HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-15-H01 El Dorado Hills Plat 1 Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 15, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance,
City of Waukee Iowa, by rezoning certain property from A-1 to R-1, a
property known as El Dorado Hills Plat 1.
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning of
12.88-acres of property located east of Ute Avenue and north of Ashworth Road. The property was
recently annexed into the city of Waukee, from Dallas County. The request is to rezone the property
from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District). The concept plan shows a
total of 9 single-family lots, with the existing house to remain on one of the proposed lots.
Notification of the rezoning was sent to surrounding property owners on June 27, 2019, and the City
has not received any correspondence for or against the proposed rezoning.
The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with both the Imagine Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the request at their July 9, 2019 meeting and recommended
approval:
Approval of a Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) [El Dorado Hills Plat 1]
City Planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a rezoning for a single family
residential development as submitted by the applicant, Eldorado Hills, LLC. the subject property is
located north of Ashworth Road and East of Ute Avenue/R-22, containing approximately 12.88 acres.
The subject property is currently undergoing annexation into the city limits. The applicant has
submitted the necessary consent to the rezoning and notification to adjacent property owners was
mailed on June 27th, 2019. To date, staff has not received any correspondence for or against the
proposed rezoning.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that the concept plan indicates 9 single family lots ranging in size from 20,945
square feet to 94,760 square feet. The existing single family home on proposed lot 6 will remain on the
property. the concept plan also identifies two proposed outlots on the rear of two corresponding lots as
the areas are located within the mapped flood plain of Sugar Creek. One street will be constructed as
part of this development. City Staff is currently working with the applicant on parkland dedication as
the City’s future plans consisted of a greenbelt trail and open space surrounding the creek.
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The proposed rezoning is in general conformance with the comprehensive plan and surrounding areas.
Staff would recommend approval at this time.
Commissioner Broderick questioned what the parkland would look like. Mrs. DeBoer advised
that the City’s ideal dedication would be the areas near the creek for a future trail extension.
Commissioner Tietz questioned what the speed limit is on Ute Avenue/R-22 and if it would be
lowered in the future. Andy Kass, the Senior City Planner, advised that it’s possible that it will
be lowered in the future, there’s more than one jurisdiction to work into that agreement as part
of the bordering property is within Dallas County. All developments approved in recent years
have built deceleration lanes.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if any City Services would be extended through the creek
bed to reach the development. Mr. Kass advised that there is already a sewer line to extend off
of and a new lift station would not be needed as it flows to the south in order to connect to the
WRA main recently completed.
Jarred Murray a representative for the applicant advised that the developer had not received
any correspondence for or against the development at this time.
Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District) [El Dorado Hills Plat 1] subject to any staff
comments. The motion was seconded by commissioner Hoifeldt. Ayes: Tietz, Broderick, Hoifeldt,
and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing land
uses in the area and the newly adopted comprehensive plan, Imagine Waukee
2040.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend holding the Public Hearing
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Sketch
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 4, 2019
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: El Dorado Hills Plat 1 – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: July 3, 2019
MEETING DATE: July 9, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: El Dorado Hills, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Jared Murray, Civil Design Advantage, LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a residential development
Location and Size: Property is generally located east of Ute Avenue and
north of Ashworth Road, containing approximately
12.88 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
Existing Acreage Open Space A-1 (Agricultural District)
North Single Family
Acreage
Single Family
Residential / Open
Space
N/A (Dallas County)
South Utility Building /
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Single Family
Residential / Open
Space
A-1 (Agricultural District)
East Single Family
Acreage
Single Family
Residential
N/A (Dallas County)
West Single Family
Residential
Single Family
Residential / Open
Space
R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located north of Ashworth Road and east of Ute Avenue (R-22) including a total of 12.88 acres.
The applicant has submitted a rezoning request to rezone the property from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single
Family Residential District). The property is currently in use as an acreage with one single-family home located on it. The
property is currently in the process of being annexed into Waukee, from Dallas County. The applicant has submitted the
necessary consent to the rezoning with consent from 69% from neighboring property owners for the area proposed to
be rezoned. The rezoning sign was placed on the property on June 20, 2019. Notification to adjacent property owners
was mailed on June 27, 2019. To date, staff has not received any correspondence either for or against the proposed
rezoning.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The concept plan identifies a total of 9 lots for single-family residential development. The lots range in size from 20,945
square feet to 94,760 square feet. The existing single-family home on proposed Lot 6 will remain on the property. The
detached garage is intended to be demolished as part of the plat improvements. Two outlots are proposed on the rear
of two lots as these portions are located within the mapped floodplain of Sugar Creek. One street will be constructed as
part of this development. The bulk regulations for the R-1 zoning district are summarized below.
Table 1: Standard R-1 requirements.
Category Standard R-1 (minimum)
Lot Area 10,000 square feet
Lot Width 80 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum)
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PARKLAND
City staff is currently working with the applicant on parkland dedication. The City’s future plans consist of a greenbelt
trail and open space surrounding the creek.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as Open Space. A large portion of this plat,
specifically the areas adjacent to the creek, will be dedicated to open space and the rest of the plat will be large lot, single-
family residential.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning is in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning is also
consistent with surround zoning and future land uses identified in the area.