HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-03-J06 El Dorado Hills Plat 1_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 3, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for
El Dorado Hills Plat 1
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for an approximately 12.88-acre subdivision generally located north
of Ashworth Road and east of Ute Avenue. The request is to develop the
current acreage into 9 lots. The existing house will remain on one of the
proposed lots.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on August 27,
2019, and recommended approval:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for El Dorado Hills Plat 1
City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat for a
residential subdivision as submitted by the applicant, El Dorado Hills, LLC. the subject property
is north of Ashworth Road and East of Ute avenue, containing approximately 12.88 acres.
Recently, the property was annexed into the city limits and rezoned for residential development.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that the preliminary plat indicated a total of 9 residential lots, the existing
home will remain and is located on lot 6. Sidewalks will be extended on both sides of the street as
development occurs, and public utilities will be extended to the development. Stormwater
detention will be maintained in several detention easements, if the easement is located on an
individual lot, then it is to be maintained by the lot owner. Outlot Z is approximately 2.79 acres
and satisfies the required parkland dedication.
At this time staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat for El Dorado Hills Plat 1,
subject to any remaining staff comments.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned how the city would gain access to the parkland. Senior
Planner, Andy Kass, advised that the City does have a series of sewer easements and trail
easements that have access to the area. The parkland is more for a future greenbelt extention, and
the area is one that won’t require much maintenance for that use.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if Ute avenue would have a deceleration lane to turn into the
development. Mrs. DeBoer advised that was correct.
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Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the preliminary plat for El Dorado Hills Plat 1, subject to
any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Broderick seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward,
Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed preliminary plat
meets the intent and the requirements of the R-1 (Single Family
Residential) Zoning District and that the applicant has successfully
addressed all of the requirements within the Waukee Subdivision
Ordinance with the submittal of this preliminary plat.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for El Dorado
Hills Plat 1
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 19-
APPROVING EL DORADO HILLS PLAT 1 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 El Dorado Hills Plat 1 on August 27, 2019, subject to
remaining staff comments; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for El Dorado Hills Plat 1 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 3rd day of September, 2019 that the Preliminary Plat for El Dorado Hills Plat 1 be
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: El Dorado Hills Plat 1 – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: August 22, 2019
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner / Applicant: El Dorado Hills, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Jared Murray, Civil Design Advantage, LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for a residential subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth Road
and east of Ute Avenue, containing approximately
12.88 acres more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Existing Acreage Open Space R-1 (Single Family Residential 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)
HISTORY
The subject property currently exists as a single-family acreage. The property was recently annexed into the City of
Waukee and rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District) in order to allow for a
single-family residential development.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The preliminary plat identifies a total of 9 lots for single-family residential development. The lots range in size from
20,945 square feet to 92,280 square feet. All proposed lot widths and square footages meet the minimum requirements
of the R-1 zoning district. Table 1 below summarizes the bulk regulations for the R-1 zoning district.
Table 1: R-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations
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)
STREETS AND TRAIL
One street will be constructed as part of this development. A five foot wide sidewalk will be constructed on both sides
of the street with individual lot development.
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UTILITIES
Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of the public improvements. Sanitary sewer service will be
brought up from the sanitary main located to the south. Water main will be extended into the proposed plat from the
main located along the west side of Ute Avenue. Storm water management will be provided through a series of different
storm sewer segments. There are several detention areas located throughout the plat. Detention easements on
individual lots will be owned and maintained by the owner of the individual lot. The detention area within Outlot Z will
be maintained by the City of Waukee as this is within City parkland. The stormwater ultimately drains into Sugar Creek
to the east.
PARKLAND
Outlot Z is located within the floodplain and is to be dedicated to the City of Waukee for parkland. Outlot Z is a total
of 2.79 acres in area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The preliminary plat is in general
conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat for El Dorado Hills Plat
1 subject to remaining staff comments.