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Coralville council approves land‑use change and site plan for 63‑unit Oakdale Overlook development
Summary
The Coralville City Council voted June 9 to amend the Community Plan and approve the PUD‑A site plan and preliminary plat for the Oakdale Overlook development, clearing the way for a 63‑unit apartment building and four commercial buildings and approving related parking and design plans.
The Coralville City Council on June 9 approved a land‑use amendment and PUD‑A site plan that will allow a 63‑unit multifamily building and four commercial multi‑tenant buildings at the northeast corner of Oakdale and Jones Boulevards.
Community Development Director Dave Johnson told the council the proposal would change a 3.69‑acre portion of Oakdale Overlook from Corridor Commercial to High‑Density Residential to permit vertically and horizontally attached units at an average density of about 17 dwelling units per acre. "Staff support the request, finding the proposed multi‑family units would be compatible with neighboring commercial and residential land uses," Johnson said while summarizing how the plan aligns with Coralville Community Plan goals for housing diversity.
The council introduced Ordinance No. 2026‑1008 for first consideration and, following a roll‑call vote, carried the motion. The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval 6‑0. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2026‑92 approving the preliminary plat and Resolution No. 2026‑93 approving the PUD‑A site plan.
Developer representatives described unit mix and parking plans during the hearing. Kelly Buckler of MMS Consultants said the design includes "34 1‑bedroom units, 29 2‑bedroom units and no 3‑bedroom units planned." Council members and staff discussed parking: staff referenced 115 planned residential stalls based on a market demand metric of 1.5 stalls per unit, while the developer described 70 stalls inside the building and an additional 95 commercial stalls for a total of 210 parking spaces.
Construction to extend Jones Boulevard is planned to begin in fall 2026 with completion expected in spring 2028. Johnson said the location is close to clinics, grocery stores and Eastview Elementary School in the Clear Creek Amana Community School District, which the developer noted would serve resident children.
The approvals clear the way for a more detailed PUD‑B site plan and building design review, which the council and staff said would return for further consideration before construction begins.
