Plan and Zoning Commission

PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA Tuesday, March 3, 2026; 5:00 PM City Hall | 226 West 4th Street | Council Chambers COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING AGENDAS PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA I. New Business 1. Case REZ26-02: Request of Patrick Fennelly to rezone approximately 2.71 acres of property located south of Telegraph Road and east of South Utah Avenue (Parcel #S3117-05) from AG Agricultural District to R -1 Single -Family Residential District. [Ward 1]. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA II. Roll Call III. Report of the City Council Activity IV. Secretary's Report 1. Consideration of the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes. V. Report of the Comprehensive Plan Committee VI. Zoning Activity A. Old Business B. New Business VII. Subdivision Activity A. Old Business B. New Business VIII. Future Business IX. Communications X. Other Business XI. Adjourn  City of Davenport Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date Contact Info: Matthew Reu | 563-888-2221 3/3/2026 Subject: Case REZ26-02: Request of Patrick Fennelly to rezone approximately 2.71 acres of property located south of Telegraph Road and east of South Utah Avenue (Parcel #S3117-05) from AG Agricultural District to R -1 Single -Family Residential District. [Ward 1]. Recommendation: Hold the public hearing. Formal staff recommendation will be provided at the March 17th Plan & Zoning Commission meeting. Background: The petitioner is requesting a rezoning from S-AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The purpose of the rezoning request is to create a new single-family lot. The site is currently being used for farming and open space. The land also contains wooded areas and steep topography changes along the creek, making the eastern portion of the property difficult to navigate. The most developable area is the ground adjacent to South Utah Avenue. The property consists of one parcel encompassing approximately 10 acres. The owner intends to subdivide the land into one new single-family lot along South Utah Avenue. The remainder of the property will remain undeveloped and zoned S-AG Agricultural District. A survey of the property has been provided by the applicant delineating the land to be rezoned. Following the rezoning, the applicant intends to subdivide the land to separate the R-1 and S-AG property. Why is a Zoning Map Amendment Required? The Zoning Ordinance does not permit single- family dwellings in an agricultural district, which are under 38 acres in area. A rezoning to R-1 Single-Family Residential District is the least intensive zoning classification and is consistent with similar land uses on South Utah Avenue. Comprehensive Plan: Within Existing Urban Service Area: No Urban Service Area 2035: Yes Future Land Use Designations: The property is designated Agricultural Reserve (AR) in the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan. Agricultural Reserve (AR) — Areas located outside the Urban Service Area and unlikely to develop in the foreseeable future. Uses should be limited to agriculture and open space, with only limited residential development needing minimal urban services. Zoning: The property is currently zoned S-AG Agricultural District. This district is intended to address existing agricultural land uses. The standards of the S-AG District promote the continuation of farming and protect agricultural land uses from the encroachment of incompatible developments. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. This district is intended to accommodate the lowest-density single-family neighborhoods within the City of Davenport, exhibiting a predominantly semi- suburban development pattern of large lots and generous yards. Technical Review: City Departments are reviewing the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Application. Further comments will be provided at the March 17, 2026 Plan and Zoning Commission meeting. Public Input: Letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet of the proposed request notifying them of the March 3, 2026 Plan and Zoning Commission Public Hearing. To date, staff has not received any responses from adjacent property owners. Staff will apprise the Commission of any correspondence at the March 17, 2026 Plan and Zoning Commission meeting. Attachments: 1. Application 2. PLAT OF SUBDIVISION 3. Maps 4. Public Hearing Notice  PLAT OF SUBDIVISION INDEX LEGEND LOCATION: PART OF THE NW 1/4, S31-78N-3E, DAVENPORT, IA FENNELLY'S SOUTH UTAH 2ND ADDITION REQUESTOR: PAT FENNELLY PROPRIETOR: PAT FENNELLY TO THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA SURVEYOR: JAMES W. ABBITT, JR. PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 31,TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST COMPANY: ABBITT SURVEY & DEVELOPMENT, PLLC OF THE 5TH P.M., DAVENPORT, SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA 826 16TH AVE EAST MOLINE, IL 61244 RETURN TO: JAMES ABBITT, PER ABOVE ADDRESS ZONING & LOT INFORMATION: CURRENT ZONING: AR PROPOSED ZONING: RESIDENTIAL, R-1 TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 TOTAL ACREAGE OF LOTS: 2.71 TOTAL R.O.W. ACREAGE: 0.00 TOTAL SITE ACREAGE: 2.71 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SOUTH UTAH AVENUE (RIGHT OF WAY VARIES) FRONT YARD BUILDING SETBACK: 30' PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION THE FOLLOWING AS LISTED HAVE REVIEWED AND 31, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 20.0' APPROVED THIS FINAL PLAT AND FOUND THAT SAID PLAT 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DAVENPORT, 50.0' DOES MEET ALL THE MINIMUM UTILITY REQUIREMENTS. SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 50.0' BY: DATE: _ MID-AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY APPROVED SUBJECT COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER TO ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD OF SAID SECTION 31, PER CORNER CERTIFICATE 01803-96; THENCE NORTH 01°30’35” WEST, ALONG THE BY: DATE: _ WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF IOWA AMERICAN WATER CO. SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 1129.84 FEET; POB THENCE NORTH 88°03'42" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 52.42 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BY: DATE: _ SOUTH UTAH AVENUE; CENTURYLINK THENCE NORTH 02°57'58" EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY, A DISTANCE OF 150.06 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS SOUTH 50 FEET AND BY: DATE: _ PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE MEDIACOM SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE NORTH 87°57'50" EAST ALONG A LINE BY: DATE: _ RUNNING PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTH LINE, POC METRONET A DISTANCE OF 780.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°39'49" EAST, A DISTANCE OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 150.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°03'42" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 792.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BY: DATE: _ SAID REAL ESTATE CONTAINS AN AREA OF 118,113 SQUARE FEET, 2.712 ACRES, MORE OR DAVENPORT CITY COUNCIL LESS. LEGEND OWNER PATRICK FENNELLY 2313 W. LOMBARD ST. BY: DATE: _ FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION, DAVENPORT, IA 52804 THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER 563-529-9916 OF SECTION 31, HAS AN OBSERVED BEARING OF ATTEST: DATE: _ NORTH 01°30’35” WEST ATTORNEY VOLLERSTEN BRITT & GORSLINE MIKE GORSLINE 5119 UTICA RIDGE ROAD DAVENPORT, IA 52807 563-324-0441 LAND SURVEYOR ABBITT SURVEY & DEVELOPMENT, PLLC CONTACT: JIM ABBITT 826 16TH AVENUE EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61244 309-755-9003 26-034-IADA-B-FENNELLY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION  PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION To: All property owners within 200 feet of the subject property located south of Telegraph Road and east of South Utah Avenue (Parcel # S3117 -05). JOHN AND REGINA GERDES JOINT REVOCABLE TRUST 6620 TELEGRAPH RD DAVENPORT IA 52804 -4848 Plan & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Meeting Date: 3/3/202 6 | Time: 5:00 PM th Location: Council Chambers | City Hall | 226 West 4 Street What is this About? This notice is being sent to inform you that a public hearing will be held for a Rezoning Request. The purpose of the Rezoning Request is to create one new single -family residential parcel. Request/Case Description Case REZ26 -02: Request of Patrick Fennelly to rezone approximately 2.71 acres of property located south of Telegraph Road and east of South Utah Avenue (Parcel #S3117 -05) from AG Agricultural District to R -1 Single -Family Residential District. [Ward 1] What are the Next Steps after the Neighborhood Meeting and Public Hearing? The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a formal public hearing at their meeting on March 3, 2026. The Plan and Zoning Commission will vote (provide a recommendation) to the City Council at their meeting on March 17, 2026. The Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council which will then hold its own public hearing. You will receive a notice of the City Council’s public hearing. For the specific dates and times of subsequent meetings, please contact the case planner below. Would You Like to Submit an Official Comment? As a neighboring property owner you may have an interest in commenting on the proposed request via email or in person at the public hearing. Send written comments to planning@davenportiowa.com (no later than 12:00 PM one day before the public th hearing) or to: Planning, 1200 E 46 St, Davenport IA 52807. All documents related to the meeting (agenda included) are at “ Meeting Minutes & Agenda s”: https://www.davenportiowa.com/government/meeting_minutes_agendas Do You Have Any Questions? If you have any questions or if accommodations are needed for any reason, please contact the planner assigned to this project ( Matt Reu ) at matt.werderitch@davenportiowa.com or 563 -888 -22 86 . Interpretive services are available at no charge. Servicios interpretativos libres estan disponibles. TTY: (563) 326 -6145 Please note items may be removed or tabled to a future hearing date at the request of the Applicant or Commission/Board. Those interested in verifying case actions and/or tablings, please contact Planning at 563 -326 -6198 or planning@davenportiowa.com for updates.  City of Davenport Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date Contact Info: Matthew Reu | 563-888-2221 3/3/2026 Subject: Consideration of the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes. Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Background: The February 17, 2026 meeting minutes are attached. Attachments: 1. P&Z Minutes 2-17-26  MINUTES PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA Tuesday, February 17, 2026; 5:00 PM City Hall | 226 West 4th Street | Council Chambers I. Roll Call Present: Dunlop, Eikleberry, Hepner, Tallman, Inghram, Maness, Garrington, Schilling, Thomas, Schneider Excused: Johnson Staff: Berkley, Werderitch, Reu II. Report of the City Council Activity Staff member Berkley stated that DNS Gamen subdivision was approved by Council on February 11, 2026. III. Secretary's Report 1. Consideration of the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Hepner, seconded by Maness, to approve the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion to approve was unanimous by voice vote (9-0). IV. Report of the Comprehensive Plan Committee Staff reports that the consultant for the West Davenport Land Use and Infrastructure study will visit around March 17th to present the project. V. Zoning Activity A. Old Business B. New Business 1. Case ORD26-01: Request of Palmer College of Chiropractic to amend the Campus Land Use Plan, generally bounded by West 12th Street, Harrison Street, 6th Street, and Pershing Avenue. [Ward 3] Commissioner Maness will abstain during the proceedings with Palmer College due to a conflict of interest. Staff presented an overview of the proposed ordinance. Staff recommended Case ORD26-01 be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed findings. Findings: 1. The land use plan is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Future Land Use Plan.  2. The land use plan amendment is appropriate for an 'Educational Facility- University or College'. 3. The proposed land use plan is generally consistent with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The land use plan is consistent with the principal uses permitted within the IC Institutional Campus District. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed Campus Land Use Plan does not create any nonconformities. Tallman asked if staff followed up with neighboring property owners who objected to the ordinance. Staff stated that Palmer did reach out with truck turning exhibits for their review, as well as language for ingress/egress language. Representative for the applicant, Denny Marchiori, CEO and Chancellor of Palmer College, was in attendance. Garrington asked if the College is removing parking and converting it into green space? And if the College will be addressing parking issues? Denny stated that parking totals will be increased. Palmer College is moving and consolidating parking. Motion by Inghram, and seconded by Eikleberry, to approve staff recommendation and findings in Case ORD26-01. Motion to approve was unanimous by roll call vote (8 yes - 0 no - 1 abstain). 2. Case REZ26-01: Request of Palmer College of Chiropractic to rezone 208 East 11th Street, 1111 Perry Street, 725 Perry Street, 727 Perry Street, 739 Perry Street, and 822 Pershing Avenue from R-MF Multi-Family Residential District and R-4C Single- Family and Two-Family Central Residential District to IC Institutional Campus District. [Ward 3] Maness continues to abstain. Staff presented an overview of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommend Case REZ26-01 be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed findings. Findings: 1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the properties as 'Residential General'. 2. The proposed zoning map amendment to IC Institutional Campus District is appropriate for an ancillary use of an 'Educational Facility-University or College'. 3. The zoning map amendment and submitted land use plan are compatible with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The proposed IC Institutional Campus District appropriately reflects the properties’ land use context and functional relationship to the adjacent campus. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment will not impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed zoning map amendment does not create any nonconformities. Representative for the applicant, Denny Marchiori, CEO and Chancellor of Palmer College was in attendance. Motion by Inghram, and seconded by Tallman, to approve staff recommendation  and findings in Case REZ26-01. Motion to approve was unanimous by roll call vote (8 yes - 0 no - 1 abstain). VI. Subdivision Activity A. Old Business B. New Business 1. Case ROW26-01: Request of Palmer College of Chiropractic to vacate Palmer Drive, between Brady Street and Perry Street, and the southern 60 feet of the 20-foot-wide alley right-of-way located in Outlot 20 of LeClaire’s 2nd Addition. [Ward 3] Maness continues to abstain. Staff presented an overview of the proposed vacation. Staff recommended the Plan and Zoning Commission accept the listed findings to vacate Palmer Drive, between Brady Street and Perry Street, and the southern 60 feet of the 20-foot-wide alley right-of-way located in Outlot 20 of LeClaire’s 2nd Addition in Case ROW26-01 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval, subject to the following conditions: Findings: 1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the properties as 'Residential General'. 2. The proposed zoning map amendment to IC Institutional Campus District is appropriate for an ancillary use of an 'Educational Facility-University or College'. 3. The zoning map amendment and submitted land use plan are compatible with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The proposed IC Institutional Campus District appropriately reflects the properties’ land use context and functional relationship to the adjacent campus. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment will not impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed zoning map amendment does not create any nonconformities. Conditions: 1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the properties as 'Residential General'. 2. The proposed zoning map amendment to IC Institutional Campus District is appropriate for an ancillary use of an 'Educational Facility-University or College'. 3. The zoning map amendment and submitted land use plan are compatible with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The proposed IC Institutional Campus District appropriately reflects the properties’ land use context and functional relationship to the adjacent campus. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment will not impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed zoning map amendment does not create any nonconformities. Representative for the applicant, Denny Marchiori, CEO and Chancellor of Palmer College was in attendance.  Motion by Hepner, seconded by Garrington, to approve staff recommendation and conditions in Case ROW26-01. Motion to approve was unanimous by roll call vote (8 yes - 0 no - 1 abstain). 2. Case ROW26-02: Request of Palmer College of Chiropractic to vacate East 10th Street, between Perry Street and Pershing Avenue, and the adjacent public alley rights-of-way located north and south of East 10th Street in Outlots 30 and 31 of LeClaire’s 2nd Addition. [Ward 3] Maness continues to abstain. Staff presented an overview of the proposed vacation. Staff recommended the City Plan and Zoning Commission accept the listed findings to vacate East 10th Street, between Perry Street and Pershing Avenue, and the adjacent public alley rights-of-way located north and south of East 10th Street in Outlots 30 and 31 of LeClaire’s 2nd Addition in Case ROW26-02 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval, subject to the following conditions: Findings: 1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the properties as 'Residential General'. 2. The proposed zoning map amendment to IC Institutional Campus District is appropriate for an ancillary use of an 'Educational Facility-University or College'. 3. The zoning map amendment and submitted land use plan are compatible with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The proposed IC Institutional Campus District appropriately reflects the properties’ land use context and functional relationship to the adjacent campus. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment will not impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed zoning map amendment does not create any nonconformities. Conditions: 1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the properties as 'Residential General'. 2. The proposed zoning map amendment to IC Institutional Campus District is appropriate for an ancillary use of an 'Educational Facility-University or College'. 3. The zoning map amendment and submitted land use plan are compatible with the established institutional and residential character of the area. 4. The proposed IC Institutional Campus District appropriately reflects the properties’ land use context and functional relationship to the adjacent campus. 5. The proposed zoning map amendment will not impact the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. 6. The proposed zoning map amendment does not create any nonconformities. Representative for the applicant, Denny Marchiori, CEO and Chancellor of Palmer College was in attendance. Motion by Hepner, seconded by Garrington, to approve staff recommendation and conditions in Case ROW26-02. Motion to approve was unanimous by roll call vote (8 yes - 0 no - 1 abstain).  3. Case F26-01: Request of Blowing Up LLC for a Final Plat of Knight Nation Addition. The 2-lot subdivision is located at 743 Schmidt Road, on 4.715 acres. [Ward 3] Staff presented an overview of the proposed final plat. Staff recommended the Plan and Zoning Commission accept the listed findings and forward Case F26-01 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed conditions: Findings: 1. The final plat conforms to the comprehensive plan Davenport +2035. 2. The final plat prepares the area for future development. 3. The final plat (with conditions recommended by City Staff) will achieve consistency with subdivision requirements. Conditions: 1. That the surveyor signs the plat. 2. That the utility providers sign the plat when their easement needs have been met. 3. Revise Note 8 to read as follows, "A portion of Lot 2 is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area and is subject to inundation by the 1% annual chance flood as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Map #191630C0365H Effective Date April 11, 2024." Include the Base Flood Elevation in the Note. Commissioner Eikleberry asked staff where the notes and conditions are on Plats and why staff request a note for this subdivision. Berkely stated it goes on the plat and this note is correcting a note currently on the plat. Representative of the applicant, Greg Condon, stated that this subdivision is for land sale to a business partner. Motion by Hepner, seconded by Tallman, to approve staff recommendation and conditions in Case F26-01. Motion to approve was unanimous by roll call vote (9- 0). VII. Future Business March 3rd meeting will have a public hearing for a subdivision. VIII. Communications IX. Other Business X. Adjourn Motion by Hepner, second by Dunlop, to adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn was unanimous by voice vote (9-0). The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm