HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-03-J07 Stratford Crossing Plat 3_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 3, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Stratford Crossing, LLC, is requesting approval of a
final plat for an approximately 20.10-acre subdivision located north of
Hickman Road and west of NW 10th Street. The proposed final plat
includes 69 lots for single-family residential development. The developer
has completed extensions of public streets and utilities that will serve the
plat.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request on May 14, 2019 and recommended approval:
Approval of a Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3
City Planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a Final Plat for Stratford
Crossing Plat 3 for a single family residential subdivision as introduced by the applicant,
Stratford Crossing, LLC. The subject property is generally located north of Hickman Road and
west of N. 10th Street, containing approximately 20.10 acres.
Mrs. DeBoer explained that the site plan indicated 49 lots for single family residential
development. All proposed lots meet or exceed the minimums for each respective zoning district
including the planned development overlay included for lots 9-26. Public utilities have been
extended throughout the plat, and storm water detention will be accommodated in a regional pond
to the northwest of the plat, which is to be owned and maintained by an association. Five public
street extensions are included in this plat and five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along
both sides of the streets with individual lot development. A Trail in the rear yards will connect to
the Raccoon River Valley Trail and a future park to the north. Parkland dedication will be
satisfied with a future Stratford crossing development.
At this time staff would recommend approval of the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3 subject
to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of all public
improvements.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there would be trail connections in Plat 2 as well.
Representative for the applicant, Nick Halfhill, advised that there are no trail connections. He
advised that the sidewalks in the area do follow NW Sunrise Drive and will connect to the trail
pending approval from the Dallas County Conservation Board.
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Commissioner Koshy questioned if the trail terminates at the park on the end of plat 3. Mr.
Halfhill advised that at the moment that the trail would end at the pond and park as there is still a
farmstead that is between this development and the underpass connection of NE Douglas Avenue
to connect to the larger trail network.
Commissioner Koshy questioned what the development timeline would be. Mr. Halfhill advised
that plats 1-2 were 95% done with public improvements and plat 3 is not far behind.
Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3, subject to any
remaining staff comments, review of legal documents, and completion of public improvements.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broderick. Ayes: Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and
Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the final plat.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 19-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR STRATFORD CROSSING PLAT 3
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, STRATFORD CROSSING, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Stratford Crossing
Plat 3 (the “Plat”); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on May 14, 2019, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3 and the documents relating thereto will
comply 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
3rd day of September, 2019, that the Final Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3 be and the same is hereby
accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Waukee does hereby accept the following easements
and documents to be filed with the Plat:
1. Warranty Deed (Street Lots A, B, C, D, & E);
2. Public Utility Easement;
3. Public Trail Easement;
4. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement;
5. Public Storm Sewer Easement;
6. Public Storm Sewer and Overland Flowage Easement;
7. Public Overland Flowage Easement;
8. Public Electric Easement; and
9. Public Utility Easement (offsite)
____________________________
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: Stratford Crossing Plat 3 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, AICP – Senior Planner
REPORT DATE: May 10, 2019
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Stratford Crossing, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Erin Ollendike, P.E., with Civil Design Advantage, LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for
a single-family residential subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road
and west of N. 10th Street, containing approximately
20.10 acres.
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
Vacant –
Undeveloped Medium Density
Residential & Open
Space
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District) & R-2 (One & Two Family
Residential District) / PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay)
North Vacant - Future
Phase of Stratford
Crossing
Medium Density
Residential & Open
Space
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District)
South Vacant – Future
Phase of Stratford
Crossing
Light Industrial Office M-1 (Light Industrial District)
East Stratford Crossing
Plat 2
Medium Density
Residential & Light
Industrial Office
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District) & R-2 (One & Two Family
Residential District) / PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay)
West Vacant – Future
Phase of Stratford
Crossing
Medium Density
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District) / PD-1 (Planned Development
Overlay)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The final plat indicates a total of 69 lots for single family residential development. Lots 1 – 8 and 27 – 69 are zoned R-2
and range in size from 8,775 square feet to 13,196 square feet. Lots 9 – 26 are zoned R-2/PD-1 and are subject to the
Planned Development Agreement that was approved as part of the rezoning for the Stratford Crossing development.
Lots 9 – 26 range in size from 7,540 square feet to 12,089 square feet. Table 1 below summarizes the minimum
requirements for the lots within the plat. All lots meet the requirements of their respective zoning districts.
Table 1: Bulk Regulations applicable to the R-2 zoning district.
Category R-2 (Lots 1 – 8 & 27 – 69) R-2 / PD-1 (Lots 9 – 26)
Lot Area 8,000 SF 7,000 SF
Lot Width 65 feet 55 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) 10 feet total (5 feet minimum)
Front Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet
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In addition to the standard bulk regulations, the following requirements within the Planned Development Agreement are
applicable to Lots 9 – 26 when they are developed:
Minimum two car garage;
Minimum of 1,100 square feet for a ranch and 1,400 square feet for a two-story;
Adjacent lots cannot share the same building elevation; and
25% stone on the front of the home facing the public street
STREETS AND TRAILS
Extensions of five (5) public streets are included as part of this plat. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed along
both sides of the streets throughout the plat with individual lot development.
The developer is installing a trail within the rear yards of the lots between NW Jamestown Lane and NW Bunker Hill
Drive. The trail is being installed to provide a connection to the Raccoon River Valley Trail to the south and a future
City park to the north in the future.
UTILITIES
Utilities have been extended throughout the plat. Sanitary sewer is provided from the east. Water main has also been
extended to the plat from the east. Storm water detention will be accommodated in a regional pond to the north of the
plat. The pond will be owned and maintained by an association.
PARKLAND
The remaining parkland dedication will be satisfied with future phases of the Stratford Crossing development. With this
plat the developer is constructing a trail within the rear yards to connect to the Raccoon River Valley Trail and to a
future park to the north.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 3 subject to remaining staff comments, review of
the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.