HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-16-J15 Alice Patricia Homes_SitePlan AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a site plan for Alice
Patricia Homes
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Silver Oak, Inc., is requesting approval of a site plan for
approximately 21.81 acres of property located west of NE Alice’s Road and
south of NE Douglas Parkway. The site plan identifies a total of twelve, 24
unit apartment buildings that will be constructed over 8 phases. The first
phase is proposed to begin in the Spring of 2016. In addition to the apartment
buildings the site plan identifies a clubhouse, parking areas, trash enclosures,
and 9 garage buildings. Two wet bottom detention ponds and three dry bottom
detention ponds will provide storm water detention for the site.
Access to the property will be provided via NE Dellwood Drive, NE Boston
parkway, and NE Alice’s Road. All public infrastructure and utilities will be
installed by the applicant up front.
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 26, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments.
MOTION: APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ALICE PATRICIA HOMES,
APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR ALICE PATRICIA HOMES, AND APPROVAL OF A
SITE PLAN FOR ALICE PATRICIA HOMES
City Planner Melissa DeBoer advised that the three motions of the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and
Site Plan would be voted on as individual motions at the end of the Staff Report which summarized the
information for all three motions.
Mrs. DeBoer described that the project involves the construction of 12 apartment buildings with a total
of 288 units for the entire site. Each apartment building will consist of 24 units. Each building is just
over 10,000 square feet in size. Each building has 12 – two bedroom units at 990 square feet and 12 –
three bedroom units at 1,225 square feet. The project also consists of a clubhouse building and pool as
well as several garage buildings located throughout the site, for a total of 288 garage stalls with an
additional 457 spaces for surface parking.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that three access points to the site are proposed. One located off of NE Alice’s
Road, one on the south side of the site off of NE Boston Parkway, and one on the north side of the site
off of NE Dellwood Drive. There is a main access drive running from north to south through the entire
site from NE Dellwood Drive to NE Boston Parkway. A 5 foot wide sidewalk along the south side of
NE Dellwood Drive will be constructed as part of phase 1 of this project. A future 10’ wide shared use
path is proposed on these plans on the north side of NE Boston Parkway. A 10’ wide trail will be
installed along Alice’s Road in the future. There is also a network of sidewalks provided throughout
the entire site to allow for pedestrian movement from building to building throughout the complex.
Sanitary sewer will be extended to the site from NE Dellwood Drive. Water will be provided to the site
by extending the 12” water main from the south side of the property located just south of the site, all
the way to the north plat boundary along Alice’s Road. Storm water will be managed with several
detention ponds. Ponds located on the north half of the site will outlet to the north and the detention
ponds located on the south half of the site will outlet to the south within the storm sewer easement on
MidAmerican’s property.
Mrs. DeBoer explained that a 25 foot landscape buffer easement is being provided along Alice’s Road
and all Landscape and open space requirements are met. The site plan also includes a detail identifying
how ground mounted mechanical units are to be screened. The proposed apartment buildings will be
constructed with vinyl siding, cultured stone, and asphalt shingles. The applicant has proposed six
different color schemes for the elevations of the buildings. The colors proposed are variations of
beiges, grays, and blues.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt pointed out that the Preliminary Plat showed Phasing for the buildings
and questioned if the roads would be constructed continually throughout the process. Mrs.
DeBoer advised that all roads and sidewalks would be constructed in the first phase and only
the buildings would be coming in at separate phases.
• Commissioner Schmidt questioned if the storm water drainage would travel back through the
property to Alice’s Road, or if it would travel to the west. A Representative of the developers
advised that they had plans to connect to Douglas via Alice’s Road and the South side of the
property draining into a preexisting swale.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned why the entrance to the site does not line up with 284th
lane. Development Services Director Brad Deets advised 284th is a private drive and the access
points line up with the major city access points for Clive.
• Commissioner Broderick questioned where the trash enclosures would be located and the
Representative advised that they were located near the garages. Commissioner Broderick
continued to question if there was any foreseeable issues with trucks being able to enter and
collect the refuse. The representative that there was not any issues they could see, there are
some tight corners and the dumpsters may have to be rolled out depending on the type of
waste hauler used, but it is no different in size than any other apartment complex in the area.
Commissioner Schmidt questioned the staff if the Fire Department of Waukee had any
concerns with the lay out and Senior Planner Andy Kass advised that they had no concerns
with maneuvering any equipment.
• Commissioner Broderick questioned about the required park land dedication. Mr. Deets
advised that the city is working with the applicant as there are already 2 established parks; an
18 acre to the west, and 3 acres to the north. The applicant has offered a cash payment to be
used to maintain and improve the current park lands in lieu of actual parkland dedication.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there would be fencing around the detention ponds, Mrs.
Representative advised that not at this time.
• Commissioner Streit questioned if the plans for this property had changed since the original
rezoning. Mrs. Representative advised that there had been a lot of changes. The initial plan
had buildings stacked one on top of the other and we were asked to create something more
visually appealing.
• Upon request of Commissioner Schmidt, the applicants did produce samples of the stone
facing, shingles and siding options that they planned on using, in lieu of a materials board.
Commissioner Schmidt moved to approve in the case of the Approval of a Site Plan for Alice Patricia
Homes subject to any remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents by the City
Attorney, which was seconded by Commissioner Shanks. Ayes: 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
V. Elevations
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-
APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR ALICE PATRICIA HOMES
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 Alice Patricia Homes, subject to remaining staff comments on April 26, 2016;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Alice Patricia Homes is in general conformance with §304 – Site
and Building Development Standards Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code; AND,
WHEREAS, the Site Plan for Alice Patricia Homes 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 16th day of May, 2016 that the Site Plan for Alice Patricia Homes is approved subject to
remaining staff comments.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Shane Blanchard
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
Rick Peterson