Commission recommends approval of Splendor Estates subdivision in Ward 3

The Davenport City Planning and Zoning Commission voted March 31 to forward Case F26‑03 — the Splendor Estates final plat — to the City Council with a recommendation of approval subject to six listed conditions.

Staff presentation: Planning staff member Matt told the commission the 30‑lot subdivision at 2448 and 2450 East 60th Street spans about 28.5 acres in Ward 3 and is proposed for predominantly single‑family homes. Staff highlighted primary access from Jersey Ridge, a cul‑de‑sac connecting to existing development, outlots set aside for floodplain and stormwater, and several plat notes staff wants added or clarified, including a requirement that sidewalks along Jersey Ridge Road be built with the first phase, surveyor and utility provider sign‑offs, SUDAAS access requirements and recorded low entry elevations for specific lots.

Petitioner response: Benjamin Baugher of Thompson Engineering identified himself as the petitioner’s representative and said the team had "addressed everything but 1 and 2, which can't be addressed right now and already submitted that back to the city." He told the commission the petitioner will continue working to meet outstanding items.

Why it matters: The proposed subdivision will add 30 single‑family lots in a growing area of Ward 3 and includes notes meant to clarify infrastructure responsibilities at the plat stage and during future development.

Vote and next steps: After no public testimony, the commission completed a roll‑call vote and carried the motion to forward the case to city council. The commission’s action recommends final approval subject to the six conditions listed in staff materials; the City Council will consider the final plat at a later meeting.

The commission’s approval is a recommendation only; final plat approval and any additional conditions are decided by the City Council.