Waukee
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City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to a planned development. It will also give final approval to rezone 68 acres from agricultural to residential for Sugar Creek Landing. Other major items include updating bicycle regulations to cover personal transportation devices and approving a site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion.
- Public hearing and first reading: rezone The Wren to K-MF-SM/PD-1
- Third reading: rezone Sugar Creek Landing from A-1 to R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4
- Second reading: rename Chapter 76 to Personal Transportation Device Regulations
- Resolution: approve site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion
- Approval of FY2027 funding agreements for community services ($ amounts not specified)
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Board of Adjustment
The Waukee Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications for a property at 1855 SE Greentree Drive. The requests seek exceptions to fence height and setback rules for a corner lot, and to allow an accessory building in a front yard.
- Variance to allow a fence taller than 4 feet within the 15-foot secondary front yard setback (Section 165.15(4)).
- Variance to permit an accessory building in a front yard (Section 165.06(2)A).
- Variance to allow an accessory building within a front yard setback on a corner lot (Section 165.06(3)B).
Public Art Advisory Commission
The Waukee Public Art Advisory Commission will discuss several ongoing art initiatives, including the Alice's Road roundabout art, Spring Crest Park art, and a project for the city's sesquicentennial. They will also consider participation in the Waukee Arts Festival and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion: Waukee Arts Festival Participation
- Discussion: Alice's Road Round-a-bout Art Update
- Discussion: Spring Crest Park Art Update
- Discussion: Public Safety Art Update
- Discussion: Sesquicentennial Art Project
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session consisting of a tour of various local sites. No formal votes or legislative decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Visit to Public Safety Building/Fire Station No. 91
- Visit to Kettlestone Central
- Visit to Waukee Towne Center
- Visit to 10th Street Extension at University Avenue
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a rezoning for The Wren development, a site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion, a final plat for The Crossing at Alice's Road Plat 6, a site plan for Hy-Vee Waukee Expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road, and a preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11. The open forum allows public comment on these items.
- Rezoning to K-MF-Stacked Med / PD-1 for 'The Wren'
- Site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion at 1025 SE Tallgrass Lane
- Final plat for The Crossing at Alice's Road Plat 6
- Site plan for Hy-Vee Waukee Expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road
- Preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11
Park Board
The Waukee Park Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss updates for the Independence Day celebration. The agenda also includes a discussion on water conservation efforts and a director's report.
- Approval of April 16th meeting minutes
- Discussion: Independence Day Celebration Update
- Discussion: Water Conservation
- Director's Report
- Public participation via Zoom or in-person at City Hall
City Council
The Waukee City Council will consider approving a 12-month Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service and catering privileges for Central Standard Waukee at 1222 SE University Avenue, pending fire marshal approval. This special meeting has only this one action item.
- Motion: Approve 12-month Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service and catering for Central Standard Waukee, LLC at 1222 SE University Avenue, pending fire marshal approval
The council approved a 12-month Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service and Catering privileges for Central Standard Waukee, LLC, pending fire marshal approval. The special meeting was needed because the previous license was cancelled due to late insurance posting. The vote was unanimous (5-0).
- Approved alcohol license for Central Standard Waukee (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and contracts for the South Warrior Lane Improvements Project. The body is also reviewing several large infrastructure payment estimates and updating city codes regarding personal transportation devices and residential rentals.
- Public hearing and contract award for South Warrior Lane Improvements (Westown Parkway to 2,842 feet south)
- Payment estimate of $2,257,025.06 for the 10th Street Extension Project
- Payment estimate of $1,115,706.61 for University Avenue Area Improvements Phase 2
- Rezoning of Sugar Creek Landing from A-1 to R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 (second reading)
- New ordinance renaming Bicycle Regulations to Personal Transportation Device Regulations
The City Council awarded a $2,512,245.95 contract to Concrete Technologies, Inc. for the South Warrior Lane Improvements Project and approved the consent agenda including bills and payroll of $2.39 million. The project extends the roadway from Westown Parkway south and includes a reimbursement provision from the Timberline Estates developer.
- Approved resolution approving plans/specs for South Warrior Lane Improvements (5-0)
- Awarded $2,512,245.95 contract to Concrete Technologies, Inc. for South Warrior Lane (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills/payroll totaling $2,388,809.82 (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for Alderbrook, a 331-acre mixed-use subdivision with 692 single-family lots, townhome areas, and commercial outlots. Three site plans were also approved: Les Schwab Tire Center, Blue Drift health spa, and Fireside Townhomes phase 2. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved preliminary plat for Alderbrook subdivision (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3405 Grand Prairie Parkway (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Blue Drift at 1280 SE Westown Parkway (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Fireside Townhomes phase 2 (5-0)
City Council
The council approved the agenda, postponing item D4 to July 13, and adjourned. No substantive decisions or votes on policy were taken during the work session.
- Postponed discussion of item D4 until July 13 work session (4-0-1)