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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-16-H01 Maple Grove Place_Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: May 16, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 300, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa by amending the zoning for certain property from A-1 to K-MF-Rowhouse a parcel to be known as Maple Grove Place. FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The subject property involved in the proposed rezoning, is approximately 24.51acres in area and located west of SE Waco Place and north of Ashworth Road. The applicant, Maple Grove Place, LLC, requests the rezoning to allow for the development of rowhomes and townhomes. The property is a part of the Kettlestone Development Corridor. The proposed rezoning request coincides with the Kettlestone Master Plan. The boundaries of the district include frontage along SE Waco Place. SE Esker Ridge Drive is proposed to run along a portion of the south boundary of the property. Development within this district is intended to be three or more dwelling units attached side by side with densities ranging from 6 to 12 units per acre. The rowhouses should be two to three stories in height, placed close to the street and include front porches. Garages are encouraged within the district to be rear loaded. The proposed rezoning is generally in conformance with the approved Master Plan. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed rezoning request and recommended approval at their May 10, 2016 meeting: Approval of a Rezoning related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-MF- Rowhouse (Kettlestone Multi-Family Rowhouse District) [Maple Grove Place] Senior Planner, Andy Kass, stated that the subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor, on the west side of SE Waco Place and approximately one quarter mile north of Ashworth Road, containing approximately 24.5 acres. Mr. Kass explained that the request is for the 24.5 acre parcel to be rezoned from its current Agricultural designation to a Kettlestone Multi- Family Rowhouse designation, which coincides with the Kettlestone Master Plan. Mr. Kass explained that all required notices and publications were made and that staff has not received any communication for or against the proposal. Motion by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Nigro to approve the rezoning related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to K-MF-Rowhouse (Kettlestone Multi- Family Rowhouse District) [Maple Grove Place]. Ayes: Nigro, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Schmidt. Nays: None. Motion carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning is in conformance with the Kettlestone Master Plan and the Future Land Use Map in the Kettlestone Design Guidelines. Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning. RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing. ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report III. Rezoning Map PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Des Moines Register DATE OF PUBLICATION: 5/6/16 STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets RE: Maple Grove Place DATE: May 10, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Maple Grove Place, LLC Requested Action Rezoning Location and Size: Property is generally located north of Ashworth Road and west of SE Waco Place and contains approximately 24.51 acres. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Kettlestone Master Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Single Family House Rowhouse A-1 North Vacant Rowhouse A-1 South Vacant Multi-Family Stacked Medium A-1 East Vacant City of West Des Moines West Vacant Multi-Family Stacked Medium K-MF-Med BACKGROUND: The subject property is located within the Kettlestone Corridor and includes approximately 24.5 acres located on the west side of SE Waco Place and approximately one quarter mile north of Ashworth Road. The property is a part of the Kettlestone Development Corridor. To date, the City has made the investment in the development of the Alice’s Road Corridor Plan which was followed up by the Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone Design Guidelines. The purpose of the Kettlestone Master Plan and Guidelines was to define the overall land use plan for the Corridor along with the associated and intended types of development. Although all property within the Kettlestone Corridor is still required to go through the formal rezoning process, the intent was to stream line the process as it pertains to the requirements for specific development plans if the requested rezoning generally met the intent as established within the Kettlestone Master Plan. May 6, 2016 2 of 3 The applicant has submitted a rezoning request that includes approximately 24.5 acres of property proposed to be rezoned to the Kettlestone Multi-Family Rowhouse zoning district. The proposed rezoning request coincides with the Kettlestone Master Plan. Notice regarding the rezoning request was mailed to the surrounding property owners on May 2, 2016. Additionally, signs regarding the rezoning date and time for Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have been placed on the property. ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property under consideration for Rezoning to Kettlestone Rowhouse. ABOVE RIGHT: Kettlestone Master Plan with overlay of proposed Zoning. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed rezoning request includes the rezoning of approximately 24.5 acres. The boundaries of the district include frontage along SE Waco Place. SE Esker Ridge Drive is proposed to run along a portion of the south boundary of the property. Two additional access points would be permitted off of SE Waco Place to serve the property. Sanitary sewer for this property will be provided by the Fox Creek Sewer Extension which is expected to be completed in 2017. Development within this district is intended to be three or more dwelling units attached side by side with densities ranging from 6 to 12 units per acre. The rowhouses should be two to three stories in height, placed close to the street and include front porches. Garages are encouraged within the district to be rear loaded. The proposed rezoning is generally in conformance with the approved Master Plan. May 6, 2016 3 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed rezoning request is generally consistent with the app roved Kettlestone Master Plan and Kettlestone Design Guidelines and staff would recommend approval. The property included within the rezoning will be required to go through platting and site plan approval process prior to any individual development within the property. CITY OF WAUKEE Brad Deets, AICP Development Services Director MAPLE GROVE PLACE REZONING J:\2015 Proj\15-161\Rezone\15-161-REZONE-1.dwg, 5/2/2016 4:08:44 PM, DJS