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Home My WebLink About2019-12-02-J06 Waukee Crossing Plat 1_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: December 2, 2019 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Waukee Crossing Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for an approximately 19.10-acre commercial development generally located north of Hickman Road and west of Warrior Lane. The plat identifies a total of four lots for commercial development and one outlot. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on November 26, 2019, and recommended approval: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Waukee Crossing Plat 1 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for a commercial development as submitted by the applicant, Waukee Crossing, LLC. The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. Warrior Lane, and contains approximately 19.10 acres. The property is to have its third and final rezoning hearing December 2nd, 2019 at the City Council meeting. Mr. Kass advised that the plat identifies a total of 4 lots for commercial development and 1 outlot. Lots 1 to 4 range in size from 0.94 acres to 4.64 acres in area. Outlot Z is 9.48 acres in size. As part of the development a portion of NW 2nd street will be extended north from Hickman road to the intersection of NW Venture Drive. NW 2nd Street and Hickman Road is anticipated to be a lighted intersection. Five-foot wide sidewalks are proposed as each lot develops and a trail will be constructed on the west side of NW 2nd street. A landscape buffer is proposed on the north side of the development to separate it from the residential developments. All utilities are available to the site and a regional basin on the east side of lot 4 will manage stormwater detention. At this time, staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat and final plat subject to any remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Streit questioned if anything could be built in the portion of land between the Mercy Clinic and this development’s east boundary. Mr. Kass advised no, and that the city was looking to acquire that particular stretch of land for a future greenway underpass for Hickman Road. Commissioner Streit questioned when the next lighted intersection would be. Staff advised that this should be the last proposed lighted intersection for this area. J6 Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Crossing Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. Commissioner Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Tietz, Streit, Hoifeldt, Koshy, and Freund. 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 C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District) 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 Waukee Crossing 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 WAUKEE CROSSING 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 Waukee Crossing Plat 1 on November 26, 2019, subject to remaining staff comments; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Crossing 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 2nd day of December, 2019 that the Preliminary Plat for Waukee Crossing 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: Waukee Crossing Plat 1 – Preliminary Plat & Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II REPORT DATE: November 21, 2019 MEETING DATE: November 26, 2019 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Waukee Crossing, LLC Owner: Philip E. Broderick, LLC Charlotte R. Broderick, LLC Applicant’s Representative: Ed Arp, Civil Engineering Consultants Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for a commercial development. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of Warrior Lane, containing approximately 19.10 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). November 22, 2019 2 of 3 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) HISTORY The subject property is currently going through the process of being rezoned from A-1, Agricultural District, to C-1, Community & Highway Service Commercial District. The third and final hearing for the rezoning is scheduled for the December 2, 2019, City Council meeting. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The plat identifies a total of 4 lots for commercial development and one outlot. Lots 1 – 3 range in size from 0.94 acres to 1.62 acres and are located adjacent to Hickman Road. Lot 4 is located to the north of Lots 1 – 3 and is 4.64 acres in area. Outlot ‘Z’ is 9.48 acres. As there are no minimums for lot area and lot width for the C-1 zoning district, all proposed lots are meeting the requirements of the C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial) zoning district. Table 1 below summarizes the bulk regulations for the C-1 zoning district. Table 1: C-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations 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 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS A portion of NW 2nd Street from Hickman Road will be extended to the north, to the intersection of NW Venture Drive. November 22, 2019 3 of 3 Five-foot wide sidewalks are proposed along the east side of NW 2nd Street and the south side of NW Venture Drive. A ten-foot wide trail is proposed along the west side of NW 2nd Street. An existing ten-foot wide trail will remain on the north side of Hickman Road. EASEMENTS Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities. Ingress/egress is provided through a blanket easement for the entire development. A stormwater detention easement is provided along the east side of Lot 4 to encompass the proposed stormwater detention basin. UTILITIES Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of the public improvements. Sanitary sewer service will be provided from the 18” sanitary sewer main located along Hickman Road. Water main will be extended from the 12” water main located to the north of the proposed plat, along NE Venture Drive. Storm sewer will be provided throughout the plat and storm water will be detained in a proposed detention basin located along the east side of the proposed plat. PARKLAND Parkland dedication is not required for commercial developments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Waukee Crossing Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents. CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comSite 1 Sheet List Table Sheet Number Sheet Title 1 COVER 2 DIMENSION PLAN 3 GRADING PLAN 4 UTILITY PLAN Q:\A-FILES\A-1900\A1997\_C3D Drawings\Plat\A1997 (01) PP.dwg, 11/13/2019 7:06:39 AM, ltwiford, 1:1 [][]C4 3 2 1 OUTLOT 'Z'CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comQ:\A-FILES\A-1900\A1997\_C3D Drawings\Plat\A1997 (02) PP.dwg, 11/13/2019 7:07:23 AM, ltwiford, 1:1 2 1 4 3 OUTLOT 'Z'CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comQ:\A-FILES\A-1900\A1997\_C3D Drawings\Plat\A1997 (03) PP.dwg, 11/13/2019 7:07:33 AM, ltwiford, 1:1 4 3 2 1 S E R V SERV S E RVSERVOUTLOT 'Z'CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comQ:\A-FILES\A-1900\A1997\_C3D Drawings\Plat\A1997 (04) PP.dwg, 11/13/2019 7:08:53 AM, ltwiford, 1:1