HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-20-J06 RMH Systems - Revised Site Plan AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a revised site plan for
RMH Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke Drive)
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: RMH Systems requests approval of a revised site plan to
allow for the construction of a single-story, warehouse addition. The site plan
identifies the proposed addition as being approximately 11,300 square feet in
area. The subject property is located east of SE Alice’s Road and south of SE
Westbrooke Drive.
The applicant has provided elevations for the proposed building addition on
the site, which meets the intent of the architectural guidelines within the Site
Plan Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed this project at the May 14, 2019 Commission Meeting and recommended
approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Revised Site Plan for RMH Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke Drive)
City Planner, Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a site plan as submitted by the
applicant, RMH Systems, for a building addition to the current site. The subject property is located
east of SE Alice’s Road and south of SE Westbrook Drive, containing approximately 2.77 acres.
Mrs. DeBoer explained that the project involves the construction of a one-story, warehouse building
that is proposed to be approximately 12,000 square feet in area. The primary use of the building is
intended for storage space for the operations of the current business. This request is a revision from the
previously submitted site plan to add an additional building, instead the applicants wish to attach the
addition to the existing building. All public utilities were extended to the site with previous
improvements. Storm water detention for the project is managed by the existing public storm sewer
system along SE Westbrook Drive.
Mrs. DeBoer advised the current access off of SE Westbrooke Drive will service the addition, and no
new streets, sidewalks, or trails are required. All parking, landscape and open space requirements have
been met.
At this time staff would recommend approval of the revised site plan for RMH Systems (1130 SE
Westbrooke Drive) subject to any remaining staff comments.
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Commissioner Streit verified this was just a connection to the current building. Mrs.DeBoer advised
that was correct. Commissioner Streit also questioned if the southeast corner was buildable. Mrs.
DeBoer advised that was correct as it was not a detention location, however it could house other
utilities that she was unaware of at the time.
Commissioner Broderick questioned if this was to the east of the sports facility. Mrs. DeBoer advised
that was correct.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve a revised site plan for RMH Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke
Drive) subject to any remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by commissioner Koshy.
Ayes: Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to
remaining staff comments.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Site Plan & Elevations
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 19-
APPROVING THE REVISED SITE PLAN FOR RMH SYSTEMS (1130 SE
WESTBROOKE DRIVE)
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 recommended approval of
the Revised Site Plan for RMH Systems, subject to remaining staff comments on May 14, 2019;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Revised Site Plan for RMH Systems is in general conformance with §304 –
Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
WHEREAS, the Revised Site Plan for RMH Systems is in general conformance with
§301.27(A) – Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 20th day of May, 2019 that the Revised Site Plan for RMH Systems is approved.
____________________________
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: RMH Systems Building Addition –
Revised Site Plan
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: May 9, 2019
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Developer: RMH Systems
Project Engineer: Vic Piagentini, Associated Engineering Company of
Iowa
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a revised
site plan for a building addition to an existing site.
Location and Size: Property is located east of SE Alice’s Road and
south of SE Westbrook Drive, containing
approximately 2.77 acres.
Property Address: 1130 SE Westbrooke Drive
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in RED) in relation to the surrounding area.
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Industrial – Office /
Warehouse (RMH Systems) Neighborhood
Commercial
M-1 (Light Industrial District)
North Industrial – Office /
Warehouse (Express
Logistics)
Neighborhood
Commercial M-1 (Light Industrial District)
South Dog Park / Multi-Family
Residential
High Density Residential R-3 / PD-1 (Multi Family
Residential / Planned
Development Overlay)
East Multi-Family Residential –
Senior Living
High Density Residential R-3 / PD-1 (Multi Family
Residential / Planned
Development Overlay)
West Industrial – Warehouse (Gym
Space)
Neighborhood
Commercial M-1 (Light Industrial District)
BACKGROUND
This site consists of two buildings, both built in 2004. One building is a warehouse building that is
approximately 12,000 square feet in area and the other building is the office building that is just under 6,000
square feet in area. The request is to add more storage space for the operations of this business. In the Fall of
2018, a site plan was approved to add a detached storage building to the site. The applicant has revised their
original plan and are now proposing to attach the addition to the existing building in order to add more
storage than previously proposed.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the construction of a single-story, warehouse addition for RMH Systems. This addition
will be located to the south of the existing two buildings on site. The addition is proposed to be approximately
11,300 square feet in area.
ACCESS AND PARKING
One access to this site exists off of SE Westbrooke Drive. This will remain as it exists today. The new building
requires an addition of 12 parking spaces, which they are providing towards the south side of the site.
SIDEWALKS/TRAILS
No new sidewalks or trails are required for the requested addition.
UTILITIES
All utilities have been provided to this site with the past site improvements. Storm water will be stored in the
existing detention basin located at the north end of the site. This storm water is picked up in the public storm
sewer system along SE Westbrook Drive and eventually outlets into Walnut Creek.
LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
A minimum of 15% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space provided
is 52%. The new addition does not require any new plantings as the site already meets the landscaping
requirements of the ordinance.
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ELEVATIONS
The proposed building is a single story building. The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed
of brick and metal. The east elevation includes two overhead doors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan for RMH Systems Building Addition subject to remaining
staff comments.