HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-03-H02 Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2_Rezoning_PublicHearing AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of
Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from
A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community
District), a parcel to be known as The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2.
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, ARAC, LLC, and property owner,
Sharron Johnson, request approval of a rezoning of approximately 0.666
acres of property located east of Grand Prairie Parkway and north of
Ashworth Road. The specific request is to rezone the property from A-1,
Agricultural District to K-RC, Kettlestone Retail Community District.
The subject property was included as a part of the Kettlestone Master
Plan. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Kettlestone Master
Plan. As a general rule, the applicant is not required to provide a detailed
concept plan within the overall Kettlestone Development area as long as
the proposed rezoning is generally consistent with the City’s master plan.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their December 27, 2016 and
recommended approval.
Approval of a rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-RC
(Kettlestone Retail Community District) [The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2]
Development Services Director, Brad Deets, introduced the request made by the Applicant, The
Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2, to approve a rezoning of 0.66 acres located east of Grand
Prairie Parkway and north of Ashworth road. Notice of the rezoning was mailed to the
surrounding property owners on December 20,2016 and signs regarding the rezoning date and
time for Planning and Zoning commission and City Council meetings have been placed on the
property.
Mr. Deets explained that the rezoning would place the subject property under a Zoning District
that allows buildings that are generally larger than a neighborhood retail establishment but not as
large as a big box store. Developments within this district will be restricted to individual
buildings that are less than 50,000 square feet. Under this zoning building setbacks are reduced to
allow for greater flexibility in design and configuration with the adjacent street network and
greenbelt system. Mr. Deets also explained that there is a current concern with access to the
corner due to the size of the parcel so a temporary right in right out access will be constructed to
the property until further development occurs.
The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the approved Kettlestone Master Plan and
Kettlestone Design Guidelines and staff would recommend approval. The property included
within the rezoning will be required to go through platting and site plan approval prior to any
individual development within the property.
• Commissioner Nigro questioned if the subject property goes all the way to ashworth and
questioned about the home currently on the parcel and the homes to the east. Mr. Deets
advised that the home on the subject property would eventually be removed.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the city was going to align further to the east to
vermillion. Mr. Deets advised that the road is currently Christie lane has been renamed as
Glacier Trail and will eventually be a full access point and a permanent right in right out
on what was vermillion court. Access for the property to the east will be dependent on
development.
• Ben Holthaus [3255 Ashworth Road] expressed his concerns on future development. Mr.
Holthaus began with a question on the berm he was shown in a past discussion and why it
was not reflected on the property which is now under rezoning. Mr. Deets advised that
there are provisions for the Kettlestone zoning districts, in this particular area there is a
30 foot landscaping requirement, which would be why something may have shown up on
a previous plan.
• Mr. Holthaus questioned if there are restrictions on signs and lighting. Mr. Deets advised
that there are regulations on signs but it is based on what goes in to the area. All lighting
requirements in this area are very specific. There cannot be any light spillage past the
property line to avoid disturbing neighbors.
• Mr. Holthaus questioned if there would be height requirements as he was not keen on
someone looking down into his backyard. Mr. Deets researched through the Kettlestone
Master Plan and advised that the tallest a building is allowed to be, based solely on the
zoning requirements, is 4 stories.
• Mr. Holthaus made a comment regarding a concern on property value but continued
questioning why the comprehensive plans don’t include all of Dolmage Estates.
Commissioner Schmidt advised that the commission or city cannot direct someone to buy
his property.
• Mr. Holthaus questioned what ARAC typically does as a developer. Mr. Deets advised
that they get ground ready for development but they don’t build, unlike a company such
as Knapp Properties who does both land and building development. That fact does not
change the reality that the Kettlestone areas are the most defined areas of Waukee,
especially in regards for landscaping, lighting, and architecture. No matter who develops
that land, they will have to follow those guidelines which helps insure a good product for
those areas.
• Mr. Holthaus commented that the City owes it to some of the older neighborhoods to
work with them as well as developers to find something that works, and to go back and
ask for a more comprehensive plan from developers in regards to those areas and the
future plans. Mr. Deets advised that the City does have a Comprehensive plan. In that
plan, the intent is for the area to not have single family homes but to eventually be a
commercial area. Development, however, takes time and, especially in areas like this,
willing buyers and sellers in order to progress.
• Commissioner Nigro advised that it is a fine line in development between protecting old
neighborhoods and doing what is best for the City as a whole. Commissioner Nigro also
advised, as notification had been a contention point in the previous motion as well, that it
is by Law that the City submit notifications based on State issued guidelines, a day is a
day, whether you are home or not.
Commissioner Nigro moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1
(Agricultural District) to K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community District) for The Shops at
Kettlestone North Plat 2, subject to Staff comments. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Nigro, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Schmidt. Nays: none.
Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent
with the Kettlestone Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Rezoning Map
III. Location Map
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12/22/16
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets
RE: The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2
DATE: December 27, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: ARAC, LLC (applicant) & Sharron Johnson
(owner)
Requested Action Rezoning
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth
Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway,
containing approximately 0.666 acres.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Kettlestone Master Plan Current Zoning
Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Community Retail A-1
North Vacant Med. Density Multi-Family
Office / Community Retail
K-OF / K-RC / K-
MF-SM
South Vacant Regional Retail K-RR
East Vacant Community Retail A-1
West Vacant Retail Community K-RC
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes approximately 0.666 acres
located east of Grand Prairie Parkway and north of Ashworth Road.
The purpose of the Kettlestone Master Plan and Guidelines was to define the overall land use plan for the
Corridor along with the associated and intended types of development. Although all property within the
Kettlestone Corridor is still required to go through the formal rezoning process, the intent was to stream line
the process as it pertains to the requirements for specific development plans if the requested rezoning
generally met the intent as established within the Kettlestone Master Plan.
The applicant has submitted a rezoning request that includes approximately 0.666 acres of property proposed
to be rezoned to the Kettlestone Retail Community District. The proposed rezoning request is consistent
with the Kettlestone Master Plan.
December 22, 2016
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Notice regarding the rezoning request was mailed to the surrounding property owners on December 20,
2016. Additionally, signs regarding the rezoning date and time for Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council have been placed on the property.
ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property under consideration for Rezoning to Community Retail.
ABOVE RIGHT: Kettlestone Master Plan with identifying the subject property.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed rezoning request includes the rezoning of approximately 0.666 acres from A-1 (Agricultural
District) to K-RC (Kettlestone Retail Community District). This district is characterized by the buildings that
are generally larger than a neighborhood retail establishment but not as large as a big box store.
Developments within this district will be restricted to individual buildings that are less than 50,000 square feet.
Building setbacks are reduced to allow for greater flexibility in design and configuration with the adjacent
street network and greenbelt system. The proposed rezoning generally follows the Kettlestone Master Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the approved Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone
Design Guidelines and staff would recommend approval. The property included within the rezoning will be
required to go through platting and site plan approval prior to any individual development within the property.
December 22, 2016
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CITY OF WAUKEE
Brad Deets, AICP
Development Services Director
K‐RC Retail Community District
LEGEND
ARAC, LLC
ARAC, LLC ARAC, LLC KeƩlestone Rezoning—Shops at KeƩlestone North Plat 2