HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04-H03 Waukee Crossing Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of
Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from
A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District)
and C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District), a parcel
to be known as Waukee Crossing.
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, Waukee Crossing, LLC, requests
approval for a rezoning of approximately 21.8-acres of property located
north of Hickman Road and west of N. Warrior Lane. The specific
request is to rezone the property from A-1, Agricultural District to R-4,
Row Dwelling & Townhome District and C-1, Community & Highway
Service Commercial District, in order to allow for a commercial
development.
The subject property is currently in agricultural production. The concept
plan identifies a total of 8 lots for commercial development. The lots
range in size from 1.2-acres to 5.4-acres. The area proposed to be zoned
C-1 is 20.6-acres in area. A landscape buffer will be required along the
north property line of the development to provide screening between the
residential zoning to the north. No specific users of the property have
been identified and the buildings shown are conceptual. The portion
proposed to be rezoned R-4 is 1.2-acres in area and is a clean-up item so
that the zoning to the north meets in the middle of the right-of-way for
NW Venture Drive. The area proposed to be zoned R-4 is entirely in the
future street right-of-way, so no development of this area will occur.
The Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject
property as Mixed Use Corridor which is defined as office, retail, and
residential land uses in areas along key transportation corridors.
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COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their October 29, 2019, meeting
and recommended approval.
Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-4 (Row
Dwelling & Townhome District) and C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial
District) [Waukee Crossing]
Commissioner Broderick recused himself from the agenda item.
Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for a rezoning for a commercial development.
The applicant is Waukee Crossing, LLC. The subject property is generally located north of
Hickman Road and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 21.8 acres. The applicant
has submitted the necessary consent to the rezoning, and notification to adjacent property owners
was mailed on October 21, 2019. To date, staff has not received any correspondence for or
against the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Kass explained that the concept plan identifies a total of eight lots for commercial
development, ranging in size from 1.2 acres to 5.4 acres. The entire area to be rezoned to C-1 is
20.6 acres in area. The remaining 1.2 acres to be rezoned to R-4 is a clean-up item so that the
zoning to the north meets in the middle of the right-of-way for NW Venture Drive. The area
proposed to be zoned R-4 is entirely in the future street right-of-way, so no development will
occur in this area.
Mr. Kass explained that the proposed rezoning for commercial meets the Waukee 2040:
Comprehensive Plan as the plan identifies the subject property as Mixed Use Corridor, which is
defined as office, retail, and residential land uses in areas along key transportation corridors. Mr.
Kass stated that the rezoning is also consistent with surrounding zoning and future land uses
identified in the area. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Waukee Crossing.
Commissioner Hoifeldt inquired about the alignment of the access road for the development to
the north. Mr. Kass explained that the drive bends down to the east and does not meet at the
intersection of NW 2nd Avenue and NW Venture Drive.
Commissioner Koshy moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) and C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District) [Waukee Crossing]. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tietz.
Ayes: Ward, Tietz, Hoifeldt and Koshy. Nays: None. (Commissioner Broderick recused) Motion
Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map / Concept Plan
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 10/24/19
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Waukee Crossing – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner
REPORT DATE: October 25, 2019
MEETING DATE: October 29, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Waukee Crossing, LLC
Owner:
Philip E. Broderick, LLC & Charlotte R. Broderick, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Ed Arp, PLA, Civil Engineering Consultants
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for
a commercial development
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road
and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing
approximately 21.8-acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Mixed Use Corridor A-1 (Agricultural District)
North The Commons at
Greenway Park
Medium Density
Residential
R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District)
/PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay
District)
South Commercial Mixed Use Corridor C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District)
East Commercial Mixed Use Corridor C-1 (Community & Highway Service
Commercial District)
West Existing Farmstead Mixed Use Corridor A-1 (Agricultural District)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. Warrior Lane encompassing a total of 21.8
acres. The applicant has submitted a rezoning request to rezoning the property from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-4
(Row Dwelling & Townhome District) and C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District). The property is
currently in use for row-crop production. The applicant has submitted the necessary consent to the rezoning with
consent from 60% from neighboring property owners for the area proposed to be rezoned. The rezoning sign was
placed on the property on October 21, 2019. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on October 21,
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 8 lots for commercial development. The lots range in size from 1.2-acres to 5.4-
acres. The area proposed to be zoned C-1 is 20.6-acres in area. The bulk regulations for the C-1 zoning district are
summarized in Table 1 below. A landscape buffer will be required along the north property line of the development to
provide screening between the residential zoning to the north. No specific users of the property have been identified
and the buildings shown are conceptual. The portion proposed to be rezoned R-4 is 1.2-acres in area and is a clean-up
item so that the zoning to the north meets in the middle of the right-of-way for NW Venture Drive. The area proposed
to be zoned R-4 is entirely in the future street right-of-way, so no development of this area will occur.
Table 1: Standard C-1 requirements.
Category Standard C-1 (minimum)
Lot Area No Minimum
Lot Width No Minimum
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback No Minimum
As part of the improvements associated with this development the applicant will extend a portion of NW 2nd Avenue
from Hickman Road and to the north. The intersection of NW 2nd Avenue and Hickman Road is intended to be a
signalized intersection. NW 2nd Avenue will be a public street.
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PARKLAND
No parkland dedication is required as part of this development.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as Mixed Use Corridor which is defined as
office, retail, and residential land uses in areas along key transportation corridors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed use and zoning of the property is consistent with the identified future land use of Mixed Use Corridor in
the comprehensive plan. The proposed zoning allows for retail and office users located along a major transportation
corridor within the City. The proposed rezoning is also consistent with surround zoning and future land uses identified
in the area. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Waukee Crossing.
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