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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-20-J11 Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 20, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: ARAC, LLC, with property owner, Sharron Johnson, are requesting approval of a preliminary plat for approximately 4.56 acres of property located north of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway. The plat consists of two lots intended for commercial development. Lot 1 is 2.06 acres and Lot s is 2.5 acres. No street improvements are required for this plat. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on March 14, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Preliminary Plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat by the applicants ARAC, LLC and Sharron Johnson. The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor generally located norther of Ashworth Road and East of Grand Prairie Parkway and contains approximately 4.56 acres. The Preliminary Plat identifies two lots for Commercial development. Mr. Kass advised that there are no street improvements required for this plat, access to the property will be provided via access on the east side of lot 2 and on the north side of lot 1. The access on lot 1 will be a permanent right-in/right-out and the access on the east side of lot 2 will be a temporary full access point but will become a permanent right-in right-out with future improvements to the east. Mr. Kass noted that several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities as well as an identified ingress/egress easement to provide access to the proposed lots. A 25 foot landscape buffer easement will be required along the east plat boundary to provided screening from the adjacent residential development. Mr. Kass explained that utilities will be extended to all lots. Sanitary sewer will be provided off of Grand Prairie Parkway and an 8-inch water main will be extended on the backside of the lots. Storm water detention will need to be provided on each individual lot and the preliminary plat identifies possible detention pond locations At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the preliminary plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 subject to any remaining staff comments.  Commissioner Streit questioned if there were still property owners to the east that had concerns with the rezoning. Development Director Brad Deets advised that there were residential homes on Ashworth but long term there is potential that the area gets rezoned and changed. The transitional time frame means that developers will need to preserve and maintain the landscape buffer. The issue before was that, dependent upon bordering zoning of properties, the buffer requirements differ, and they just wanted the buffer to be present. As Ashworth gains more traffic and grows, the area of the homes may be better served as a different land use.  Brad Cooper, a representative of the applicant, advised that they have been meeting with the eastern bordering home owner to come to agreements on several different points.  Commissioner Stonebrook questioned if the landscape buffer easement is required. Director of Development Services advised that it is a requirement per zoning ordinance, but in the case of rezoning land use is also adjusted and the requirements from an ordinance stand point change as well. For this project, as it is commercial against residential, the landscape buffer easement is a requirement. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the preliminary plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 subject to any remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stonebrook. Ayes: Stonebrook, 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 IV. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 17- APPROVING THE SHOPS AT KETTLESTONE NORTH PLAT 2 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 The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 on March 14, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 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 20th day of March, 2017, that the Preliminary Plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 be approved. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Brian Harrison Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Andy Kass RE: The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 – Preliminary Plat DATE: March 14, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: ARAC, LLC & Sharron Johnson Requested Action Preliminary Plat Approval Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway and contains approximately 4.56 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Community Retail K-RC North Vacant - Undeveloped Community Retail K-RC South Vacant - Undeveloped Regional Retail K-RR East Residential Community Retail A-1 West Vacant – Undeveloped Community Retail K-RC BACKGROUND: The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes approximately 4.5 acres located on the east side of Grand Prairie Parkway and north of Ashworth Road. A portion of the property was recently rezoned from A-1 to K-RC. Project Description: Lots: The preliminary plat identifies two lots to be platted for commercial development. Lot 1 is 2.06 acres in area and Lot 2 is 2.5 acres in area. March 10, 2017 2 of 3 ABOVE: Proposed Plat in RED. Streets: No street improvements are required for this plat. Access to the property will be provided via access on the east side of Lot 2 and on the north side of Lot 1. The access on Lot 1 will be a permanent right-in/right-out. The access on the east side of Lot 2 will be a temporary full access point, but will become a permanent right- in/right-out once future improvements to the east are made. Easements: Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities. In addition, to easements for utilities the preliminary plat identifies proposed ingress/egress easements to provide access to the proposed lots. A 25 foot landscape buffer easement will be required along the east plat boundary to provide screening from the adjacent residential development. Utilities: Utilities will be extended to all lots. Sanitary sewer will be provided off of Grand Prairie Parkway and an 8-inch water main will be extended on the backside of the lots. Storm water detention will need to be provided on each individual lot and the preliminary plat identifies possible detention pond locations. March 10, 2017 3 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time Staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for The Shops at Kettlestone North Plat 2 subject to remaining staff comments. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner