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Palmer College seeks campus master‑plan amendments, rezoning and street vacations in Davenport; nearby business objects
Summary
Palmer College presented amendments to its 2021 campus land‑use plan and separate petitions to rezone six parcels to Institutional Campus and vacate two rights‑of‑way to enable a new gateway and a 346‑space parking facility. A furniture‑store owner’s attorney urged staff to protect delivery access if Palmer Drive is vacated. Staff will return with recommendations Feb. 17.
Palmer College on Tuesday outlined a package of changes to its Davenport campus plan that would expand the Institutional Campus (IC) boundary, rezone six adjacent parcels it recently acquired and vacate portions of Palmer Drive and East 10th Street to build a new entry sequence and a 346‑space parking facility.
Dennis Marchiori, chancellor and CEO of Palmer College, told the Davenport City Plan and Zoning Commission the project is meant to improve wayfinding, pedestrian safety and the campus visitor experience. "We've been there nearly 130 years now at this point," Marchiori said, arguing updated signage, a relocated welcome center and improved pedestrian crossings would help recruit and retain students.
City planning staff explained the technical steps the college must take under the IC district rules. Staff said the rezoning request (REZ26‑01) would convert six properties now zoned RMF or R‑4C to IC and that…
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