Waukee government roundup: Development talks, art projects advance; Council set for key rezoning vote
In the past two weeks, Waukee’s appointed and elected bodies convened for a series of work sessions, discussions, and agenda-setting meetings, though no formal decisions were published. The most consequential item on the immediate horizon comes July 6, when the City Council is poised to give final approval to rezoning 68 acres for the Sugar Creek Landing residential development.
Planning & Zoning Commission (June 23)
The commission’s agenda featured several development-related votes, but minutes from the meeting have not yet been released. Items before the board included a site plan for a Hy-Vee expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road, a rezoning to K-MF-Stacked Med / PD-1 for “The Wren,” a site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion at 1025 SE Tallgrass Lane, a final plat for The Crossing at Alice’s Road Plat 6, and a preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11. Public comment was accepted during an open forum.
City Council work session (June 29)
Council members held a work session structured as a tour of local sites. Stops included the Public Safety Building/Fire Station No. 91, Kettlestone Central, Waukee Towne Center, and the 10th Street Extension at University Avenue. No legislative action was taken.
Public Art Advisory Commission (June 30)
Commissioners discussed several ongoing and proposed art initiatives. Topics included updates on the Alice’s Road roundabout art, Spring Crest Park art, and public safety art. Members also considered participation in the Waukee Arts Festival and a project tied to the city’s upcoming sesquicentennial. Prior meeting minutes were on the agenda for approval.
Board of Adjustment (July 1)
The board’s agenda contained three variance requests for a property at 1855 SE Greentree Drive. The applicants sought exceptions to allow a fence taller than 4 feet within a secondary front yard setback, to permit an accessory building in a front yard, and to place that accessory building within a front yard setback on a corner lot. As minutes are not yet published, outcomes remain unknown.
Coming up
The Waukee City Council meets July 6 at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to K-MF-SM/PD-1. A third and final reading would rezone Sugar Creek Landing from A-1 agricultural to R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 residential—a 68-acre conversion. Council members will also consider renaming Chapter 76 to “Personal Transportation Device Regulations,” a resolution approving the site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion, and funding agreements for community services in FY2027, though dollar amounts were not specified. Residents who wish to comment or observe are encouraged to attend.
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