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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-20-J06 Clayton Estates Plat 2_Final PlatAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: August 20, 2018 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat for Clayton Estates Plat 2 FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for an approximately 26-acre subdivision located west of 6th Street and south of Northview Drive. The proposed final plat includes a total of 75 lots for single family residential development. All lots meet or exceed he R-2 zoning district requirements. Access to the development is provided via Gray Avenue, 8th Street, and 9th Street. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on June 12, 2018 and recommended approval: Approval of a Final Plat for Clayton Estates Plat 2 Director of Development Services, Brad Deets, introduced the request made by the applicant Jerry’s Homes, Inc., for a Single family residential subdivision. The property is generally located west of 6th Street and south of Northview Drive, containing approximately 26 acres. The final plat identifies a total of 75 lots and 2 out lots. The lots range in size from 9,098 square feet to 13,607 square feet and meet the minimum requirements within the R-2 zoning district. Out lot Z will be dedicated to the City for parkland dedication. Out lot Y will be dedicated to the City for future 10th street improvements. Mr. Deets advised that public utilities have been extended throughout the plat. Storm water detention is provided for in the regional detention pond located at the corner of 6th street and University Avenue which is owned and maintained by the City of Waukee. Out lot Z will serve as parkland dedication to the city and completes the total required dedication for the development. At this time staff recommends approval of the final plat for Clayton Estates Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements. Commissioner Streit questioned if 10th street would be directly adjacent to the back of this property. Mr. Deets advised there would be a small portion on the south of the property that was necessary for dedication to aid in the alignment of the street. J6 Commissioner Tietz questioned on the layout of the parkland. Mr. Deets advised it was more to accentuate the current school playground. There is a trail within the park, and a small segment will contain a playground as well. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the Final Plat for Clayton Estates Plat 2. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Sandie, Streit, Tietz, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff’s position is that the proposed final plat meets the intent and the requirements of the R-2 Zoning District and the comprehensive plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat 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 FINAL PLAT FOR CLAYTON ESTATES 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, RMCA, L.L.C., has requested final approval of Clayton Estates Plat 2 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on June 12, 2018, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Clayton Estates 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 20th day of August, 2018, that the Final Plat for Clayton Estates 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.Warranty Deed; 3.Overland Flowage Easement; 4.Sanitary Sewer Easement; 5.Public Utility Easement; 6.Storm Sewer Easement; and 7.Landscape Buffer Easement ____________________________ 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: Clayton Estates Plat 2 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: June 8, 2018 MEETING DATE: June 12, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Jerry’s Homes, Inc. Owner: Jerry’s Homes, Inc. Owner’s Representative: Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage, LLC Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located west of 6th Street and south of Northview Drive, containing approximately 26 acres. AREA MAP ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in ORANGE). June 7, 2018 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) North Clayton Estates Plat 1 Neighborhood Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) South Waukee Public Works Building & Waukee School District Transportation & Logistics Center Civic / Institutional M-1 (Light Industrial District) East Waukee elementary School Civic / Institutional M-1 (Light Industrial) West Agricultural Neighborhood Residential A-1 (Agricultural) HISTORY This is the second and final plat for the Clayton Estates development. The developer, Jerry’s Homes, Inc., completed the first plat in 2017 which included a total of 37 single family lots. This property was formerly owned by the City of Waukee and was sold to the developer in 2016. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat identifies a total of 75 lots and two (2) outlots. All planned lots are intended for single family development and meet the minimum requirements in the R-2 zoning district. The lots range in size from 9,098 square feet to 13,607 square feet. The lots widths range from 65 feet to 72 feet. Table 1 lists the minimum requirements for the R-2 zoning district. Outlot Z will be dedicated to the City for parkland dedication. Outlot Y will be dedicated to the City for future 10th Street improvements. Table 1: Standard R-2 requirements. Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet Lot Width 65 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) June 7, 2018 3 of 3 STREETS AND TRAIL As part of the public improvements the developer has installed extensions of 8th Street, 9th Street, Waukee Avenue, and Gray Avenue. No trails are included as part of the development. Five-foot-wide sidewalks will be constructed as part of each lot development. UTILITIES Utilities have been extended throughout the plat. Each lot will be served by public water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. Storm water detention is provided for in the regional detention pond located at the corner of 6th Street and University Avenue. This pond is owned and maintained by the City of Waukee. PARKLAND Outlot Z is being dedicated to the City to satisfy parkland dedication requirements for the development. A portion of Outlot Z was dedicated to the City with Plat 1, but the overall acreage of the parkland is 2.47 acres. The required dedication is 2.01 acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Clayton Estates Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.