HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-15-K18 RMH Systems - Site Plan AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for RMH
Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke Drive)
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: RMH Systems requests approval of a site plan to allow for
the construction of a single-story, warehouse building for RMH Systems. This
would be in addition to the existing two buildings on site. The site plan
identifies the proposed building as being 10,000 square feet in area and 18 feet
in height. The subject property is located east of SE Alice’s Road and south of
SE Westbrooke Dr.
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 October 9, 2018 Commission Meeting and
recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Site Plan for RMH Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke Drive)
City Planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a site plan for a building addition
to an existing site, made by the applicant RMH Systems. The property is located east of SE Alice’s
Road and south of SE Westbrooke Drive, containing approximately 2.77 acres.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that the property contains 2 buildings constructed in 2004, and that the new
building would be a total of 10,000 square feet in area and 10 feet in height. Access to the new
building would be with the existing access off of SE Westbrooke Drive. An additional 10 parking
spaces will also be constructed with the addition of the new building. Currently all utilities are
available to be extended to the new construction. Landscape and open space requirements have all
been met at this time.
Staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there would be a connection between the existing
building and the new construction. Mrs. DeBoer advised there is not a connection between the
buildings.
Commissioner Broderick questioned if parking spaces were shown in two separate places on
the site. Mrs. DeBoer advised that was correct.
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Commissioner Hoifeldt verified that the brick detail was only on the east and south elevations.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that was correct.
Commissioner Streit moved to approve a Site Plan for RMH Systems (1130 SE Westbrooke Drive)
subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Broderick seconded the motion. Ayes:
Sandie, Streit, Tietz, Broderick, 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.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Site Plan & Elevations
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-
APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR RMH SYSTEMS (1130 SE WESTBROOKE DRIVE)
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 RMH Systems, subject to remaining staff comments on October 9, 2018; AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for RMH Systems is in general conformance with §304 – Site and
Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for RMH Systems 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 15th day of October, 2018 that the Site Plan for RMH Systems 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: RMH Systems Building Addition – Site
Plan
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: October 5, 2018
MEETING DATE: October 9, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Developer: RMH Systems
Project Engineer: Vic Piagentini, Associated Engineering Company of
Iowa
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan
for a building addition to an existing site.
Location and Size: Property is located east of SE Alice’s Road and
south of SE Westbrook Drive, containing
approximately 2.77 acres.
Property Address: 1130 SE Westbrooke Drive
AREA MAP
ABOVE: Aerial of subject property (outlined in RED) 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
Industrial – Office /
Warehouse (RMH Systems) Community Village M-1 (Light Industrial District)
North Industrial – Office /
Warehouse (Express
Logistics)
Community Village M-1 (Light Industrial District)
South Vacant – Future Dog Park /
Multi-Family Residential
Community Village R-3 / PD-1 (Multi Family
Residential / Planned
Development Overlay)
East Multi-Family Residential –
Senior Living
Community Village R-3 / PD-1 (Multi Family
Residential / Planned
Development Overlay)
West Industrial – Warehouse (Gym
Space)
Community Village M-1 (Light Industrial District)
BACKGROUND
This site consists of two buildings, both built in 2004. One building is a warehouse building that is
approximately 12,000 square feet in area and the other building is the office building that is just under 6,000
square feet in area. The request for an additional warehouse building is to add more storage space for the
operations of this business.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the construction of a single-story, warehouse building for RMH Systems. This building will
be located to the south of the existing two buildings on site. The building is proposed to be approximately
10,000 square feet in area and 18 feet in height.
ACCESS AND PARKING
One access to this site exists off of SE Westbrook Drive. This will remain as it exists today. The new building
requires an addition of 10 parking spaces, which they are providing towards the south side of the site.
SIDEWALKS/TRAILS
No new sidewalks or trails are required for the requested addition.
UTILITIES
All utilities have been provided to this site with the past site improvements. The new addition will include
extending both the water and gas to the proposed building. Storm water will be stored in the existing
detention basin located at the north end of the site. This storm water is picked up in the public storm sewer
system along SE Westbrook Drive and eventually outlets into Walnut Creek.
LANDSCAPING & OPEN SPACE
A minimum of 15% of the project area is required to be open space. The total amount of open space provided
is 53%. The new addition does not require any new plantings as the site already meets the landscaping
requirements of the ordinance.
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ELEVATIONS
The proposed building is a single story building. The elevations of the building are proposed to be constructed
of brick and metal. The north elevation includes one overhead door and the east elevation includes two
overhead doors. The north and west elevations are mostly metal as they will not be visible from the public
street to the north or park to the south as they are screened by existing buildings. The south and east
elevations contain brick and windows to add a design element as these elevations will be visible to adjacent
properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the site plan for RMH Systems Building Addition subject to remaining staff
comments.