HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-03-H01 Raccoon River Property Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 3, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, by
rezoning certain property from A-1 to C-1 and M-1, a parcel to be known as
Raccoon River Property [Public Hearing]
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The subject property is located directly south of Interstate
80 and west of R-22 (Ute Avenue). The applicant is requesting approval of a
rezoning for approximately five acres to C-1 Community and Highway
Commercial District and approximately 17.5 acres to M-1 Light Industrial
District to facilitate the development of a business park.
The applicant has also submitted a petition to annex an additional 67 acres of
property to the west of the subject property for a continuation of the business
park. It is anticipated that the City Council will take action on the annexation
proposal sometime in May.
A concept plan has been provided as a part of the rezoning request which
identifies two commercial lots fronting Ute Avenue with four industrial lots
located to the west. A new public collector street would be constructed off of
Ute Avenue to service the business park.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request on March 28, 2017 and recommended
approval.
Approval of a Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to
C-1 (Community &Highway Service Commercial District) and M-1 (Light Industrial
District) [Raccoon River Property]
Director of Development Services, Brad Deets, introduced the request for approval of a
rezoning made by the Applicant 117 Land Company, LLC. The Subject property is generally
located South of Interstate 80 and West of R-22 containing approximately 22.56 acres of land.
The concept prepared for this presentation identifies two commercial lots along R-22 and 4
Light Industrial lots in the central and western portions of the property. Notification of the
rezoning request to the proposed property was sent on March 21, 2017 and the lot was posted
with notification signage. To date, staff has not received any correspondence for or against the
proposal.
Mr. Deets advised that this property was identified in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan as
the location for a future business park, and the Waukee City Council has identified a priority
in the development of light industrial property and has targeted the I-80/R-22 area for this
type of development. Mr. Deets also advised that the owner of the subject property is in the
process of annexation of approximately 66.5 acres located directly to the west of the subject
property. Upon completion, the newly annexed property is anticipated to move forward with a
second phase of the proposed business park development.
Mr. Deets explained that a street is proposed to be constructed off of R-22 to service the
proposed development. Currently, there are no services to the property, but the City is
currently working with the applicant to extend water and sewer utilities to service the project.
Mr. Deets advised that should the Commission recommend approval, the request will go to
council for public hearing Monday April 3rd at 5:30pm. At this time, the proposed rezoning is
consistent with the comprehensive plan previously development for this area and in line with
the City Councils priority to work with property owners in the development of light industrial/
business parks. Staff would recommend approval at this time.
• Commissioner Streit questioned who owns the property to the East of Ute Avenue. Mr.
Deets advised that currently it is unincorporated Dallas County. Previously, the Cities
of Waukee and West Des Moines had a Moratorium to not annex eastern properties.
This has expired, but the City is still focusing on the land west of Waukee.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned what the zoning to the south of this property would
be. Mr. Deets advised that the Comprehensive plan shows more business park/
business campus development with the eventual transition to residential, but as the
City is currently developing a new Comprehensive Plan, it is subject to change.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned about the grading of the property as it would need
extensive work completed in order to become a business park. Mr. Deets advised that
staff is currently reviewing a preliminary plat and the proposed grading to insure
proper drainage, but that the current trees would be removed.
• Commissioner Schmidt and Stonebrook questioned about the future extension of the
road ways, Ep True and Mills Civic parkway. Mr. Deets advised that the two roads in
question will eventually extend and act as natural transition lines in further
development, though work with West Des Moines will be imperative to maintain the
necessary distance as they continue west, or to have the two streets combine at some
point.
• Commissioner Shanks asked for examples for what light industrial encompassed. Mr.
Deets advised that the M-1 designation allows for warehouse and light manufacturing.
A comparable location would be the Westgate business park or the aurora business
park along I80/35. Mr. Deets also advised that M-1 is more restrictive than an M-1A
zoning.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the City was looking to annex in the storage
business and land further south. Mr. Deets advised that was correct. In order to bring
in the 67 acres to the south, there are 3 separate owners that will need to be annexed
in. currently the City is working with the owners for Voluntary annexation to avoid the
80/20 annexation option.
There were no questions or comments from the audience in attendance.
Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the rezoning related to a change from A-1
(Agricultural District) to C-1 (Community &Highway Service Commercial District) and M-1
(Light Industrial District) [Raccoon River Property]. Commissioner Schmidt seconded the
motion. Ayes: Stonebrook, Streit, Hoifeldt, Shanks, and Schmidt. Nays: None. Motion
Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff believes the proposed rezoning to be consistent with the
comprehensive plan as well as the Council Priority of the location and
development of business parks within the community.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing
ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report
II. Correspondence from Caspe Terrace
III. Rezoning Sketch
IV. Concept Plan
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 03/24/17
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets
RE: Raccoon River Property Rezoning
DATE: March 28, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: 117 Land Company, LLC
Requested Action Rezoning Approval
Location and Size: Property is generally located South of Interstate
80 and West of R-22 containing 22.56 acres more
or less.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Business Campus A-1
North Vacant-Undeveloped Rural Residential C-1
South Crescent Ridge Mini
Storage
Business Campus **
East TPI Plumbing
Caspe Terrace
Business Campus **
West Vacant - Undeveloped Business Campus **
** Property is currently located within Dallas County
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, 117 Land Company, LLC, on behalf of the owner, Raccoon River Land Co, LLC, is requesting
approval of a rezoning of approximately 22.56 acres of property located west of R-22 and south of Interstate
80. The proposed rezoning includes a total of 5.11 acres of C-1 Community and Highway Service Commercial
District and 17.45 acres of M-1 Light Industrial District. The subject property was identified in the City’s 2008
Comprehensive Plan as the location for a future business park.
The Waukee City Council has previously identified as a priority the development of light industrial property
and has targeted the I-80/R-22 area for this type of development. The City has previously worked with the
property owner north of I-80 and west of R-22 on a light industrial business park, however, nothing has
transpired to date.
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The applicant is also in the process of annexation of approximately 66.5 acres located directly west of the
property proposed to be rezoned. The City has begun the annexation process and it is anticipated that the
annexation of the adjacent property could be completed within the next four months. It is anticipated that
the applicant will proceed forward with a second phase of the proposed business p ark development upon
completion of the annexation.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has submitted the necessary petition and consent to the rezoning. Notification of the rezoning
request to the proposed property was sent on March 21, 2017. To date, staff has not received any
correspondence for or against the proposal. Notification signs of the proposed Planning and Zoning Date and
City Council Public Hearing Date have been placed on the property.
ABOVE: Aerial of Concept Plan identifying the proposed area for commercial (RREEDD) and Light Industrial (BBLLUUEE) outline for the
subdivision and Surrounding Properties.
As a part of the proposed rezoning request, the applicant has submitted a concept plan identifying the
anticipated layout of the development.
The concept plan identifies a total of 6 lots including two commercial lots adjacent to R-22 and four light
industrial lots.
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A new street is proposed to be constructed off of R-22 to service the proposed development.
The City is currently working with the applicant on the extension of utilities to service the project. The City’s
consulting engineer has begun preliminary design of the extension of a 12” water main to extend under
Interstate 80 to service the property. A lift station is also being designed that would be located in the
southwestern portion of the subject property which would include a force main back to the north and into
the existing sanitary sewer system located north of Interstate 80.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan previously developed for this area and is
also consistent with the City Council’s priority to work with property owners in the development of light
industrial/business parks. Staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Brad Deets
Development Services Director
March 29, 2017
Mr. Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner
City of Waukee
Attn: Director of Development Services Department
230 W. Hickman Road (HWY 6)
Waukee, Iowa 50263
Dear Mr. Kass:
I am Sharon Goldford, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines. Our property,
Caspe Terrace, is directly across the street from the property that is being re-zoned from A-1 agriculture
to C-1 commercial and M-1 manufacturing. The street address of our property is: 33158 Ute Avenue;
Waukee.
I attended the Waukee City Council meeting on March 28, 2017. As I expressed to you after the meeting,
we have very significant and justified safety concerns for our families and children. Prior to the decision
to construct the road at the proposed location, we received no contact from the city whatsoever. We
would have appreciated the opportunity to explain to representative(s) of the city the impact of the road
at the proposed location on our federation’s operations at Caspe Terrace.
You are probably not aware of the number of children we have at Caspe Terrace. Monday through Friday,
we have a preschool attended by children ages 2 through 4 years old. There are about 30 to 32 children
that arrive every week day from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings,,
we have around 150 children attending religious school. In the summer, we have a summer camp on sight
for 10 weeks that brings anywhere from 50 to 100 children on any day, Monday through Friday. There
are also many other events that take place at Caspe Terrace on any day or night of the week.
When I inquired if there was a plan for any stop signs or lights, I was told that there will be none. As you
aware, the volume of traffic (especially big trucks) has already increased dramatically, and there will be
additional increases once the new road is completed. It is requested that the city install safety measures
to help us protect our children and families. We would like to meet with you or other appropriate city
representatives to discuss this matter and so we can further delineate our understandable concerns. If
you need any other information, it will be supplied upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your consideration for our requests for safety measures.
Respectfully,
Sharon Goldford
Executive Director
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines