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