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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 300, Zoning
Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa by rezoning certain property from R-4
(Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District)/PD-1 (Planned
Development Overlay) to C-1 (Community and Highway Service
Commercial District)/PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) [Outlot X of
Williams Pointe Plat 14]
FORMAT: Public Hearing
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, McGregor Interests, Inc., is requesting
approval of a rezoning of approximately 5 acres of property generally
located west of SE Brick Drive and north of SE Laurel Street. The
property is a part of the Williams Pointe North Planned Development.
The proposed rezoning and Planned Development Overlay District
would allow for the construction of a self-storage facility on the south
end of what is known as Outlot X of Williams Pointe Plat 14. The
remaining 8 acres fronting Hickman Road would be developed as general
highway commercial development.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the request at their September 27, 2016 meeting and recommended
approval.
Approval of a Rezoning related to a Change from PD-1(Planned Development Overlay
District)/ C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District/ R-4 (Row Dwelling &
Townhome District) to PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay District) / C-1 (Community &
Highway Service Commercial District) [Outlot Z of Williams Pointe North Plat 14]
Director of Development Services, Brad Deets, introduced the request by the Applicant,
McGregor Interests, INC. on behalf of the Owner Park Place Investments NO 11, LLC, for a
Rezoning of the subject property that is currently located West of SE Brick Drive and South of
Hickman Road. The subject property is included in the Williams point planned development that
was approved by the City of Waukee in July of 2005. It was amended several times over the years
and in 2013, received a rezoning from C-1 to R-4. McGregor Interests, inc, has approached the
owner in acquiring approximately 5 acres for the development of a self-storage facility.
Typically, self-Storage facilities are not a permitted use within the C-1 District, however, the use
can be incorporated into the Planned Development Overlay to become a permitted use.
Mr. Deets advised that the applicant has submitted the necessary petition and consent to the
rezoning in order to being the rezoning process. To date, staff has not received any formal
correspondence for or against the proposed rezoning request from the notifications that were sent
on September 20th, 2016.
Mr. Deets stated that the applicant has provided a concept plan of how the property could be
developed for self-storage use. The concept plan also provided a possible layout of the remaining
portion of Outlot X of Williams Pointe Plat 14 for future development. Mr. Deets advised that the
use of self- storage is typically a permitted use within the M-1 light industrial District. the issue
that staff has identified, is that there are very limited area within the City of Waukee that have
existing M-1 Zoning and it is not anticipated that there will be additional areas with M-1 Zoning
in the near future until development of a business park occurs west of Waukee, north of Hickman
Road and West of 10th street.
Mr. Deets also acknowledged that the need for self-storage facilities has not dwindled in the
community. While the developer has proposed a number of sites that staff was not supportive of,
this facility, if developed correctly, could be complementary to other development existing or
planned in the future within the Williams Pointe North Development. Additionally, this location
is directly east of an M-1 District that has similar type uses and the location of the site also
provides ample space to the north for the development of more traditional highway commercial
development along Hickman Road.
At this time, Staff is comfortable recommending approval of the rezoning based upon the location
of the proposed project and support of the specific use as permitted within the proposed Planned
Overlay Development.
Commissioner Streit questioned if the lot to the west was all one parcel, and Mr. Deets
advised that yes it was.
Commissioner Streit questioned if the staff has seen an interest in Storage Facilities. Mr.
Deets advised that the community if very fluid and active and needs places to store
recreational items.
Jeff McGregor, a representative of the Applicant, advised that there is a strong demand
for people to have a place to store items such as trailers and other equipment that is 100
percent enclosed. He advised that their product, Lock Box Storage, is a 9-5 operational
facility with controlled access from 5-10 pm and 24 hour access on an as needed basis.
He also advised that the project would include a 400 square foot manager’s office that
would also house packaging supplies and merchandise for sale. Several security features
including electronic gate access to units, a secondary key pad of enclosed climate
controlled buildings, and video surveillance would also be incorporated.
Commissioner Fontenot questioned if the presentation concept would resemble what was
intended for Waukee. Mr. McGregor advised that it would have the same color scheme,
but would be all one level. He also advised that the company he represents has spoken
with the property owner who is interested in more C-1 zoning for the parcel.
Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if they had plans of constructing everything at once
and Mr. McGregor advised that they would build everything on the concept plan with the
option to expand if necessary in the future. Mr. McGregor also advised that they intended
to build the access to the east and also provide a second access to the south for additional
emergency use and for future development.
Commissioner Fontenot moved to approve a Rezoning related to a Change from PD-1(Planned
Development Overlay District)/ C-1 (Community & Highway Service Commercial District/ R-4
(Row Dwelling & Townhome District) to PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay District) / C-1
(Community & Highway Service Commercial District) [Outlot Z of Williams Pointe North Plat
14] subject to remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Streit.
Ayes: Fontenot, Streit, Hoifeldt, Shanks, and Schmidt. Nays: none. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff feels the proposed use is suitable for the property
being proposed and would recommend approval of the rezoning.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration.
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: Des Moines Register
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9/26/16
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Brad Deets
RE: Williams Pointe North Rezoning
DATE: September 27, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: McGregor Interests, Inc. (applicant)
Park Place Investments No 11, LLC (owner)
Requested Action Rezoning Approval
Location and Size: Property is generally located West of SE Brick
Drive and South of Hickman Road containing
approximately 5.07 acres more or less.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential PD R-4
North Vacant-Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential PD C-1
South Vacant-Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential PD R-4
East Vacant - Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential PD C-1
West Vacant - Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential M-1
The subject property is included in the Williams Pointe Planned Development that was approved by the City of Waukee
in July 2005 and amended several times over the years, most recently for the development of townhomes at the
intersection of SE Waco Place and SE Laurel Street (Boulder Pointe) and a senior apartment development between
Brick Drive and Waco Place and north of Laurel Street.
The Planned Development includes a total of 104 acres more or less and includes single family homes, townhomes,
condominiums/apartments and commercial development when it is fully developed. The property in question has
previously been platted as a part of Williams Pointe Plat 14.
In 2013, the subject property was owned by Valley Bank and received rezoning from C-1 to R-4 as the bank thought the
property would be more salable as a townhome parcel instead of Commercial Development. The property ended up
being acquired by the FDIC and most recently has been acquired by Park Place Investments LLC. McGregor Interests,
Inc. has approached the owner in acquiring approximately 5 acres for the development of a self-storage facility.
Although a self-storage facility would typically not be a permitted use within the C-1 District, the use can be
incorporated into the Planned Development Overlay as a permitted use.
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As a part of the underlying zoning district change the Planned Development Agreement is also required to be altered to
coincide with the rezoning. The Agreement change relates most specifically to some exhibits identifying how portions of
the planned development are regulated with regard to use and development characteristics and the specific use of the
property.
ABOVE: Aerial of Property and Surrounding Area and Proposed Concept Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has submitted the necessary petition and consent to the rezoning in order to begin the rezoning
process. A total of 90.3% of the surrounding property owners consented to the rezoning request.
Notification of the proposed rezoning request was sent on September 20, 2016. To date, staff has not
received any formal correspondence for or against the proposed rezoning request. Notification signs of the
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proposed planned development change have been erected on the properties specific to the underlying zoning
designation proposed. The signs also identify the City Council Public Hearing Date of October 3, 2016.
The applicant has provided a conceptual development plan of how the property could be developed for self-
storage development. The concept plan also provides for a possible layout of the remaining portion of Outlot
X of Williams Pointe Plat 14 which would be developed under the existing underlying zoning district of C-1
Community and Highway Service District.
A copy of the proposed changes to the Planned Development Document has been attached for your review.
The use of self-storage (mini storage) is typically a permitted use within the M-1 Light Industrial District. The
issue at this time is that there are very limited areas within the City of Waukee that have existing M-1 Zoning
and it is not anticipated that there will be additional areas with M-1 Zoning in the near future until
development of a business park occurs west of Waukee north of Hickman Road and west of 10th Street.
Having said that, there seems to continue to be a need for self-storage facilities. This may be fueled to some
extent by the number of multi-family developments that have been constructed in the western suburbs over
the past couple of years. In the case of this developer, they have proposed a number of sites throughout the
community that staff was not supportive of.
Although not a specifically permitted use within the C-1District, staff believes that if developed correctly, this
facility could be complementary to other development existing or planned in the future within the Williams
Pointe North Development. Additionally, this location is directly east of an M-1 District that has similar type
uses. The location of the site also provides ample space to the north for the development of more traditional
highway commercial development along Hickman Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the location of the proposed project, staff can be supportive of the specific use as permitted
within the proposed Planned Overlay Development and staff is comfortable with the proposed rezoning.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Brad Deets
Development Services Director
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