HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-03-H02 AP GPP, LLC Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of
Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from
A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RR (Kettlestone Regional Retail
District), a parcel to be known as AP GPP, LC
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, AP GPP, LC is requesting approval of
a rezoning of approximately 19 acres of property that is located at the
southwest corner of Grand Prairie Parkway and SE Ashworth Road. The
Kettlestone Master Plan identifies this property as appropriate for the
development of regional commercial retail uses. The proposed rezoning
is consistent with the overall Kettlestone Master Plan, therefore, a
separate development concept was not required as a part of this rezoning
request.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their May 28, 2019, meeting and
recommended approval.
Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RR
(Kettlestone Retail Regional District) [AP GPP, LC]
Development Services Director, Brad Deets, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning as
submitted by the applicant, Ashworth Properties, for a regional retail development within
Kettlestone. The subject property is located south of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie
Parkway, containing approximately 19 acres.
Mr. Deets explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning from A -1, Agricultural
District, to K-RR, Kettlestone Regional Retail District. Mr. Deets explained that the request is in
conformance with the overall Kettlestone master plan and that there is not much detail at this
time. Mr. Deets stated that access off Kettlestone Boulevard will be provided to this site.
Commissioner Streit questioned if Kettlestone Boulevard would be signaled. Mr. Deets explained
that it would be signaled as of April of next year (2020) to line up with the completion of Fleet
Farm.
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Mr. Streit questioned if there were any plans as to what would be located on the subject property.
Mr. Deets explained that no plans have been submitted to the City at this time and he also
explained that the property will likely be split. Mr. Deets also described a trail system that will go
through the property at some point in the future.
Brad Burt, 7929 Ashworth Road, stated that he was in favor of the rezoning.
Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the rezoning for AP GPP, LC. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Tietz, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion
Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 05/23/19
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: AP GPP, LLC – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Dev. Services Director
REPORT DATE: May 24, 2019 MEETING DATE: May 28, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: AP GPP, LC
Owner: AP GPP, LC
Owner’s Representative: Paul Clausen, Civil Engineering Consultants
Request:The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
regional retail development within Kettlestone.
Location and Size:Property is generally located south of Ashworth Road
and east of Grand Prairie Parkway, containing
approximately 19-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in PURPLE).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant -
Undeveloped
Commercial Retail A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Vacant –
Undeveloped
Commercial Retail K – RC (Kettlestone Retail Commercial
District)
South Vacant –
Undeveloped Commercial Retail
A-1 (Agricultural District)
East Ashworth South Plats
1 and 2
Commercial Retail K – RR (Kettlestone Retail Regional
District)
West Vacant -
Undeveloped
Commercial Retail A-1 (Agricultural District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes approximately 19 acres located
on the west side of Grand Prairie Parkway and south of Ashworth Road. The property is a part of the
Kettlestone Development Corridor. To date, the City has made the investment in the development of the
Alice’s Road Corridor Plan, which was followed up by the Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone Design
Guidelines.
The purpose of the Kettlestone Master Plan and Guidelines was to define the overall land use plan for the
Corridor along with the associated and intended types of development. Although all property within the
Kettlestone Corridor is still required to go through the formal rezoning process, the intent was to streamline
the process as it pertains to the requirements for specific development plans if the requested rezoning
generally met the intent as established within the Kettlestone Master Plan.
The applicant has submitted a rezoning request that includes approximately 19 acres of property proposed to
be rezoned to the Kettlestone Regional Retail District. The proposed rezoning request coincides with the
Kettlestone Master Plan.
Notice regarding the rezoning request was mailed to the surrounding property owners on May 21, 2019.
Additionally, signs regarding the rezoning date and time for Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
have been placed on the property.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed rezoning request includes the rezoning of approximately 19 acres. The boundaries of the
district include frontage along Grand Prairie Parkway as well as frontage along Ashworth Road. Kettlestone
Boulevard is proposed to extend along the south boundary of the property. Development within this district
is intended to be large scale including large box retailers to provide retail services for the entire community
and regional area. The district regulations and guidelines allow for buildings to be pushed up closer to the
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public streets and adjacent to the public ponds to take advantage of the proposed greenbelt system. The
proposed Kettlestone Regional Retail district is generally in conformance with the approved Master Plan.
Table 1: Standard K-RR requirements.
Category Standard R-2 (minimum)
Lot Area 0 square feet
Lot Width 0 feet
Front Yard Setback 0 feet
Rear Yard Setback 0 feet
Side Yard Setback 0 feet total
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with the approved Kettlestone Master Plan and
Kettlestone Design Guidelines and staff would recommend approval. The property included within the
rezoning will be required to go through platting and site plan approval process prior to any individual
development within the property.