HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-19 G03 Rezoning, B Krumm Farms_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 19, 2026
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 K-RC [Kettlestone Retail Community District]
(B. Krumm Farms)
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The owner and applicant is B Krumm Farms LLC.
The property is located north of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway, containing
4.20-acres.
The property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor. The request is to rezone the property
from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community District) for future
commercial development.
Notification of the rezoning request was sent out on January 2nd. The rezoning sign was placed on
the property by the required deadline. Staff have not received any correspondence for or against
the request.
The property currently exists as six lots. Each of the lots previously contained a single-family
home. The six houses were recently demolished.
The K-RC district permits typical commercial, retail and office uses within the Kettlestone
Corridor.
The Kettlestone Master Plan shows the subject property as retail community. The proposed
rezoning is consistent with the Kettlestone Master Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the rezoning request on January 13, 2026, and
recommended approval:
Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 [Agricultural District] to K-RC
[Kettlestone Retail Community District] (B. Krumm Farms)
Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning for
future commercial development, as requested by B Krumm Farms LLC (Brian Krumm).
The property is generally located north of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway,
containing approximately 4.20 acres. This location is within the Kettlestone Corridor. The
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applicant requests to rezone the property from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RC (Kettlestone
Retail Community District) for future commercial development.
Notifications to adjacent property owners were mailed on January 2, 2026. The rezoning signs
were placed on the property by the January 6, 2026, deadline. Staff have not received any
correspondence regarding this request.
The subject property consists of six lots. Each of the lots previously contained a single-family
home. The six houses have recently been demolished. The applicant wishes to rezone the lots to
K-RC, Kettlestone Retail Community District, for the purpose of selling the lots for future
commercial development. The K-RC district permits typical commercial, retail, and office uses.
The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and was included within the 2015
master plan for the corridor. The land uses shown with the Kettlestone Master Plan for the subject
property are Retail Community. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Kettlestone Master
Plan.
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the land uses identified in the Kettlestone Master
Plan. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for B. Krumm Farms.
Discussion as follows:
• Dennis Dolmage, of 3273 Ashworth Rd, spoke about concerns of their private road being
used without permission during demolition and asked that the city consider better
barricades to prevent further trespass issues and respect for their privacy
• Discussion of reaching out to city staff and/or contacting Dispatch to have police
assistance going forward
Motion by Commissioner Broderick for Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1
[Agricultural District] to K-RC [Kettlestone Retail Community District] (B. Krumm Farms),
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
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 15, 2026
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: B. Krumm Farms – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planning
Coordinator
REPORT DATE: January 9, 2026
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: B Krumm Farms LLC (Brian Krumm)
Project Representative:
Doug Mandernach – Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a commercial development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth Road
and east of Grand Prairie Parkway, containing
approximately 4.20-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: The area outlined in BLUE is the area proposed to be rezoned.
January 9, 2026
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Kettlestone Master Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant – (Previously
single-family homes;
these have recently
been demolished)
Kettlestone Retail
Community
A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Vacant –
Undeveloped
Kettlestone Retail
Community
K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community
District)
South Commercial /
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Kettlestone Retail
Regional
K-RR (Kettlestone Retail Regional
District)
East Single-Family
Residential
Kettlestone Office A-1 (Agricultural District)
West Vacant –
Undeveloped
Kettlestone Retail
Community
K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community
District)
BACKGROUND
The property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes 4.20-acres. The property is located north of
Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway. The applicant requests to rezone the property from A-1
(Agricultural District) to K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community District) for future commercial development.
Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on January 2, 2026. The rezoning signs were placed on the
property by the January 6, 2026, deadline. Staff have not received any correspondence regarding this request.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The subject property consists of six lots. Each of the lots previously contained a single-family home. The six houses have
recently been demolished. The applicant wishes to rezone the lots to K-RC, Kettlestone Retail Community District for
the purpose of selling the lots for future commercial development.
The K-RC district permits typical commercial, retail, and office uses.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and was included within the 2015 master plan for the
corridor. The land uses shown with the Kettlestone Master Plan for the subject property are Retail Community. The
proposed rezoning is consistent with the Kettlestone Master Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the land uses identified in the Kettlestone Master Plan. Staff recommends
approval of the rezoning for B. Krumm Farms.
PROPOSED ZONING: K-RC
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