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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-06-H01 Clayton Property - Rezoning - PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: September 6, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 300, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa by rezoning certain property from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) [Clayton Property] FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The City is in the process of selling the approximately 37.07 acre property that is located south of Northview Drive and west of 6th Street. The City received bids and accepted the bid from Jerry’s Homes for the purchase of the property. The property is scheduled to close by the end of October. In preparation for the sale of the property, Jerry’s Homes has requested that the City begin the process of rezoning the property to allow them to move forward with the development of single family lots. As a part of the promotional materials prepared for the sale of the property, the City had a concept plan prepared which identified the configuration of the streets and the potential layout of the individual lots. Generally speaking Jerry’s Homes is comfortable with the conceptual layout that has already been prepared and are requesting rezoning of the property from A-1 Agricultural District to R-2 One and Two Family Residential District. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their August 23, 2016 meeting and recommended approval. Approval of a Rezoning related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) [Clayton Property] Development Services Director, Brad Deets, introduced the request by applicant City of Waukee and Jerry’s Homes, Inc. for a Rezoning Approval from A-1 ( Agricultural District) to R-2 ( One and Two Family Residential District). The Subject property is located west of 6th street and south of Northview Drive. The property is currently owned by the City of Waukee and is part of a larger parcel that was acquired by the city in 2007. Currently the public works facility, Waukee Elementary and Waukee Schools Transportation Facility are located on the other portions of the parcel. On August 1st the City Council accepted a bid from Jerry Homes Inc. for the purchase of the remaining 37 acres. The sale of the property is scheduled to close by the end of October. In anticipation of Jerry’s homes developing the property the city has agreed to proceed with rezoning of the property. Jerry’s Homes on behalf of the City has submitted the necessary rezoning map to begin the rezoning process. The Cirt6 Council has set a public hearing date of September 6th, 2016 to discuss the purposed rezoning with notification of the rezoning request to the proposed property being sent on August 15th, 2016. To date staff has not received any correspondence for or against the proposal. Mr. Deets advised that the proposed concept plan shows a total of 110 single family lots ranging between 8000 and 12000 square feet in size. The lots abutting the south property line are proposed to be slightly deeper to allow a greater separation from the existing public works facility and the currently under construction transportation facility. Northview Drive is proposed to be extended to the west as well as one additional connection point to 6th street, and while not located on the subject property, the concept plan also identified the future extension of 10th street to the west and identifies how this development would tie into 10th street in the future. Water extends to the property line and will be extended to serve the development. Sanitary sewer is being constructed by the City of Waukee through the golf course beginning later this year which will connect to the sewer being constructed with the transportation facility. This sewer will extended to serve the proposed development. Storm water detention for the subject property will be provided in the regional pond currently being constructed as part of the transportation facility site. Based upon the proposed number of lots, the required parkland requested equates to approximately two acres. As the adjacent elementary school includes a playground and equipment, the proposed parkland is anticipated to be located adjacent to the school to utilize the existing facilities to their fullest potential and allow further expansion of the trail network into the neighborhood. The proposed rezoning is consistent with how the city council had anticipated the property being developed pending its sale and staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Fontenot questioned if there would be access off of 6th street. Mr. Deets advised that there would be access off of 6th Street, Northview Drive and 10th Street once it is constructed. Commissioner Fontenot continued, questioning if the staff could see any traffic issues with 6 th Street only being 2 lanes and having the Transportation Facility located on it as well, and if they saw a widening of 6th Street in the future. Mr. Deets advised that in the long term planning for the city, a widening of 6th Street would be needed, with some right turn lanes provided as the area develops. Commissioner Schmidt questioned if a traffic signal would be provided. Mr. Deets advised that in the long term Northview Drive could be signaled but that SE University would have a signal installed. Commissioner Hoifeldt clarified that there would be no residential driveway access off of 10th Street, and Mr. Deets advised that was correct. Karen Dluhos of 960 Maple Street questioned where the drainage from this development would go. She also advised that the homeowners had not heard back from Veenstra and Kimm regarding previously discussed draining issues. Mr. Deets advised that the development would be draining to a regional detention pond to not put more strain on the current drains. Mr. Deets also advised that there was a council meeting in September that would be discussing the draining issues for those homeowners affected. Susan Snow of 765 Northview Drive questioned if the development would be working with the school to utilize the playground equipment, would the times were non-school aged children could use the equipment be changing as at this point they are not allowed to use the equipment from 6am to 6pm according to posted signs. Mr. Deets advised that the parkland was not fully developed so there would be some areas that the developer and city could use to add playground equipment. Heather Richeson of 815 Spruce Street questioned if the development would be tearing out the line of trees currently between the back property lines of Spruce street and Northview Drive with a primary concern for some of the trees that grow on both sides of the property lines. Mr. Deets advised that if there are trees that can be saved, the developer does try to save them as it is more cost efficient Commissioners Nigro and Hoifeldt added that it would also depend on the grading needed to build in the area. Mr. Deets also advised that the City requires developers to mark trees that are being kept, but that as the project moves forward the City would be more than happy to sit down with Mrs. Richeson and point out what was going to occur with specific areas. Motion to approve a Rezoning from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) was called by Commissioner Schmidt and was seconded by Commissioner Shanks, Subject to any remaining staff comments and completion of legal documents. Ayes: Fontenot, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, Shanks and Schmidt. Nays: none. Motion Carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the City’s intent in selling the property and staff would recommend approval. RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Map III. Concept Plan PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8/25/16 STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets RE: Clayton Property - Rezoning DATE: August 23, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: City of Waukee Jerry’s Homes, Inc. Requested Action Rezoning Approval Location and Size: Property is generally located west of 6th Street and south of Northview Drive containing approximately 37.07 acres more or less. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential A-1 North Existing Residential Single Family Residential R-2 South Waukee Public Works/ Waukee Schools Transportation Facility Public Facilities M-1 East Waukee Cemetery Public Facilities A-1 West Vacant - Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential Outside of City Limits BACKGROUND: The subject property involved in the proposed rezoning is located west of 6th Street and south of Northview Drive. The property is bordered by Waukee Elementary to the east and Waukee Public Works/Waukee Transportation Facility to the south. The property is proposed to be rezoned to R-2 One and Two Family Residential District in order to allow for the development of single family lots. The property is currently owned by the City of Waukee and is part of a larger parcel that was acquired by the City in 2007. Following the purchase of the larger parcel, the City built the Public Works facility in the southwest corner of the property and sold off portions of the property for Waukee Elementary and the Waukee Schools Transportation Facility which is currently under construction. The remaining 37 acres of property was recently put up for sale by the City through a public bidding process. On August 1 st, the City Council accepted a bid from Jerry’s Homes Inc. for the purchase of the property. The sale of the property is scheduled to close by the end of October. August 19, 2016 2 of 3 In anticipation of Jerry’s Homes developing the property, the City has agreed to proceed forward with rezoning of the property from A-1 Agricultural District to R-2 One and Two Family Residential District to accommodate the development of single family residential lots. Jerry’s Homes on behalf of the City has submitted the necessary rezoning map to begin the rezoning p rocess. The City Council has set a public hearing date of September 6, 2016 to discuss the proposed rezoning. Notification of the rezoning request to the proposed property was sent on August 15, 2016. To date, staff has not received any correspondence for or against the proposal. Notification signs of the proposed City Council Public Hearing Date have been placed on the property. ABOVE: Aerial of Concept Plan identifying the proposed are for single family residential (YYEELLLLOOWW) for the subdivision and Surrounding Properties. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As a part of the bidding documents for the sale of the property, the City had a concept plan prepared to show how the property could be laid out for single family residential homes. The proposed concept plan shows a total of 110 single family lots. It is anticipated that the lots will range in size, majority being around 70 foot wide and between 8,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet. The lots abutting the south property line are proposed to be slightly deeper to allow for greater separation from the existing Public Works facility and transportation facility under construction. August 19, 2016 3 of 3 The proposed street network includes an extension of Northview Drive to the west as well as one additional connection point to 6th Street. Although not located on the subject property, the concept plan also identifies the future extension of 10th Street to the west and identifies how this development would tie into 10th Street in the future. Water exists to the property line and will be extended to serve the development. Sanitary sewer is being constructed by the City of Waukee through the golf course beginning later this year which will connect to the sewer being constructed with the transportation facility. This sewer will be extended to serve the proposed development. Stormwater detention for the subject property will be provided in the regional pond currently being constructed as a part of the transportation facility site. Based upon the proposed number of lots, the required parkland associated with the development equates to approximately two acres. The adjacent elementary school includes a playground and equipment. The proposed parkland is anticipated to be located adjacent to the school to take advantage of existing facilities and to allow for further expansion of a trail network into the neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed rezoning is consistent with how the City Council had anticipated the property would be developed pending its sale. Staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezoning. CITY OF WAUKEE Brad Deets Development Services Director