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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
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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
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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