HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-06-J12 Milos Ridge_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for
Milo’s Ridge
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Patrick and Marilea Morris, request approval of a
preliminary plat for 6.02 acres of property located north of N. Little Walnut
Creek Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane. The plat consists of 2 lots intended
for single family residential. Lot 1 has an existing home on it that will remain.
Lot 2 is a vacant lot for an additional home to be built on it. Lot 1 is 4.02 acres
in area and Lot 2 is 2.00 acres in area. No public improvements are required
for this development other than the installation of a water service to Lot 2
which will be completed when a home is being constructed on Lot 2.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this request on October 24, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments.
Approval of a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Milo’s Ridge
Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a Preliminary Plat and a Final Plat
for the project Milo’s Ridge made by the applicants Patrick & Marilea Morris in order to split a
residential lot. The property is generally located north of N. Little Walnut Creek Drive and west of N.
Warrior lane and contains approximately 6.02 acres.
Mr. Kass advised that water services will be extended as needed for lot 2, and that the County would
need to be contacted for coordinating septic service for the same lot. Mr. Kass also advised that by
splitting the parcel, the City would not be creating any nonconforming parcels to City Ordinance.
At this time staff is comfortable with the site plan and would recommend approval subject to
remaining staff comments.
• Commissioner Schmidt asked for clarifications on the creek crossing lines. Mr. Kass advised
the marks indicated the creek and the overland flowage easement, not the 100 year flood plain.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schmidt, and seconded by Commissioner Broderick, to approve
the preliminary Plat for Milo’s Ridge. Ayes: Stonebrook, Broderick, Tietz, and Schmidt. 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. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING THE MILO’S RIDGE 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 Milo’s Ridge on October 24, 2017, subject to remaining staff
comments; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Milo’s Ridge 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 6th day of November, 2017, that the Preliminary Plat for Milo’s Ridge 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: Milo’s Ridge – Preliminary
Plat & Final Plat
DATE: October 24, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Patrick & Marilea Morris
Requested Action Approval of a Preliminary Plat & Final Plat for a
residential lot split
Location and Size: Property is generally located north of N. Little
Walnut Creek Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane,
containing approximately 6.02 acres.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Single Family Residential Neighborhood Residential AR
North Single Family Residential Neighborhood Residential AR
South Single Family Residential/
Agriculture and Open
Space
Neighborhood Residential A-1/COS
East Single Family Residential/
Forest
Neighborhood Residential AR
West Single Family Residential Neighborhood Residential AR
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the north side of N. Little Walnut Creek Drive and west of Warrior Lane within the
Sahu Acres subdivision. The property is approximately 6.02 acres in area. The applicant requests approval of a
preliminary plat and final plat to split the existing lot into two separate lots with the intention of selling the other lot for
a home to be built upon.
October 20, 2017
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ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
LOTS
The preliminary plat and final plat identify two lots. Lot 1 is proposed to be 4.02 acres in area and will have the existing
home on the property located upon it. Lot 2 is proposed to be 2 acres in area. Each lot meets the minimum lot area of
2 acres and the minimum lot width of 200 feet in the AR, Single Family Acreage District. The applicant intends to sell
Lot 2. An existing shed will remain on Lot 2.
STREETS AND SIDEWALK
Access to both lots will be provided off of N. Little Walnut Creek Drive which is currently a gravel road. Within the
next year N. Little Walnut Creek Drive will be improved to an asphalt surfaced road.
No sidewalks are required to be extended as part of the improvements for these lots as there are no existing sidewalks
in the Sahu Acres neighborhood.
UTILITIES
The only public utility within the Sahu Acres neighborhood is public water. Lot 1 is already served by public water and a
service will be installed to Lot 2 when a home built. Lot 1 is served by an existing onsite septic system. Lot 2 will need
to provide its own septic system which permitting for that will be coordinated with the Dallas County Health
Department.
October 20, 2017
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the preliminary plat and final
plat for Milo’s Ridge subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner