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Planning staff said the request covers a 586-square-foot outdoor patio on the east side of an existing building that will be the future home of Melly's Pancake House. The building sits on two lots, and the patio as drawn would occupy the area currently shown as three parking spaces in an older site plan. Staff said the site currently has roughly 44 parking spaces for the building and described the tenant mix (a physical therapy clinic and Mathnasium tutoring) as having offset peak hours from the proposed restaurant (Melly's planned hours: about 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), so staff anticipated minimal parking conflict. Staff recommended approval and said the use is compatible with the community-commercial future land-use designation and the neighborhood-commercial (C-1) zoning.

Board members asked questions about on-street parking along Ridgepointe and whether parking is posted “no parking” in any portions of the nearby road. Planning staff responded that no-parking restrictions are enacted by the city engineer and public works when specific concerns (snow storage, sight lines) arise, and that in the immediate development area few no-parking signs had been posted. Staff also noted a roundabout-style circulation feature where parking is not allowed. No written or oral opposition was reported at the hearing.

After discussion the board voted by roll call: Gallagher — yes; Thornburg — yes; Vermillion — yes. The motion to approve case 25011SU passed. Staff noted that if a future building in the same site plan is developed, the patio could be removed or the owner could be required to redesign the second building to replace any lost parking as needed.

The planner described the proposed patio as primarily supporting indoor seating with roughly six outdoor tables and said the patio is intended for a breakfast‑and‑lunch operation with limited alcohol service. Staff recommended approval under the special-use standards in Section 11.15.9(e) of the municipal code and concluded that the patio would not negatively affect nearby properties given the surrounding commercial uses and the offset hours of existing tenants.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 13, 2025 Board of Adjustment Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Bettendorf Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for a 586-square-foot outdoor patio with alcohol service for Melly's Pancake House at a commercial site near Ridgepointe; staff recommended approval and the board voted unanimously among members present.","taxTitle","Bettendorf City, Scott County, Iowa","taxId",51972,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6636451,"Board of Adjustment approves accessory dwelling unit and 5% size variance at 4648 Woodland Court",498,110000,608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609820-9f69968e3880994357478f8444332fb6&start=110&end=608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609820-9f69968e3880994357478f8444332fb6/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6636451/Bettendorf-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Board-of-Adjustment-approves-accessory-dwelling-unit-and-5-size-variance-at-4648-Woodland-Court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636451-5416b9ff8a19f5fbeebed0db77e8ab09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188319&Signature=D37IrRuW74uFuyd0wIquxuCrCa60cqyLSj2X3FlenZt4av7~3ZQbv7vAPpqO0-NyBysz8Tt~o9H1nCJuKsFPq0m4XzwUIjIazilyTnksy3BJOdy7c4RqceBtjSZShY33Ru9x81bKLsMvzTTlG62gmdtR7~1FfRjgkvE3ckZAtGkx9NDMJDYr1yjKUvmSZw4KacVIJUtEkWY9qFgQg17r6MVQT7bhOSX3xuAqLrWJdmXq0AX8unDTyk35voKwPXI3Xxy33zSzqKSamwNI9qVgzCMyZ37OJn3xrO2YszsSBV1a8AUDdcPSqHNLWeOgtB30WLVQaTyiDwD0iAH427NOFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf City Board of Adjustment on March 13 approved a special use permit and an associated variance to allow an accessory dwelling unit at 4648 Woodland Court.

Staff told the board the lot is in an R-2 single-family district and is large (about 27,600 square feet). The proposed ADU is attached to the principal house by a continuous foundation and roofline, includes a living area, kitchen, bathroom and sleeping quarters, and is described in the application as a “Casita” located at the northwest portion of the build. Staff said the proposal meets the special-use standards in Section 11.15.9(e) of the city code and recommended approval of both the special use permit (case 25009SU) and the variance (case 25010VAR).

The variance request arises because the applicant measured the ADU footprint at 840 square feet while the code limit for an ADU is 800 square feet. Staff explained that differing measuring methods produced different figures: the submitted footprint measurement was 30 by 28 feet (resulting in a quoted 840 square feet), while an interior-floor measurement was about 767 square feet. Staff characterized the requested increase as roughly 5% and said the lot topography and foundation-wall geometry contributed to the discrepancy; staff recommended approval and said the proposal would not negatively affect neighboring properties.

The board received a letter from William Burris and Dixie Burris of 4635 Woodland Court expressing support; no written opposition was reported and no members of the public spoke against the applications at the hearing. After discussion the board voted by roll call: Gallagher — yes; Tombergs — yes; Vermillion — yes. The board approved both the special use permit (case 25009SU) and the variance (case 25010VAR).

The staff presentation noted that the rear of the lot abuts Crow Creek Park and that the ADU design is visually indistinguishable from the primary residence. Staff said the lot includes a large driveway and a four-car garage; the ADU would be connected to the main structure by continuous foundation and roofline. Staff also noted ambiguity in the municipal code’s measurement method for ADU size, and recommended that the interior or wall-square-footage measurement be considered the most accurate. No changes to off-street parking or other conditions were required as part of the approvals.

The board did not place additional conditions on the approvals at the meeting. The board chair closed the public hearing and moved on to the next agenda item.","Bettendorf City Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit and a variance to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) larger than the 800-square-foot limit at 4648 Woodland Court. Staff said the proposal met city standards and a neighboring couple submitted a letter of support.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves outdoor patio with alcohol service for Melly's Pancake House at Ridgepointe

Board of Adjustment approves accessory dwelling unit and 5% size variance at 4648 Woodland Court