HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-17-J10 Prairie Crossing Plat 7 - Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: J10
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for
Prairie Crossing Plat 7
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Alices, L.C. Knapp Properties Inc., is requesting
approval of a final plat for an approximately 23.18-acre commercial
subdivision located north of Hickman Road and east of NE Westgate
Drive. The proposed final plat includes a total of four (4) lots for
commercial development. These lots range in size from 1.11 acres to
2.28 acres. The remaining portion of the property has been identified as
two (2) outlots for future commercial development.
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 Prairie Crossing Plat 7
City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for approval of a final plat for commercial
development as submitted by the applicant, Alice’s LC. The subject property is located north of
Hickman Road and East of NE Westagate Drive containing approximately 23.18 acres. The final
plat indicates 4 commercial lots and two outlots that are proposed for future commercial
development and are subject to replatting as necessary. Access is provided off of Hickman Road,
NE Westgate Drive, and a private drive interior to the plat located between lots 3 and 4. All
public utilities will be extended throughout the plat with storm water detention provided in the
existing detention basin located on the property to the north of the site.
At this time staff recommends approval of the final plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 7 subject to
remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public
improvements.
Commissioner Hoifeldt made a motion to approve the final plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 7 subject
to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents, and completion of public
improvements. 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 final plat meets the
intent and the requirements of the C-1B Zoning District, the Subdivision
Ordinance, and the Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 7
subject to remaining staff comments.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, Planner II
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PRAIRIE CROSSING PLAT 7
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, ALICES, L.C. KNAPP PROPERTIES INC., has requested final approval of Prairie
Crossing Plat 7 (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 Prairie Crossing Plat 7 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
17th day of December, 2018, that the Final Plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 7 be and the same is hereby
accepted and approved subject to remaining staff comments 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. Sanitary Sewer Easement;
2. Water Main Easement;
3. Storm Sewer Easement;
4. Public Utility Easement; and
5. Gas Main 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: Prairie Crossing Plat 7 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer, AICP – Planner II
REPORT DATE: November 9, 2018
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant / Owner: Alices, L.C. Knapp Properties Inc.
Owner’s Representative:
Jerry P. Oliver, PE, PLS, Civil Engineering Consultants
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for
a commercial subdivision.
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Hickman Road
and east of NE Westgate Drive, containing
approximately 23.18 acres more or less.
AREA MAP
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED).
November 6, 2018
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LAND USES AND ZONING
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Vacant –
Undeveloped
Neighborhood
Residential
C-1B (Large Scale Commercial District)
North Multi-Family
Residential
(Apartments)
Neighborhood
Residential
R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District)
South Single Family
Residential /
Townhome
Residential /
Commercial
Neighborhood
Residential
R-2 (One & Two Family Residential
District); R-4 (Row Dwelling and
Townhome District); and C-1/PD-1
(Community and Highway Service
Commercial District / Planned
Development)
East Commercial Community Village C-1B (Large Scale Commercial District)
West Commercial (Movie
Theater) / Vacant
Neighborhood
Residential
C-1B/PD-1 (Large Scale Commercial
District / Planned Development)
HISTORY
The subject property was platted as Outlot Y with the platting of Prairie Crossing Plat 3 in 2014. This
property is currently vacant, undeveloped land.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOTS
The final plat identifies a total of 4 lots for commercial development. These lots range in size from 1.11 acres
to 2.28 acres. As there are no minimums for lot area and lot width for the C-1B zoning district, all proposed
lots are meeting the requirements of the C-1B (Large Scale Commercial) zoning district. Table 1 below
summarizes the bulk regulations for the C-1B zoning district.
Table 1: C-1B Zoning District Bulk Regulations
Category Standard C-1B (minimum)
Lot Area No minimum
Lot Width No minimum
Front Yard Setback 50 feet
Rear Yard Setback 50 feet
Side Yard Setback No minimum
In addition to the four commercial lots, the final plat includes two outlots, Outlot Y and Outlot Z. Outlot Y is 4.05 acres
in area and Outlot Z is 13.10 acres in development. These outlots are proposed for future commercial development and
will be re-platted as necessary with future development.
November 6, 2018
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Two new accesses are proposed to this development. One access will include a right-in right-out access off of
Hickman Road and the second access is provided off of NE Westgate Drive. This access will be a full access
and aligns with NE Venture Drive to the west.
A private drive interior to the plat is proposed between lots 3 and 4.
Five foot wide sidewalks are proposed along the south side of NE Venture Drive. These sidewalks will be
installed with individual lot development.
EASEMENTS
Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities. Ingress/egress is
provided through a blanket easement for the entire development.
UTILITIES
Utilities will be extended throughout the plat. Sanitary sewer service will be provided from the 10” sanitary
sewer main located along NE Westgate Drive. Water main will be extended from the existing 12” water main
located to the east of the proposed plat, along NE Venture Drive.
Storm sewer will be provided throughout the plat and stormwater will be detained in the existing detention
basin located on the property to the north of this site.
PARKLAND
Parkland dedication is not required for commercial developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 7 subject to remaining staff comments,
review of the legal documents, and completion of public improvements.
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