HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-10-J09 Fox Creek Estates Plat 10_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Fox Creek
Estates Plat 10
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, Waukee Lots LLC, is requesting approval of
a final plat for approximately 11 acres. The property is generally located
north of Douglas Parkway and east of Warrior Lane. The final plat includes a
total of 18 single family lots and is a continuation of the Fox Creek Estates
Development.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed this project at the May 23, 2017 Commission Meeting and recommended
approval subject to remaining staff comments:
Approval of a Final plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10
Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for final plat approval made by the applicant Waukee
Lots, LLC. The subject property is generally located east of Warrior Lane and north of NE Douglas
Parkway, and is approximately 11.24 acres. This property was recently annexed into the City of
Waukee and rezoned from A-1 to R-2. Mr. Kass explained that the final plat identifies 18 single
family lots ranging in size from 12,122 square feet to 56,147 square feet. Several lots contain out lots
to accommodate a mapped flood plain. These out lots are not buildable and cannot be sold separate of
the lot they correspond to.
Mr. Kass advised 2 streets will be extended, NE Badger Lane and NE Fox Valley Court, before ending
in a cul-de-sac. Five foot sidewalks will be constructed as lots develop, and all utilities will be
extended to all lots. Parkland dedication is satisfied with the Fox Creek Estates Plat 4 approval, and
storm water will be maintained in the Fox Creek Estates Plat 6 basin and maintained by the resident
Homeowners Association.
Commissioner Schmidt moved to approve the Final Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10. The Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Stonebrook, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, Shanks, and
Schmidt. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: At this time, there are some minor punchlist items
outstanding related to the public improvements within the plat. The developer
has provided the necessary cash bond related to the outstanding
improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR FOX CREEK ESTATES PLAT 10
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, Waukee Lots, LLC, have requested final approval of Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 (the
“Plat”); AND
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat
on May 23, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 and the documents relating thereto will
comply 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
10th day of July, 2017, that the Final Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 be and the same is hereby
accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Waukee does hereby accept the following easements
and documents to be filed with the Plat:
1. Warranty Deed (City Streets);
2. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant;
3. Public Water Main Easement;
4. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement;
5. Public Utility Easement;
6. Public Storm Sewer Easement;
7. Public Storm Sewer and Overland Flowage Easement;
8. Public Overland Flowage Easement;
9. Public Snow Storage Easement;
10. Stream Buffer Easement.
____________________________
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: Fox Creek Estates Plat 10 – Final Plat
DATE: May 23, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Waukee Lots, LLC
Requested Action Final Plat Approval
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 and rezoned not long after incorporating into Waukee.
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ABOVE: Aerial Photo of Proposed Plat outlined in RED in relation to the surrounding properties
Project Description:
Lots:
The final 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:
The developer is in the process of constructing the public streets for this plat. NE Badger Lane will be extended from
the south to the north and end in a cul-de-sac. NE Fox Valley Court will be extended from the south to the north and
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.
Five foot sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the streets as the individual lots develop.
Easements:
Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities.
Utilities:
Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main have been extended throughout the plat as part of the public
improvements. In addition, sanitary, storm, and water services will be provided to each lot.
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Parkland Dedication:
Parkland dedication for this plat was previously satisfied.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time Staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat for Fox Creek
Estates Plat 10 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents by the City Attorney, and completion
of public improvements.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner