Properties LLC Applicant: MSM Properties Owner’s Representative: Todd VonStein, DesignCo Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for light industrial development. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Interstate Parkway and west of Ute Avenue, containing approximately 1.18-acres. AREA MAP ABOVE: The area outlined in BLUE is the area proposed to be rezoned. February 20, 2025 2 of 2 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Warehouse Storage Light Industrial Office A-1 (Agricultural District) North Warehouse Storage Light Industrial Office A-1 (Agricultural District) South Industrial / Residential Light Industrial Office A-1 (Agricultural District) & M-1 (Light Industrial District) East Self Storage Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District) West Warehouse Storage Light Industrial Office A-1 (Agricultural District) & M-1 (Light Industrial District) BACKGROUND The subject property is generally located south of Interstate Parkway and west of Ute Avenue. The property is approximately 1.18-acres in area. The site currently includes an existing building used as warehouse storage. The applicant wishes to remove the existing building on site and build a new building to be used for warehouse office space. The property is currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District. In order to make the proposed changes to the site, the applicant is required to rezone the property to M-1, Light Industrial District. The property was formerly located within Dallas County and was annexed into the City in 2017. The property was zoned A-1 at the time of annexation and the existing use of the property was grandfathered in. Because the applicant is making changes to the site, including tearing down the existing building and constructing a new building, the property is required to be rezoned to comply with the zoning ordinance. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on February 14, 2025. Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this request. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The concept plan provided shows a 12,000 square foot warehouse building. The building will include overhead doors and multiple bays. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is classified as Light Industrial Office in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. Light Industrial uses include a variety of showroom, flex space, and manufacturing space. Light industrial can include some office space, but the primary focus of light industrial uses is on the assembly, storage, or distribution of goods or products. Proximity to regional road corridors is a critical factor in locating these areas. The proposed land use is consistent with the land use classification. 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 33263 Ute Avenue.