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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-18-J09 James Pointe - Prelim Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 18, 2019 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for James Pointe FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for an approximately 78-acre subdivision generally located north of W Hickman Road and east of T Avenue. The property was recently rezoned to accommodate the development of commercial, light industrial and townhomes. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on March 12, 2019, and recommended approval: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for James Pointe Senior Planner, Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a Preliminary Plat as made by the applicant, Waukee land Investment, LLC, for a light industrial and medium density residential subdivision. The property is generally located north of Hickman Road and east of T Avenue, containing approximately 78.08 acres. The preliminary plat identifies a total of 30 lots divided as follows: eleven on the south side of the subject property intended for commercial development, seventeen lots in the center of the development are intended for light industrial development, and two lots on the north side of the property are intended for townhome residential requirements. The major street creation will be the full access point off of Hickman named NW 18th Street as the north-south direction carrier. NW Venture Drive, NW Vicksburg Ct, and NW Gettysburg Lane will intersect NW 18th Street in the development flowing east and west. A trail is proposed along NW 18th Street, and all public utilities will service the site. At this time staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments. J9  Commissioner Streit questioned if there were any differences at this time from the rezoning. Mr. Kass advised that the proposed turning lanes and landscape buffers were the only updates.  Commissioner Tietz questioned what was proposed to be developed to the north of the subject property. Mr. Kass advised the Comprehensive Plan indicated single family residential.  Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the full access at NW 18th street would be lighted. Mr. Kass advised that it would be a lighted intersection. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the preliminary plat for James Pointe subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Streit seconded the motion. Ayes: Tietz, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: At this time, staff’s comments related to the preliminary plat have been addressed and staff would recommend approval. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the revised Preliminary Plat. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 19- APPROVING JAMES POINTE 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 James Pointe on March 12, 2019, subject to remaining staff comments; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for James Pointe 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 18th day of March, 2019 that the Preliminary Plat for James Pointe be approved subject to remaining staff comments. ____________________________ 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: James Pointe – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: March 8, 2019 MEETING DATE: March 12, 2019 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Waukee Land Investment, LLC Owner: Independent School District No. 5 of Delaware County, Oklahoma Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a commercial, light industrial and medium density residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and east of T Avenue containing approximately 78.08 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in ORANGE). March 8, 2019 2 of 4 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 C-1 (Community & Highway Commercial), M-1 (Light industrial) & R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome) North Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural) South Vacant – Undeveloped Commercial Mixed Use A-1 (Agricultural) East Vacant – Undeveloped Light Industrial/Medium Density Residential M-1 (Light Industrial) & A-1 (Agricultural) West Vacant – Undeveloped Commercial Mixed Use/Medium Density Residential A-1 (Agricultural) HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and east of T Avenue containing approximately 78.08-acres. The subject property was recently rezoned to allow for the proposed commercial, light industrial and medium density residential subdivision. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of 30 lots for commercial, light industrial, and medium density residential (townhome) development. Eleven (11) of the proposed lots located on the south side of the property are intended for commercial development. The commercial lots range in size from 1.38-acrs to 2.02-acres. Seventeen (17) of the proposed lots in the center of the property are intended for light industrial development. The light industrial lots range in size from 1.30-acres to 2.90-acres. Two lots on the north side of the property are intended for townhome residential development. The townhome lots are 4.58-acres in area and 14.40-acres in area. All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of their respective zoning districts. Bulk regulations for the C-1, M-1, and R-4 zoning districts are provided in the Table 1, 2, and 3. Table 1: C-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard C-1 (minimum) Lot Area No minimum Lot Width No minimum Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback No minimum (15 feet if adjacent to residential) March 8, 2019 3 of 4 Table 2: M-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard M-1 (minimum) Lot Area No minimum Lot Width No minimum Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback No minimum (25 feet if adjacent to residential) Table 3: R-4 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard R-3 (minimum) Lot Area 15,000 square feet (plat area) & 3500 square feet per unit Lot Width 75 feet (overall) & 20 feet per unit Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) STREETS AND TRAIL The preliminary plat identifies the construction of four public streets, including, NW 18th Street, NW Venture Drive, NW Vicksburg Court, and NW Gettysburg Lane. NW 18th Street is a collector street and will be 70-foot right-of-way with 31-foot wide pavement. The remaining streets will be local streets with a 60-foot right-of-way and 29-foot wide pavement. A full access to Hickman Road will be provided at NW 18th Street along with turn lanes within the Hickman Road right- of-way, and turn lanes on NW 18th Street. The full access point is consistent with the access management guidelines established by the Iowa DOT. Because NW 18th Street crosses the Raccoon River Valley Trial which is owned by Dallas County, the applicant will be required to obtain the necessary easements from Dallas County in order to construct the street. Construction plans for the plat will not be approved until the easement from Dallas County has been obtained. A future street with a full access point to Hickman Road will be constructed in the future when the property to the east develops. A ten-foot-wide trail will be required along the east side of NW 18th Street. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be required along all other streets as each lot develops. UTILITIES Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of the public improvements. Sanitary sewer will be extended from the east and throughout the plat. Public water main will be extended from the east and south throughout the plat. A regional storm water pond will be constructed within Lot 30 to provide detention for Lots 15 – 16 and 21 – 30. The remaining lots will be required to constructed their own individual detention facilities as they develop. March 8, 2019 4 of 4 EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. In addition to the typical easement s for public utilities. The preliminary plat also identifies the landscape buffer easements along the perimeter of lots that are adjacent to differing zoning districts. These buffers will be installed at the time of lot development. 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.