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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-01-J11 I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 Lot 2_Site PlanAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: October 1, 2018 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2, Lot 2 (855 Interstate Parkway) FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: JM Commercial Holdings, LLC, requests approval of a site plan to allow for the construction of two single-story office/warehouse buildings. Each building is proposed to be 24,500 square feet in area and have space for up to seven (7) tenants in each building. The subject property is located south of Interstate 80 and west of R-22/Ute Avenue. The proposed project is located within I-80 West Industrial Park. The applicant has provided elevations for the proposed building on the site, which meets 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 August 28, 2018 Commission Meeting and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments: Approval of a Site Plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 Lot 2 [855 Interstate Parkway] City Planner Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a site plan as made by the applicants, 117 Land Company, LLC. The Site Plan indicates two office/warehouse buildings on the subject property located north of Interstate Parkway and south of I-80, containing approximately 4.51 acres. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the two single story buildings are to be identical, each approximately 24,500 square feet in area and include a potential of seven tenant spaces each. Two trash enclosures are proposed on the site on the east and west sides of the property, and a potential monument sign is shown to be located just north of Interstate Parkway at the east driveway. The Site will be serviced with all public utilities with storm water collected in area intakes and sent to the detention pond located to the south of interstate parkway. All parking, landscaping, open space, and lighting requirements have been met. At this time staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Streit questioned why there were sand or oil traps on the site. Representative for the applicant, Erin Ollendike, advised that the developer is unsure about future tenants and J11 would like to have the necessary precautions in place as they are warehouse buildings with overhead doors. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve a site plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 [855 Interstate Parkway], subject to remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by commissioner Broderick. Ayes: Ward, Sandie, Streit, Tietz, Broderick, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All staff comments have been addressed. The site plan and building elevations comply with all applicable ordinances and policies. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. 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 I-80 WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT 2, LOT 2 (855 INTERSTATE 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 I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2, Lot 2, subject to remaining staff comments on August 28, 2018; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2, Lot 2 is in general conformance with §304 – Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2, Lot 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 1st day of October, 2018 that the Site Plan for I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2, Lot 2 is approved. ____________________________ 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: Lot 2, I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 – Site Plan PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II REPORT DATE: August 24, 2018 MEETING DATE: August 28, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: 117 Land Company, LLC Developer: JM Commercial Holdings Project Manager: Erin Ollendike, P.E., Civil Design Advantage, LLC Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan for two office/warehouse buildings. Location and Size: Property is located north of Interstate Parkway and west of Ute Avenue, immediately south of Interstate 80, containing approximately 4.51 acres. Property Address: 855 Interstate Parkway AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in YELLOW) in relation to the surrounding area. August 24, 2018 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus M-1 (Light Industrial District) North Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) South Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus M-1 (Light Industrial District) East Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus M-1 (Light Industrial District) West Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus M-1 (Light Industrial District) PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project involves the construction of two single-story, office/warehouse buildings. The buildings are to be identical. Each building is proposed to be approximately 24,500 square feet in area and include a potential of seven tenant spaces each. Two trash enclosures are proposed on the site, one on the east end of the parking lot and one on the west end of the parking lot. A potentional monument sign is shown to be located just north of Interstate Parkway at the east driveway. ACCESS AND PARKING Two accesses are provided off Interstate Parkway. A total of 98 parking spaces are required for this facility; this includes 1 space per 300 square feet of office area, 1 space per 1,000 square feet of warehouse area, and 1 space per 2 warehouse employees. The total amount of parking proposed is 100 spaces, including 4 accessible parking spaces. The proposed site plan meets the parking requirements of the ordinance. SIDEWALKS/TRAILS A five foot wide sidewalk will be installed along Interstate Parkway with site plan improvements. UTILITIES This site will be serviced with all public utilities. Storm water will be collected in area intakes and taken to the detention pond located to the south of Interstate Parkway. LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE A minimum of 15% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space proposed is 32%. The applicant has provided the required amount of plantings per the landscaping ordinance. August 24, 2018 3 of 3 ELEVATIONS The elevations of the buildings are proposed to be constructed of an insulated metal panel system in gray and tan colors. The tan panels are horizontal and the gray are vertical. Other materials include a standing seam metal roof and black canopies. The trash enclosures are to be constructed of stone veneer with a limestone cap and black metal gates. The elevations facing interior to the site will include overhead doors. MISCELLANEOUS: The applicant has submitted a photometric plan and associated light fixture cut sheets. The lighting plan meets the lighting requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the site plan for Lot 2, I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments.