HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-01-J07 Waukee Central_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 1, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving final plat for
Waukee Central
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
Waukee Central, LLC is requesting approval of a final plat for approximately 10.57 acres of
property located south of Hickman Road between Dartmoor Drive and Westgate Drive. The final
plat consists of a total of five lots ranging in size from 0.88 acres to 4.91 acres.
The plat will be served by the construction of a private street that runs between Lots 1-4 and 5.
As a part of the final plat, an association is being formed which will be responsible for the long
term maintenance and responsibilities of the street that will benefit all of the lots identified on the
final plat.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on June 28, 2016
and recommended approval.
Approval of a Final Plat for Waukee Central
Senior planner Andy Kass introduced the request from the Applicant Waukee Central, llc for
approval of a preliminary and final plat. The subject property is located at the SE corner of
Hickman Road and SE Dartmoor Drive and is 10.57 acres in area that is zoned C-1 Community
and Highway Service Commercial District. The proposed plats identify 5 total lots ranging from
0.88 to 4.91 acres in size. SE Laurel Street would be extended as a private street, but built to
public street standards with a 31 foot width and requirement of 6 inch depth and would be owned
and maintained by an Owners Association. The Alignment does vary from the major streets plan,
but the staff is comfortable with the new alignment as it allows for more uniform lots. Storm
water Management will be addressed as each site develops. Sanitary sewer and water connection
are nearby and utility services will be provided to each lot. A 5 foot sidewalk will be provided on
the north side of SE Laurel Street, and a 30 foot landscape buffer will be provided along the
South side of Lot 5 when it is developed. The staff recommends approval subject to remaining
staff comments and review of the legal documents by the city attorney.
Commissioner Fontenot questioned if it is common for a developer to build a private road. Mr.
Kass advised that it is not common for a developer to build a street to public street standards but
private streets are pretty common in areas such as townhome developments, they just tend to be
narrower and thinner. Mr. Deets added that the city had done something similar near Hy-Vee for
NE Venture Drive. Doing so allows for more flexibility within the plat, so it is a private street that
is open to the public.
Commissioner Nigro brought up the concern with maintenance such as snow removal in a timely
manner. Mr. Deets advised that it would be maintained by an association and as traffic for
businesses will be there from day one there should not be a large issue with maintenance of the
road. A common group will have to be spelled out on the covenants on the plats just like with any
other private street just this is for a commercial road over a townhome development.
Commissioner Hoifeldt Questioned if the Detention facility on each lot makes sense holistically
for the area. Erin Ollendike, a representative of the Applicant, advised that due to grading of the
lot it would make sense to have the detention on each individual lots.
Commissioner Schmidt questioned if there was only a plan for detention and not retention, to
which Mrs. Ollendike advised that the plan was detention for now, but that the southern portion
may change depending on usage and development.
Commissioner Streit questioned if there was a chance that townhomes would still go in the
southern area. Mr. Deets advised that it could happen and that the applicant had looked more at
the middle density residential but no strict idea of what would be proposed at this time.
Commissioner Schmidt moved for Approval of a Final Plat for Waukee Central subject to
remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the city attorney seconded by
Commissioner Fontenot. Ayes: Nigro, Fontenot, Streit, Hoifeldt, and Schmidt. Nays: None.
Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All staff comments related to the final plat have been
addressed and staff would recommend approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Staff Comment Letter
IV. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR WAUKEE CENTRAL
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, Waukee Central, LLC, has requested final approval of Waukee Central (the
“Plat”); AND
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the Plat on June 28, 2016, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal
documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Waukee Central 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 this1st day of August, 2016, that the Final Plat for Waukee Central 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. Water Main Easement;
2. Public Utility Easement;
3. Sidewalk Easement;
4. Storm Sewer Easement;
5. Landscape Buffer Easement;
6. Ingress – Egress Easement.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
Rick Peterson
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Andy Kass
RE: Waukee Central – Preliminary Plat & Final Plat
DATE: June 28, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Waukee Central, LLC
Requested Action Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Approval
Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Hickman
Road between SE Westgate Drive and SE
Dartmoor Drive containing approximately
10.57 acres more or less.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning
Property in
Question
Residential / Agricultural Neighborhood Residential C-1
North Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential C-1
South Midwest Country Estates
Mobile Home Park
Neighborhood Residential R-6
East Westgate Townhomes Neighborhood Residential R-4
West Commercial Neighborhood Residential C-1
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located south of Hickman Road and between SE Westgate Drive and SE Dartmoor
Drive. The property is 10.57 acres in area. Currently the property has an existing home and a majority of the
property is in agricultural production. The request is for approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for a five
lot commercial subdivision.
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ABOVE: Aerial photo of proposed plat outlined in BBLLUUEE in relation to the surrounding properties
Project Description:
Lots:
The preliminary plat and final plat includes 5 lots for commercial development. The lots range in size from 0.88
to 4.91 acres.
Streets:
SE Laurel Street will be extended from the intersection of SE Laurel Street and SE Dartmoor Drive to SE
Westgate Drive. Previous alignments of SE Laurel Street identified SE Laurel Street connecting with existing SE
Laurel Street in the southeast corner of the property. With that alignment lot configurations would not be
ideal and would make some of the land difficult to develop. The applicant has proposed to an alignment that is
more conducive to lot development and typical lot configuration. The street as proposed would be
constructed to public standards (31 foot wide pavement). The street would be owned and maintain by the
association for the development.
A five foot sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of SE Laurel Street. Sidewalks have also been
identified along SE Westgate Drive and SE Dartmoor Drive.
Easements:
Several easements are proposed within the plat based upon the location of proposed utilities and access
points.
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A 30 foot landscape buffer easement will be provided along the south boundary, adjacent to Midwest Country
Estates. The landscape buffer plantings will be installed as part of the development of Lot 5.
A monument sign easement has been indicated on the joint lot line for Lots 1 and 2.
Utilities:
All lots will be served with public utility services. There is an existing sanitary sewer main that crosses a
portion of the property. Water main will be extended along the south side of SE Laurel Street from SE
Westgate Drive to SE Dartmoor Drive.
Future detention locations have been identified on the preliminary plat. Detention will need to be
accommodated as each individual lot develops.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time Staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat
and Final Plat for Waukee Central subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by
the City Attorney.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner