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Home My WebLink About2018-02-05-K09 Spring Crest Plat 2_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Spring Crest Plat 2 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Spring Crest Partners, LLC, request approval of a final plat for 14.62 acres of property located south of Hickman Road and west of Cedar Street and Spruce Street. The final plat includes a total of 32 lots for single family residential development. The applicant has extended utilities throughout the development and constructed extensions of Cedar Street, Spruce Street, and 10th Street. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on November 28, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Spring Crest Plat 2 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for future single family development made by the applicant Spring Crest Partners, LLC. The subject property is located south of Hickman Road and west of Cedar & Spruce Street, containing approximately 14.62 acres. Mr. Kass explained that this is the second phase of the Spring Crest development and includes 32 single family lots ranging from 8,500 square feet to 13,200 square feet in size. Public improvements for the plat would include a short extension of the new 10th street alignment, and extensions of Cedar Street and Spruce Street. All public utilities will be extended to the lots and out lot z has been dedicated to storm water detention and management and will be owned and maintained by a Home Owner’s Association. A 10 foot wide trail will be constructed along the west side of 10th Street. At this time staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments and review of any legal documents. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned who would maintain the realigned 10th street as it is being constructed by the developers. Mr. Kass advised that 10th street would be a public street as part of a dedicated right of way, no different than NE Douglas Parkway, and would be maintained by the City. Commissioner Streit moved to approve a Final Plat for Spring Crest Plat 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tietz. Ayes: Fontenot, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Tietz. Nays: None. Motion Carries. K9 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All staff comments have been addressed. Staff recommends approval. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution 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 SPRING CREST PLAT 2 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, Spring Crest Partners, LLC, has requested final approval of Spring Crest Plat 2 (the “Plat”); AND WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on November 28, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Spring Crest Plat 2 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 5th day of February, 2018, that the Final Plat for Spring Crest Plat 2 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; 2. Sanitary Sewer Easement; 3. Surface Water Flowage Easement; 4. Public Utility Easement; 5. Overland Flowage & Storm Sewer Easement; 6. Landscape Buffer Easement; and 7. Temporary Turnaround 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: Spring Crest Plat 2 – Final Plat DATE: November 28, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Spring Crest Partners, LLC Requested Action Approval of a Final Plat for a single family residential subdivision Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Hickman Road and west of Cedar & Spruce Street, containing approximately 14.62 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2 North Undeveloped / Future Deery Brothers Neighborhood Residential C-1 / R-4 South Vacant Neighborhood Residential A-1 East Single Family Residential Neighborhood Residential R-2 West Vacant Neighborhood Residential A-1 BACKGROUND: The subject property was annexed, rezoned, and preliminary platted within the last year. This is the second phase of the Spring Crest development which is planned for an overall total of 208 single family lots and include approximately 21 acres for townhome development. A total of five phases of single family are planned for the development. November 22, 2017 2 of 3 ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed overall Spring Crest development. The proposed plat is outlined in the RED dashed line. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LOTS The final plat identifies a total of 32 lots for single family residential development. The single family lots range in size from 8,592 square feet to 13,257 square feet. The typical lot width is between 65 and 81 feet. STREETS AND TRAIL Extensions of Cedar Street and Spruce Street have been constructed to provide access to the lots. Both streets are considered local streets. An extension of 10th Street is also in the process of being constructed. 10th Street in the future will be a four lane divided boulevard, however, in the initial construction only a 26 foot wide section will be constructed which will serve as the west two lanes in the future. Widening of 10th Street will be constructed as part of a future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) by the City as traffic demands warrant widening and funding availability. A 10 foot wide trail will be constructed on the west side of 10th Street. Five foot sidewalks will be constructed in the remaining portions of the plat as each lot develops. UTILITIES Utilities have been extended to service the proposed plat as part of the plat improvements. Sanitary sewer service is provided via the Northwest Trunk Sewer recently constructed by the City. Water main has also been extended from November 22, 2017 3 of 3 the existing water main to the east. Storm water detention will be provided in the southwest corner of the overall development. The ponds will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. PARKLAND: Parkland dedication will be satisfied with the dedication of a 5.15 acre parcel that is located in the southwest corner of the overall development. The 5.15 acre parcel exceeds the required amount for this plat. This dedication will also serves as the dedication for future phases of the development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat for Spring Crest Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner