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Home My WebLink About2021-09-07-J10 Autumn Valley Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: September 7, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: D.R. Horton and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., request approval of a final plat for 11.36-acres of property located west of 9th Street and south of Spruce Street. The plat includes a total of 30 lots for single-family residential development. All lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Extensions of streets and utilities have been completed by the developer. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on July 27, 2021, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 Planning Coordinator, Andy Kass, introduced the request as submitted by the applicant, D.R. Horton for approval of a single family residential subdivision. The subject property is generally located south of Spruce Street and west of 9th Street containing approximately 11.36 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the final plat identifies 30 lots for single family development proposed to meet the minimums of the R-2 zoning district. Lots range in size from 8,060 square feet to 13,550 square feet. Outlot X is identified for Stormwater detention purposes and will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. Outlot y is to be dedicated to the City of Waukee to satisfy the needed 1.14 acre parkland dedication requirements. Two public street extensions are part of this plat as well as a 10-foot wide trail along the west side of 10th street and five-foot wide sidewalks in all other areas as the lots develop. Utilities are available for the development and a landscape buffer easement has been indicated on all lots that are adjacent to 10th street. At this time staff would recommend approval of the final plat for Autumn Valley plat 1 subject to any remaining staff comments and completion of the public improvements.  Commissioner Broderick questioned if the location of the parkland had the intention of bordering other parkland from future developments. Mr. Kass advised that was correct, the intent would be to group the parkland to the west and south. J10 Commissioner Streit moved to approve the final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and completion of the public improvements. Commissioner Broderick seconded the motion. Ayes: Streit, Ward, Broderick, and Koshy. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2021- APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR AUTUMN VALLEY PLAT 1 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, D.R. HORTON – IOWA, LLC, & FORESTAR (USA) REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC., have requested final plat approval of Autumn Valley Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on July 27, 2021, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 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 7th day of September, 2021, that the Final Plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 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 Lots A, B, C and Outlot Y); 2. Public Utility Easement; 3. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 4. Public Storm Sewer Easement; 5. Public Overland Flowage Easement; 6. Public Snow Storage Easement; 7. Public Landscape Buffer Easement; and 8. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant & Permanent Easement Agreement ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Pierce R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Autumn Valley Plat 1 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Senior Planner REPORT DATE: July 23, 2021 MEETING DATE: July 27, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: DR Horton Owner: Forestar Real Estate Group Owner’s Representative: Branden Stubbs – Stubbs Engineering Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located south of Spruce Street and west of 9th Street containing approximately 11.36 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). July 23, 2021 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant Property Single Family Residential & Medium Density Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) North Spring Crest Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) South Vacant – Undeveloped Community Commercial & High Density Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) East Clayton Estates Neighborhood Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) West Vacant - Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat identifies 30 lots for single family residential development. All proposed single family lots are zoned R-2 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. The lots range in size from 8,060 square feet to 13,550 square feet. Table 1 below summarizes the requirements of the R-2 district. Table 1: R-2 Zoning District Bulk Regulations Category Standard R-2 (minimum) Lot Area 8,000 square feet Lot Width 65 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet Side Yard Setback 15 feet (total) Outlots X shown on the final plat is for stormwater detention purposes and will be owned and maintained by the homeowner’s association. Outlot Y is to be dedicated to the City of Waukee to satisfy parkland dedication requirements. STREETS AND TRAIL The applicant has made extensions of 10th Street and Waukee Avenue to provide access to the individual lots. Both streets will be public streets. A 10-foot wide trail will be constructed along the west side of 10th Street as each lot develops. Five-foot wide sidewalks will be constructed in all other areas as the lots develop. July 23, 2021 3 of 3 UTILITIES The applicant has completed utility extensions for the plat. Each lot will be serviced by public sanitary sewer and water. Stormwater detention will be accommodated in the pond located within Outlot X. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. Landscape buffer easements have been indicated on the lots that are adjacent to 10th Street. PARKLAND DEDCIATION For the overall Autumn Valley development, a total of 2.75-acres of parkland is required to be dedicated to the City. Outlot Y is 1.14-acres in area. The applicant previously dedicated parkland as part of the Autumn Valley Townhomes project and the last remaining portion of parkland will be dedicated with Autumn Valley Plat 2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the final plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Autumn Valley Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments and completion of the public improvements. WAUKEE AVENUEBEL AIRE CT.PRELIMINARYSTUBBS ENGINEERING431 NE 72ND STREETPLEASANT HILL IA 50327PHONE 515.979.8499AUTUMN VALLEY PLAT 1final plat AVENUEWAUKEE10th STREET