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Taylor and other staff said the rewrite consolidates use types, adds definitions for contemporary uses (for example, separating fuel service stations from convenience stores and defining electric refueling under a single fuel/fueling service use) and proposes new districts. Commissioners discussed community gardens and whether they should be treated as a permanent commercial use, a temporary use, or an accessory use; staff suggested community gardens may be appropriate in both residential and commercial districts depending on permanence and scale.

Commissioners and staff also discussed how to require or encourage mixed‑use outcomes in commercial districts (for example, a minimum percentage of commercial floor area in C‑2 developments), and how to enforce mixed‑use or reserve commercial nodes on preliminary plats when projects are built in phases. Staff said conservation subdivision standards, supplemental regulations for pools/fences/accessory buildings, revised bulk standards and clearer townhome/duplex definitions are also under review.

Other topics raised: retirement residences and group residential uses (staff said some definitions are tied to state code and may be preempted), tree‑factor and landscaping maintenance enforcement, and the technical difficulty of applying a parking standard that fits very large and very small developments. Taylor and staff said they are consulting peer cities, the American Planning Association resources and best practices as they finalize chapters. Staff outlined a process timeline: input collection, draft writing, chapter review by commission, public review and final votes by the commission and city council. Commissioners will receive future draft chapters, a new zoning map and opportunities to comment before formal adoption proceedings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 21, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff outlined a draft zoning ordinance rewrite and the commission discussed permitted‑use classifications, splitting fuel stations from convenience stores, community gardens, parking formulas, floodplain considerations and next steps for a new zoning map and supplemental regulations.","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},6531991,"Commission approves site plan for contractor condo and warehouse at 3227 Centennial Court",623,996830,1620480,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481&start=996&end=1620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481/thumbnail_996830.jpg","/articles/6531991/Bettendorf-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Commission-approves-site-plan-for-contractor-condo-and-warehouse-at-3227-Centennial-Court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531991-a3f216aa59e7fcb64db6c585c88cfdf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775212186&Signature=Gv6OD3b1g82BhC~wiAbXWyZdwBzogzX-N5SiSH4w7aOOkH-Wq0Q5IEof6CCgCfXbt6Ez7-V0S4hMMR0WUxYlpac3WXcaDSEBPDUVOrkJ~7RD12eeCbGQUUgE5~F8Mt8AaDtDULNCMZhKi3Y~WOLhVJaxgg7uxT8D-q5uGKlEYJTG~Q8y-sGZSOUSF5qKjRfO9lXImk8C~pjIJlXln~T0ch5U5xABl2iMOpN-ddzO03UlaORdx65m9r2yTpyQqnpdN1yJHhkswMWDKptSvMWPsrCUP4OwbCiyZSs6ewKWVytwTYpkTk7-Sm4AZlwZqI06o2zzD5LdZTLJiGBXIiVCrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a site development plan for 3227 Centennial Court (case 25‑021), a two‑unit building proposed by Morris Holdings LLC that will include a contractor condominium (rental office/shop) and warehouse. Greg, planning staff, presented the site and staff’s recommendation; the commission moved, seconded and approved the plan by voice vote.

Greg said the 35,099‑square‑foot lot (Lot 12 of the JJZ addition) lies in an industrial area and the proposal complies with I‑2 zoning standards for lot size, floor‑area ratio and lot coverage. The building footprint is 40 by 150 feet; 11 parking spaces are provided where the code requires 10, including one ADA space. Greg said an easement agreement must be recorded in Scott County before issuance of building permits to guarantee shared drive access, parking and stormwater conveyance between Lots 12 and 13.

Staff described stormwater conveyance from the parcel to an existing drainage easement and ultimately to Crow Creek; Greg said the site will outlet stormwater through the easement rather than detain on site in order to convey water toward existing downstream infrastructure during events. Greg also noted that utilities (water via an 8‑inch main; sanitary sewer on Centennial Court; electrical service at the southwest corner) are available to serve the building.

Commission discussion focused on parking math in the city’s code; commissioners asked about the code’s employee‑based formula and whether it reflects on‑the‑ground operations. A representative (Morris Company) explained the business operates a fleet of service vehicles and that this proposal is intended to store fleet vehicles and free up employee parking, which staff and commissioners said should improve practical parking outcomes. No public opposition was recorded.","The commission recommended approval of the site development plan for 3227 Centennial Court (case 25-021), a two‑unit building for a contractor condominium and warehouse. Staff required a recorded easement agreement for shared access, parking and stormwater before building permits.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531996,"Commission recommends approval of Blackstone phase 1 final plat; floodplain and lift station noted",588,396085,984110,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481&start=396&end=984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481/thumbnail_396085.jpg","/articles/6531996/Bettendorf-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Commission-recommends-approval-of-Blackstone-phase-1-final-plat-floodplain-and-lift-station-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531996-d24ceb0567a5dda3c45926c064847995/orig.mp4?Expires=1775212186&Signature=gGjkwVBWAN8QyslGL39Z5IBEaErDtVl8eQ-s0hkKlVojLnw~BFomBRNqJ3ybGYumOgPGiwf2CkwKHmNNFTe73nJbYNUjV7SPk0uNpUcaRqZQtnFUK9hLHrpMTK9r~8zXk5sLF2gwTm-BDZ3dt5hDF~5o~WWu~uLuj1SRVUDPZqy35ZsLUnJ3~ObCySKKaXwNjTLGvt1j8SChymbGH8ryl8SZ2EfBMFEwOLBz50XYzlatxDJUQav0oyhNMmm5n6eqOYyLbBq7giTsC95DT-skeS5jF1w-D0vyP-5PIhenAdsuf2Bq6fMX4Vkq893qL7wZQCe5c15f-nIY8f1b~lRUag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf Plan & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Blackstone first edition final plat (case 25‑022), which covers phase 1 — 49 of an 88‑lot residential subdivision in a recently annexed area north of Forest Grove Drive and west of Wells Ferry Road. The motion to approve, moved and seconded on the floor, passed by voice vote.

Taylor, city planning staff, described the plan as consistent with the previously reviewed preliminary plat and the city’s future land‑use designations: neighborhood‑light residential, open space along Spencer Creek and a single commercial lot in the C‑3 area. Taylor noted the plat includes two access points (Wells Ferry Road and Forest Grove Drive), four cul‑de‑sacs in phase 1 and a separate lot (renumbered Lot 100) reserved for the Spencer Creek lift station to be dedicated to the city.

Taylor said floodplain and floodway along Spencer Creek were considered in the preliminary review, that nothing is proposed in the floodway, and that necessary permitting for development in the floodplain will be required. Staff also noted a road name change: Woodfield Court was renamed Ironwood Court to avoid 911/mail conflicts. The commission had minor questions about the lift station lot configuration and the temporary fire access lane; staff confirmed the lift station service road exists and that a recorded dedication will be required.

After no public comment, commissioners moved, seconded and approved the final plat subject to staff recommendations. Taylor noted that the related rezoning items (A‑1 to R‑2 and A‑1 to C‑3) had completed a first reading at council the previous evening and will follow the council process for final review.","The commission recommended approval for the Blackstone first edition final plat (case 25-022), covering 49 lots of an 88‑lot subdivision in a newly annexed area north of Forest Grove Drive. Staff noted floodplain/floodway constraints along Spencer Creek and a lift station lot to be deeded to the city.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532000,"Plan & Zoning Commission approves Ridge Haven final plat after drainage questions",318,64340,382770,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481&start=64&end=382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3430074-861146bb270d7ba643559e092fecf481/thumbnail_64340.jpg","/articles/6532000/Bettendorf-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Plan-Zoning-Commission-approves-Ridge-Haven-final-plat-after-drainage-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532000-1477d2ce151c7a536d9176b4053dacad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775212186&Signature=F41JkhOHdqeR1e22lHr8VmZA5APIX8acgRSjXn~0B09ihMnALebF4p3AyssqpBIJoQnCe4lAdX89-Qz9yEgz67ebVC56EU~p2sJbH00AyTCziKmOiPvkWdsN~xICPmoC-b8hJRlBEQgggz-dGFYrTnW~8JJI2PkgPfGvf0vvItVKpIHqYbYgHI42iNuzVUUz6TvPA4CyUdGNglbwrP~FJA8e1NyKAq9PTQ3FaT-c06TMzkSILaF-7EVlZbLDnD8gBIh5pg8mncIVoCNQXdnhfYjNVKvHiYqN4AjYHwBmusKvEQs2~-pnG5kmA2abXx810BZ51kA48T9TKZg2vgNHDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bettendorf Plan & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the final plat for Ridge Haven (case 25-014), a 27‑lot single‑family subdivision north of Crow Creek Road near Pleasant Hills Elementary. The motion to approve, made by a commissioner and seconded, carried by voice vote.

Taylor, city planning staff, told the commission the development is zoned R‑2 and laid out as 27 lots ranging from about 0.4 to 0.8 acres, mostly basement walkouts, with three stormwater detention areas that will be maintained by a homeowners association. Taylor said the final plat is “nearly identical” to the preliminary plat previously reviewed by the commission and approved by city council.

Commissioners pressed staff about drainage and steep slopes. Commissioner (name not specified) asked how runoff from higher ground would be handled; Brent (city staff/engineer) said much of the upland flow channels toward a western detention basin and that the developer must “account for anything that's coming onto the site.” Brent explained that pass‑through flow from upstream is not detained by the subdivision but must be accommodated via upsized pipes and other measures. The commission also noted Bettendorf’s 8% maximum street grade; staff said the proposed entrance reaches that 8% maximum in places.

After questions from the commission and no public comment, a motion to approve case 25‑014 subject to staff recommendations passed by voice vote. No roll‑call tally was taken on the record.

The commission record shows staff recommended approval and that homeowners will be responsible for maintenance of the listed detention areas; specific construction and engineering conditions remain the developer’s responsibility prior to building permit issuance.","The Plan & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Ridge Haven final plat (case 25-014), a 27‑lot residential subdivision north of Crow Creek Road, after staff described detention basins and commissioners pressed about drainage and slope limits.","actionData","errors"]

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