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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-03-J04 Land Use Plan Amendment - Warrior 5 LLC AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: May 3, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment [Warrior 5, LLC] FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff has received a request to approve an amendment to the land use plan for an approximately 20 acre parcel of property that is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Meredith Drive and Warrior Lane. The current land use plan identifies the property as being suitable for future development of single family residential. The owner has indicated a desire to modify the land use designation to a combination of commercial and medium density residential based upon its location of being at the intersection of two minor arterial streets and based upon the zoning of adjoining property to the east within the City of Clive. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this project at the April 27, 2021 Commission Meeting and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments: Approval of a request by Warrior 5, LLC for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Director of Development, Brad Deets, introduced the request for an amendment to the Waukee Comprehensive Plan as submitted by the applicant, Warrior 5, LLC. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of N Warrior Lane and NW Meredith Drive, and contains approximately 20 acres. Mr. Deets advised that the property was originally identified within the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan as ground suitable for the development of Single Family Residential Development. Due to interest in development of the surrounding property, the applicant is requesting consideration of a land use plan amendment to reclassify the future use of the property as a combination property suitable for future commercial and medium density development. Mr. Deets explained that when the Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2019, the subject property and surrounding area was considered outside of growth prospects, however, due to recent increased interest and the construction of some small commercial projects on the east side of the intersection, Staff agrees that a commercial and medium density zoning would not be out of place for the property now. Mr. Deets reminded the commission that the property to J4 the south was recently rezoned for single family with the intention of large acreages, however with the availability of sewer to the area, lots closer to the R-1 regulations are being designed. Staff is supportive of the proposed land use plan Amendment.  Commissioner Koshy clarified that this is a step that makes rezoning easier. Mr. Deets advised that rezoning wouldn’t be “easier” however, it would be consistent with the Land Use Plan which is one of the requirements for rezoning. The property to the south is amenable to the change as well.  Commissioner Koshy questioned about the property owner to the north. Mr. Deets advised that it is possible that Staff and Commission could see a request for an amendment regarding the north property as well in the future, or an updated comprehensive plan that may not identify this area as single family residential any more. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Amendment to the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Warrior 5. Commissioner Inman seconded the motion. Ayes: Streit, Koshy, Inman, Conley, Ward, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff believes the proposed land use plan amendment is consistent with the overall intent of the Comprehensive Plan and would recommend approval. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2021- APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2019 IMAGINE WAUKEE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNED BY WARRIOR 5, LLC (WARRIOR LANE AND MEREDITH DRIVE) IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, has a Comprehensive Plan in place to guide the City in its future development; AND, WHEREAS, the current designation of the area located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Meredith Drive and Warrior Lane is designated as “Single Family Residential”; AND, WHEREAS, Warrior 5, LLC has requested that the City Council amend the land use plan to reflect a combination of “Community Commercial” and “Medium Density Residential” as depicted on attached Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa that the Amendment to the 2019 Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan is approved to reflect the modification of the Warrior 5, LLC property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Meredith Drive and Warrior Lane. Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 3rd day of May 2021. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Pierce R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair Exhibit A LAND USE PLAN MODIFICATION – WARRIOR 5, LLC PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Warrior 5 LLC – Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REPORT DATE: April 23, 2021 MEETING DATE: April 27, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Warrior 5, LLC Owner: Warrior 5, LLC Request: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to revise the land use for the property from Single Family Residential to a combination of Medium Density Residential and Community Commercial Location and Size: Property is generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of N Warrior Lane and NW Meredith Drive containing approximately 20 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Map identifying the subject property (outlined in PURPLE). April 23, 2021 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) North Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) South Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential District) East Vacant - Undeveloped City of Clive N/A West Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) HISTORY The subject property is located at the intersection of NW Meredith Drive and N Warrior Lane. The property was identified within the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan as ground suitable for the development of Single Family Residential Development. With a lot of interest in development of surrounding property and due to the location of the property, the owner is requesting consideration of a land use plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would reclassify the future use of the property as a combination of property suitable for future commercial and medium density development. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting approval of a land use plan amendment to reclassify the east 10 acres of the property to community commercial and the west 10 acres of the property to medium density residential. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of NW Meredith Drive and N Warrior Lane. Both NW Meredith Drive and N Warrior Lane are classified as minor arterials on the Waukee Major Streets Plan. There has been a considerable amount of activity related to new residential development on property located south of the subject property with various rezoning approvals that have been approved within the last six months as well as two subdivisions that are currently under construction. While there are no immediate plans for the development of the subject property at this time, the applicant is being proactive in trying to establish a future use of the property based upon its location and other adjoining planned development. Recently the City of Clive has approved a rezoning for the property that is located directly east of the subject property at the southeast corner of Meredith Drive and Warrior Lane. The rezoning of the Clive property consisted of approximately 6 acres of commercial zoning at the intersection of Warrior Lane and Meredith Drive with approximately 30 acres of property to the east and south zoned for multi-family and townhomes. The proposed land use plan amendment would generally be consistent with the anticipated development that is planned to occur directly to the east within the City of Clive. April 23, 2021 3 of 3 ABOVE: Map identifying the subject property and showing proposed land use change (outlined in PURPLE). STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed land use plan amendment seems appropriate based upon the location of the property and the existing zoning that has been approved for the adjoining property within the City of Clive. Staff is supportive of the proposed land use plan amendment.