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Home My WebLink About2018-01-02-J15 Fridley Palms Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: January 2, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Fridley Properties, LLC, request approval of a final plat for 15.17 acres of property located north of Hickman Road and west of NE Westgate Drive. The plat consists of four (4) lots intended for commercial/retail development. Lot 1 is 8.95 acres is area and the remaining three (3) lots range in size from 1.32 acres to 1.88 acres. The applicant intends to build a movie theater on Lot 1. Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be platted for future commercial/retail development. As part of the public improvements the applicant will be responsible for the extension of NE Venture Drive and providing utilities to the development. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on December 28, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for commercial development made by the applicant Fridley Properties, LLC. The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of NE Westgate Drive, containing approximately 15.17 acres. Mr. Kass stated that the plat includes a total of four lots for commercial development. Lot 1 is 8.95 acres in area and is where the applicant intends to construct a movie theater. Lots 2-4 are intended for future commercial/retail development and range in size from 1.32 acres to 1.88 acres. The plat includes the construction of NE Venture Drive connecting NE Westgate Drive and NE Dartmoor Drive. No trails are required as part of the plat improvements, however, the applicant is providing an 8 foot wide trail along the north side of NE Venture Drive and on the west side of NE Westgate Drive. All public utilities have been extended to the lots. Storm water detention will be provided for with the five detention areas shown on the plat. The detention areas will be owned and maintained by the individual lot owners. At this time staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and review of any legal documents. • Commissioner Schmidt questioned the location of stormwater detention basins. Mr. Kass stated that each site will have its own pond or ponds with a shared one for lots 3 and 4. Commissioner Schmidt asked how many basins will be included on lot 1 (the theater lot) and J15 if they will be permanent ponds. Mr. Kass stated that there will be three total detention ponds on lot 1 and they are all dry bottom ponds. Commissioner Fontenot moved to approve the final plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Stonebrook, Fontenot, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Schmidt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff is working with the applicant to address the last few remaining comments. Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution subject to remaining staff comments. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 18- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR FRIDLEY PALMS PLAT 1 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, Fridley Properties, LLC, has requested final approval of Fridley Palms Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on December 28, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 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 2nd day of January, 2018, that the Final Plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee subject to remaining staff comments. 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; 2. Public Storm Sewer Easement; 3. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 4. Public Overland Flowage Easement; 5. Public Utility Easement; 6. Ingress/Egress Easement; and 7. Sidewalk Easement. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Courtney Clarke Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Andy Kass RE: Fridley Palms Plat 1 – Preliminary Plat & Final Plat DATE: December 28, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Fridley Properties, LLC Requested Action Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Approval Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road, west of NE Westgate Drive, containing approximately 15.17 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential PD-1/C-1B North Lutheran Church of Hope Neighborhood Residential C-1 South Burger King / Waukee Central Neighborhood Residential C-1 East Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential C-1B West Enterprise Business Park Neighborhood Residential C-1 BACKGROUND: The Planning & Zoning Commission recently reviewed a request for the subject property to rezone it from C- 1 to PD-1/C-1B. The City Council approved the third and final reading of the rezoning on Monday, December 18, 2017. The Planned Development overlay that was placed on the property is applicable to the lot the theater is proposed to be located upon to deal with unique aspects of signage and building height associated with a movie theater. The applicant has submitted a preliminary plan and final plat for approval in order to develop a portion of the property for a fifteen screen movie theater. December 22, 2017 2 of 3 ABOVE: Aerial photo of proposed plat outlined in BBLLUUEE in relation to the surrounding properties Project Description: Lots: The preliminary plat and final plat include a total of four (4) lots for commercial development. Lot 1 is 8.95 acres in area and will be located north of NE Venture Drive. Lots 2 – 4 range in size from 1.32 acres to 1.88 acres and will be located south of NE Venture Drive. Lot 1 is where the applicant intends to construct a 62,000 square foot movie theater and associated parking. Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be platted for future commercial/retail development. Access to Lot 1 will be provided off of NE Westgate Drive and NE Venture Drive. Access to Lots 2, 3, and 4 will be provided off of NE Venture Drive. Streets: As part of the plat improvements the applicant will be responsible for the construction of NE Venture Drive from NE Westgate Drive over to NE Dartmoor Drive. NE Venture Drive will be a 31 foot wide public street with a 70 foot right-of-way. No trails are required as part of the plat improvements, however, the applicant has indicated a desire to provide a bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment for the movie theater and plans to construct an 8 foot wide trail along the north side of NE Venture Drive and on the west side of NE Westgate Drive. The trail on the west side of NE Westgate Drive will connect to the Raccoon River Valley Trail along Hickman Road. All other public sidewalks will be 5 feet in width. December 22, 2017 3 of 3 Easements: Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities. In addition, to easements for utilities the plats identify proposed ingress/egress easements to provide access to the proposed lots on the south side of NE Venture Drive. The plats also identify storm water detention easements for the development. Utilities: Sanitary sewer for the development will be accommodated by the existing 18-inch sanitary sewer located within the Hickman Road right-of-way. A 12-inch water main will be installed along NE Venture Drive as part of the public improvements. Storm water will be detained within the five detention areas identified on the plat. These detention areas will be owned and maintained by the individual lot owners. STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time Staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Fridley Palms Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner · · · · THIS SITE CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comq:\E-FILES\E-7000\E7533\_c3d drawings\Plat\FP\E7533 FP COVER.dwg, 12/14/2017 10:39:09 AM, jagaddis, 1:1 LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 OUTLOT 'B'OUTLOT 'A' LOT 'A'CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comq:\E-FILES\E-7000\E7533\_c3d drawings\Plat\FP\E7533 FP SHEET 2.dwg, 12/14/2017 10:39:22 AM, jagaddis, 1:1 LOT 1 LOT 2 CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comq:\E-FILES\E-7000\E7533\_c3d drawings\Plat\FP\E7533 FP EASE DIM.dwg, 12/14/2017 10:39:33 AM, jagaddis, 1:1 LOT 1 LOT 3 LOT 4 OUTLOT 'B'OUTLOT 'A' LOT 'A'CECCivil Engineering Consultants, Inc.2400 86th Street . Unit 12 . Des Moines, Iowa 50322515.276.4884 . Fax: 515.276.7084 . mail@ceclac.comq:\E-FILES\E-7000\E7533\_c3d drawings\Plat\FP\E7533 FP EASE DIM SHEET 2.dwg, 12/14/2017 10:39:45 AM, jagaddis, 1:1