HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-02 I09A-B Waukee Towne Center Plat 6_Preliminary Plat, Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of resolution approving a preliminary plat and final
plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat
and final plat for a commercial development, located west of SE Alice’s Road
and south of SE Laurel Street, containing 3.64-acres. The property is zoned C-
1, Community and Highway Service Commercial District with a Planned
Development Overlay.
The subject property was originally platted as three lots within Waukee
Towne Center Plat 3. The proposed plat includes two lots for future
commercial development. Lot 1 is 1.81-acres in area and Lot 2 is 1.80-acres in
area. An outlot is identified at the northeast corner of the plat for a monument
sign. The outlot is 676 square feet in area and will be owned and maintained
by Waukee Towne Center LLC.
Access to the lots will be provided off of the private drive located along the
west side of the proposed plat. Ingress/egress easements will be provided
internally to provide access across the development through the proposed
private drives.
A 10-ft wide trail exists along SE Alice’s Road, adjacent to the site. A 10-ft
wide trail exists to the south of the site. Private sidewalks will be installed
internal to the site along the private drives to provide pedestrian access
throughout the development.
Private utilities will serve the proposed plat. Stormwater management will be
provided with a large pond located to the southwest of the proposed plat.
All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat and final
plat.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the preliminary plat and final plat at their meeting on February
24, 2026, and recommended approval:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6
Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat and
final plat for a commercial development, as requested by Waukee Towne Center, LLC, represented by
Ed Arp of Civil Engineering Consultants.
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The property is generally located west of SE Alice’s Road and south of SE Laurel Street, containing
approximately 3.64 acres. The subject property was originally platted as three lots within Waukee
Towne Center Plat 3. The request is to replat the lots into two lots for future commercial development.
The plat identifies a total of two lots for commercial development. Lot 1 is 1.81-acres in area and Lot 2
is 1.80-acres in area. An outlot is identified at the northeast corner of the plat for a monument sign.
The outlot is 676 square feet in area and will be owned and maintained by Waukee Towne Center
LLC.
Access to the lots will be provided from the private drive located along the west side of the proposed
plat. Ingress/egress easements will be provided internally to provide access across the development
through the proposed private drives. A 10-ft wide trail exists along SE Alice’s Road, adjacent to this
site. A 10-ft wide trail exists to the south of the site. Six-foot wide private sidewalks will be installed
internally to the site along the private drives to provide pedestrian access throughout the development.
These sidewalks will be installed with individual lot development.
Private utilities will serve the proposed plat. Extensions will be made from the existing area mains.
The utilities that extend throughout the proposed plat will be privately owned and maintained. Storm
water management will be provided with a large pond located to the southwest of the proposed plat.
All proposed easements have been indicated on the plat.
The proposed plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, and the proposed land
use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the
preliminary plat and final plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 subject to remaining staff comments
and review of the legal documents.
Discussion as follows: (None)
Motion by Commissioner Streit for Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6,
seconded by Commissioner Bannister. Ayes: Broderick, Streit, Bankole, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel, and
Bannister. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Bankole for Approval of a Final Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6,
seconded by Commissioner Lohse. Ayes: Broderick, Streit, Bankole, Beenken, Lohse, Tuel, and
Bannister. Nays: None. Motion carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final
plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolutions.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolutions
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat
IV. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planning Coordinator
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2026-
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WAUKEE TOWNE CENTER PLAT 6
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 reviewed and recommended
approval of a Preliminary Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 on February 24, 2026; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 is in general conformance
with section §176 - Subdivision Regulations of the Waukee Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this the 2nd day of March, 2026, that the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 be
approved subject to remaining staff comments.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Kala Anderson
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Lori Lyon
Anna Bergman Pierce
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2026-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR WAUKEE TOWNE CENTER PLAT 6
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, WAUKEE TOWNE CENTER, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Waukee
Towne Center Plat 6 (the “Plat”); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on February 24, 2026, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 and the documents relating thereto will
comply with section §176 – Subdivision Regulations of the Waukee Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this
2nd day of March, 2026, that the Final Plat for Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 be and the same is hereby
accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Waukee does hereby accept a Private Storm Sewer
Easement to be filed with the Plat.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Kala Anderson
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Lori Lyon
Anna Bergman Pierce
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Waukee Towne Center Plat 6 –
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planning
Coordinator
REPORT DATE: February 20, 2026
MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Waukee Towne Center, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Ed Arp, PLA – Civil Engineering Consultants
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat and final plat for a commercial development.
Location and Size: Property is generally located west of SE Alice’s Road
and south of SE Laurel Street, containing
approximately 3.64-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED).
February 19, 2026
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant -
Undeveloped
Neighborhood
Commercial
C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District) / PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay)
North Vacant -
Undeveloped
Community
Commercial
C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District) / PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay)
South Commercial –
Access Systems
Neighborhood
Commercial
M-1 (Light Industrial District) / PD-1
(Planned Development Overlay)
East Hickman West
Industrial Park
Neighborhood
Commercial
M-1 (Light Industrial District)
West Future Waukee
Towne Center Retail
(Currently under
construction)
Neighborhood
Commercial
C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District) / PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay)
HISTORY
The subject property was originally platted as three lots within Waukee Towne Center Plat 3. The request is to replat
the lots into two lots for future commercial development.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The plat identifies a total of two lots for commercial development. Lot 1 is 1.81-acres in area and Lot 2 is 1.80-acres in
area. An outlot is identified at the northeast corner of the plat for a monument sign. The outlot is 676 square feet in
area and will be owned and maintained by Waukee Towne Center LLC.
STREETS AND TRAILS
Access to the lots will be provided off of the private drive located along the west side of the proposed plat.
Ingress/egress easements will be provided internally to provide access across the development through the proposed
private drives.
A 10-ft wide trail exists along SE Alice’s Road, adjacent to this site. A 10-ft wide trail exists to the south of the site.
Six-foot wide private sidewalks will be installed internal to the site along the private drives to provide pedestrian access
throughout the development. These sidewalks will be installed with individual lot development.
February 19, 2026
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UTILITIES
Private utilities will serve the proposed plat. Extensions will be made from the existing area mains. The utilities that
extend throughout the proposed plat will be privately owned and maintained.
Storm water management will be provided with a large pond located to the southwest of the proposed plat.
EASEMENTS
All proposed easements have been indicated on the plat.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and the proposed land use of the property
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Waukee
Towne Center Plat 6 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
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