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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-17-J03 Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: October 17, 2016 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Storage Space, LLC, with property owner Gym Space, LLC, request approval of a final plat in order to plat one lot for development of two storage buildings for vehicle and boat storage. The property is 1.51 acres in area and is located on the south side of SE Westbrooke Drive and east of SE Alice’s Road. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on October 11, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney. Approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan for Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4 [1110 SE Westbrooke Drive] Waukee City Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request by the applicant, Storage Space, LLC, for approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan for Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4. Mr. Kass advised that the subject property was platted as an out lot in 2015. Mr. Kass described the proposed project which includes the construction of two, single story, self-storage buildings. The building on the west side of the site is indicated as 8000 square feet in area and building on the east side is indicated as being 12,120 square feet in area. Both buildings would be intended for vehicle and boat storage. Mr. Kass advised that the proposed buildings will be accessed via a shared access with the property to the north off of SE Westbrooke Drive. A shared access easement between the two properties has been provided on the Final Plat. Parking requirements for vehicle and boat storage is 1 space for every 50,000 square feet and the site plan proposes a total of 5 parking spaces. Mr. Kass advised that a 5 foot sidewalk was previously extended along SE Westbrooke Drive when the adjacent property was developed. Utilities are available on the site to service the proposed buildings and storm water detention will be provided in a pond that will be located on the adjacent property. Mr. Kass also stated that a 40 foot landscape buffer easement is provided on the south side of the property. At this time staff is comfortable with the site plan and would recommend approval of the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan. • Commissioner Broderick questioned where the trash enclosure was located. Mr. Kass advised that the trash for this project could be provided by the adjacent property as it is owned and operated by the same company. • Commissioner Nigro raised a question regarding the reason for this project to attach to the trail. Dave Holmes, a representative for the applicant, advised that originally the fire hydrant was proposed to be on the back of the property and that paved access was required by the fire department. He also advised that the hydrant had been moved to be proposed closer to the front of the project so the connection was not a necessity. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the area would be fenced and Mr. Holmes advised that no fencing was proposed, but that a large berm did exist along the south side of the property. • Mr. Holmes also advised that, due to some structural aspects, he had a proposed change to the elevation to run the light colored paneling to the base of the building instead of having the accent color along the bottom edge. Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned Mr. Kass if staff would be comfortable with that change. Mr. Kass advised that as long as the accent color remained to break up the expanse of the building he would be fine with the change. Mr. Holmes and Mr. Kass agreed to extend the accent paneling color on the ends to match the size of the middle section and not have the accent color along the bottom of the building. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if project would be climate controlled. Mr. Holmes advised not at this time. • Commissioner Broderick raised a concern with the location of the parking spots in relation to the access point. Mr. Holmes advised that the applicant had actually widened the access to a 40 foot access to allow space for 2 fire trucks should the need arise. Commissioner Broderick advised that would address his concern about the ability to drive past the parking spots. • Commissioner Nigro questioned if Mr. Holmes anticipated any overflow parking issues with the sports complex on the adjacent property. Mr. Homes advised that he did not have an issue with the over flow using the 5 spaces. Commissioner Hoifeldt advised that he should anticipate that it wouldn’t be in just the spaces and suggested that the applicant think about utilizing some signage to dictate private parking to avoid any issues. Mr. Homes advised that he would take that into consideration. • Commissioner Nigro clarified that the applicant did not wish to have the trail access included. Another applicant from the joint owner of the sports complex advised that they would like the access as they had a lot of bike traffic. • Commissioner Broderick questioned Mr. Kass about the future bike path being updated with the widening of Alice’s Road. Mr. Kass advised that with the widening project a trail extension and connection would be added including a pedestrian underpass for safety purposes. • Mr. Kass addressed the Commission to advise if they would or would not be opposed to the applicant removing the proposed trail access. Commissioner Nigro stated that he strongly recommended that they removed the access. Commissioner Broderick agreed with the statement that from a liability standpoint he would not want the public convening at a storage unit especially with the berm that exists already. A motion to approve the final plat for Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4 with the recommendation that the property not have a trail connection was made by Commissioner Streit and seconded by commissioner Hoifeldt. Ayes: Nigro, Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Shanks. Nays: none. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: At this time a majority of staff comments have been addressed related to the final plat. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents by the City Attorney. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report (see preliminary plat information) III. Staff Comment Letter (see preliminary plat information) IV. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: Preparer Information: Bradly M. Deets, City of Waukee, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee, IA 50263; 978-7899 Bill/Return Document to: Rebecca D. Schuett, City of Waukee, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee, IA 50263; 978- 7904 THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 16- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HICKMAN WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK 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, Gym Space, LLC, has requested final approval of Hickman West Industrial Park Plat 4 (the “Plat”); AND WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on October 11, 2016, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Hickman West Industrial Park 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 17th day of October, 2016, that the Final Plat for Hickman West Industrial Park 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. Public Utility 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