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Home My WebLink About2017-01-16-J07 Fox Creek Estates Plat 10_Preliminary Plat_COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: January 16, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Waukee Lots, LLC, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for approximately 11.24 acres of property located east of Warrior Lane and north of NE Douglas Parkway. The plat consists of 18 single-family lots intended for single-family residential development. NE Badger Lane and NE Fox Valley Court will be extended as part of the plat improvements. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on November 22, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request made by the applicant, Waukee Lots, LLC, for approval of a preliminary plat for single family residential development. The subject property lies east of Warrior Lane and north of the existing Fox Creek Estates development. The preliminary plat identifies a total of 18 single family lots. The proposed lots range in size from 12,122 square feet to 56,147 square feet and lot widths from 65 to 90 feet. Mr. Kass also noted that, as several of the lots are within the FEMA mapped floodplain, out lots are indicated on the rear of those lots. These out lots will not be buildable and can only be sold with the respective buildable lots indicated. Mr. Kass advised that s two streets that will be extended as part of this project. NE Badger Lane will be extended from the south to the north and will end in a cul-de-sac. NE Fox Valley Drive will be extended from the south to the north and will end in a cul-de-sac. Both streets are local streets that will be 29 feet wide and have 60 feet of right-of way. There are no trails proposed as part of these plat improvements, but 5 foot sidewalks will be constructed on either side of the streets as the individual lots develop. Mr. Kass explained that all public utility services will be extended throughout the plat to the proposed 10 lots. Sanitary sewer and water will be extended from connection points left from previous plats on NE Badger Lane and NE Fox Valley Drive. Storm water detention is being proposed to be accommodated in a basin that will be constructed between lots 7, 8, and 15 with an ultimate discharge point of Little Walnut Creek. At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 subject to remaining staff comments. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned who would be responsible for maintaining the detention pond. Mr. Kass advised that the intent was that individual lot owners would be responsible for the corresponding portion of the dry bottom pond. • Commissioner Streit questioned if the areas to the north and east of this plat were within the City of Waukee or Clive. Mr. Kass advised that both the north and east of this area were within the City of Clive. • Commissioner Streit questioned if there were going to be any more annexations with this area. Mr. Kass advised that he did not anticipate any more annexations related to this area. Commissioner Fontenot moved to approve the preliminary plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10, subject to remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shanks. Ayes: Fontenot, Streit, Hoifeldt, and Shanks. Nays: none. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All comments appear to be addressed. Staff recommends approval. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Staff Comment Letter IV. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 17- APPROVING THE FOX CREEK ESTATES PLAT 10 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 Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 on November 22, 2016, subject to remaining staff comments; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 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 16th day of January, 2017, that the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 be approved. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Brian Harrison Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Andy Kass RE: Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 – Preliminary Plat DATE: November 22, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Waukee Lots, LLC Requested Action Approval of a Preliminary Plat for a single family residential development Location and Size: Property is generally located east of Warrior Lane and north of NE Douglas Parkway, containing approximately 11.24 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2 North Undeveloped City of Clive N/A South Fox Creek Estates Neighborhood Residential R-2 East Undeveloped City of Clive N/A West Undeveloped City of Clive N/A BACKGROUND: The subject property lies east of Warrior Lane and north of the existing Fox Creek Estates development. The subject property was recently annexed into the City of Waukee. The Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for the property in the fall of 2016. The rezoning was finalized at the City Council meeting on November 7th. The applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat for a single family residential subdivision. November 17, 2016 2 of 3 ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property (Blue Dashed Line) identifying the proposed plat. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of 18 single family lots. The proposed lots range in size from 12,122 square feet to 56,147 square feet. The minimum lot size in the R-2 district is 8,000 square feet. The lot widths range in size from 65 feet to 90 feet. The minimum lot width in the R-2 district is 65 feet. Some of these lots are within the mapped floodplain which is why there are outlots indicated on the rear of some of the lots. These outlots will not be buildable and can only be sold with the respective buildable lot that they correspond to. STREETS AND TRAIL The preliminary plat identifies two streets that will be extended as part of this project. NE Badger Lane will be extended from the south to the north and will end in a cul-de-sac. NE Fox Valley Drive will be extended from the south to the north and will end in a cul-de-sac. Both streets are local streets that will be 29 feet wide and have 60 feet of right-of- way. No trails are proposed to be constructed as part of these plat improvements. Five foot sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the streets as the individual lots develop. November 17, 2016 3 of 3 UTILITIES All public utility services will be extended throughout the plat to provide access to the proposed 18 lots. Sanitary sewer will be extended from connection points left from previous plats on NE Badger Lane and NE Fox Valley Drive. Ultimately these sewers will flow to the Little Walnut Creek Lift Station and will be subject to connection fees at the time of final plat. Water main will be extended throughout the plat from existing connections off of NE Badger Lane and NE Fox Valley Drive. Storm water detention is being proposed to be accommodated in a basin that will be constructed between Lots 7, 8, and 15. The ultimate discharge point for this pond is Little Walnut Creek. PARKLAND: Parkland dedication requirements were previously satisfied. STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 subject to remaining staff comments. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner Development Services Department 230 W. Hickman Road Waukee, IA 50263 Phone: (515) 978-9533 Fax: (515) 987-1845 1st Review: October 25, 2016 2nd Review: November 16, 2016 3rd Review: January 4, 2017 4th Review: Civil Design Advantage Attn: Emily Harding 3405 SE Crossroads Drive, Suite G Grimes, Iowa 50111 RE: Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 – Preliminary Plat Dear Mrs. Harding: Per your request, staff has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9. The property in question is generally located north of NE Douglas Parkway and east of Warrior Lane. Based upon our review, staff has the following comments related to the construction plans: SHEET 1 | COVER SHEET & GENERAL COMMENTS 1. A geotechnical exploration report should be provided as part of the next submittal. Engineers Response: 2. Show the new Waukee corporate limits. Engineers Response: 3. Indicate adjacent ownership and zoning. Engineers Response: 4. Label any existing easements with recorded book and page numbers. Engineers Response: 5. A 10 foot snow storage easement shall be provided on the front of Lots 4 – 8 and Lots 14 – 18. Engineers Response: 6. Move the storm sewer manhole between Lots 7 and 8 to the joint rear property line and turn the pipe and FES to the north. The same should be don’t for the storm sewer between Lots 16 and 17 except move the manhole to the easement and turn to the north west. Engineers Response: 7. Provide a detention easement for the proposed basin. Verify that the detention easement encompasses the 100 year flood elevation. Engineers Response: 8. Add a note indicating maintenance responsibility for the detention basin. Project Name Project Engineer/Manager Project Type City Contact Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 Emily Harding Preliminary Plat - Residential Andy Kass Engineers Response: 9. Please make the water main easement 2o feet wide between lots 8/9/ Also, increase the easement width for the storm sewer and water main easement to 30 feet between lots 14/15. Engineers Response: SHEET 2 | PRELIMINARY PLAT 10. Provide spot elevations within overland flowage easements where the easement crosses lot lines and at the low points of the swale. Indicate the distance to the nearest property line for these spot elevations. Engineers Response: 11. Indicate and illustrate any 100 year flood elevations for all detention and sump areas. Engineers Response: 12. Please indicate and illustrate all overflow and sump areas on the preliminary plat. Illustrate the overflow route for the proposed detention basin. Engineers Response: 13. Provide MPE, MOE, or MGS for all lots. Engineers Response: 14. Label any overland flowage easements. Engineers Response: 15. Are there any FEMA flood limits on the property? Staff questions if approval from the Army Corps of Engineers or the Iowa DNR is required for work in or near these areas. Please address. In addition, is approval from the Corps or IDNR is required to construct a detention basin within an existing tributary drainage channel to Little Walnut Creek. What is the intent of the stream buffer easement? Is it to be public or private? Please note that buffer easement overlaps the building setback line. Please be sure that potential lot byers are aware of that. There are other rear BSLs that overlap detention areas as well. Engineers Response: 16. Staff questions if an overland flowage easement on the rear of Lots 1 – 4 is necessary. Please address. Engineers Response: 17. Provide additional contour labels. Engineers Response: 18. Provide more details for how the individual lots will drain. Is the intent to drain to the creek? Staff questions what the long term erosion control plan to prevent erosion of the creek bank. Please address. Engineers Response: 19. Staff questions how the existing channel for the basin in Plat 6 to the creek will be stabilized. Please address. Engineers Response: VEENSTRA & KIMM COMMENTS No further comments from Veenstra & Kimm. MISCELLANEOUS 20. Staff would request that the revised plans and comment response letter be provided in digital form (PDF) and hard copies with 6 full-sized hard copies delievered to Waukee City Hall. The PDF copy should be emailed. Do not send copies directly to Veenstra & Kimm, City staff will coordinate the delivery of plans to V & K. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these comments, please feel free to contact Brad Deets (515-978-7899), Melissa DeBoer (515-978-7898), or myself at (515) 978-7897. Sincerely, Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner