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Home My WebLink About2021-11-01-J05 Fox Valley Plat 3_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, Element 119, requests approval of a 17.86- acre preliminary plat for a single-family residential subdivision. The preliminary plat includes 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 preliminary plat identifies 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. All lots will be accessed by public streets and all lots will be served by public utilities. COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on October 26, 2021, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 Planning Coordinator, Andy Kass, introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat for a single family residential subdivision as submitted by the applicant, Element 119. The subject property is generally located south of NW Meredith Drive and west of N. Warrior Lane, containing approximately 17.86 acres. Mr. Kass advised that the preliminary plat identifies a total of 50 lots that comply with the R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) Bulk Zoning Regulations. Landscape buffers and a 10 foot wide trail are shown along NW Hillside Boulevard and public sidewalks are proposed along all lots. Public utilities are available to serve the proposed development, Stormwater detention and parkland dedication are accommodated for within Outlot Y. At this time staff would recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to any remaining staff comments. Commissioner Broderick moved to approve a preliminary plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 subject to any remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward. Ayes: Streit, Hoifeldt, Ward, and Broderick. Nays: none. Motion Carried. J5 STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The applicant has addressed nearly all staff comments. The remaining comments are minor in nature. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution subject to remaining staff comments. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2021- APPROVING THE FOX VALLEY PLAT 3 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 Valley Plat 3 on October 26, 2021; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 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 1st day of November, 2021 that the Preliminary Plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 be approved subject to remaining staff comments. ____________________________ 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: Fox Valley Plat 3 – Preliminary Plat PREPARED BY: Andy Kass AICP, Planning Coordinator REPORT DATE: October 22, 2021 MEETING DATE: October 26, 2021 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Element 119 Owner: Element 119 Owner’s Representative: Jared Murray, P.E. with Civil Design Advantage Request: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat 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: Aerial of Property identifying the proposed plat (outlined in RED). October 22, 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 District) North Fox Valley Plats 1 & 2 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 Fox Valley Plats 1 & 2 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) West Fox Valley Plats 1 & 2 Single Family Residential R-2 (One & Two Family Residential District) HISTORY The Commission recently reviewed a rezoning required of the subject property at their meeting on July 27, 2021. The Commission recommended approval of the request to rezone the property from A-1 to R-2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOTS The preliminary plat identifies a total of 50 lots that are intended for single family residential development. All lots comply with the minimum requirements of the R-2 zoning district which are included in Table 1 below. Landscape buffers will be required along the lots adjacent to 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) October 22, 2021 3 of 3 STREETS AND TRAIL Three public streets are included within the preliminary plat. All proposed streets are considered local streets. Five-foot sidewalks will be constructed along all lots. A ten-foot trail will be installed with the plat improvements along all lots that abut NW Hillside Boulevard. UTILITIES Public utilities will service the proposed development. The City is in the process of constructing a trunk sewer that will provide sewer access to the development and other developments in the area. Public water main will be extended from the south through the Ashley Acres development. Outlot Y will provide stormwater detention for the subdivision. A homeowners association will be established for the ownership and maintenance of the ponds. EASEMENTS All proposed easements have been indicated on the preliminary plat. PARKLAND DEDCIATION Parkland dedication requirements will apply to this development because of its residential nature. The required amount of parkland is 0.98-acres. Outlot Y is shown in the southwest corner of the development and is 1.31-acres in area. The total amount required for Plats 1 – 3 is 3.86-acres. STAFF RECOMMENDATION All proposed lots meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the preliminary 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 preliminary plat for Fox Valley Plat 3 subject to remaining staff comments. 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333442434140393837363550494847464544OUTLOT 'Z'(DETENTION)OUTLOT 'Y'(PARKLAND)NW HILLSIDE BOULEVARDNW ALDERLEAF DRIVE NW ROLLING DRIVENW CRABTREE LANEWILLIAM FOX FARM COMPANYZONING: R-2/PD-1WILLIAM FOX FARM COMPANYZONING: R-2/PD-1B & J CLAYTON TRUST DATED10/13/16PT. NW1/4 NE1/4SEC 21-79-26ZONING: A-1ASHLEY ACRES, LLCPT. NE1/4 SE1/4SEC 21-79-26ZONING: R-2TEMPLE HOLDING, LPPT.NE1/4 SW1/4SEC 21-79-26ZONING:A-1ASHLEY ACRES, LLCPT. NE1/4 SE1/4SEC 21-79-26ZONING: R-2WILLIAM FOX FARM COMPANYZONING: R-2/PD-1NW CRABTREE LANENW PAGODA CTNW TULIP D R I V E NW MORNING TRACE CIRCLE N89°41'47"W 934.14'Δ=90°00'00"L=39.27'R=25.00'CH=35.36'CHB=N44°41'47"WN00°18'13"E 786.33'S89°41'47"E 959.14'S00°18'13"W 811.33' NW TULIP CT NW CAMBRIDGECT CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2106.423FOX VALLEY PLAT 3 ENGINEER: JMM TECH: JDS REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/31/2021 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 PRELIMINARY PLAT SECOND SUBMITTAL 10/01/2021 FINAL SUBMITTAL 10/18/20211WAUKEE, IOWAFOX VALLEY PLAT 3PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR:VICINITY MAP WAUKEE, IOWAMEREDITH DRIVEU AVENUEWARRIOR LANE CITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSCITY OF WAUKEECORPORATE LIMITSENGINEER / SURVEYOR:DATE OF SURVEY:ZONING:BENCHMARKS:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:”PARKSITE DEDICATION:LEGENDBULK REGULATIONS:····NOTES:DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE:SITEOWNER / APPLICANT: NW CRABTREE LANENW TUL I P D R I V E NW PAGODA CT2627282930313233342021222324253515161718191213141110678923451424341444540394647383748365049OUTLOT 'Y'OUTLOT 'Z'NW CRABTREE LANENW HILLSIDE BOULEVARDNW ALDERLEAF DRIVE NW MORNING TRACE CIRCLE CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2106.423FOX VALLEY PLAT 3 ENGINEER: JMM TECH: JDS REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/31/2021 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 PRELIMINARY PLAT SECOND SUBMITTAL 10/01/2021 FINAL SUBMITTAL 10/18/20212 NW CRABTREE LANENW TUL I P D R I V E NW PAGODA CTNW CRABTREE LANENW HILLSIDE BOULEVARDNW ALDERLEAF DRIVE123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627 2829303132333442414039383736355049484746454443OUTLOT 'Z'(DETENTION)OUTLOT 'Y'(PARKLAND)NW MORNING TRACE CIRCLE CIVIL DESIGN ADVANTAGE2106.423FOX VALLEY PLAT 3 ENGINEER: JMM TECH: JDS REVISIONS DATE WAUKEE, IOWA3 FIRST SUBMITTAL 08/31/2021 PHONE: (515) 369-4400 FAX: (515) 369-4410 3405 S.E. CROSSROADS DRIVE, SUITE G GRIMES, IOWA 50111 PRELIMINARY PLAT SECOND SUBMITTAL 10/01/2021 FINAL SUBMITTAL 10/18/20213