HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-20-J14 Kettlestone Heights Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for
Kettlestone Heights Plat 1
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Triple T Development, LLC, request approval of a final
plat for 22.8 acres of property located south of SE Westown Parkway and
west of SE Parkview Crossing Drive. The final plat includes a total of 53 lots
for single family residential development and one outlot in the northeast
corner is identified for future development. Additional outlots are identified
for storm water detention areas and parkland dedication. The applicant has
extended utilities throughout the development and constructed two new
streets, SE Maxwell Drive and SE Sawyer Pointe.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this request on August 22, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments.
Approval of a Final Plat for Kettlestone Heights Plat 1
Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for a Final Plat for single family residential
development submitted by the applicant Triple T Development, LLC. the subject property is generally
located south of SE Westown Parkway and west of Parkview Crossing Drive and contains
approximately 22.8 acres. Mr. Kass reminded the Commission that the property was rezoned in 2016
to PD/R-2 and K-MF-Rowhouse to allow for a smaller lot single family development and rowhomes.
Mr. Kass advised that the Final plat identifies a total of 53 single family lots with a minimum width of
60 feet and a minimum square footage of 7,500, in comparison, this is just under the R-2 zoning
designation. All utilities have been extended throughout the plat with storm water detention in Out lots
X and Z which will be owned and maintained by a Homeowners Association. Out lot W in the
northeast corner is intended for future townhome development, and Out lot Y is intended to be
dedicated to the City for parkland development.
Mr. Kass explained that SE Maxwell Drive and SE Sawyer Pointe will provide access to the lots
within the development, while SE Parkview Crossing Drive will be extended along the east plat
boundary from SE Tallgrass Lane to SE Westown Parkway. Five foot wide sidewalks are proposed on
both sides of the streets as individual lots develop, and no public trails are proposed to be constructed
as part of these plat improvements.
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat
for Kettlestone Heights Plat I subject to remaining staff comments, completion if the public
improvements, and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney.
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• No Commissioner questions or comments.
• No Public questions or comments.
Commissioner Broderick moved to approve the Final Plat for Kettlestone Heights Plat I subject to
remaining staff comments, completion if the public improvements, and review of the legal documents
by the City Attorney. Commissioner Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Stonebrook, Fontenot,
Broderick, and Hoifeldt. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All staff comments have been addressed. Staff recommends
approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR KETTLESTONE HEIGHTS PLAT 1
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, Triple T Development, LLC, has requested final approval of Kettlestone Heights
Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the Plat on August 22, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal
documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Kettlestone Heights Plat 1 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 20th day of November, 2017, that the Final Plat for Kettlestone Heights Plat 1 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 (Lots A & B);
2. Warranty Deed (Outlot Y);
3. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant & Permanent
Easement Agreement;
4. Public Utility Easement;
5. Overland Flowage Easement;
6. Storm Sewer Easement;
7. Sanitary Sewer Easement;
8. Landscape Buffer Easement;
9. Public Ingress/Egress Easement; and
10. Water Main 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: Kettlestone Heights Plat 1– Final
Plat
DATE: August 22, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Triple T Development, LLC
Requested Action Approval of a Final Plat for a single family
residential development
Location and Size: Property is generally located south of SE Westown
Parkway and west of SE Parkview Crossing Drive,
containing approximately 22.8 acres.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Rowhomes PD/R-2 & K-
MF
Rowhouse
North Grant Park Neighborhood Residential R-2
South Kettlestone Ridge Neighborhood Residential R-2
East Vacant – Undeveloped Multi-Family Stacked
Medium
A-1
West Westown Meadows Neighborhood Residential R-2
BACKGROUND:
The subject property lies south of SE Westown Parkway and west of SE Parkview Crossing Drive. This property was
rezoned in 2016, from R-3 to PD/R-2 and K-MF-Rowhouse to allow for a smaller lot single family development and for
rowhomes. The applicant requests final plat approval for the single family lots.
August 18, 2017
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ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property (Red Dashed Line) identifying the proposed plat.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
LOTS
The final plat identifies a total of 53 single family lots that are in compliance with the approved Planned Development for
the property all lots will have a minimum width of 60 feet and a minimum square footage of 7,500 square feet. The lots
will range in size from 7,500 square feet 13,320 square feet. In comparison the minimum lot size in the R-2 district is
8,000 square feet and the minimum lot width is 65 feet. Outlot X and Outlot Z are for storm water detention and will
be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Outlot W in the northeast corner is intended for future
townhome development and will be platted once development occurs. Outlot Y is intended to be dedicated to the City
for parkland.
STREETS AND TRAIL
SE Maxwell Drive and SE Sawyer Pointe will provide access to the lots within the development. Both streets are 29 feet
wide streets. SE Parkview Crossing Drive will also be extended along the east plat boundary from SE Tallgrass Lane to
SE Westown Parkway to the north. SE Parkview Crossing Drive will be a 31 feet wide street. Currently, the street
improvements are under construction.
No public trails are proposed to be constructed as part of these plat improvements. Five foot sidewalks will be
constructed on both sides of the streets as the individual lots develop.
August 18, 2017
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UTILITIES
All public utility services have been extended throughout the plat to provide access to the 53 single family lots.
Storm water detention is being accommodated for in detention basins located within Outlot X and Outlot Z. These
ponds will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. Storm water will be discharged from these basins
to pipes to the east that are located under SE Parkview Crossing.
PARKLAND:
The required amount of parkland dedication for this development is 0.954 acres. Outlot Y has been identified as the
parkland to be dedicated to the City. Outlot Y is 2.07 acres in area. Outlot Y the remaining balance of parkland
dedication will go to help satisfy the requirements when Outlot W develops.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat for Kettlestone
Heights Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments, completion of the public improvements, and review of the legal
documents by the City Attorney.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner