ORD 41892a - Planning Recs with MapsGS
City of Omaha Planning Department
Planning Board
Memo
To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Board
From: David K. Fanslau, Planning Director
Date: February 27, 2019
Subject: Final Plat approval of FALLING WATERS NORTH, a subdivision located outside
the city limits, with rezoning from AG to R4
South of HWS Cleveland Boulevard and west of 198th Street
Case #C10-18-242, C12-18-243
The preliminary plat of Falling Waters North, a subdivision outside the city limits, with rezoning
from AG-Agricultural District to R4-Single-family residential district was recommended for
approval by the Planning Board at their regular meeting November 7, 2018, and subsequently
approved with conditions by the City Council on January 18, 2019.
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 17.66 acre site for the future construction of an
elementary school. Primary education facilities are a permitted use in the R4 District. Planning
Board and City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat was subject to the following conditions
(with subsequent responses for this review included):
1. Contribute to the future creek crossing northwest of the subdivision. (This will be
addressed in final approved subdivision agreement.)
2. Remove the outlots from the plat and include those areas in Lot 1. (Applicant has
removed outlots and included the area in Lot 1.)
3. Coordinate with Public Works on an acceptable stacking and circulation plan. (The
applicant has been in coordination with Public Works regarding the stacking and
circulation plan, which will be reviewed at building permit submittal.)
4. Construct public sanitary sewer along the HWS Cleveland right-of-way. (Applicant has
been in coordination with Public Works and has demonstrated that the proposed
elevation of HWS Cleveland and the accessibility of existing sanitary sewer lines
extending north on the west and east edges of the plat that construction of a sanitary
sewer along HWS Cleveland Boulevard is not necessary.)
5. Submit a sight distance exhibit for the 201st Street approaches to HWS Cleveland, and
revise the boulevard plan to remove any trees from the sight triangles. (The applicant
has been in coordination with Public Works regarding this condition.)
6. Construct left turn lanes on HWS Cleveland at 201st Street. (Revised paving plans
include left turn lanes on HWS Cleveland at 201st Street and will be included in the final
subdivision agreement.)
7. Compliance with all applicable stormwater management ordinances and policies,
including providing for a no net increase in stormwater runoff and must treat the first 1/2”
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of stormwater for water quality. (Condition to be addressed in the final approved
subdivision agreement.)
8. Temporary turn-arounds shall be provided at the terminus of all temporary dead-ended
streets. (The applicant has been in coordination with Public Works regarding intersection
plans, which will be included in the final subdivision agreement.)
9. Coordinate with Douglas County to incorporate traffic calming measures in the design of
some of the interior streets. (Applicant has provided plans for a speed table for “Z”
Street.)
10. Boulevard plans and cost estimates must be approved by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board prior to bidding. (Applicant presented plans to the Park Advisory Board
on November 1, 2018. Plans and specifications (minimum 60%) must be submitted for
review to the Park Board prior to bidding.)
11. Change the label of the “35’ no build zone” to 35’ no-build easement. (The plat labels
this as a no-build setback, but will need updated to a 35’ no-build easement. Also, the
Parks Department has indicated that the “35’ no-build easement” on the Paving and
Boulevard Tree Plan is not aligned correctly with the back of curb and the setback line.
The Applicant will need to revise and resubmit plans correctly showing correct
alignment.)
ANALYSIS: Conditionally, the proposed subdivision is consistent with and carries out the goals
and objectives of the City of Omaha Master Plan.
Development must comply with all applicable zoning codes including Articles 13 and 14 of the
Omaha Zoning Ordinance regarding parking and landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the rezoning from AG to R4.
Approval of the Final Plat, subject to submittal of an acceptable final subdivision agreement,
prior to forwarding the request to the City Council for final action.
ATTACHMENTS:
Final Plat
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
1. C10-18-242
C12-18-243
Gretna Public Schools, Dr. Kevin
Riley, Superintendent
REQUEST: Final Plat approval of FALLING WATERS
NORTH, a subdivision outside the city limits,
with rezoning from AG to R4
LOCATION: South of HWS Cleveland Boulevard and west
of 198th Street
At the Planning Board meeting held March 6, 2019, Mr. Eric Englund, Manager of Current Planning,
explained that the preliminary plat for had been approved, with conditions, by the Planning Board on
November 7, 2018. Subsequently, on January 18, 2019, the preliminary plat was approved, again with
conditions, by the City Council. He stated that the applicant is proposing to build an elementary school on
the 17.5 acre site, which is a permitted use in R4 zoning. Mr. Englund stated that the department
recommends approval of the rezoning from AG to R4 and approval of the final plat subject to the submittal
of an acceptable final subdivision agreement prior to forwarding the request to City Council for final
approval.
Mr. Morris moved for approval of the rezoning from AG to R4 and approval of the final plat subject to the
submittal of an acceptable final subdivision agreement prior to forwarding the request to City Council for
final approval. Mr. Magid seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
March 6, 2019
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1CASE:C10-18-242,C12-18 -243APPLICANT:Gretna Public Schools, Dr. Kevin Riley, Supe rintendentREQUEST:Final Plat approval of FALLING WATERS NORTH, a subdivision outside the city limits,with rezoning from AG to R4LOCATION:South of HWS Cleveland Boulevard and west of 19 8th Street