HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-19-J12 Twin Oaks_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving preliminary plat for
Twin Oaks
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Jeffery Wycoff, property owner, is requesting
approval of a preliminary plat for an approximately 5.59-acre subdivision
located south of Ashworth Road and east of Sugar Creek Lane. The
proposed preliminary plat includes a total of three (3) lots for the
development of single family homes. Lot 1 is proposed to be 2.07-acres
in area and has an existing home built on it. Lot 2 is proposed to be 1.10-
acres in area and is vacant. Lot 3 is proposed to be 2.15-acres in area and
is vacant. All lots will be served with public water and private individual
septic systems.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on November 13,
2018 and recommended approval:
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Twin Oaks
City Planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat
for Twin Oaks for a residential lot split as submitted by the applicant, Jeffery Wycoff. The
property is generally located south of Ashworth Road and east of Sugar Creek Lane, containing
approximately 5.59 acres. The preliminary and final plats identify 3 lots ranging in size from 1.10
acres in area to 2.15 acres in area and will include the existing pond. Access to Lot 1 exists off of
Ashworth Road, access for lots 2 and 3 will be provided off of Sugar Creek Lane. Water is being
provided to the lots through a Xenia water main, Sanitary Sewer service will need to be
coordinated with the Dallas county environmental health department for individual Septic
Systems. Storm water will be managed by the pre-existing pond and maintained through an HOA
between the three lots.
At this time staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Twin Oaks
subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents.
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Commissioner Tietz questioned how close the nearest City Sewer connection is. City Staff
advised that a trunk line in this area is a lont term forcast, and the nearest connection is roughly
300 feet away.
Commissioner Hiofeldt questioned if Sugar Creek lane was a private street. Staff advised that the
City maintains it as it was part of the annexation of Sugar Creek Estates, however it is not built to
the size of a typical public street.
Commissioner Koshy questioned if the pond breeched the property line of the south property not
included in the subject property. staff and a representative of the applicant, Pat Sheppard, verified
that the edge of the Pond sits on the edge of the south property line, but not over it.
Commissioner Hoifeldt made a motion to approve a preliminary plat for Twin Oaks.
Commissioner Koshy seconded the motion. Ayes: Sandie, Tietz, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. 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 R-1 Zoning District, the
Subdivision Ordinance, and the Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for Twin Oaks.
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 TWIN OAKS 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 Twin Oaks on November 15, 2018, subject to remaining staff
comments; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Twin Oaks 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 19th day of November, 2018, that the Preliminary Plat for Twin Oaks be 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: Twin Oaks – Preliminary Plat & Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: November 9, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner/Applicant: Jeffery Wycoff
Owner’s Representative:
Patrick Shepard, PLS with Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat
and a final plat for a residential lot split.
Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Ashworth Road and
east of Sugar Creek Lane, containing approximately 5.59
acres.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE).
November 8, 2018
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Single Family
Residential Rural Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential)
North Rural Residential /
Rural Campground
– Dallas County
Parks and Recreation N/A (Dallas County)
South Single Family / Rural
Residential
Rural Residential A-1 (Agricultural)
East Single Family / Rural
Residential
Rural Residential A-1 (Agricultural)
West Rural Residential –
Dallas County
Rural Residential N/A (Dallas County)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The preliminary plat and final plat identify three lots. Lot 1 is proposed to be 2.07 acres in area and will have the existin g
home on the property located upon it. Lot 2 is proposed to be 1.10 acres in area. Lot 3 is proposed to be 2.15 acres in
area and will include the existing pond. Each lot meets the minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet and the minimum lot
width of 100 feet in the R-1, Single Family Residential District (where public sewer facilities are not available).
STREETS AND SIDEWALK
An existing access to Lot 1 off of Ashworth Road will remain. Access to Lots 2 and 3 will be provided off of Sugar Creek
Lane.
No sidewalks are required to be extended as part of the improvements for these lots as there are no existing sidewalks
in this area.
UTILITIES
Water is being provided to the lots through a Xenia water main. Lot 1 is served by an existing onsite septic system. Lots
2 and 3 will need to provide their own septic systems at time of lot development. This will need to be coordinated with
the Dallas County Environmental Health Department. A large detention pond exists within future Lot 2, this will provide
the required storm water detention for all three lots.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for Twin Oaks subject to remaining staff comments and
review of the legal documents.
LOT A
LOT 2
LOT 3
LOT 1
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