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Planning commission recommends approval of AAA Office Park replat to create two attached-single-family lots
Summary
The Bettendorf City Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of case 25‑031, a replat of Lot 4 in the AAA Office Park to create two lots intended for attached single‑family units.
The Bettendorf City Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of case 25‑031, a replat of Lot 4 in the AAA Office Park to create two lots intended for attached single‑family units.
Planning staff told the commission the lot, roughly 1.06 acres under the current plat, would be split into Lot 1 (0.39 acres) and Lot 2 (0.68 acres) with Lot 2 containing a stormwater detention area. Planning staff said the site is zoned R5 and the comprehensive plan designates the area for community commercial use while encouraging expanded housing options.
Planning staff said, “Staff in reviewing the proposal recommends approval of the replat because of the goals and plan organization segment of the comprehensive plan being followed by expanding housing choices and strengthening neighborhoods.” The presentation noted the Board of Adjustment previously approved reduced front‑yard setbacks to 11 and 13 feet for the proposed lots.
The staff presentation described utilities and access: water from the east, sanitary sewer to the south, and existing utilities and rights‑of‑way adequate for the development. The proposal includes continuation of 4‑foot sidewalks, an ADA ramp with truncated domes at the corner, and shared easement access permitting Lot 1 to access Lot 2. The presenter said about 10 parking spaces will be provided for the structures and that indoor parking will also be available.
Commission discussion focused on how the proposed attached units differ from single‑family R1 development; one commissioner asked whether approving the replat now would conflict with anticipated zoning changes and was told the proposal is an allowed use under current code. No members of the public addressed the commission on this item.
A motion to recommend approval of case 25‑031 as a final plat, subject to staff recommendations, carried by voice vote. The commission recorded the item as recommended for approval; the voice vote tally was not specified in the transcript.
The commission will forward the recommendation to the city council for final action.
