HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17 G02 Rezoning, Timberline Estates_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 17, 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 R-2 [One- and Two-Family Residential District]
(Timberline Estates)
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The New Pioneer Gun Club, property owner, along
with Timberline Estates, LLC, applicant, request to rezone 90.32 acres located south of SE
Westown Parkway and west of SE. L.A. Grant Parkway from A-1 to R-2 for future single-family
residential development. The property has been the location of the New Pioneer Gun Club for
several years. The Waukee City Council approved the annexation of the property at their meeting
on January 19, 2026. The City Development Board approved the annexation at their meeting on
February 11, 2026.
Notification to property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned was mailed on
January 30, 2026. The rezoning signs were placed on the property by the February 3, 2026
deadline. Staff has not received any formal correspondence regarding this request.
The concept plan provided identifies the redevelopment of the property into a single-family
residential development. The concept plan identifies 127 single-family lots. All proposed lots
meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the proposed R-2 zoning district. Multiple public
street extensions are shown including extensions of S. Warrior Lane and SE Trillium Drive. A
25-foot landscape buffer will be installed along all lots that adjoin S. Warrior Lane. A 10-foot
trail will be installed along the east side of S. Warrior Lane. Parkland dedication requirements
will apply to this development because of its residential nature. The required amount of parkland
is 2.48-acres. Outlot X shown on the concept plan is 2.68-acres in area. The proposed parkland
adjoins an existing 4-acre area that the City owns that is planned for a future park.
Due to the previous use of the property as a shooting range, the applicant will have to conduct
soil investigations for contaminated soils on the property. If soil is contaminated, the applicant
will have to perform soil remediation to remove any hazardous materials from the site.
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan defines Single Family Residential 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 neighborhood is 1.40
units per acre with lot sizes that are within the typical range listed in the comprehensive plan with
some lots exceeding 1-acre in area.
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FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the rezoning request on February 10, 2026,
and recommended approval:
Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One-
and Two-Family Residential District) [Timberline Estates]
Andy Kass, Community Development Director, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning
for single-family residential development, as requested by New Pioneer Gun Club/Timberline
Estates LLC, represented by Jared Murray of Civil Design Advantage.
The property is generally located south of SE Westown Parkway and west of SE L.A. Grant
Parkway, containing approximately 90.32 acres. The applicant is requesting that the property be
rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One- & Two-Family Residential District) for
future single-family residential development. The property has been the location of the New
Pioneer Gun Club for several years. The Waukee City Council approved the annexation of the
property at their meeting on January 19, 2026.
Notification to property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned was mailed on
January 30, 2026. The rezoning signs were placed on the property by the February 3, 2026,
deadline. Staff has not received any formal correspondence regarding this request.
The concept plan provided identifies the redevelopment of the property into a single-family
residential development. The concept plan identifies 127 single-family lots. All proposed lots
meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the proposed R-2 zoning district. The minimum
requirements of the R-2 district are shown in Table 1 below. Multiple public street extensions are
shown including extensions of S. Warrior Lane and SE Trillium Drive. A 25-foot landscape
buffer will be installed along all lots that adjoin S. Warrior Lane. A 10-foot trail will be installed
along the east side of S. Warrior Lane. Parkland dedication requirements will apply to this
development because of its residential nature. The required amount of parkland is 2.48-acres.
Outlot X shown on the concept plan is 2.68-acres in area. The proposed parkland adjoins an
existing 4-acre area that the city owns that is planned for a future park.
Due to the previous use of the property as a shooting range, the applicant will have to conduct
soil investigations for contaminated soils on the property. If soil is contaminated, the applicant
will have to perform soil remediation to remove any hazardous materials from the site.
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan defines Single Family Residential 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 neighborhood is 1.40
units per acre with lot sizes that are within the typical range listed in the comprehensive plan with
some lots exceeding 1-acre in area.
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The property included
within the rezoning will be required to go through preliminary platting and completion of the
public improvements prior to any homes being constructed within the development. Staff
recommends approval of the rezoning for Timberline Estates.
Discussion as follows:
• Brenda Kaiser, 31298 Crosscreek Lane, shared concerns about noise, light pollution and
loss of trees and privacy
• Andy Kass verified setbacks of 30 feet and that the lots to the west adjoining the Kaiser
property are very deep; additionally, the developer’s intent is to keep as many trees as
possible
• General discussion of lighting requirements for Warrior Ln which is considered a major
collector
• Discussion of the creation of a park utilizing parkland from Timberline to adjoin with
property at the end of SE Wildflower Drive; the location will be safe due to having street
access from SE Wildflower Lane, and visibility from Warrior Lane
Motion by Commissioner Bannister for Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1
(Agricultural District) to R-2 (One- and Two-Family Residential District) [Timberline Estates],
seconded by Commissioner Broderick. Ayes: Broderick, Bankole, Beenken, Lohse, and
Bannister. Nays: None. Recusal: Tuel. 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: Andy Kass, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: February 12, 2026
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Timberline Estates - Rezoning PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, AICP – Community
Development Director
REPORT DATE: February 6, 2026
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: New Pioneer Gun Club (owner) / Timberline Estates,
LLC (applicant)
Owner’s Representative:
Jared Murray, PE – Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
single-family residential development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located south of SE Westown
Parkway and west of SE L.A. Grant Parkway,
containing approximately 90.32-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: The area outlined in BLUE is the area proposed to be rezoned.
February 6, 2026
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Com Plan Future Land
Use
Current Zoning
Property in
Question
New Pioneer Gun
Club
Single-Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Undeveloped Single-Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District)
South Timberline
Campground
Single-Family Residential
Dallas County
East Single-Family
Residential &
Educational
Single-Family Residential
& Institutional
R-2 (One & Town Family Residential
District) & A-1 (Agricultural District)
West Rural Residential Single-Family Residential Dallas County
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located south of SE Westown Parkway and west of SE L.A. Grant Parkway and includes
approximately 90.32-acres. The applicant is requesting that the property be rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural District) to
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) for future single-family residential development. The property has been the
location of the New Pioneer Gun Club for several years. The Waukee City Council approved the annexation of the
property at their meeting on January 19, 2026.
Notification to property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned was mailed on January 30, 2026.
The rezoning signs were placed on the property by the February 3, 2026 deadline. Staff has not received any formal
correspondence regarding this request.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The concept plan provided identifies the redevelopment of the property into a single-family residential development.
The concept plan identifies 127 single-family lots. All proposed lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the
proposed R-2 zoning district. The minimum requirements of the R-2 district are shown in Table 1 below. Multiple public
street extensions are shown including extensions of S. Warrior Lane and SE Trillium Drive. A 25-foot landscape buffer
will be installed along all lots that adjoin S. Warrior Lane. A 10-foot trail will be installed along the east side of S.
Warrior Lane. Parkland dedication requirements will apply to this development because of its residential nature. The
required amount of parkland is 2.48-acres. Outlot X shown on the concept plan is 2.68-acres in area. The proposed
parkland adjoins an existing 4-acre area that the City owns that is planned for a future park.
Table 1: Standard R-2 requirements.
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)
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Due to the previous use of the property as a shooting range, the applicant will have to conduct soil investigations for
contaminated soils on the property. If soil is contaminated, the applicant will have to perform soil remediation to
remove any hazardous materials from the site.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. The
comprehensive plan defines Single Family Residential 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
neighborhood is 1.40 units per acre with lot sizes that are within the typical range listed in the comprehensive plan with
some lots exceeding 1-acre in area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The property included within the rezoning will
be required to go through preliminary platting and completion of the public improvements prior to any homes being
constructed within the development. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Timberline Estates.
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