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Home My WebLink About2021-08-02-H01 Fox Valley Phase 2 Rezoning_PH AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: August 2, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from A-1 Agricultural District to R-2 One & Two Family Residential District [Fox Valley Phase 2] FORMAT: Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff has received a request for rezoning of approximately 17.86-acres of property from A-1 to R-2. The property is located south of NW Meredith Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane. The area proposed to be rezoned is located within the developing Fox Valley neighborhood. The applicant received greater than 50% consent from property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned. The concept plan provided shows 50 single family lots to be developed and incorporated into the Fox Valley neighborhood. All lots comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 district. Landscape buffers will be required on lots located south of NW Hillside Boulevard. The concept plan identifies and additional 1.31-acres of property to be dedicated to the City for future parkland development. This land will be combined with land that is already planned to be dedicated to the City to the west. The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. The proposed densities for single family of 2.8 units per acre complies with the range indicated in the Comprehensive Plan FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the rezoning request on July 27, 2021 and recommended approval: Approval of a Rezoning related to a change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) [Fox Valley Phase 2] Planning Coordinator, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a rezoning for a single family residential district as submitted by the applicant, Fox Valley Development LLC. The subject property is generally located south of NW Meredith Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 17.86 acres. The applicant has submitted consent from approximately H1 68.68% of property owners within 250-feet of the area subject property, and staff has not received any correspondence for or against the request. Mr. Kass advised that the concept plan identifies 50 shingle family lots to be incorporated into the already developing Fox Valley neighborhood. This project takes the place of an outlot that was to housing a potential future school location that has since relocated. All lots conform to the standard R-2 district requirements and a landscape buffer will be required along the south sides of NW Hillside Boulevard. Three street extensions are identified as well as a 10 foot wide trail along the south side of NW Hillside Boulevard and 5 foot sidewalks on all other streets. Utilities exist to serve the site and Stormwater will be managed within Outlot Y which will be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Additional parkland is being dedicated with this development which will add an additional 1.31 acres to the previously dedicated 2.44 acres from the initial Fox Valley preliminary plat. At this time staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Fox Valley Phase 2 as the zoning district is generally consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if there is an entry into the park from the residential properties. Mr. Kass advised there is intention for the installation of a trail into the park from the street. The entry is approximately 20-30 feet wide at the narrowest point. Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Rezoning related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-2 (One and Two Family Residential District) [Fox Valley Phase 2], subject to any remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents. Commissioner Broderick seconded the motion. Ayes: Streit, Ward, Broderick, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request based on its conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Hold the Public Hearing. ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Map III. Concept Plan PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 22, 2021 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Fox Valley Phase 2 – Rezoning PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Planning Coordinator REPORT DATE: July 23, 2021 MEETING DATE: July 27, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Fox Valley Development, LLC Owner: Fox Valley Development, LLC Owner’s Representative: Jared Murray, PE – Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning for a single-family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of NW Meredith Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 17.86-acres. AREA MAP ABOVE LEFT: Concept plan of the development identifying the area proposed to be rezoned. The area outlined in BLUE is the area proposed to be rezoned. July 23, 2021 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) North Future Fox Valley Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) / PD-1 (Planned Development Overlay) South Future Ashley Acres Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) East Future Fox Valley Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) West Future Fox Valley Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) BACKGROUND The subject property is located south of NW Meredith Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane. The property is approximately 17.86-acres in area and is currently in agricultural use. The applicant and property owner request that the property be rezoned from A-1 to R-2. The applicant has submitted consent from 68.68% of property owners within 250-feet of the area proposed to be rezoned R-2. Notification to adjacent property owners was mailed on July 16, 2021. Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this request. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The concept plan provided shows 50 single family lots to be developed. These lots will be incorporated into the already developing Fox Valley neighborhood. All proposed lots within the R-2 district comply with the standard R-2 district requirements. Table 1 below summarizes the standards for the R-2 district. Landscape buffers will be required along the south sides of NW Hillside Boulevard. Table 1: Standard R-2 requirements. Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet per Lot Width 65 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) Three (3) new public street extensions would occur as part of this development. A 10-foot-wide trail will be required along the south side of NW Hillside Boulevard and 5-foot sidewalks will be installed along all other streets. Public sanitary sewer and water main will serve the proposed development. Stormwater detention will be provided in Outlot Y which will be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. July 23, 2021 3 of 3 Parkland dedication requirements will apply to the project because of its residential nature. The required amount of parkland is 0.97-acres. Outlot Z is shown in the southwest corner of the development and is 1.31-acres in area. This parkland will be combined with the 2.44-acres that the applicant has indicated to dedicate on the initial Fox Valley preliminary plat. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is classified as Single Family Residential in the Imagine Waukee 2040: Comprehensive Plan. Single Family Residential is defined as traditional forms of single-family housing with lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to 0.50-acres in area with an average density of 2 to 4 units per acre. The proposed density of the project would be approximately 2.8 units per acre. In addition, the proposed concept demonstrates a variety of lots sizes for homes to be built upon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed zoning district is generally consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Based on the conformance with the Comprehensive Plan staff recommends approval of the rezoning for Fox Valley Phase 2. AREA 'A'17.86 ACCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATELIMITSN. WARRIOR LANE CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2106.423FOX VALLEY PHASE 2 ENGINEER: JMM TECH: JDS REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 PREPARED 06/01/2021 R-2 REZONING MAP PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111ADJACENT OWNERSHIP - AREA 'A'OWNER / APPLICANT:ZONING: REZONING DESCRIPTIONVICINITY MAP WAUKEE, IOWAMEREDITH DRIVEU AVENUE WARRIOR LANE CITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITS”SITE 3536495048373132333428293021222324252627201917181112131415167891012345639464738454043424144FOX VALLEY DEVELOPMENT, LLCASHLEY ACRES, LLCFOX VALLEY DEVELOPMENT, LLCFOX VALLEY DEVELOPMENT, LLCNW HILLSIDE BOULEVARDNW TUL I P D R I V E NW CRABTREE LANENW ALDERLEAF DRIVE STREET ANW CRABTREE LANEOUTLOT 'Z'OUTLOT 'Y'CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2106.423FOX VALLEY PHASE 2 ENGINEER: JMM TECH: JDS REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA11 FIRST SUBMITTAL 06/04/2021 CONCEPTUAL PLAN PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 SECOND SUBMITTAL 06/23/2021 BULK REGULATIONS:·····