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Commission approves final plat to split 2202 West Fourth Street after demolition of historic church
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of a two‑lot final plat for 2202 West Fourth Street (F25‑01), contingent on demolition of the deteriorated First Bible Missionary Church and standard platting conditions; staff said both resulting lots will meet lot‑size and setback requirements.
The Davenport City Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to forward a final plat for 2202 West Fourth Street to the Davenport City Council with a recommendation for approval, subject to four standard conditions including demolition of the existing historic church structure prior to recording.
Staff presented Case F25‑01 as a two‑lot subdivision: Lot 1 would contain an existing single‑family home and detached garage, and Lot 2 would be a vacant developable parcel following demolition of the First Bible Missionary Church, which staff said has been determined by the Historic Preservation Commission to be in a state of disrepair. City staff said both resulting lots meet minimum lot area and setback requirements under R‑4C (single‑ and two‑family central residential) zoning, and Lot 2 would be large enough to accommodate two dwelling units if developed as a duplex.
Adrian Jones, the applicant, told commissioners his intent is to demolish the deteriorated church and pursue residential development. Jones said the cost to repair the church exceeded $250,000, a figure he provided to the Historic Preservation Commission when seeking approval to demolish the structure.
City staff listed four conditions for approval: the surveyor must sign the plat, utility providers must sign off on any easement needs, building setback lines removed from the final plat where not required, and the historic church must be demolished prior to recording the final plat. After questions from commissioners and no public objection, the roll call vote approved forwarding the plat to City Council with the stated conditions.
The case will advance to the City Council for final action; staff said the item was recommended for approval because the plat prepares the parcel for future residential development and meets subdivision requirements with the listed conditions.
