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Planning commission backs rezoning for counseling office at 2721 North Harrison Street
Summary
The Davenport City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward REZ-26-05, which would rezone 2721 North Harrison Street from residential to commercial transitional for use by Rooted Counseling Center PLLC, to City Council with a recommendation for approval after staff described the nonconformities as minor.
The Davenport City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward rezoning case REZ-26-05 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval, enabling Rooted Counseling Center PLLC to open a counseling office at 2721 North Harrison Street.
Staff presented the request to rezone the property from R-4C (single- and two-family central residential) to CT (commercial transitional), saying the proposed use is a low-intensity business intended to serve as a transition between residential and commercial areas. Staff told commissioners the amendment is consistent with Davenport's 2035 land use plan and compatible with nearby zoning.
The petitioner, Jim Estes, identified himself as representing Rooted Counseling Center PLLC and introduced partners Jane Estes and Matt Reagan. "Hi, I'm Jim Estes with Rooted Counseling PLLC," he said. One of the applicants, introduced as Matt Reagan, described planned site changes, saying the existing driveway will be removed and an asphalt four-car parking lot will be installed, a rear window will be replaced with a door to serve as the waiting-room entrance, and an ADA ramp will be provided to the entrance.
Commissioner Raines asked what staff meant by "minor non-conformities." Staff answered that the lot is smaller than typical for CT districts, there is no landscape buffer, and the house sits forward of the expected front setback — effectively front-setback and landscaping issues. Staff described these as minor and listed no conditions for the recommendation.
Staff said public notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet and a notice ran in the Quad City Times. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting at the property that five neighbors attended; staff reported those attendees discussed the proposed operation, parking and traffic. No further formal neighborhood objections or conditions were reported by staff at the hearing.
Commissioner Schilling moved to forward the case to City Council with the recommended findings; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. The motion carried and staff will transmit the commission's recommendation to City Council for final action.
The commission also heard routine reports: staff said the City Council recently adopted a solar ordinance and approved case F-26-07, the final plat for the Village Shopping Center subdivision. Staff announced future meetings: the commission will consider two subdivision plats on June 30 and will hold a July 14 public hearing on a proposed text amendment to allow tattoo establishments in the Village of East Davenport zoning district.
Details recorded at the public hearing remain part of the official file that will accompany the case to City Council, including staff findings that the proposed rezoning maintains neighborhood compatibility and the applicant's plan for on-site parking and accessibility improvements.
