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Home My WebLink About2017-02-21-J04 Waukee Central Rezoning - 3rd CONSIDERATION AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: February 21, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning and changing certain property therein from C-1 to R-3/PD-1, a property to be referred to as Waukee Central Multi-Family [third (final) reading] FORMAT: Ordinance SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Since the second consideration, the applicant has proposed a number of changes to the project based upon some of the feedback provided at the meeting. Specifically, the applicant has proposed the following: 1. Reduce the overall number of units from 114 to 108 (reduced density from 24 units per acre to 22 units per acre) 2. Reduce the parking provided by 13 stalls based upon the reduction in units. 3. Increase overall greenspace and open space on site. 4. Incorporate amenities for the residents living within the development including a pool, clubhouse, small park area, pet wash station and bike repair station. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed changes have been incorporated into the Planned Development Overlay document. Staff would recommend approval of the third and final consideration to rezone the property. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the third reading of the ordinance in title only and place it on final passage. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance PREPARED BY: Brad Deets REVIEWED BY: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 300, ZONING ORDINANCE, CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA BY AMENDING THE ZONING FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C-1 TO PD-1 AND R-3 [WAUKEE CENTRAL MULTI- FAMILY DEVELOPMENT] BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1. Section 301.4 of Chapter 301, Waukee Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance of the City, adopting the Official Zoning Map, is hereby amended by changing the following real estate from C-1 (Community and Highway Service Commercial District) to PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay District) and R-3 (Multi- Family Residential), legally described as follows: LOT 5 OF WAUKEE CENTRAL, AN OFFICIAL PLAT IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA SAID PROPERTY CONTAINS 4.9 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Section 2. Planned Development Agreement. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is the Planned Development Agreement which shall define the minimum standards and requirements of the PD-1 [Planned Development Overlay District] pertaining to the above legally described property. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council this ___ day of February, 2017, and approved this ___ day of February, 2017. William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk Exhibit A WAUKEE CENTRAL MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CITY OF WAUKEE APPROVED BY WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL ON ___________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS WAUKEE CENTRAL MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT • Rezoning Request • Exhibit B – Waukee PD Form • Exhibit C – Property Legal Description • Exhibit D – Rezoning Map • Exhibit E – Conceptual Development Plan • Exhibit F – Conceptual Building Elevations Exhibit B | WAUKEE CENTRAL MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Waukee, Iowa Planned Development Overlay District (PD) Item 1 Purpose and Scope of District The subject property is located within the Waukee Central Final Plat which consists of five lots. The four lots fronting Hickman Road are zoned for and are currently being developed for commercial uses. The fifth lot which is separated by a private street (SE Laurel Street) is proposed to be developed as a multi- family residential use. The proposed multi-family residential use would be required to be designed and constructed to higher standards than would be required within the standard R-3 Multi-Family Residential District as described within this document. In exchange, the Planned Development would include language that will relax building setback requirements and increase the maximum number of units per acre. The existing zoning of the Property is C-1 Community and Highway Service Commercial District. The proposed underlying zoning is R-3 Rental Multi-Family Residential District with the Planned Development Overlay (PD-1) defining the additional uses, regulations and restrictions. Item 2 Location, Size, Legal Description See Attached: Exhibit C – Vicinity Map Exhibit D – Property Legal Description The proposed development is comprised of approximately 4.9 acres located south of E Hickman Road, east of SE Dartmoor Drive, west of SE Westgate Drive and north of the Midwest Country Estates Mobile Home Park. Item 3 Conceptual Development Plan See Attached: Exhibit E – Rezoning Map Exhibit F – Conceptual Development Plan Exhibit F represents a conceptual development plan showing proposed construction of approximately 108 multi-family residential units within two building structures on approximately 4.9 acres of land. It should be noted that these figures are conceptual and that the actual number of units and square footage of buildings will be determined at the time of platting and site plan approval process based upon the density requirements as later described within this document. Item 4 Building Design Standards, including height, materials, sections and other information required to describe the project Buildings shall be a minimum of two (2) stories and a maximum of three (3) stories in height. Individual units should include façade articulations such as patios or balconies. Facades of the building shall establish a rhythm of windows, storefront or curtainwall and/or shadow casting articulations to create rhythms of solid and void. Façade bays should be divided into modules to define fenestration and solid zones. Façade bays may be delineated by the following scaling elements: a. Recesses b. Reveals c. Continuous projections d. Diversity in material profiles e. Change in module rhythm f. Shadow trim A minimum of 25% of each street facing façade shall be fenestration. Shadow trim elements may be understood as features that produce heavily articulated shadow lines – e.g. recessed windows, projecting window boxes, layered shading or structural devices. Material and Color: a. Materials on all facades shall be of equal quality. The front façade materials shall be repeated on all facades, but not necessarily at equal scale. b. When the building base is differentiated from the rest of the building, the building base material should have a heavier appearance than the materials above. c. A mix of building materials including brick, stone and fiber cement siding shall be used. Prohibited materials for multi-family units shall include vinyl siding, EIFS, synthetic stucco, split faced masonry and burnished block unless utilized for trim accents. d. Trim elements shall be required around windows and doors and along the roofline to help articulate and define the individual units. e. Colors selected within the development shall follow a natural materials and earth tones pallet. Item 5 Bulk Regulations – Including Density Regulations, Setbacks, Maximum Heights, and other design standards specific to the Project The following minimum requirements shall be observed: 1. Density. Twenty-two (22) units per acre maximum 2. Minimum Floor Area. Seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet per unit, except for efficiency units and one (1) bedroom units can be Six hundred (600) square feet 3. Lot Width. Sixty (60) feet minimum fronting a public or private street 4. Front Yard. Fifteen (15’) feet minimum 5. Side Yards. Fifteen (15’) feet minimum 6. Rear Yards. Thirty (30’) feet minimum 7. Maximum Number of stories. Three (3) stories 8. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Two (2) parking stalls per two bedroom or larger unit. One and a half (1.5) parking stall per efficiency or one bedroom unit. One additional stall for every five (5) units. 9. Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than Twenty (20%) percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings; except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme Item 6 Uses of Property – Including Principal Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses and Prohibited Uses for Mixed Use and Commercial Developments All uses as permitted in and as limited in the R-3 Rental Multi-Family Residential District. Item 7 Open Space, Landscape and Buffer Regulations Minimum open space for each use shall be as described within the R-3 Rental Multi-Family Residential District regulations and the Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance. Buffer Requirements: a. A ten (10) feet buffer shall be required along the south property line. b. Buffer Planting Requirements: i. A minimum of one and a half (1.5) overstory tree, two and a half (2.5) evergreens, two and a half (2.5) ornamental tree and 15 shrubs shall be required for every one hundred fifty (150) linear feet of landscaped buffer. ii. Credit will be given for a reduction in the buffering requirements for any existing trees that are saved as a part of the site plan development process. Item 8 Parkland Dedication Requirements Based upon the proposed number of units, a total parkland dedication requirement of 1.134 acres would be required based upon the City of Waukee parkland dedication ordinance. In lieu of parkland dedication, the developer has proposed th e construction of several private amenities that are being constructed for the benefit of the residents of the development. In lieu of parkland dedication, the developer will be required to provide on-site private improvements including at a minimum, a swimming pool and clubhouse. END OF DOCUMENT EXHIBIT C LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 5 OF WAUKEE CENTRAL, AN OFFICIAL PLAT IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA CONTAINING 4.9 ACRES MORE OR LESS. EXHIBIT D REZONING MAP EXHIBIT E CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXHIBIT F CONCEPTUAL BUILDING ELEVATION