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Home My WebLink About2018-08-06-J05 Stratford Crossing Plat 4_Prelim PlatAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: August 6, 2018 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 4 FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for an approximately 32-acre subdivision generally located west of N. 10th Street and north of Hickman Road. The proposed preliminary plat includes a total of nine (9) lots for light industrial and multi-family development. Eight (8) of the lots are planned for light industrial development and the one (1) remaining lot is intended for multi-family residential development. Access to the development will be provided off of NW Sunrise Drive. A 40-foot landscape buffer will be required along the industrial lots immediately adjacent to the Raccoon River Valley Trail. As part of the plat improvements a portion of Sunrise Drive will need to cross the existing Raccoon River Valley Trail. City staff and the developer have worked with the Dallas County Conservation Board to provide a safe street crossing of the regional trail. As part of the public improvements a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (H.A.W.K.) Signal will be installed at the trail crossing to stop vehicular traffic when bicycle or pedestrian traffic is detected on the trail. An exhibit of the crossing has been attached. At their meeting on July 10, 2018, the Dallas County Conservation Board recommended approval of the easement to allow for the street crossing. Final approval of the easement will be considered at the Dallas County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 14, 2018. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on July 24, 2018 and recommended approval: Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 4 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request made by the applicant Stratford Crossing LLC, for approval of a preliminary plat of light industrial and multi-family development. The Subject property is located North of Hickman Road and west of north 10th Street, containing approximately 250 acres. The development would 9 lots ranging from approximately 1-8.32 acres in size, with the only multi-family lot being located north of the Raccoon River Valley Trail, the other 8 lots used for light industrial development are located south of the trail. With the public J5 improvements, NE Sunrise Drive will be extended through this plat, and streets NW Gettysburg Lane and Shiloh Circle will be created to service the plat. Mr. Kass advised that there is a trail crossing located in this plat on NW Sunrise Drive. To date, staff has worked with the Dallas County Conservation Board to implement appropriate safety measures at this crossing. At a meeting on July 10th, 2018, the Dallas County Conservation Board recommended approval to the Dallas County Board of Supervisors to grant an easement for the proposed street crossing. Safety measures would include a narrowing of the street to promote slower traffic and a High- Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal with priority to pedestrians and bicyclists, instead of automobiles. At this time staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments and approval of the easement to allow the street crossing by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors. Commissioner Tietz questioned if there had been discussion on is peak trail usage times would mean a standstill for traffic? Mr. Kass advised that peak trail usage is typically after business hours and on weekends, times that heavier traffic isn’t anticipated for the development. Commissioner Tietz also questioned if the multi- family portion of the development would have direct connection to the Trail. Mr. Kass advised that, at the moment, it wasn’t anticipated. There are connections further north in the Single Family Residential developments. Commissioner Hoifeldt stated a concern with the Street Names being Civil War related, and questioned if it would be a continued theme. Mr. Kass advised it was only for this development, as any further west development would begin numbered streets. Commissioner Streit questioned if the Fire Department was okay with just the one entry point. Mr. Kass advised that no further development to the south could be obtained until there was a second access, but that the current development plan did meet requirements at this time. Commissioner Broderick made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward. Ayes: Ward, Streit, Tietz, Broderick, and Hoifeldt. 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 M-1 and R-3 Zoning Districts 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 would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to approval of necessary easements from the Dallas County Board of Supervisors ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat IV. H.A.W.K. Signal Exhibit PREPARED BY:Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 18- APPROVING THE STRATFORD CROSSING PLAT 4 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 Stratford Crossing Plat 4 on July 24, 2018, subject to remaining staff comments and approval of easements by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 4 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 6th day of August, 2018, that the Preliminary Plat for Stratford Crossing Plat 4 be approved subject to approval of easements by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors. ____________________________ 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: Stratford Crossing Plat 4 – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: July 20, 2018 MEETING DATE: July 24, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Stratford Crossing, LLC Owner: Stratford Crossing, LLC Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for a light industrial and multi-family subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street containing approximately 31.71 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). July 20, 2018 2 of 4 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Employment / Neighborhood Residential M-1 (Light industrial) & R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) North Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential), R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay), & R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) South Vacant – Undeveloped Employment A-1 (Agricultural) East Quad Graphics & Vacant Employment M-1A (Limited Industrial) & C-1 West Vacant – Undeveloped Employment / Neighborhood Residential A-1 (Agricultural) HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10th Street. In early 2018, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council approved a rezoning of the portion of the property south of the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light industrial District). The proposed preliminary plat is very similar to the layout that was provided as the conceptual development plan provided during the rezoning process. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of nine (9) lots for light industrial and multi-family residential development. Eight (8) of the proposed lots located south of the RRVT are intended for light industrial development. One (1) lot is intended for multi-family residential development located north of the RRVT. The light industrial lots range in size from 0.99 acre to 5.94 acres. The lot intended for multi-family development is 8.32 acres in area. All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of their respective zoning districts. Bulk regulations for the M-1 Zoning District and R-3 Zoning District are provided in the Table 1 and 2. Table 1: M-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard M-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 (25 feet if adjacent to residential) July 20, 2018 3 of 4 Table 2: R-3 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard R-3 (minimum) Lot Area 10,000 square feet Lot Width 75 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) STREETS AND TRAIL The preliminary plat identifies extensions of NW Sunrise from the north. NW Sunrise Drive is considered a collector street and will have a 70-foot right-of-way and will be a 31-foot wide street. This proposed extension of NW Sunrise Drive will cross the existing Raccoon River Valley Trail. City Staff has worked with the Dallas County Conservation Board to implement appropriate safety measures at this crossing. At their meeting on July 10, 2018, the Dallas County Conservation Board recommended approval to the Dallas County Board of Supervisors to grant an easement for the proposed street crossing. As part of this crossing, the pavement width of the street at the crossing will be tapered down to 24-feet wide and a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signal will be installed that will provide priority movements to pedestrians and bicyclists, not automobiles. HAWK Signals act much like a typical traffic signal does, but are used in instances where a typical traffic signal is not warranted. The signals will be automated to detect pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the trail rather than a push button system that would require trail users to stop to activate the signals. An exhibit of what the crossing will look like is shown in Figure 1. Figure 2 is a picture of what a HAWK Signal looks like. Two additional streets are indicated on the preliminary plat, NW Gettysburg Lane and NW Shiloh Circle. Both of these streets will be 60-foot right-of-way and 29 feet wide. No trails are planned as part of this development. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is developed. Figure 1: Trail crossing exhibit. July 20, 2018 4 of 4 Figure 2: HAWK Signal in Ankeny, IA. UTILITIES Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of the public improvements. Sanitary sewer and public water main will be extended from the north to service the individual lots. Each lot will be required to provide its own storm water management as development occurs. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. In addition to the typical easement s for public utilities the preliminary plat identifies landscape buffer easements along the north side of Lot 1, 7, 8, and 9 to provide screening from adjacent residential uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the preliminary plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, and the proposed land use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments and approval of the easement to allow the street crossing by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors. 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