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Home My WebLink About2019-02-04-H01 29367 Highway 6 Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: February 4, 2019 AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee Iowa, by rezoning certain property from A-1 to R-4, C-1 and M-1, a property known as 29367 Highway 6. FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning of approximately 80 acres of property located along Hickman Road and approximately ¼ mile east of T Avenue. The proposed rezoning includes a combination of Highway Commercial zoning along Hickman Road, light industrial to the north and adjacent to the light industrial (business park) within the Stratford Crossing Development and townhome ground at the north end of the property. The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with both the existing Comprehensive Plan and new Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their January 29, 2019 meeting and recommended approval: Approval of a Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District), M-1 (Light Industrial District), and R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) [29367 Hwy 6] Development Services Director, Brad Deets, introduced the request for a rezoning as made by the applicants Waukee land Investment, LLC. The subject property is approximately 77.31 acres and located north of Hickman and approximately 0.5 miles west of 10th St. Notification has been sent to adjoining property owners, and all necessary consent has been received for the rezoning. The subject property would contain 3 separate zoning segments with C-1 commercial bordering Highway 6, transitioning into M-1 light industrial at the center of the property, and an R-4 townhome zoning at the northernmost portion of the property. Utilities to serve the area would come from the Stratford Crossing Development to the north and east of the subject property. The City is updating the corridor access agreement with the Department of Transportation to provide appropriate access off of Highway 6 into the development. At this time staff would recommend approval as the rezoning generally follows the new comprehensive plan for the land use, and addresses the transitions needed due to the proximity of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. H1  Commissioner Streit asked for clarification on how this area would tie into the west with the Apple project. Mr. Deets advised that this parcel does not border the Apple project, which is located to the west of T Avenue.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the two shown accesses would be full access points on Highway 6, and if the current median accesses would be removed. Mr. Deets advised that Staff and the County representatives are working on a plan of three full access points and no right in, right out accesses to the north due to the trail. The present access points on the highway median today would be removed.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned of Staff had any concerns with the commercial/ light industrial split like on SE Laurel with the ability to sell lots. Mr. Deets advised that there would not be large retailers in this particular developments, it would be for smaller commercial like on NE Dartmoor Drive. Convenience stores or larger retailers would be towards the parcels fronting the highway.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if the lots to the west were interested in development in the near future. Mr. Deets advised that there are 2 currently existing farmsteads to the west. One is interested in developing their property. The second owner is in no rush to sell, but may entertain a proposal. The eastern development is in no rush to move on development.  Commissioner Koshy questioned about the necessary easements for this type of zoning. Mr. Deets advised that there are requirements based on the switch between residential and commercial or industrial. Staff looks for long term probabilities, and there would be buffers between the three uses, and along the east parcel. A detailed view of these buffers come in on the preliminary plat for all developments. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District), M-1 (Light Industrial District), and R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) [29367 Hwy 6] conditional to any outstanding staff comments. Commissioner Koshy seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Sandie, Streit, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend holding the Public Hearing ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Sketch III. Concept Plan PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 24, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: 29367 Highway 6 - Rezoning PREPARED BY: Brad Deets – Development Services Director REPORT DATE: January 18, 2019 MEETING DATE: January 22, 2019 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant / Owner: Waukee Land Investment, LLC – Applicant Independent School District No. 5 of Delaware County, Oklahoma – Owner Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of rezoning from A-1 Agricultural District to a combination of R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District, C-1 Community and Highway Commercial District and M- 1 Light Industrial District. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and approximately ½ mile west of 10th Street containing 77.31acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed property (outlined in RED). January 18, 2019 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Commercial Mixed Use/Light Industrial/Medium Density Residential A-1 Agricultural District North Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 Agricultural District South Vacant - Undeveloped Commercial Mixed Use A-1 Agricultural District East Vacant - Undeveloped Light Industrial/Medium Density Residential A-1 Agricultural District and M-1 Light Industrial District West Vacant - Undeveloped Commercial Mixed Use/Medium Density Residential A-1 Agricultural District HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and approximately ½ mile west of 10th Street. The property was annexed in 2017 as a part of the larger annexation that was completed on the west side of Waukee. The applicant has provided the required application and required consent from surrounding property owners. Notice of the proposed rezoning request was provided to the adjoining property owners within 200 feet of the property. To date, staff has not received any correspondence for or against. A sign has also been placed on the property notifying the general public of the proposed meeting dates. A Public Hearing date before the City Council has been scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2019. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The owner and applicant are requesting approval of a rezoning of the property from A-1 Agricultural District to a combination of R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District (20 acres), C-1 Community and Highway Commercial District (20 acres), and M-1 Light Industrial District (38 acres). Under the 2008 Comprehensive Plan which is the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan, the subject property is identified on the land use plan as an employment use which is described as class B and C office, light industry, warehousing and agriculture related uses. The City is currently in the final stages of an updated Comprehensive Plan scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission in February/March and City Council in March/April. The proposed plan identifies this area as a combination of light January 18, 2019 3 of 3 industrial/office, medium density residential and mixed use commercial along Hickman Road. The City has previously rezoned an approximately 35-acre parcel that sits to the east of this property for light industrial as a part of the larger Stratford Crossing development. The remaining property surrounding the proposed rezoning area is currently being used for agricultural purposes. The proposed rezoning request generally appears to be consistent with both the existing Comprehensive Plan and the proposed Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has provided a general concept plan for the layout of the proposed development including street configuration and how the development would interact with adjoining property including the existing Stratford Crossing Development to the north east. The intent of the development would be to have commercial lots front Hickman Road which would then transition into a light industrial/office land use that would adjoin the existing light industrial development to the east. The northern third of the property is proposed for townhome development as areas to the north and west of this property are planned for future residential development. The concept plan identifies a series of lots for the commercial zoning ranging in size from 1.38 acres to 2.16 acres. The proposed light industrial area would also include a series of lots ranging in size from 1.32 acres to 2.69 acres. These would be similar in size and layout to the Westgate Business Park located west of Alice’s Road along Olson Drive. The development includes two access points to Hickman Road which are generally consistent with the locations that are currently being considered as a part of a corridor access agreement with the DOT. The development would also connect back to the existing Stratford Crossing development to the northeast. Utilities to serve this property are proposed to be extended from the existing Stratford Crossing Development to the north of the subject property. Although it has not been identified to date, staff has suggested that the applicant consider the use of regional detention for this development in lieu of individual site detention solutions in order to create fewer numbers of facilities as well as to perhaps create a natural buffer between the proposed light industrial property and the medium density townhome property. Storm water management will be more fully explored as a part of a preliminary plat application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with the adopted 2008 Comprehensive Plan and the proposed Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the adjoining Stratford Crossing development. Staff would recommend approval of the rezoning request. AREA 'A'20.11 ACHICKMAN ROADCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1804.195HICKMAN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER: EKO EI: JWM REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 FIRST SUBMITTAL 12/18/18 REZONING MAP PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111ADJACENT OWNERSHIP - AREA 'A'OWNERZONING APPLICANT WAUKEE, IOWAVICINITY MAPN 10TH STREETRACCOON RIVERVALLEY TRAILHICKMAN RD / HWY 6T AVENUE 280TH PLACECITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSPROJECTREZONING DESCRIPTION AREA 'A'37.09 ACCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1804.195HICKMAN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER: EKO EI: JWM REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 FIRST SUBMITTAL 12/18/18 REZONING MAP PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111ADJACENT OWNERSHIP - AREA 'A'OWNERZONING APPLICANT WAUKEE, IOWAVICINITY MAPN 10TH STREETRACCOON RIVERVALLEY TRAILHICKMAN RD / HWY 6T AVENUE 280TH PLACECITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSPROJECTREZONING DESCRIPTION AREA 'A'20.11 ACRACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAILCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1804.195HICKMAN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER: EKO EI: JWM REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 FIRST SUBMITTAL 12/18/18 REZONING MAP PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111ADJACENT OWNERSHIP - AREA 'A'OWNERZONING APPLICANT WAUKEE, IOWAVICINITY MAPN 10TH STREETRACCOON RIVERVALLEY TRAILHICKMAN RD / HWY 6T AVENUE 280TH PLACECITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSPROJECTREZONING DESCRIPTION HICKMAN ROADRACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAILNW P I N E B L U F F C I R C L E NW SUNR ISE DR IVE NW LEXINGTON DRIVE28242518262719232220216254731810911171615141312NW SUNRISE DRIVE NW GETTYSBURG LANE3029CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1804195HICKMAN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA21 FIRST SUBMITTAL 12/18/18 CONCEPT - 2 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 NW STRATFORD DRIVENW M I L L S P R I NG S D R I V E N W P I N E B L U F F C I R C L E NW SUNR ISE DR IVE NW LEXINGTON DRIVENW S T R A T FO R D D R I V E NW CHARLESTOWN LANE NW SUNRISE DRIVENORTH 10TH STREETN 10TH STREET NW J AM E S T OW N L A N E NW B U N K E R H I L L D R I V ENW GEORGETOWN DRIVENW LEXINGTON DRIVENW STRATFORD DRIVEHICKMAN ROADRACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAILNW SUNRISE DRIVE NW GETTYSBURG LANE654321111098712131415161718192021222328272625243029DOUGLAS PARKWAYN 10TH STREET T AVENUE CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1804195HICKMAN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA22 FIRST SUBMITTAL 12/18/18 CONCEPTUAL PLAN PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111