HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-16-J09 Somerset Oaks Phase 2_Site Plan AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 16, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for Somerset
Oaks Phase 2
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Somerset Oaks Two, LLC, requests approval of a site plan
to allow for the construction of a 16 (16) building, 73-unit townhome
development. The subject property is located south of NE Douglas
Parkway and west of NE Addison Drive. The units are intended to be
rental units. Each building will have three (3) to six (6) units. The
buildings will range in size from 5,464 square feet to 10,644 square
feet. All buildings will be single story buildings. Access to the units
will be provided via private streets. All units will have two car
garages on the front of the unit. A 25-foot landscape buffer has been
provided around the north, south, and east sides of the development to
provide screening from the adjacent land uses. This is the second
phase of the Somerset Oaks development which began in 2015 with a
total of 100 units.
Utilities as well as the street and all other common areas within the
development will be privately owned and maintained by the overall
property owner.
The applicant has provided elevations for proposed buildings on the
site which meet the intent of the architectural guidelines within the
Site Development and Building Standards Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this project at the July 10, 2018 Commission Meeting and recommended approval
subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Site Plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 (700 NE Douglas Parkway)
Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request, made by the applicant Somerset Oaks Two, LLC,
for approval of a site plan for a townhome development. The subject property is located south of NE
Douglas parkway and west of NE Addison Drive, containing approximately 10.20 acres.
Mr. Kass advised that this is the second phase of the Somerset Oaks development and would include
the construction of 16 new buildings providing a total of 73 townhome units to be single-story rentals.
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The site plan identifies a mail kiosk for residents on the south side of the development and garbage and
recycling service to the units will be provided curbside.
Access to the property will be provided off of NE Douglas Parkway and from the west with the
extension of an existing private street from the first phase. All public utilities have been extended to
the site as part of the improvements with The Landing at Shadow Creek Platy 4, and will be owned
and maintained by the ownership group of the development. Storm water management will be
provided within two dry bottom detention basins on the east side of the site, and will also be the
responsibility of the ownership group. All parking, Parkland, landscape, and open space requirements
have been meet.
At this time staff recommends approval of the site plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 subject to
remaining staff comments.
Commissioner Sandie questioned how the parking is going for the first phase. Representative
of the applicant, Kelly McIvor, advised that there is not a lot of issue with parking as each unit
has a 2 car garage and parking for 2 cars in the associated driveways. No on-street parking is
allowed.
Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Site plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 (700 NE Douglas
Parkway). Commissioner Sandie seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Sandie, Streit, Tietz, and Hoifeldt.
Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff is working with the applicant to address the last few
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. Site Plan & Elevations
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-
APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR SOMERSET OAKS PHASE 2 (700 NE DOUGLAS
PARKWAY)
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 recommended approval of
the Site Plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2, subject to remaining staff comments on July 10, 2018;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 is in general conformance with §304 –
Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 is in general conformance with
§301.27(A) – Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 16th day of July, 2018 that the Site Plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 is approved subject to
remaining staff comments.
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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: Somerset Oaks Phase 2 – Site Plan PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, AICP – Senior Planner
REPORT DATE: July 6, 2018
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant / Owner: Somerset Oaks Two, LLC
Engineer: Keith Weggen, ASLA, Civil Design Advantage, LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan
for a townhome development.
Location and Size: Property is located south of NE Douglas Parkway
and west of NE Addison Drive, containing
approximately 10.20 acres.
Property Address: 700 NE Douglas Parkway
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in YELLOW) in relation to the surrounding area.
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant / Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-4 (Row Dwelling &
Townhome District)
North City of Clive N/A N/A
South Landing at Shadow Creek
Neighborhood
Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One & Two Family
Residential District)
East Landing at Shadow Creek
Neighborhood
Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One & Two Family
Residential District)
West Somerset Oaks Phase 1 Neighborhood Residential R-4 (Row Dwelling &
Townhome District)
HISTORY
The subject property was rezoned in 2015 to R-4 as part of the Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 rezoning. The
applicant intends to construct a second phase of the existing Somerset Oaks development that is directly to
the west of the subject property. The first phase of Somerset Oaks consisted of 19 buildings with a total of
100 townhome units.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The second phase includes the construction of 16 new buildings with a total of 73 townhome units. Buildings
will range in size from 3 units to 6 units per building and will be 5,464 square feet to 10,644 square feet. All
units will be for rent and will be single-story. The site plan identifies the mail kiosk for residents to be located
on the south side of the development. Garbage and recycling service to the units will be provided curbside so
no trash enclosures have been indicated on the site plan.
ACCESS AND PARKING
Access to the property will be provided on the north side off of NE Douglas Parkway. Additional access is
provided on the west side with a connection to an existing street that was constructed as part of the first
phase of the development. All streets within the development will be priovately owned and maintained by the
owner of the property.
A total of 161 parking spaces are required for this development. 2 spaces per unit and 1 space for every 5
units are required. The site plan indicates that a total of 170 spaces are provided across the site.
SIDEWALKS/TRAILS
A 5-foot-wide sidewalk will be constructed along the south side of NE Douglas Parkway as part of the
improvements to the site. Sidewalks will also be provided along one side of the street internal to the
development.
UTILITIES
Utilities were extended to the site as part of the improvements with The Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4. All
utilities internal to the site will be owned and maintained by the ownership group of the development. Storm
water management will be provided within two dry bottom detention basins on the east side of the site. The
maintenance of these basins will also be the responsibility of the ownership group of the development.
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LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
A minimum of 20% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space
proposed is 46%. This site includes 25-foot landscape buffers on the north, south, and east sides of the
property. The applicant has provided the required amount of plantings per the landscaping ordinance.
ELEVATIONS
Three building types are proposed to be constructed throughout the project. The proposed unit types are
consistent with each other and are similar to what was constructed in Phase 1. Each building features cultured
stone, various vinyl siding and trim, asphalt shingles and gables on the front side.
PARKLAND DEDICATION
Parkland dedication requirements were satisfied when the final plat for The Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 was
approved. The developer dedicated the property to the south to the City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the site plan for Somerset Oaks Phase 2 subject to remaining staff comments.
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