HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-02-J03 Stratford Crossing Phase II_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for
Stratford Crossing Phase II
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for an approximately 107.67-acre subdivision generally located
north of Hickman Road and west of NW 10th Street.
The subject property is located within the overall Stratford Crossing
neighborhood that was preliminary platted in 2018. Since 2018, the
applicant has redesigned some elements of the remaining portions of the
development and is in the process of rezoning a portion of the property to
construct small lot single family instead of two-family units (duplex) as
originally proposed. In addition, the updated preliminary plat removed a
short cul-de-sac street and 8 lots. The remaining portions of the
development have not changed from what was originally approved in
2018. All remaining portions of the development will be single family
residential lots. The plat identifies 283 lots for development.
Street and utility improvements will be made as each individual phase is
constructed. Landscape buffers are required along the north sides of the
development. The preliminary plat identifies the areas where the buffer
are to be located.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on February 11,
2020, and recommended approval:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Phase II
Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request as submitted by the applicant, Stratford
Crossing, LLC, for approval of a preliminary plat for a single family residential subdivision. The
subject property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street and
contains approximately 107.67 acres. This is the remaining portion of the Stratford Crossing
Neighborhood.
Mr. Kass advised that the plat is being revised due to rezoning the area for small lot single family,
and a cul-de-sac off of NW Concord Lane has been removed due to it creating a pinch point for
storm water management and creating maintenance concerns. The plat identifies the creation of
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283 lots for single family residential development. All lots are zoned r-2, with lots 41-137
currently in the process of being rezoned. The street extensions identified in the previous
preliminary plat will remain the same. Storm water management is provided within outlot x to be
owned and maintained by the homeowners association.
At this time staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 2
subject to any remaining staff comments and completion of the rezoning for Lots 41-137.
Commissioner Inman questioned if, when designing basins, there is a master storm water
management plan. Mr. Kass advised that the City did have a storm water management
plan, but that the designer was present for this particular area. Erin Ollendike of Civil
Design Advantage, addressed the concern regarding the ponds. Mrs. Ollendike advised
that these ponds are approximately 15 to 20 feet deep, containing extra storage for
sediment. They are designed with overflow protections and water prevention grading on
the actual lots. Commissioner Inman questioned of the City requires the installation of
pond fountains. Mr. Kass advised that the City does not, but that in most cases, the
builder installs them before handing the maintenance over to the Homeowners
Association.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 2
subject to remaining staff comments and completion of the rezoning of lots 41—137.
Commissioner Broderick seconded the motion. Ayes: Broderick, Ward, Koshy, Hoifeldt, and
Inman. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed preliminary plat
meets the intent and the requirements of the Planned Development
Agreement and those of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for Stratford
Crossing Phase II.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2020-
APPROVING THE STRATFORD CROSSING PHASE II PRELIMINARY PLAT
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 Stratford Crossing Phase II on February 11, 2020; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Phase II is in general conformance 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 the 2nd day of March, 2020 that the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Phase II be
approved.
____________________________
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: Stratford Crossing Phase II – Preliminary
Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner
REPORT DATE: February 7, 2020
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Stratford Crossing, LLC
Owner:
Stratford Crossing, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for a single family residential subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road
and west of N. 10th Street containing approximately
107.67 acres more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED).
February 7, 2020
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential), R-2
(One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1
(Planned Development Overlay)
North Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
N/A
South Stratford Crossing Single Family
Residential & Medium
Density Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential), R-2
(One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1
(Planned Development Overlay)
East Vacant -
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential & Medium
Density Residential
N/A
West Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential
A-1 (Agricultural)
HISTORY
The subject property is located within the overall Stratford Crossing neighborhood and was previously included in a
preliminary plat that was approved in 2018. Since 2018, the developer has completed the first four (4) plats of Stratford
Crossing and has submitted a rezoning request to rezone approximately 20-acres on the remaining undeveloped portion
for which the Commission recommended approval for at their meeting on January 28, 2020. The proposed preliminary
plat has modified the original preliminary plat slightly to reflect the rezoning and the removal of some lots that were
originally proposed to be on a cul-de-sac street.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The preliminary plat identifies a total of 283 lots that are intended for single family residential development. All lots are
zoned R-2 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Lots 41 – 137 is the area currently in
the process of being rezoned. Tables 1 and 2 below summarize the requirements of the R-2 and R-2/PD-1 districts.
Table 1: R-2 Zoning District Bulk Regulations
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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Table 2: R-2/PD-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations
Category R-2/PD-1 (minimum)
Lot Area 5,300 square feet
Lot Width 40 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 10 feet (total)
STREETS AND TRAIL
The preliminary plat identifies extensions of a number of streets that were previously identified on the preliminary plat
that was approved in 2018. The only change from the original preliminary plat is the elimination of a cul-de-sac that was
proposed off of NW Concord Lane.
No trails are planned as part of this portion of the development. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is
developed.
UTILITIES
Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of future public improvements. Sanitary sewer and public
water main will be extended from the east to service the individual lots. Storm water detention will be provided within
Outlot X. Outlot X will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association.
EASEMENTS
All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. Landscape buffer easements have been indicated
on the lots that are adjacent to the future extensions of NW Douglas Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the preliminary 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 subject to remaining staff comments and
completion of the rezoning for Lots 41 – 137.