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Council approves first reading for Timberline Estates; soil testing required because of former gun club use

Waukee City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced and approved first reading of an ordinance rezoning about 90 acres for Timberline Estates; staff noted the site was formerly a shooting range so soil investigations and remediation will be required if contamination is found.

The Waukee City Council opened and closed a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone a roughly 90-acre parcel known as Timberline Estates from agricultural to R-2 single-family residential.

Melissa, planning staff, said the owner is New Pioneer Gun Club and the applicant is Timberline Estates LLC. The concept plan illustrates 127 single-family lots, new street extensions (including…

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