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.
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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).
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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)
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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.
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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.