HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-19-J05 Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 - Final Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 19, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Landing at
Shadow Creek Plat 4
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Landing at Shadow Creek, LLC is requesting approval of
a final plat consisting of 39.91 acres of property that is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Alice’s Road and Douglas Parkway.
The proposed final plat consists of a total of 31 single family lots, two lots for
future townhome development and three lots for future commercial
development. The final plat also includes a dedication of approximately 3.2
acres of property designated for park land. Specifically, this is the park land
that has been dedicated for the future Alice Nizzi Park.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this request on July 26, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments.
Approval of a Final Plat for the Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4
City planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the subject property as being located west of NE Alice’s
Road and NE Douglas Parkway. The proposed property would contain 31 Single Family Lots under
the R-2 One and Two family Residential District Zoning, 2 lots under the R-4 Row Dwelling and
Townhome Dwelling Zoning District, and 3 lots zoned C-1 Commercial and Highway Service
Commercial District. Out lot Z will be utilized for storm water detention for the single family
development and the basin will be owned and maintained by a Homeowners Association. Out lot Y is
proposed parkland and will satisfy the applicant’s parkland dedication requirement.
Mrs. DeBoer Explained that the development will extend NE Douglas Parkway from the western plat
boundary to the intersection with NE Addison Drive, a new street that will run north/south from NE
Douglas parkway, to NE Dellwood Drive which will also be extended to the eastern plat boundary.
Mrs. DeBoer stated that utilities will be extended throughout the plat to provide access to the proposed
36 lots, sanitary sewer and water will be extended along NE Douglas Parkway and South along NE
Addison Drive to service the lots. Areas for 25 foot and 30 foot landscape buffers have been identified
on the final plat. These are required to screen differing land uses from one another. The 30 foot buffers
will be installed as part of the commercials development and the 25 foot buffers will be required as
part of the townhome development.
Mrs. DeBoer advised that at this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend
approval of the Final Plat for the Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 subject to remailing staff comments,
review of legal documents by the City Attorney, and completion of public improvements.
Commissioner Fontenot questioned about the size of the park with the proximity to the Fox Creek
Park. Mr. Deets advised that this particular park would be serve a more historical context as the area
has been identified as the location of former coal mines with one of the original shafts and historic
district.
Commissioner Nigro commented that he disliked the combination of the zoning with in the plat.
Commissioner Fontenot moved to approve a Final Plat for The landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4
subjected to any remaining staff comments, review of legal documents, and completion of public
improvements which was seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt. Ayes: Fontenot, Hoifeldt, and
Schmidt. Nays: Nigro. Motion carried.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: At this time staff comments related to the final plat have
been addressed and the public improvements are nearly complete. The
developer has provided appropriate cash bond for the remaining public
improvements yet to be completed. Staff would recommend approval of the
final plat.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Staff Comment Letter
IV. Final Plat
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR LANDING AT SHADOW CREEK PLAT 4
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, Jerry’s Homes, Inc., has requested final approval of Landing at Shadow Creek Plat
4 (the “Plat”); AND
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the Plat on July 26, 2016, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal
documents; AND,
WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 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 this 19th day of September, 2016, that the Final Plat for Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 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. Warranty Deed (Street Lot A, B, C, D and Outlot Y);
2. Public Utility Easement;
3. Sanitary Sewer Easement;
4. Storm Sewer Easement;
5. Overland Flowage Easement;
6. Water Main Easement;
7. Landscape Buffer Easement;
8. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant;
9. Temporary Drainage 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: Melissa DeBoer
RE: Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 – Final
Plat
DATE: July 26, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Landing at Shadow Creek, LLC
Requested Action Approval of a Final Plat for 31 single family lots, 2
townhome parcels, and 3 commercial parcels.
Location and Size: Property is generally located on the west side of
NE Alice’s Road and north of Hickman Road,
containing approximately 40 acres.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2/R-4/C-1
North Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential A-1
South Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-3
East Undeveloped City of Clive N/A
West Landing at Shadow Creek
Plats 1 - 3 / Somerset Oaks
Neighborhood Residential R-2 / R-4
BACKGROUND:
The subject property lies east of the Landing at Shadow Creek Plats 1 – 3 and the Somerset Oaks development and
west of NE Alice’s Road. The subject property was rezoned in late 2015 from A-1 to its current designation of R-2, R-4,
and C-1 to allow for single-family residential, townhomes, and commercial development. The final plat includes a total of
31 lots for single family development, 2 large lots for townhome development, and 3 lots for commercial development
for a total of 36 lots.
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ABOVE: Aerial photo of proposed plat outlined in BLUE in relation to the surrounding properties.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
LOTS
The proposed single-family lots range in size from 8,450 square feet up to 16,821 square feet. The lots range in width
from 65 feet to 70 feet.
Lots 32 and 33 have been zoned to R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District. Lot 32 is anticipated to be a
second phase of the Somerset Oaks development and Lot 33 is proposed to be future townhomes.
Lots 34, 35, and 36 are zoned C-1 Community and Highway Service Commercial District.
Outlot Z will be utilized for storm water detention for the single-family development. This basin will be owned and
maintained by a homeowners association.
Outlot Y is proposed parkland and will satisfy the applicant’s parkland dedication requirement.
July 22, 2016
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STREETS AND TRAIL
As part of the plat construction, NE Dellwood Drive, a 29 foot wide street with a 70 foot right-of-way will be extended
east to the plat boundary. NE Addison Drive a 29 foot wide street with a 60 foot right -of-way will be constructed
through the plat to provide access to the development. This street will be extended from NE Dellwood Drive to NE
Douglas Parkway.
NE Douglas Parkway will be extended from the western plat boundary to the intersection with NE Addison Drive. The
initial construction will be of a 1 lane roadway with 26 foot width. Eventually this section of NE Douglas Parkway will be
constructed as a 2 lane divided road. The remaining portion of NE Douglas Parkway out to NE Alice’s Road will be
constructed by the City of Waukee. These portions of NE Douglas Parkway are currently under construction and are
slated to be completed this August.
A 10 foot trail will also be constructed on the north side of NE Douglas Parkway consistent with the cities of Clive and
Urbandale to the east.
Five foot sidewalks are proposed throughout the remainder of the plat.
UTILITIES
All public utility services will be extended throughout the plat to provide access to the proposed 36 lots. Sanitary sewer
and water will be extended along NE Douglas Parkway and south along NE Addison Drive to service the proposed lots.
Sanitary sewer for this plat is being provided by the Little Walnut Creek Lift Station. 12 inch water main is also being
extended on the west side of NE Alice’s Road.
Storm water detention is being accommodated for the single-family lots in the detention basin that will be located on
Outlot Z. The townhome developments and commercial developments will be required to accommodate for their own
storm water detention as development occurs.
PARKLAND:
As previously noted, Outlot Y is the proposed location for parkland dedication. Based upon the proposed number of
single family lots, the application would be responsible for the dedication of 0.56 acres. Based on current concepts for
the townhome parcels a total of 1.98 acres would be required to be dedicated. Total anticipated parkland dedication
would be around 2.54 acres. The applicant is dedicating 3.17 acres to the City for parkland.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Areas for 25 foot and 30 foot landscape buffers have been identified on the final plat. These are required to screen
differing land uses from one another. The 30 foot buffers will be required to be installed as part of the commercial
development and the 25 foot buffers will be required as part of the townhome development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Final Plat for the Landing at
Shadow Creek Plat 4 subject to remaining staff comments, review of the legal documents by the City Attorney, and
completion of public improvements.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Melissa DeBoer, AICP
Planner II
Development Services Department
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Phone: (515) 978-9533
Fax: (515) 987-1845
1st Review: July 7, 2016
2nd Review:
3rd Review:
4th Review:
Civil Design Advantage
Attn: Erin Ollendike
3405 SE Crossroads Drive, Suite G
Grimes, Iowa 50111
RE: The Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4 – Final Plat
Dear Mrs. Ollendike:
Per your request, staff has reviewed the Final Plat for The Landing at Shadow Creek Plat 4. The property is
generally located east of the Fox Creek Estates development, north of the Prairie Crossing development and
west of Alice’s Road. Based upon our review, staff has the following comments related to the final plat:
FINAL PLAT
1. Addresses for each lot should be indicated. Staff has attached an address list for your use.
Engineers Response:
2. Provide the total acres included in the final plat under the Legal Description heading.
Engineers Response:
3. Verify all existing easements are indicated with recorded book and page numbers.
Engineers Response:
4. Verify all proposed easements have been shown.
Engineers Response:
5. A note indicating the ownership/maintenance of Outlot Z should be added to the final plat.
Engineers Response:
6. A note indicating the ownership/maintenance of Outlot Y (parkland) should be added to the final plat.
Engineers Response:
7. A note indicating that Street Lots A, B, C, and D shall be dedicated to the City of Waukee should be
added to the final plat.
Engineers Response:
MISCELLANEOUS
1. All legal documents should be submitted prior to forwarding to City Council.
Project Name Project Engineer/Manager Project Type City Contact
Landing at Shadow Creek
Plat 4
Erin Ollendike Final Plat Melissa DeBoer
2. A check should be provided satisfying the following fees:
a. $1,596.40 [$40.00/acre: for 39.91 acres] should be provided to satisfy the warning siren fee.
b. $202,719.65 [$5,079.42/acre: for 39.91acres] should be provided to satisfy the Little Walnut
Creek Pump Station Connection Fee.
Staff would request that the revised plans and comment response letter be provided in digital form (PDF) via
email to mdeboer@waukee.org. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these comments, please
feel free to contact Brad Deets (515-978-7899), Andy Kass (515-978-7897) or myself at (515) 978-7898.
Sincerely,
Melissa DeBoer, AICP
Planner II