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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 J3 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 2 of 3 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) February 7, 2020 3 of 3 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.