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Home My WebLink About2021-09-20-I10 Ashley Acres Plat 1_Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: September 20, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a final plat for Ashley Acres Plat 1 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Ashley Acres, LLC, requests approval of a final plat for 40.18-acres of property located west of N. Warrior Lane and north of NW Little Walnut Creek Drive. The plat includes a total of 98 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 September 14, 2021, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Final Plat for Ashley Acres Plat 1 Planning Coordinator, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a final plat as submitted by the applicant, Ashley Acres, LLC, for a single family residential subdivision. The property is generally located north of NW Little Walnut Creek Drive and west of Warrior Lane Containing Approximately 40.18 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the plat identifies a total of 98 lots that comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. Three new public streets will provide access through the development and five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is developed. Public utilities exist to serve the site and Stormwater detention is provided within Outlots Y and Z both of which will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. Approximately 1.91 acres of parkland is required to be dedicated for Plat 1 which will be satisfied in a future phase of Ashley Acres. At this time staff recommends approval of the final plat for Ashley Acres Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments.  Commissioner Koshy questioned if this area was near the blind intersection. Mr. Kass advised that this is located further north. The problematic intersection is on Warrior Lane and NW Little Walnut Creek Drive. Mr. Kass advises that he foresees the speed limit dropping in this area once the asphalt project is complete. I10 Commissioner Streit moved to approve the Final Plat for Ashley Acres Plat 1 subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Streit, Broderick, Hoifeldt, and Koshy. Nays: none. Motion carried. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Ashley Acres 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 ASHLEY ACRES 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, ASHLEY ACRES, LLC, has requested final plat approval of Ashley Acres Plat 1 (the “Plat”); AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat on September 14, 2021, subject to remaining staff comments and review of the legal documents; AND, WHEREAS, the Final Plat for Ashley Acres 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 20th day of September, 2021, that the Final Plat for Ashley Acres 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 D); 2. Public Utility Easement; 3. Electric Easement; 4. Public Storm Sewer & Overland Flowage Easement; 5. Public Overland Flowage Easement; 6. Public Sanitary Sewer Easement; 7. Public Storm Sewer Easement; 8. Public Water Main Easement; 9. Public Snow Storage Easement; 10. Public Landscape Buffer Easement; 11. Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Covenant & Permanent Easement Agreement; and 12. Private Sign Easement. ____________________________ 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: Ashley Acres Plat 1 – Final Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Planning Coordinator REPORT DATE: September 10, 2021 MEETING DATE: September 14, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Ashley Acres, LLC Owner: Ashley Acres, LLC Owner’s Representative: Ryan Hardisty, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for a single-family residential subdivision. Location and Size: Property is generally located north of NW Little Walnut Creek Drive and west of Warrior Lane containing approximately 40.18 acres more or less. AREA MAP ABOVE: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in BLUE). September 10, 2021 2 of 3 LAND USES AND ZONING Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) North Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) South Single Family Residential Single Family Residential AR (Single Family Acreage District) East Vacant - Undeveloped **Located in City of Clive **Located in City of Clive West Vacant – Undeveloped Single Family Residential A-1 (Agricultural District) HISTORY The subject property was rezoned in the Spring of 2020 and a preliminary plat was approved in Fall 2020 for the overall Ashley Acres development. The developer intends to complete the Ashley Acres development over the course of three phases. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The final plat identifies a total of 98 lots that are intended for single family residential development. All lots are zoned R- 2 and comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district. 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) STREETS AND TRAIL The plat improvements include three new public streets that will provided access to each lot. No trails are planned as part of this portion of the development. Five foot wide sidewalks will be installed as each lot is developed. UTILITIES Public utilities have been extended to each lot. Stormwater detention will be provided for the development on Outlots Y and Z. Outlots Y and Z will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. September 10, 2021 3 of 3 EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the final plat. Landscape buffer easements have been indicated on the lots that are adjacent to N. Warrior Lane. PARKLAND 1.91-acres are required to be dedication for Plat 1, The applicant has proposed to satisfy parkland dedication requirements in a future phase of Ashley Acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the final plat is in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, and the proposed land use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Ashley Acres Plat 1 subject to remaining staff comments. ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1FINAL PLATENGINEER / SURVEYORCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2003.121ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1 ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 --00/00/00 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 REVIEW:1FINAL PLAT LEGENDOWNER / DEVELOPERZONINGBULK REGULATIONSDATE OF SURVEYPLAT DESCRIPTIONCURVE DATANOTESINDEX LEGENDVICINITY MAPWAUKEE, IOWASITEMEREDITH DRIVEU AVENUEWARRIOR LANE ·······3327O.L.'Z'281234563231302990494857343536373856555453529897969594939291848988878685808382817679787775747273716769706468666563616260595826252423222120191879812101115131444394140424645475051161743OUTLOT 'Y'SHEET 3SHEET 2NE DOUGLAS PKWYNE BOBCAT DR. N. WARRIOR LANELOT 73LOT 76LOT 77LOT 78LOT 79LOT 80LOT 81LOT 82LOT 83LOT 84LOT 85LOT 87LOT 88LOT 89LOT 91LOT 92LOT 93LOT 45LOT 46LOT 47LOT 48LOT 49LOT 50LOT 51LOT 52LOT 53LOT 54LOT 55LOT 56LOT 57LOT 59LOT 60LOT 61LOT 62LOT 63LOT 64LOT 65LOT 66LOT 67LOT 68LOT 70LOT 71LOT 72LOT 58LOT 90LOT 86OUTLOT 'Y'OUTLOT 'Z'STREET LOT 'C'STREET LOT 'A' S00°24'15"E 1269.37'S89°42'12"W 866.15'N19°30'34"W 35.82'N70°30'03"W 624.79'N01°24'19"W 702.66'LOT 69LOT 74LOT 75STREET LOT 'B'NW HIDDEN KNOLLCIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2003.121ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1 ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 --00/00/00 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 REVIEW:2FINAL PLAT ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1FINAL PLATPOINT OF BEGINNINGNW ALDERLEAF DRIVE N. WARRIOR LANELOT 87LOT 88LOT 89LOT 91LOT 92LOT 93LOT 94LOT 95LOT 96LOT 97LOT 98LOT 1LOT 2LOT 3LOT 4LOT 5LOT 6LOT 7LOT 8LOT 9LOT 10LOT 11LOT 12LOT 13LOT 14LOT 15LOT 16LOT 17LOT 18LOT 19LOT 20LOT 21LOT 22LOT 23LOT 24LOT 25LOT 26LOT 27LOT 28LOT 29LOT 30LOT 31LOT 32LOT 45LOT 46LOT 47LOT 48LOT 49LOT 50LOT 51LOT 52LOT 53LOT 54LOT 55LOT 56LOT 57LOT 59LOT 60LOT 61LOT 62LOT 63LOT 64LOT 65LOT 66LOT 67LOT 68LOT 70LOT 71LOT 72LOT 33LOT 34LOT 35LOT 36LOT 37LOT 38LOT 39LOT 40LOT 41LOT 42LOT 43LOT 44LOT 58LOT 90OUTLOT 'Y'STREET LOT 'C'STREET LOT 'A' S00°24'15"E 1269.37'N01°24'19"W 702.66'N07°32'31"W46.77'N00°51'28"W83.43'N00°18'13"E 150.00'S89°41'47"E 140.00'N00°18'13"E 31.00'S89°41'47"E 518.80'S89°03'13"E79.70'S83°58'35"E85.56'S78°26'50"E79.55'S77°16'51"E73.63'S85°05'51"E63.97'N82°39'42"E59.71'N70°47'39"E60.89'N71°22'58"E87.72'N81°33'00"E87.72'N89°35'45"E158.08'LOT 69STREET LOT 'D'NW VALLEYVIEW DRIVENW HIDDEN KNOLLNW ALDERLEAF DRIVECIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2003.121ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1 ENGINEER:TECH: REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 --00/00/00 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 REVIEW:3FINAL PLAT ASHLEY ACRES PLAT 1FINAL PLAT