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Home My WebLink About2021-03-15-I09 Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 15, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a 7.80-acre subdivision that is located south of Ashworth Drive and west of 4th Street. The plat includes one lot that will contain the existing Vince Meyer Learning Center and the expansion project that is currently under construction. The purpose of the plat is to combine the various lots and abandoned City right-of-way that the existing building and parking are located upon. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the final plat request at their meeting on January 14, 2020 and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1 City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for an addition, as submitted by the applicant, Waukee Community School District. The subject property is located south of Ashworth drive and west of Fourth Street containing approximately 7.80 acres. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the reason for the preliminary and final plats is to combine several lots and an abandoned city right of way into one lot. Mrs. DeBoer explained that the site plan indicates a 33,125 square foot addition to the east side of the current Vince Meyer learning Center to be used as preschool classrooms. There is an addition approximately 8,186 square feet in size on the west side of the building that will be used to house the Districts IT department. The currently existing bus barn structure will be removed, and the current playground will be replaced during construction. Mrs. DeBoer advised that there will be a bus drop off zone off of Fourth Street, a main access for parent drop off and pick up on the north side of the building, and staff parking will be located to the south of the building. Utilities currently exist to serve the addition and future use proposed. Stormwater management will be required and the site plan indicates a detention pond in the southwest corner of the site. The School District will be responsible for maintenance. All landscaping, open space, and lighting requirements comply with the Site Plan Ordinance. At this time staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1. I9  Commissioner Streit verified that the intent was to centralize the preschool program into one location. Kirk Johnson, the Chief Operations Officer of the School District, advised that was correct.  Commissioner Tietz questioned what the use of the current Vince Meyer building would be for the school. Mr. Johnson advised that the gymnasium would be utilized for the school, and that the main level is still able to be utilized for school overflow as well.  Commissioner Streit questioned if there was room for further expansion on the site. Mr. Johnson advised that, at this time, there was no anticipated further growth in this area.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned about the future of the ball diamonds located on the property. Mr. Johnson advised that they are property of the school district, one of them will be removed, and an infield only area will be recreated on the property.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if the playground will be fenced. Mr. Johnson advised that, per programming standards for preschool, the playground is fenced.  Commissioner Broderick asked about the decision on the color scheme. Mr. Johnson advised that there was a need to cater to elementary age students with the colors, without taking away from the historic nature of the building. The applicants believe the design shown meets those needs.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there is a portion of the addition that will be two stories. Rachelle Hines of FRK Architects, advised that the first floor would contain a few classrooms and storage, while the second story is actually screening for the mechanical equipment. Commissioner Hoifeldt also questioned if the metal panel on the current building would be covered. The Mrs. Fink advised that there is a potion that is still visible in the end elevations, however, it does tie in with the general aesthetic created by the addition.  Ankush Bhatia of 420 Indian Ridge Drive questioned how soon the District anticipated this building being obsolete or exceeding capacity. Mr. Johnson advised that when the school opens there is the anticipation for 15 rooms being utilized. There is room planned for growth in the plans, but as far as a time period, it is difficult to pinpoint as it depends on many other growth factors.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there is a plan in the event the preschool class size out grows the building. Mr. Johnson advised that there may be a need to extend some of the classrooms back into the elementary schools, however, centralized preschools are becoming more common and is a model that the school district is committed to maintaining.  Commissioner Ward questioned if the School District would be adding more early education rooms to the elementary schools knowing that outgrowing this location is a possibility. Mr. Johnson advised that in some of the new elementary designs, more early education rooms are being added to the design for growth in general. Commissioner Broderick moved to approve a Final plat for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1. Commissioner Streit seconded the motion. . Ayes: Ward, Tietz, Streit, Broderick, Koshy and Freund. Nays: None. Recused: Hoifeldt. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the final plat. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2021- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR VINCE MEYER LEARNING CENTER PLAT 1 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 CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DSITRICT & WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, have requested final plat approval of Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on January 14, 2020, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1 and the documents relating thereto will comply with Section §303 - Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 15th day of March, 2021, that the Final Plat for Vince Meyer Learning Center Plat 1 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 the following easements and documents to be filed with the Plat: 1. Public Sidewalk Easement; and 2. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant & Permanent Easement Agreement ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Vince Meyer Learning Center Preschool & Office Addition – Preliminary Plat, Final Plat & Site Plan PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: January 10, 2020 MEETING DATE: January 14, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Waukee Community School District Owner: Waukee Community School District Engineer: Joel Jackson, P.E., Bishop Engineering Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan to construct an addition to an existing school facility. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Ashworth Drive, west of Fourth Street containing approximately 7.80 acres. Address: 430 Ashworth Drive AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in BLUE) in relation to the surrounding area. January 9, 2020 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vince Meyer Learning Center Institutional R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) North Commercial Mixed Use C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District) South Single Family Residential Mixed Use R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) East Single Family Residential Single Family Residential R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) West Vacant – Undeveloped Mixed Use R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) & R- 3 (Multi-Family Residential) HISTORY The existing building located on site has been used continually for either classrooms, community education, and office space for many years and has undergone a number of renovations with the most recent being in 2013. In 2013, the original 3-story building was completely renovated and previous additions to the building were demolished along the east side of the site. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Preliminary Plat & Final Plat The preliminary plat and final plat identify the creation of one (1) lot that is 7.80-acres in area. The way the site is currently configured consists of multiple lots and abandoned city right-of-way. Creating the one (1) lot will clean up any title or ownership issues that may be problematic in the future. Site Plan The site plan identifies a 33,125 square foot addition for preschool classrooms on the east side of the site and an 8,186 square foot addition for office space on the west side of the site. In addition to these features the site plan identifies the demolition of the existing structure on the west side of the site and the removal and replacement of playground areas. A bus drop-off is proposed to be located on the east side of the site off of Fourth Street. The purpose of the additions are to allow the School District the ability to move all preschool classes to this facility and to provide office space for the Information Technology Department. ACCESS AND PARKING The primary access to the site for parent pick-up and drop-off will utilize the existing access points on the north side of the site from Ashworth Drive. Additional access for employee parking will be provided from Fifth Street. The Zoning Ordinance requires 106 parking spaces for the elementary school. The site plan indicates 141 parking spaces across the site, including seven (7) accessible parking spaces. January 9, 2020 3 of 3 Pedestrian walkways will be installed around the building and throughout the site. Sidewalks along the perimeter of the site will need to be reconstructed in areas affected by the construction activities. UTILITIES Utilities already exist on site to serve the building and the proposed additions. Storm water management is being required as part of this phase and the site plan identifies a detention pond in the southwest corner of the site. The School District will be responsible for the maintenance of the pond. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A total of 20% open space is required for the development. The Site Plan indicates that 53.5% open space will be provided. A 15-foot landscape buffer will be provided on the west side of the property to provide screening of the proposed parking areas. The site will be sodded upon completion of the improvements. ELEVATIONS Elevations of the proposed additions have been provided for review. Materials proposed include brick, architectural metal paneling, cast stone and aluminum windows. The proposed materials match the exiting materials on the existing building. LIGHTING PLAN The lighting plan for the site complies with all requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan are in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Site Plan Ordinance. Staff recommends approval. LOT 18LOT 17LOT 16LOT 15(78.5')(78.5')(78.5')(78.5')80' ROW(176.00')(90.00')(40.00')(150.00')(60.5')(50')(50')(50')(50')(50')(50')(50')FIFTH STREET (PUBLIC STREET) FOURTH STREET (PUBLIC STREET )ASHWORTH DRIVE70' ROWVACATED CHERRY STREETVACATED LOCUST STREETVACATED ALLEYVACATED ALLEY VACATED ALLEYOWNER: SOUTH POINT LLCZONED: R-3OWNER: STEVEN & KALEYRODERICKZONED: R-3CHERRY STREET(PUBLIC STREET )OWNER: DAVID M & PAIGEW JOHNSONZONED: R-2OWNER: TABITHA L WILSONZONED: R-2OWNER: PATRICK L &SUSAN M PARKERZONED: R-2OWNER: SUSAN CPAGLIAZONED: R-2OWNER: SHIRLEY DENISESEVDEZONED: R-2ZONED: C-2(193.0')(314.0')LOT 17.80 ACRESLOT 7LOT 6LOT 5LOT 4LOT 3LOT 2LOT 1LOT 1LOT 2LOT 3LOT 4LOT 6LOT 580' R O W 60' ROW OWNER: KELLY JO HIATTZONED: R-2OWNER: ROBERT DMCCONKEY TRUSTZONED: R-2OWNER: DEREK &DANIELLE DALLUGEZONED: R-2OWNER: YOURSPACE LLCZONED: R-2OWNER: SHUANA &KEITH GEHRINGZONED: R-2OWNER: RONALD &DENISE BOOKZONED: R-2OWNER: KEITH GEHRING ZONED: R-2OWNER: LOF, LLC ZONED: R-2OWNER: ROBERT &CHRISTINE MCKINNEYZONED: R-2OWNER: ROBERT &CHRISTINE MCKINNEYZONED: R-2OWNER: ROBERT &CHRISTINE MCKINNEYZONED: R-2OWNER: ROBERT &CHRISTINE MCKINNEYZONED: R-2OWNER: LOF, LLC ZONED: R-2OWNER: VAUGH, BOBBIEZONING: R-2OWNER: AMUNDSON, JUSTIN& ERIN JTRSZONING: R-2OWNER: MILLER, RUSSELL J& VICKI L JTRSZONING: R-2OWNER: PORTH, GARY J& LINDA SUE JTRSZONING: R-2OWNER: COMMUNITYOPPORTUNITIES, INCZONED: C-1OWNER: CLAIRE &BRENDA CHEDESTERZONED: C-1OWNER: CLAIRE &BRENDA CHEDESTERZONED: C-1LOT 17LOT 15LOT 14LOT 13LOT 12LOT 11LOT 10LOT 9LOT 8LOT 7LOT 6LOT 5LOT 4LOT 14LOT 15LOT 16LOT 18LOT 13LOT 12LOT 11LOT 9LOT 8LOT 7LOT 6LOT 1080' ROW10' SIDEWALK EASEMENTDETENTIONEASEMENT37.24'75.72'S89°54'34"E105.30' S00°05'26"W 15' LANDSCAPE BUFFERLOCUST STREET(PUBLIC STREET ) 80' ROW 430 ASHWORTH DRFINAL PLAT1 OF 1REFERENCE NUMBER:3501 104th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3825 Phone: (515)276-0467 Fax: (515)276-0217 "Planning Your Successful Development" Bishop Engineering Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Established 1959DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:REVISION DATE:PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET NUMBER:VINCE MEYER LEARNING CENTER PLAT 1 WAUKEE, IOWAJMR82-39 LARGE85-60 LARGELDH190368GRAPHIC SCALE0502550100M:\LAND PROJECTS 2019\190368\DWG\FINAL PLAT.DWG12/10/2019 1:24:58 PM VINCE MEYER LEARNINGCENTER PLAT 1FINAL PLATPROPERTY DESCRIPTION:BLOCK 11, ORIGINAL TOWN OF WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY,IOWA; VACATED LOCUST STREET LYING SOUTH OF ANDADJACENT TO SAID BLOCK 11; BLOCK 14, ORIGINAL TOWNOF WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA; VACATED CHERRYSTREET LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID BLOCK14; LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 INCLUSIVE C.L. KROH'S ADDITION,AN OFFICIAL PLAT, WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA; ANDA 193.0 FOOT WIDE PORTION OF THE SOUTHEASTQUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33,TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA LYING NORTH OF ANDADJACENT TO LOTS 15 THROUGH 18 INCLUSIVE, TEIGGARNE'S ADDITION, AN OFFICIAL PLAT, WAUKEE, DALLASCOUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT STREET RIGHT OF WAY.SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHERWITH ANT AND ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD.SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 7.80 ACRES.VICINITY MAPSCALE = 1" = 1000'COPYRIGHT 2019 BISHOP ENGINEERING. THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED MAY NOT BEREPRODUCED OR EXCERPTED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF BISHOP ENGINEERING.UNAUTHORIZED COPYING OR DISCLOSURE OF CONSTRUCTION USE ARE PROHIBITED BY COPYRIGHT LAW.BLOCK 11 AND 14 ORIGINAL TOWN OF WAUKEESE1/4-NW1/4 SECTION 33-T79N-R26WOWNER / PREPARED FOR:WAUKEE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT560 SE UNIVERSITY AVEWAUKEE, IOWA 50263PREPARED BY:LARRY HYLER PLSBISHOP ENGINEERING3501 104TH STURBANDALE, IA 50322INDEX LEGENDABBREVIATIONS:ACACRESPUEPUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTTYPTYPICALNNORTHSSOUTHEEASTWWESTYPCYELLOW PLASTIC CAPMPEMINIMUM PROTECTION ELEVATIONSFSQUARE FOOTAGEPROPERTY CORNER - FOUND AS NOTEDPROPERTY CORNER- PLACED 3/4" IRON PIPEWITH YELLOW PLASTIC CAP ID #14775SECTION CORNER - FOUND AS NOTEDCUT "X" IN PAVEMENTADDRESSLEGEND:SURVEY NOTES:THIS PLAT HAS AN ERROR OR CLOSURE OF LESS THAN 1.0 FEET IN 10,000.0 FEET. EACH LOTWITHIN THIS PLAT HAS AN ERROR OF CLOSURE OF LESS THAN 1.0 FEET IN 5,000.0 FEET.ALL CORNERS HAVE BEEN PLACED WITH A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. ALLCORNERS PLACED HAVE A YELLOW PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION CAP NO. 14775.BASIS OF BEARING OBTAINED FROM GPS OBSERVATIONS, DATUM = NAD 83, IOWA SOUTH, NAVD88ZONING:R-2: ONE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTADDRESS:430 ASHWORTH DRIVEWAUKEE, IA 50263PRELIMINARYSITE1 OF 1