AGENDA ITEM: H1 CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: April 2, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: FORMAT: On an ordinance to amend Chapter 301, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa by rezoning and changing certain property therein from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District), a parcel to be known as Stratford Crossing Plat 4. Public Hearing SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The applicant, Landmark Development Services, Inc. with owner, Stratford Crossing, LLC, requests approval for a rezoning of approximately 22.41 acres of property located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10 th Street. The specific request is to rezone the property from A-1, Agricultural District to M-1, Light Industrial District in order to develop lots for a light industrial development. The subject property was annexed into the City of Waukee in 2017 and was included as an out lot within the overall Stratford Crossing development to the north which is a commercial and mixed residential development. The concept plan for this property identifies a total of eight (8) lots ranging from one (1) to six (6) acres in area for light industrial development. Access would initially be provided from the north, but eventually access to Hickman Road and T Avenue to the south and west will be provided as development continues. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as Employment which is defined as office, light industry, and warehousing with Class B type buildings. Class B buildings are those with good locations, management, and construction with high tenant standards. The Comprehensive Plan further indicates that the Employment land use classification should be separated from nearby residential areas through the use of buffering and landscaping. A buffer is indicated on the concept plan between this property and the adjacent residential uses. In addition, the Raccoon River Valley Trail will provide additional separation between this property and the adjacent residential. Uses allowed within the M-1 zoning district are consistent with the Employment land use classification and in some instances are even less intense. No users for the subject property are known at this time; however, any development within the plat will be required to receive approvals from the City Council for site plans and architectural plans prior to being authorized for construction.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request at their March 27, 2018, meeting and recommended approval. Approval of a Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District) for Stratford Crossing Plat 4 Senior Planner Andy Kass introduced the request for rezoning submitted by the applicants Stratford Crossing LLC, and Landmark Development. The subject property is located north of Hickman and west of N. 10 th Street, containing approximately 22.41 acres. Mr. Kass reminded the Commission that the property was recently annexed into the city late 2017, and was incorporated into the preliminary plat for the Stratford Crossing development as out lots U and T, south of the Trail that cuts through the property. Staff received 53% approval from adjoining property owners, and to date have received no correspondence for or against the rezoning. Mr. Kass explained that this particular property has been looked at for this use in the Comprehensive plans for Waukee to create an area for the Employment land use category. This is defined as office, light industry, and warehousing set with good locations, management, and high tenant standards. This land use should be separated from nearby residential areas through proper use of buffering and landscaping. At this time staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on its conformity with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Tietz questioned if staff has had correspondence with Dallas County Conservation regarding the access points that would cross the Trail. Development Director, Brad Deets, advised that staff has had initial contact with county officials, and will be presenting to the Conservation Board on April 10 th. If it passes that point, Staff will also present to the Board of Supervisors for a decision. Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if Staff had any traffic control ideas for the crossing locations. Mr. Kass advised that Staff has discussed internally what additional measures can be taken to ensure safety. It is something that will be discussed with the County and more information will be provided to the Commission. Commissioner Hoifeldt continued and asked how many crossings were being proposed. Mr. Deets advised that the suggestion would be less than one per half mile, there are 3 specific crossings in mind at the moment. In the future, when NE Douglas is extended, an under pass for the trail seems like the best option. Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if lumber yards were allowed within this area as there was a slight discrepancy in the presentation. Mr. Kass advised that lumber yards are allowed under the employment land use category, but they do not fall under the M-1 zoning district, so they would not be allowed in this area. Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the rest of the area heading towards Hickman Road would also be the M-1 zoning district. Mr. Kass advised that, based on the Comprehensive Plan, yes. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the Rezoning Related to a Change from A-1 (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District) for Stratford Crossing Plat 4. Commissioner Hoifeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Ward, Tietz, Hoifeldt, and Martin. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed rezoning is conformance with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the request based on it conformance with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the Ordinance and approve the first consideration. ATTACHMENTS: I. Staff Report II. Rezoning Map III. Concept Plan IV. Roadway Exhibit PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION NAME OF PUBLICATION: Dallas County News DATE OF PUBLICATION: 03/22/18
STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Andy Kass RE: Stratford Crossing Plat 4 - Rezoning DATE: March 27, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Requested Action Location and Size: Stratford Crossing, LLC (owner) Landmark Development Services, Inc.(applicant) Rezoning Approval Property is generally located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10 th Street containing approximately 22.41 acres more or less. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question North Agricultural Agricultural Employment A-1 Neighborhood Residential / Employment South Agricultural Employment A-1 R-2, PD-1/R-2, R- 3, R-4, & C-1 East Quad Graphics & Future Stratford Crossing Development Employment / Neighborhood Residential M-1A, PD-1/Ri2, and R-3 West Agricultural Neighborhood Residential / Employment A-1 BACKGROUND: The subject property is located north of Hickman Road and west of N. 10 th Street. The property is approximately 22.41 acres in area that was recently annexed into the City of Waukee in 2017. The subject property was included as Outlots T and U in the preliminary plat for the overall Stratford Crossing Development to the north. The applicant has submitted the necessary petition and consent to the rezoning. Staff has received consent to the zoning change from 53% of property owners within 200 feet of the property proposed to be rezoned. Notification of the rezoning request was sent on March 19, 2018, to adjacent landowners. No rezoning sign was required to be placed on this property as it does not have public street frontage. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as Employment. The Employment category is defined as office, light industry, and warehousing with Class B type buildings. Class B buildings are those with good locations, management, and construction with high tenant standards. The Comprehensive Plan further indicates that the Employment land use classification should be separated from nearby residential areas
March 23, 2018 through the use of buffering and landscaping. Uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan as appropriate for this classification are as follows: Agricultural Support Facilities Call Centers Workshops Lumberyards Data storage Storage facilities Manufacturing Wholesale Warehousing/Distribution ABOVE: The area proposed to be rezoned is outlined in BLUE. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A concept plan for the 22.41 acre parcel has been provided that identifies a total of eight (8) lots for light industrial development. The lots range in size from one (1) acre to six (6) acres in area. The concept plan shows buildings on each lot of varying sizes. These buildings are shown for conceptual proposes only, each site will be required to go through site plan review and approval prior to development. The concept plan also shows possible detention pond locations of each lot. A 40 foot landscape buffer has been shown along the north property line to provide a buffer from adjacent residential land uses across the Raccoon River Valley Trail to the north. 2 of 3
March 23, 2018 Access to the property will initially be from an extension of NW Sunrise Drive from the north. This connection will provide access to North 10 th Street to the east. In the future, NW Sunrise Drive will continue south to Hickman Road. The concept plan also shows an east - west street that will be constructed to the west plat boundary. In the future, when the property to the west develops a connection will be made to this street to provide another access to Hickman Road to the south and T Avenue to the west. A roadway exhibit has been included for your review to show the conceptual road alignments. STAFF ANALYSIS The M-1 (Light Industrial District) zoning district is intended to provide for the location of certain nonnuisance manufacturing, distribution, technology, and industrial uses while protecting nearby residential zoning districts. The uses allowed in the M-1 District can generally be characterized as warehousing, research and development, light manufacturing or assembly, commercial retail sales, and office space. These uses are consistent with those identified in the Comprehensive Plan as being appropriate in the Employment land use classification. Many of the uses allowed in the M-1 District are less intense than the uses mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan recommends that the Employment classification be separated from residential areas by screening and buffering. As each lot along the north side of the property develops a 40 foot landscape buffer will be required to be installed. In addition, the existing Raccoon River Valley Trail to the north will also provide additional separation from the light industrial uses and residential uses. No users for the proposed development are known at this time. All development within the property will be subject to site plan review and architectural review prior to any approvals from the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning based on its conformity with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. CITY OF WAUKEE Andy Kass, AICP Senior Planner 3 of 3