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Home My WebLink About2017-11-20-H02 I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 Rezoning Ordinance_PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: November 20, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District), a parcel to be known as I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2. FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, 117 Land Company, LLC, requests approval of a rezoning of approximately 67.66 acres of property located south of Interstate 80 and west of Ute Avenue/R-22. The specific request is to rezone the property from A-1, Agricultural District to M-1, Light Industrial District in order to develop a light industrial/business park. The subject property was recently annexed into the City of Waukee and would become the second phase of the I-80 West Industrial Park for which construction began in summer 2017. The concept plan submitted with the application indicates a total of 9 lots for light industrial development. One outlot on the west side of the property is also indicated. Interstate Parkway is indicated as continuing further to the west. The rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which identifies the property as an area for development of light industrial/business parks. The property is also consistent with the adjacent land uses to the east. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their November 14, 2017, meeting and recommended approval. Approval of a Rezoning related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District) [I-80 West Industrial Park] City Planner, Melissa DeBoer, introduced the request for 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 67.66 acres. The proposed rezoning would convert the entire subject property to M-1, light industrial district as identified in the City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan for the location of a future business park. The applicant has submitted the necessary petition and consent to the rezoning and to date, staff has not received any correspondence for or against H2 the proposal. The applicant has submitted a concept plan identifying the anticipated layout of the development with 9 lots and one out lot. The street from plat 1 will continue west into plat 2, and utilities will be extended to the property as plat improvements. At this time Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request. • Commissioner Stonebrook questioned where the road would end. Senior Planner Andy Kass advised that the submittal is just a concept plan, but the applicant has states some grading issues in extending the road straight to the west. • Commissioner Hoifeldt asked what would be done with the Creek in lot 2. Mr. Kass advised that, due to entities like the DNR, the creek would need to be maintained in its current state and not altered for development. • Commissioner Stonebrook asked for clarification on the utilities being extended. Mr. Kass advised that the City is constructing a lift station to east of this development, the area shown, plats 1 and 2, can all be serviced by the extended utilities. Commissioner Tietz moved to approve a rezoning related to a change from A-1 (agricultural district) to M-1 (light industrial district. the motion was seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt. Ayes: Stonebrook, Fontenot, Streit, Hoifeldt, and Tietz. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding land uses. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration. ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Map III. Location Map PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: 11/09/17 STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer RE: I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 2 Rezoning DATE: November 14, 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 67.66 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 Interstate 80 N/A N/A South Rural – Dallas County Business Campus ** East I-80 West Industrial Park Plat 1 / Vacant - Undeveloped Business Campus M-1 / C-1 West Rural Residential – Dallas County Business Campus ** ** Property is currently located within Dallas County BACKGROUND: The applicant, 117 Land Company, LLC, is requesting approval of a rezoning of approximately 67.66 acres of property located west of R-22 and south of Interstate 80. The proposed rezoning includes rezoning all of the 67.66 acres to 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. November 9, 2017 2 of 3 This property has recently been annexed into the City of Waukee and is the second phase of rezoning for the I-80 West Industrial Park. Plat 1, located immediately to the east was recently rezoned from A-1, Agricultural District to M-1, Light Industrial District and C-1, Community and Highway Service Commercial District in May 2017. 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 November 6, 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 rezoning area (outlined in RED) in relation to the 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 9 light industrial lots and one outlot on the west boundary. The street from Plat 1 will continue west into Plat 2 and then curve to the south. 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 November 9, 2017 3 of 3 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 Melissa DeBoer, AICP Planner II AREA - 67.66 ACINTERSTATE 80U LANE CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE1701.018I-80 WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE 2 ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/15/17 REZONING MAP PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 08/30/17VICINITY MAPOWNER / APPLICANTZONING PROJECTREZONING DESCRIPTIONNAME OFPROPERTYOWNERMAILINGADDRESSTOTALAREA OFPROPERTY(S.F.)SQUAREFOOTAGEWITHIN 200'% OF TOTALSQUAREFOOTAGEWITHIN 200'%CONSENTING