HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-04-J09 Painted Woods South_Prelim Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 4, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for
Painted Woods South
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat
for approximately a 46.52-acre subdivision located north of I-80 and east of
R-22/Ute Avenue. The proposed preliminary plat identifies a total of 75 lots
for single family residential development and one lot for townhome
development. Main access to the development from Ute Avenue will be
provided with an extension of Prairie Bluff Drive. Indian Ridge Drive will
also be extended to the south into this development. Three new public streets
will be constructed with the plat improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed this project at the August 28, 2018 Commission Meeting and
recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Painted Woods South
City Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a preliminary Plat for a residential
subdivision, submitted by the applicant Painted Woods Farms, LLC. The subject property is generally
located north of I-80 and east of R-22/Ute Avenue, and contains approximately 46.52 acres.
Mr. Kass explained that the preliminary play identifies a total of 58 lots for single family residential
development and one lot for townhome development, all of which are intended to be developed in one
phase. Lots 1-26 are zoned R-1, lots 27-58 are zoned R-2 with a planned development to allow for
smaller than standard lots, and then Lot 59 is zoned R-4. Out lots Z is set for Parkland dedication, Out
lots Y and X are intended for storm water management purposes and will be maintained for a
homeowners association. Mr. Kass pointed out the out lot V is the area of the property that is subject to
the corridor preservation area imposed by IDOT. Once the right-of 0way needs are known out lot V
will be utilized for future development if feasible. New streets will be constructed as part of the public
improvements along with the extensions of Prairie Bluff Drive and Indian Ridge Drive. All utilities
will be extended to service the development.
At this time staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments.
Commissioner Streit questioned if the DOT anticipated widening I-80 in the near future. Mr.
Kass advised that the process is, anything within the buffer zone is sent to the DOT. If
widening would impact the property the DOT responds to see if there is a need for a right of
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way. through several correspondences the Dot has advised that at minimum this area of I-80
will need to be 6 to 8 lanes in the far future, however, they prefer undeveloped land to having
to disturb residents. The worst case is the DOT buys the out lot.
Commissioner Sandie questioned if there would be a noise buffer. Mr. Kass advised that the
developer will have landscaping, but it is up to the DOT to mitigate the noise.
Commissioner Streit questioned why the out lot didn’t extend to all of the properties adjacent
to the highway. Mr. Kass advised that the where the line cuts would still leave those as
developable lots, the lots inside out lot V would be cut in half and would then be too small for
buildings.
Commissioner Broderick questioned if there had been further discussion on the resident
concerns regarding traffic. Mr. Kass advised that staff did not see the traffic utilizing Indian
Ridge Drive, when Prairie Bluff Drive was a more direct route.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the property parcel sloped. Mr. Kass advised that it does,
the Kum and Go is the high point.
Commissioner Streit questioned if the parkland would hold any sort of equipment. Mr. Kass
advised that to start with it will be green space, and a trail will be extended on the south side of
Prairie Bluff Drive. In the extended view, say 5 to 10 years, this area has plans for
improvements.
Commissioner Broderick moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Painted Woods South.
Commissioner Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Sandie, Streit, Tietz, Broderick, and
Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff
comments.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-
APPROVING THE PAINTED WOODS SOUTH 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 Painted Woods South on August 28, 2018, subject to
remaining staff comments; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Painted Woods South 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 4th day of September, 2018, that the Preliminary Plat for Painted Woods South be
approved subject to remaining staff comments.
____________________________
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: Painted Woods South – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner
REPORT DATE: August 24, 2018
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: West Side Land Company, LLC
Owner:
West Side Land Company, LLC
Owner’s Representative:
Erin Ollendike, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary
plat for a residential subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of I-80 and east of
R-22/Ute Avenue containing approximately 46.52
acres more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE).
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Agricultural Rural Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential District), R-
2 (One and Two Family Residential) / PD-
1 (Planned Development Overlay), & R-
4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District)
North Single Family
Residential
Rural Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
South Interstate 80 N/A N/A
East Agricultural Rural Residential A-1 (Agricultural)
West Agricultural Rural Residential A-1 (Agricultural) & C-1 (Community &
Highway Service Commercial District)
HISTORY
The subject property is located north of Interstate 80 and east of R-22/Ute Avenue. In early 2018, the Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council approved a rezoning of the property from A-1 to R-1, R-2, and R-4.
In general, the proposed preliminary plat is the same layout that was presented to the Commission and Council during
the rezoning with the exception of the southern portion of the property. The subject property is located within a
corridor preservation area imposed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). The purpose of the corridor
preservation area is to allow IDOT to review proposed projects within these preservation areas to determine future
right-of-way needs for IDOT jurisdictional roads. Because of this a portion of the southern part of the plat has been
identified as an outlot for the time being until IDOT has determined how much right-of-way is needed, or if any is
necessary at all, for future widening of Interstate 80.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The preliminary plat identifies a total of 58 lots for single family residential development and one (1) lot for townhome
development. All proposed lots are planned to be developed in one phase. Lots 1 – 26 are zoned R-1 (Single Family
Residential) and range in size from 16,119 square feet to 52,449 square feet. All lots meet the minimum lot width of 80
feet. Table 1 below summarizes the bulk regulations for the R-1 zoning district.
Table 1: R-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations
Category Standard R-1 (minimum)
Lot Area 10,000 square feet
Lot Width 80 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum)
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Lots 27 – 58 are zoned R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) and range in size
from 7,150 square feet to 14,999 square feet. During the rezoning a planned development overlay was approved on
these lots to allow for deviations from the standard R-2 requirements with respect to lot area, width, and side yard
setback. All lots meet or exceed the minimums set forth in the planned development. Table 2 below compares that
standard R-2 requirements with those approved with the rezoning.
Table 2: Standard R-2 requirements in comparison to the Planned Development.
Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Proposed PD-1/R-2 (minimum)
Lot Area 8,000 square feet 7,000 square feet
Lot Width 65 feet 55 feet
Front Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet
Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet
Side Yard Setback 15 feet total (7 feet minimum) 10 feet total (5 feet on each side)
Lot 59 is zoned R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District) and is 8.25 acres in area. Development of this lot will require
additional site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council.
Outlot V along the south side of the property is zoned R-4 (Row Dwelling & Townhome District), R-2 (One & Two
Family Residential) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay), and R-1 (Single Family Residential) and is 5.83 acres in area.
Outlot V is the area of the property that is subject to the corridor preservation area imposed by IDOT. Once the right-
of-way needs are known Outlot V will be utilized for future development if feasible.
Outlot Z in the southeast corner of the development is to be dedicated to the City to satisfy parkland dedication
requirements and is 2.47 acres in area. Based on the rezoning concept a total of 2.45 acres are required.
Outlots X and Y are intended for storm water management purposes. These outlots will be owned and maintained by a
homeowner’s association.
STREETS AND TRAIL
The preliminary plat identifies extensions of Prairie Bluff Drive and Indian Ridge Drive. In addition, three new streets,
Dakota Circle, Cheyenne Court, and Cherokee Court will be constructed as part of the public improvements.
A 10-foot-wide trail will be constructed along the south side of Prairie Bluff Drive to provide access to the future park
and future greenbelt trail system. All other areas will have 5-foot sidewalks.
UTILITIES
Utilities will be extended to service the proposed plat as part of the public improvements. Sanitary sewer and water
main will be extended from existing stubs on the north side of the property. Storm water management will be ro uted to
detention basins located on Outlots X and Y.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Planned Development Agreement. The
preliminary plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and the use of the property is consistent with
the Rural Residential classification in the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff
comments.