Plan and Zoning Commission — Davenport, IA
Date: 2026-03-03
Time: 17:00

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

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
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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
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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