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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-18-J06 Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7_Site Plan AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: April 18, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Urban Family Investments is requesting approval of a site plan for 6 bi-attached townhomes. The subject property is located just south of the SE Legacy Point Boulevard / Hickman Road intersection. The site plan identifies the construction of 6 bi-attached townhomes to be constructed by Evergreen Homes. Townhomes will be single story with two car garages. The townhomes will be owner occupied and are intended for senior housing. Access to the property will be provided via SE Golden Harvest Drive. The applicant has provided elevations for proposed buildings on the site which meet the intent of the architectural guidelines within the Site Development and Building Standards Ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on April 12, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7 City Planner Melissa De Boer introduced the motion and the applicant who is requesting approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan in order to develop a total of six townhome units at this time, located along SE Golden Harvest Drive, on the southeast corner of the plat. The subject property was recently rezoned to allow for an amendment to the Planned Development document to add the additional use of townhomes for the property. Mrs. De Boer advised that the project involves the construction of six townhome units fronting SE Golden Harvest Drive that are each proposed to be approximately 1,400 square feet on the main floor and will include basements as well. They are proposed to be constructed by Evergreen Homes. Mrs. De Boer explained that each townhome unit will have a driveway access off of SE Golden Harvest Drive. The required amount of parking is 14 parking stalls or 2 stalls per unit plus one additional visitor stall for every 4 units. The site plan indicates 25 parking stalls total. A 5 foot wide sidewalk along both SE Golden Harvest Drive and SE Legacy Pointe Blvd will be constructed as part of this project. A pedestrian ramp will be constructed at the northwest corner of SE Legacy Pointe Blvd and SE Golden Harvest Dr. Mrs. De Boer described that the sanitary sewer will be provided to the site through a private sanitary sewer easement. Water will be provided from a 12 inch main located on the north side of SE Golden Harvest Dr. Storm water will be managed with a swale located in the rear yards of the townhome units, just north of the six proposed units. Sump pump drain lines from the townhome units are proposed to drain directly into the proposed swale. The applicant has provided a total of 12 trees for the proposed townhome site as well as several shrubs to be planted in the front yards of the townhome units. Mrs. De Boer advised that the proposed townhome buildings will be constructed with LP Siding in a tan color and will be accented with a manufactured stone on the front elevations of the buildings. The elevations are consistent in design with the existing townhome properties in the area surrounding this site. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the Plat was just for 6 townhomes. Mrs. De Boer advised that yes, the plat was for 6 town homes and the out lots, but not the pond. Commissioner Hoifeldt also questioned what was planned for the area west towards the car wash. He questioned what might be there once the lot was fully developed. Mrs. De Boer remarked that it had the potential to be townhomes or commercial based on the previous rezoning, but that the builder and developer were still discussing what to do with that area. • Commissioner Streit questioned if there were any discussion items brought up at the City Council meetings regarding this project. Development Services Director, Brad Deets, advised that the Planning and zoning received most of the questions. The audience participation focused on the Legacy Pointe Development and their legal documents. He advised that there is a third and final consideration April 18th for any other concerns to be voiced. • Commissioner Schmidt questioned who would be responsible for the Pond. Mr. Deets replied that at the moment the Developer owns the pond and are working on a final exit. They have been hiring out the maintenance and they are going to fix the issues as we have explained that we can no longer allow it to continue being ill-maintained. • Commissioner Nigro wanted to know the reasoning behind having sump pumps going to a ditch instead of utilizing a storm sewer. The Staff allowed the Applicant Tim Urban of Urban Development to address the concern. Mr. Urban advised that this is the beginning of a HOA project and the builder and himself divided that there would be no rear fencing of the yards as the existing swale and intake is a natural drainage route with its own easement and would need to be maintained. Commissioner Nigro questioned as to the cost savings for choosing this route over the storm sewers. Mr. Urban advised that during his past construction endeavors he has found that storm water discharge underground with a trail of connections could cause long term maintenance and extra problems, above ground would be easier to maintain. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there would be any issues with the visibility having no fences and the possibility of commercial development to the north of the townhomes. Mr. Urban commented that if it is a commercial project that builds on that area, then they would need to build adequate landscaping to cover the views. As of right now the plans show parking between the townhomes and any other development to the north. • Commissioner Nigro questioned if the City building inspectors had looked at the plans proposed and the Staff advised that all parties had been involved in the review. Mr. Deets, Director of Development Services, advised that connecting to the storm sewer directly would be difficult as it is located under a street or a longer than average distance away. • Commissioner Hoifeldt advised that a current project, Glynn Village, is constructed in a similar fashion. Commissioner Nigro brought up the fact that it is an open Ecological area and homeowners are aware that the lots are set up to accommodate that. • Commissioner Schmidt questioned if color elevations were needed, to which Mrs. De Boer advised that the material board was an adequate representation of the colors and materials proposed for a preliminary Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve in the case of the approval of a site plat for legacy pointe at Waukee plat 7 townhomes subject to remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents by the City Attorney, which was seconded by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Nigro, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, Shanks, and Schmidt. Nays: none. Motion carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report (see preliminary plat information) III. Staff Comment Letter (see preliminary plat information) IV. Site Plan (see preliminary plat) V. Elevations PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 16- APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR LEGACY POINTE AT WAUKEE PLAT 7 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 recommended approval of the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7, subject to remaining staff comments on April 12, 2016; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7 is in general conformance with §304 – Site and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7 is in general conformance with §301.27(A) – Landscaping and Open Space Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 18th day of April, 2016 that the Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7 is approved subject to remaining staff comments. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Shane Blanchard Brian Harrison Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon Rick Peterson