HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-07-J02 Fox Creek Estates Plat 9_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Fox
Creek Estates Plat 9
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Fox Creek Waukee, LLC, is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat for approximately 11.64 acres of property located east of
Warrior Lane and north of NE Douglas Parkway. The plat consists of 32 lots
intended for single-family residential development. NE Badger Lane and NE
Bobcat Drive will be extended as part of the plat improvements. Parkland
dedication was satisfied in previous phases of the Fox Creek Estates
neighborhood.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this request on October 25, 2016 and recommended approval subject to remaining
staff comments.
Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9
Waukee Senior Planner, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat for a
single family residential development made by the applicant, Fox Creek Waukee, LLC. Mr. Kass
advised that the subject property is located north and west of the existing portions of the Fox Creek
Estates developments. Mr. Kass also advised that a portion of the plat is still in the process of being
annexed into the City and rezoned to the R-2 Designation, pending approval from the City
Development Board, with a third and final reading scheduled for the November 7th City Council
meeting.
Mr. Kass explained that the preliminary plat identifies a total of 32 single family lots ranging from
9,334 square feet to 26,114 square feet in size which conform to the standard R-2 district requirements.
According to the preliminary plat, NE Badger Lane will be extended north and NE Bobcat Drive will
be extended west with both streets marked as local streets 29 feet wide with a 60 foot right of way. No
trails are proposed to be constructed, but five foot sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the
streets as the individual lots develop.
Mr. Kass continued, stating that all public utility services will be extended throughout the plat to
provide access to the proposed lots. Sanitary sewer and water service will be extended from
connection points left from previous plat on NE Bader Lane and NE Bobcat Drive. Storm water
detention will be accommodated by the existing pond to the east that was constructed as part of the
Fox Creek Estates Plat 6 improvements, before ultimately discharging to the north to a tributary of
Walnut Creek. Mr. Kass also stated that all parkland dedication requirements were satisfied with the
dedication of land in Fox Creek Estates Plat 4.
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the
Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 subject to remaining staff comments.
• Commissioner Schmidt questioned if all storm water will go to the pond. Mr. Kass
replied that some may sheet to the north based on grading of the area, but that most of
the storm water will be directed to the pond which is owned and maintained by the
Fox Creek Estates Home Owner’s Association.
• Commissioner Streit questioned if Douglas Parkway will be extended to Warrior lane.
Mr. Kass advised that at the moment the property in that area is zoned R-3 and C-1, so
once a project comes in the developer of that parcel would be in charge of extending
Douglas Parkway to Warrior lane, not the City.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned what the proposed solution was to extend Douglas
Parkway over any body of water to the west. Development Services Director Brad
Deets advised that a bridge would need to be engineered.
• Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the proposed Plat 10 would still be in the city.
Mr. Kass advised that at the moment the approximately 13 acres marked as Plat 10 of
Fox Creek Estates is currently being annexed in to the City of Waukee from the City
of Clive. Mr. Deets added that this is mainly due to the ability Waukee has to provide
Sanitary Sewer Service to the subject area.
Commissioner Schmidt moved to approve the preliminary plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9, subject to
any staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hoifeldt. Ayes: Streit, Broderick,
Hoifeldt, Shanks, and Schmidt. Nays: none. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: All comments appear to be addressed. Staff recommends
approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Staff Report
III. Staff Comment Letter
IV. Preliminary Plat
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-
APPROVING THE FOX CREEK ESTATES PLAT 9 PRELIMINARY PLAT
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, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended
approval of a Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 on October 25, 2016, subject to
remaining staff comments; AND,
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 is in general conformance 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 the 7th day of November, 2016, that the Preliminary Plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 be
approved.
____________________________
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: Andy Kass
RE: Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 – Preliminary
Plat
DATE: October 25, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: Fox Creek Waukee, LLC
Requested Action Approval of a Preliminary Plat for a single family
residential development
Location and Size: Property is generally located east of Warrior Lane
and north of NE Douglas Parkway, containing
approximately 11.64 acres.
LAND USES AND ZONING:
Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current
Zoning
Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential R-2
North Undeveloped City of Clive N/A
South Fox Creek Estates Neighborhood Residential R-2
East Fox Creek Estates Neighborhood Residential R-2
West Vacant – Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential C-1A
BACKGROUND:
The subject property lies west and north of the existing portions of the Fox Creek Estates development. The proposed
plat is the ninth phase of the Fox Creek Estates development. A portion of the plat is still in the process of being
annexed into the City and rezoned to the R-2 designation. The City Council has approved the annexation and it has
been forwarded to the City Development Board for final approval. The rezoning has been heard by the City Council
two times and the Council has approved the proposed rezoning both times. The Third and final reading will be held at
the November 7th City Council meeting.
October 21, 2016
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ABOVE LEFT: Aerial of Property (Red Dashed Line) identifying the proposed plat.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
LOTS
The preliminary plat identifies a total of 32 single family lots that are in similar shape and size to adjacent residential lots.
The proposed lots range in size from 9,334 square feet to 26,114 square feet. The minimum lot size in the R-2 district is
8,000 square feet. The lot widths range in size from 68 feet to 88 feet. The minimum lot width in the R-2 district is 65
feet. Lots 13 – 16 are particularly deep to accommodate the creek and woodland area that exists on the backside of the
lots.
STREETS AND TRAIL
The preliminary plat identifies two streets that will be extended as part of this project. NE Badger Lane will be extended
from the south to the north. NE Bobcat Drive will be extended from the east to the west. Both streets are local streets
that will be 29 feet wide and have 60 feet of right-of-way.
No trails are proposed to be constructed as part of these plat improvements. Five foot sidewalks will be constructed on
both sides of the streets as the individual lots develop.
October 21, 2016
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UTILITIES
All public utility services will be extended throughout the plat to provide access to the proposed 32 lots. Sanitary sewer
will be extended from connection points left from previous plats on NE Badger Lane and NE Bobcat Drive. Ultimately
these sewers will flow to the Little Walnut Creek Lift Station and will be subject to connection fees at the time of final
plat. Water main will be extended throughout the plat from existing connections off of NE Badger Lane and NE Bobcat
Drive.
Storm water detention is being accommodated for in the existing pond to the east that was constructed as part of the
Fox Creek Estates Plat 6 improvements. The ultimate discharge of the pond is to the north to a tributary of Walnut
Creek.
PARKLAND:
Parkland dedication requirements were satisfied with the dedication of land in Fox Creek Estates Plat 4.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this time staff feels comfortable with the proposal and would recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Fox
Creek Estates Plat 9 subject to remaining staff comments.
CITY OF WAUKEE
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner
Development Services Department
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Phone: (515) 978-9533
Fax: (515) 987-1845
1st Review: September 13, 2016
2nd Review: October 11, 2016
3rd Review:
4th Review:
Civil Design Advantage
Attn: Erin Ollendike
3405 SE Crossroads Drive, Suite G
Grimes, Iowa 50111
RE: Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 – Preliminary Plat
Dear Mrs. Ollendike:
Per your request, staff has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat for Fox Creek Estates Plat 9. The property in
question is generally located north of NE Douglas Parkway and east of Warrior Lane. Based upon our review,
staff has the following comments related to the construction plans:
SHEET 1 | COVER SHEET & GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A geotechnical exploration report should be provided as part of the next submittal.
Engineers Response:
2. Provide a storm water management plan for review.
Engineers Response:
3. Show the new Waukee corporate limits.
Engineers Response:
4. Staff would note that this plat cannot be approved until the property being annexed into the City is
rezoned.
Engineers Response:
SHEET 2 | PRELIMINARY PLAT
5. Verify that valve spacing complies with standard specifications (maximum of 800 feet).
Engineers Response:
6. Label NE Badger Lane on Sheet 2.
Engineers Response:
7. Please indicate and illustrate all overflow and sump areas on the preliminary plat. Is there an overflow
for the sump location in the rear of Lots 23/24?
Engineers Response:
Project Name Project Engineer/Manager Project Type City Contact
Fox Creek Estates Plat 9 Erin Ollendike Preliminary Plat -
Residential
Andy Kass
8. Provide MPE, MOE, or MGS for Lots 12-16.
Engineers Response:
9. Verify that proposed storm sewer crossings will be contained within one panel of pavement.
Engineers Response:
10. Staff questions what the 20 foot Storm Sewer Easement in the ear of Lot 21 and 22 is referencing.
Please address.
Engineers Response:
11. Provide spot elevations at the low point of all swales. Also provide the distance to the
nearest property line.
Engineers Response:
SHEET 3 | PRELIMINARY PLAT
12. Verify that all proposed easements are indicated on the preliminary plat.
Engineers Response:
13. Verify that all existing easements are indicated with recorded book and page numbers.
Engineers Response:
14. What does the 10’ measurement in the back of Lot 8 represent?
Engineers Response:
15. Provide an overland flowage easement in the rear of Lots 1 – 11.
Engineers Response:
16. The storm sewer in front of Lots 1 and 2 should be moved so that it is not under pavement.
Engineers Response:
VEENSTRA & KIMM COMMENTS
17. Label elevations of new and existing contours.
Engineers Response:
18. Sow widths and names of existing streets.
Engineers Response:
19. Label City limits.
Engineers Response:
20. Sanitary sewer is connected to existing system in two locations. How does it connect to existing
system? Eliminate the high point manhole between Lots 2 and 3.
Engineers Response:
21. Label size of new and existing sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
Engineers Response:
22. Why is a storm sewer easement shown between Lots 20 and 21?
Engineers Response:
23. Label easement type between Lots 10 and 11.
Engineers Response:
24. Show spot elevations where overland flowage easement crosses property lines.
Engineers Response:
25. Show existing fire hydrant south of plat.
Engineers Response:
26. Show zoning of adjacent properties.
Engineers Response:
27. Submit a storm water management plan.
Engineers Response:
MISCELLANEOUS
28. Staff would request that the revised plans and comment response letter be provided in digital form
(PDF) and hard copies with 5 full-sized hard copies delievered to Waukee City Hall. The PDF copy
should be emailed. One additional hard copy set should be delivered directly to Veenstra and Kimm to
John Kursitis’ attention.
I would anticipate forwarding this preliminary plat to the October 25, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Please have revisions submitted no later than October 18th to remain on that schedule. Should you have any
questions or concerns regarding these comments, please feel free to contact Brad Deets (515-978-7899),
Melissa DeBoer (515-978-7898), or myself at (515) 978-7897.
Sincerely,
Andy Kass, AICP
Senior Planner