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Home My WebLink About2019-03-04-J06 Stratford Crossing Townhomes_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 4, 2019 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat for Stratford Crossing Townhomes FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The final plat consists of a total of 116 townhome lots and one outlot and is located on approximately 9.98 acres west of N 10th Street and north of Hickman Road. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting on February 26, 2019 and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Townhomes City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for a townhome development as submitted by the applicant, Element 119. The project includes a total of 23 townhome buildings with a total 116 units located on the 9.98 acres subject property north of Hickman Road and west of N 10th Street. The project also includes Outlot Z which is a common area to be owned and maintained by the homeowner’s association. Three accesses are provided to this site. Two are provided off of NW Sunrise Drive and One off of NW Stratford Drive. All streets interior to the site will be privately owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association, and sidewalks are shown throughout the development and along both public streets. The site will be serviced with all public utilities and Stormwater will be accommodated with the retention basin located on the northwest corner of the site. The pond will be owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association. All parking, landscape, and open space requirements have been met at this time. Staff recommends approval at this time subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned of the 8 and 10 unit buildings would be three stories tall, including the ground level garage. Mrs. DeBoer advised that was correct. Commissioner Hoifeldt then questioned if there would be streets going through the development to the residential to the west. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the streets would not extend to the residential zoning to the west.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if there was a reason that exterior/ street lighting was not recommended by staff. Mrs. DeBoer advised that there was not a requirement of street lights on privately owned streets within the lighting ordinance at this time. J6  Commissioner Streit verified if Vinyl siding was allowed in a project like this. Director of Development, Brad Deets, advised that, currently, vinyl siding was still accepted. However, that would be changing in the future.  Commissioner Broderick questioned what the screening material was around the mechanical units. Representative for Element 119, Brad Stanbrough, advised that it is white pvc fencing. The commissioner questioned if the units would have basements. Mr. Stanbrough advised the units would not have basements.  Commissioner Tietz questioned if the units would be owner occupied or rental properties. Mr. Stanbrough advised that it would be dependent upon a tax exchange on the property. This would also dictate if the siding is upgraded to Hardieplank siding, interior finishing packages, and final selling price if they go for sale. Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the final plat for Stratford Crossing Townhomes subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Ward, Streit, Tietz, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed final plat meets the intent and the requirements of the R-4 Zoning District and the comprehensive plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 19- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR STRATFORD CROSSING TOWNHOMES 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, ELEMENT 119, has requested final approval of Stratford Crossing Townhomes Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on February 26, 2019, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Townhomes 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 4th day of March, 2019, that the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Townhomes 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. Overland Flowage Easement; 2. Storm Water Detention Easement (Private); 3. Ingress/Egress Easement, and; 4. Public Utility Easement. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Courtney Clarke Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Stratford Crossing Townhomes – Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II REPORT DATE: February 8, 2019 MEETING DATE: February 12, 2019 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Stratford Crossing, LLC Applicant: Element 119 Project Manager: Erin Ollendike, PE, Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat, site plan and final plat for a multi-family townhome development. Location and Size: Property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N 10th Street, containing approximately 9.98 acres. Property Address: 1050 NW Stratford Drive AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in YELLOW) in relation to the surrounding area. February 8, 2019 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-4 (Row Dwelling and Townhome District) North Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) South Undeveloped Employment C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) East Undeveloped Employment C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) West Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) BACKGROUND The subject property was originally platted as Lot 8 of Stratford Crossing Plat 1. The property was zoned R-4, Row Dwelling and Townhome District, with the overall rezoning for the Stratford Crossing development. The R-4 zoning district allows for the development of townhomes, which is what is proposed with this project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project includes a total of 23 townhome buildings with a total of 116 units for the entire site. Each unit accounts for one lot for a total of 116 corresponding lots. The buildings range in number of units per building. There are two 10-plex buildings, five 8-plex buildings, twelve 4-plex buildings, and four duplexes. The lots range in size from about 750 – 1,000 square feet for the 10-plex and 8-plex buildings to about 1,650 – 2,000 square feet for the 4-plex and duplex buildings. The units are intended to be owner occupied. The final plat identifies the 116 townhome lots as well as the remainder of the site, identified as Outlot Z. Outlot Z is common area to be owned and maintained by the homeowner’s association. Two monument signs are proposed, one at the entrance off of NW Stratford Drive and one at the east entrance off of NW Sunrise Drive. ACCESS AND PARKING Three accesses are provided to this site. Two accesses are provided off of NW Sunrise Drive and one off of NW Stratford Drive. The access located at the southwest corner of the site and the drive aisle located immediately west of lots 25 and 40 are provided to satisfy the fire access requirements. All streets interior to the site will be privately owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association. A total of 256 parking spaces are required for this facility (1 space per unit plus 2 spaces per unit) and 503 spaces are provided, including 2 accessible spaces. This includes 2 attached garage spaces per unit. SIDEWALKS/TRAILS Five foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along both public streets, NW Sunrise Drive and NW Stratford Drive. Five foot wide sidewalks are shown throughout the development in order to provide internal pedestrian access as well as provide access to and from the sidewalks located along the public streets. February 8, 2019 3 of 3 UTILITIES This site will be serviced with all public utilities. Sanitary sewer and water services will be brought into the site from NW Stratford Drive. All utilities within the site will be privately owned and maintained. Storm water will be accommodated with the retention basin located on the northwest corner of the site. This pond will be owned and maintained by the townhome homeowner’s association. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A minimum of 20% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 34%. This project includes a 25-foot landscape buffer along the west side of the site. Plantings are being provided throughout the site in compliance with the Landscape & Open Space Ordinance. ELEVATIONS The elevations of the buildings are proposed to be constructed of vinyl siding, stone, and asphalt shingles. All buildings are two stories and include a garage located interior to the site. There are several color palettes proposed. Elevations of the proposed buildings have been provided for review along with examples of the proposed color schemes. LIGHTING PLAN No exterior lighting for the internal streets has been proposed. General exterior residential house lighting will be provided on the exterior of each unit. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The 2008 Comprehensive Plan classifies the subject property as Neighborhood Residential. The Neighborhood Residential classification provides for a variety of housing types, including townhomes and rowhomes. The Plan states that neighborhoods should include a variety of housing options that accommodate a range of needs, price points and life stages of residents. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed preliminary plat, site plan and final plat are in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. 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CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111STRATFORD CROSSING TOWNHOMES PLAT 1 SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/27/18 THIRD SUBMITTAL 12/21/181 FINAL PLATLEGEND OWNER / DEVELOPERZONINGBULK REGULATIONSDATE OF SURVEYPLAT DESCRIPTIONCURVE DATANOTESINDEX LEGENDPRELIMINARYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSTRATFORD CROSSINGTOWNHOMES PLAT 1SHEET 3SHEET 4SHEET 2SHEET 3VICINITY MAPWAUKEE, IOWAPROJECTN 10TH STREETRACCOON RIVERVALLEY TRAILHICKMAN RD / HWY 6T AVENUE 280TH PLACECITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSDEVELOPERNW SUNRISE DRIVENW STRATFORD DRIVE S4 9 ° 0 6 ' 3 5 "W 2 1 0 . 6 5 ' (M&R )Δ=41°20'44"L=265.55 'R=368.00'CH=259.83 'CHB=S69°46'57"WN89°32'41"W 105.88'(M&R)OUTLOT 'Z'LOT 88LOT 87LOT 86LOT 85LOT 57LOT 66LOT 65LOT 58LOT 59LOT 64LOT 63LOT 60LOT 61LOT 62LOT 71LOT 72LOT 73LOT 70LOT 69LOT 74LOT 75LOT 68LOT 67LOT 76LOT 81LOT 80LOT 79LOT 82LOT 83LOT 78LOT 77LOT 84FINAL PLATCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1805.275ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA4 FIRST SUBMITTAL 11/06/18 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111STRATFORD CROSSING TOWNHOMES PLAT 1 SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/27/18 THIRD SUBMITTAL 12/21/182 FINAL PLAT STRATFORD CROSSINGTOWNHOMES PLAT 1SEE SHEET 3LEGENDS0°27'19"W 790.82'(M&R) N0°01'02"W 980.55'(M&R)NW STRATFORD DRIVE(PRIVATE)NW RICHMOND ROADNW LEXI LANE(PRIVATE) NW MILL LANE (PRIVATE)(PRIVATE)NW HIGH STREET(PRIVATE) NW MANCHESTER BLVD S0°27'19"W 790.82'(M&R) N0°01'02"W 980.55'(M&R)LOT 25LOT 40LOT 39LOT 26LOT 27LOT 38LOT 37LOT 28LOT 29LOT 36LOT 35LOT 30LOT 31LOT 34LOT 33LOT 32LOT 108LOT 101LOT 102LOT 107LOT 106LOT 103LOT 104LOT 105LOT 45LOT 52LOT 46LOT 47LOT 50LOT 49LOT 48LOT 100LOT 93LOT 94LOT 99LOT 98LOT 95LOT 96LOT 97LOT 89LOT 88LOT 87LOT 90LOT 91LOT 86LOT 85LOT 92LOT 41LOT 56LOT 55LOT 42LOT 43LOT 54LOT 53LOT 44LOT 57LOT 66LOT 67LOT 76LOT 51FINAL PLATCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1805.275ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA4 FIRST SUBMITTAL 11/06/18 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111STRATFORD CROSSING TOWNHOMES PLAT 1 SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/27/18 THIRD SUBMITTAL 12/21/183 FINAL PLAT STRATFORD CROSSINGTOWNHOMES PLAT 1SEE SHEET 4SEE SHEET 2LEGENDNW LORI LANE(PRIVATE)(PRIVATE)NW SHRIVER BLVD(PRIVATE)NW RICHMOND ROAD(PRIVATE)NW CHURCH STREET(PRIVATE)NW SHRIVER BLVD(PRIVATE) NW MANCHESTER BLVD (PRIVATE)NW RICHMOND ROAD N89°49'35"E 374.51'(M&R)Δ=28°15'47"L=147.00'R=298.00'CH=145.51'CHB=N75°41'41"ELOT 25LOT 26LOT 27LOT 28LOT 29LOT 30LOT 31LOT 32LOT 108LOT 101LOT 102LOT 107LOT 106LOT 103LOT 104LOT 105LOT 113LOT 112LOT 111LOT 114LOT 115LOT 110LOT 109LOT 116LOT 16LOT 17LOT 18LOT 15LOT 14LOT 19LOT 20LOT 13LOT 12LOT 21LOT 22LOT 11LOT 10LOT 23LOT 24LOT 9LOT 8LOT 7LOT 6LOT 5LOT 4LOT 3LOT 2LOT 1FINAL PLATCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1805.275ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA4 FIRST SUBMITTAL 11/06/18 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111STRATFORD CROSSING TOWNHOMES PLAT 1 SECOND SUBMITTAL 11/27/18 THIRD SUBMITTAL 12/21/184 FINAL PLATLEGEND STRATFORD CROSSINGTOWNHOMES PLAT 1SEE SHEET 3S0°27'19"W 790.82'(M&R) N0°01'02"W 980.55'(M&R)NW VICTORIA LANE(PRIVATE)NW LORI LANE(PRIVATE)NW SUNRISE DRIVE(PRIVATE) NW MANCHESTER BLVD NW LORI LANE(PRIVATE)