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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-18-J07 Stone Prairie Plat 5_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: December 18, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Diligent Stone Prairie, LLC, request approval of a final plat for 0.50 acres of property located south of SE Westown Parkway and west of SE L.A. Grant Parkway. The final plat includes a total of 2 lots for single family residential development. The applicant has extended utilities throughout the development and constructed a short extension of SE Trillium Drive. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on November 28, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5 Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for approval of a final plat for single family development made by the applicant Diligent Stone Prairie, LLC. The subject property is located northwest of SE Wildflower Drive and South of SE Westown Parkway, containing approximately 0.50 acres. Mr. Kass informed the Commission that the subject property was platted as out lots X and Z within Stone Prairie Plat 2, but were always intended for single family development. At the time that Plat 2 was constructed, necessary off site easements for the two end lots were not able to be obtained stalling their construction. The final plat identified a total of 2 lots 8,742 square feet and 8,744 square feet in size. A short extension of SE Trillium Drive has been constructed as part of the plat improvements and all public services have been extended to the lots, with storm water detention and park land dedication being satisfied with the previous construction of Plat 2. At this time Staff recommends approval subject to any remaining staff comments and review of legal documents by the City Attorney. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there was a stream that traveled though one of the properties. Erin Ollendike, a representative of the applicant, advised that the only stream was off the property that traveled south to the sediment basin that has recently been filled in. Commissioner Fontenot moved to approve the final plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5. The motion was seconded by commissioner Broderick. Ayes: Fontenot, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Tietz. Nays: None. Motion Carries. J7 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff is working with the applicant to address some minor comments. Staff recommends approval, subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution, subject to remaining staff comments. 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 STONE PRAIRIE PLAT 5 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, Diligent Stone Prairie, LLC, has requested final approval of Stone Prairie Plat 5 (the “Plat”); AND WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on November 28, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5 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 18th day of December, 2017, that the Final Plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5 be and the same is hereby accepted and approved by the City Council of the City of Waukee, subject to remaining staff comments. 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; and 2. Temporary Turnaround 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: Stone Prairie Plat 5 – Final Plat DATE: November 28, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Diligent Stone Prairie, LLC Requested Action Approval of a Final Plat for a single family residential subdivision Location and Size: Property is generally located northwest of SE Wildflower Drive and south of SE Westown Parkway, containing approximately 0.50 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2 North Stone Prairie Plats 1 – 4 Neighborhood Residential R-2 / R-4 / C- 1A South Vacant - Future Parkland Neighborhood Residential R-2 East Stone Prairie Plats 1 – 4 Neighborhood Residential R-2 West New Pioneer Gun Club Neighborhood Residential N/A BACKGROUND: The subject property was platted as Outlots X and Z as part of Stone Prairie Plat 2. The lots were always intended to be utilized for single family development, however, at the time Plat 2 was constructed, the developer could not secure the necessary offsite easements for the two end lots from the adjacent property owner. Over time the applicant was able to secure the necessary offsite easements to complete the remaining two single family lots. The applicant has submitted a final plat requesting approval for two single family lots. November 22, 2017 2 of 3 ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LOTS The final plat identifies a total of 2 lots for single family residential development. The two lots are 8,742 square feet and 8,744 square feet in area. Each lot is approximately 70 feet in width. STREETS AND TRAIL A short extension of SE Trillium Drive was constructed as part of the plat improvements. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed along each lot as each lot is developed. UTILITIES Services have been extended to each lot for sanitary, storm, and water service. PARKLAND: Parkland dedication was satisfied for this plat with the dedication of parkland in Stone Prairie Plat 1. The parkland is to the south of the property. November 22, 2017 3 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat for Stone Prairie Plat 5 subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner