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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-19-J15 Morgan Plat 1_Final 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 final plat for Morgan Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for an approximately 639-acre subdivision located north of Hickman Road and between S Avenue and T Avenue. The proposed final plat includes a total of three (3) lots to be utilized for the development of a data center and electrical substations. Three (3) outlots are also included within the plat and are intended for future phases of the proposed data center. All lots meet or exceed the M-1/PD-1 zoning district requirements. 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 Final Plat for Morgan Plat 1 City Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for development of a data center as submitted by the applicant, Apple Inc. The Subject property is located north of Hickman Road and between S avenue and T avenue. Mr. Kass explained that the approximately 640 acres in area parcel had been annexed in 2017 and a grading package approved for the first phase. The Final Plat outlines the 3 lots to be used for the first phase of the data center project and 2 separate Mid American Substations. The remaining property is held in 3 out lots until future development of the site. All public utilities will be run to the site, with stormwater being detained in smaller ponds through-out the site which will be owned and maintained by Apple. At this time staff recommends approval of the final plat, subject to any remaining staff comments, as it is in general conformance with the subdivision ordinance and the Waukee Standard Specifications for Public Improvements. Commissioner Tietz asked for an update regarding some easements that go under the trail. A representative for the applicant, Gary Reid, advised that his firm has been working with the Dallas County Conservation Board to approve a storm sewer easement under the Raccoon River Valley Trail to the south of the property until it eventually drains to the storm drains of Highway Six. This solution for the storm sewer has been approved. J15 Commissioner Hoifeldt made a motion to approve a Final Plat for Morgan Plat 1. Commissioner Tietz seconded the motion. Ayes: Sandie, Tietz, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. 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 M-1/PD-1 Zoning District, the Subdivision Ordinance, and the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Morgan Plat 1. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final 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 MORGAN PLAT 1 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, APPLE, INC., has requested final approval of Morgan Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on November 13, 2018, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Morgan Plat 1 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 19th day of November, 2018, that the Final Plat for Morgan Plat 1 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 (Street Lots A, B, C); 2. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 3. Public Water Main Easement; 4. Public Utility Easement; 5. Public Gas & Water Main Easement; 6. Landscape Buffer Easement; and 7. Storm Water Detention 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: Morgan Plat 1 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: November 9, 2018 MEETING DATE: November 13, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Apple, Inc. Owner: Apple, Inc. Owner’s Representative: Gary Reed, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a data center project. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road, between S Avenue and T Avenue, and containing approximately 639 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in ORANGE). November 9, 2018 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential M-1 (Light Industrial District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) North Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential N/A (Dallas County) South Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential M-1 (Light Industrial District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) East Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential M-1 (Light Industrial District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) West Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential M-1 (Light Industrial District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) HISTORY The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and between T Avenue and S Avenue. The property was annexed into the City of Waukee and rezoned in 2017. Apple, Inc., purchased the property and much of the surrounding property with the intent to develop a data center. The proposed final plat is the first step in the overall development of the data center. Prior to development of the site the applicant will be required to submit detailed site plans and architectural drawings for review and approval. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat identifies a total of three (3) lots. Lot 1, located on the west side of the property is 263.69 acres in area and is intended for the development of the first phase of the data center. Lot 2, located in the center of the property is 24.34 acres in area and is intended to be utilized for the development of a substation that MidAmerican Energy will construct to service the needs of the data center. Lot 3, located on the south side of the property is 2.49 acres in area and will also be utilized by MidAmerican Energy for the development of a substation to serve the needs of the general public. All lots are subject to the bulk regulations set forth in the Planned Development Agreement that was approved as part of the rezoning of the property. Table 1 below outlines the required bulk regulations. Table 1: M-1/PD-1 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category M-1/PD-1 (minimum) Lot Area No minimum Lot Width No minimum Front Yard Setback 50 feet Rear Yard Setback 50 feet Side Yard Setback 25 feet Setback Between Buildings 25 feet Building Height 80 feet (maximum) In addition to Lots 1, 2, and 3, the final plat identifies three (3) outlots. Outlot Y, located on the north side of the property is 54.45 acres in area and is intended for future phases of the data center. Outlot Z, located on the east side of November 9, 2018 3 of 3 the property is 257.07 acres in area and is intended for future phases of the data center. Outlot X, located on the south side of the property is 16.87 acres in area and is intended for future phases of the data center. Prior to any future development Outlots X, Y, and Z will need to be platted as buildable lots. UTILITIES The applicant will be required to extend sanitary sewer and water main to the property as part of the initial plat improvements. From T Avenue the applicant will extend a 24-inch sanitary sewer main and a 20-inch water main along the south side of the property to S Avenue. In the future an extension of sanitary sewer and water main will be required along S Avenue. In addition, water main will be required to be extended along 280th Place and T Avenue in the future. Storm water management will be handled internally to the site through number of ponds. All ponds will be wet bottom ponds. Apple, Inc. will be responsible for the maintenance of all detention ponds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Planned Development Agreement. The final plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and the Waukee Standard Specifications for Public Improvements. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Morgan Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments.