Resolution approving Case F21-09 being the request of Dan Dolan Homes on behalf of Sophie Foster Revocable Trust for a final plat of Birchwood Grove for a 15-lot subdivision on 20 acres located at 4607 East 53rd Street. [Ward 6]

Adopt the Resolution.

The request is for a final plat for a 15-lot subdivision on 20 acres of property to facilitate residential development. City Council approved the preliminary plat on June 9, 2021. The Plan and Zoning Commission reviewed Case F21-09 at its August 17, 2021 meeting with a recommendation for approval subject to the following findings and 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 plat (with conditions recommended by City Staff) would 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. "Lot C" shall be renamed to "Lot 15".
4. Ensure all rezoning conditions from the adopted Ordinance No. 2021-105 are listed as a note on the plat. Revise Note #4 to state, "The height of structures in the R-MF zoning district shall be no greater than 35 feet.
5. Pedestrian access to existing sidewalks on East 51st Street, Eastbury Estates Drive, and Hawk Drive shall be depicted as pedestrian easement with a note stating that the landowner must maintain 5 ft. wide pedestrian sidewalk for the appropriate lot numbers.
6. The "30' Landscape Buffer" shall continue along the entire eastern, western, and southern-most property lines in the renamed Lot 15.
7. Include a note stating, "The 30' landscape buffer shall be planted prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy."
8. Drainage easements shall be separated from landscape buffers.
9. Add the following statement to the last line of General Note #10, "or so order by the City of Davenport."
10. Lakeview Parkway and Ravenwood Lane require hammerheads/turnarounds constructed at their ends within an access easement.
11. All easements containing public sewer are to have "sewer" included in the description.
12. Include a note regarding stormwater detention and water quality requirements that reads, "Stormwater detention and water quality treatment are required with this subdivision and will be subject to the applicable ordinances in place at the time of development.”
13. Provide Stormwater and detention easements on Lot A and B.

Comprehensive Plan: 

• Within Existing Urban Service Area: Yes
• Within Urban Service Area 2035: Yes
• Future Land Use Designation: Residential General (RG)
• Relevant Goals to be considered in this Case: Strengthen the Existing Built Environment.  
•  The proposed final plat complies with the Davenport +2035 proposed land use section.

Zoning: 

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-105 rezoning the northern 17.92 acres abutting 53rd Street to C-2 Corridor Commercial District and the southern 20 acres to R-MF Multi-Family Residential District. The Ordinance 2021-105 is attached as background material.

Technical Review: 

Streets: During the rezoning process, it was indicated that the sidewalks within the subdivision would connect to existing sidewalks along E. 51st Street, Eastbury Estates Drive, and Hawk Drive. 

Storm Water: Storm water infrastructure associated with this development will connect into the City of Bettendorf storm sewer on the east and drain into Stafford Creek on the west. This subdivision is over 5 acres with over 10,000 square feet of hard surface so it will require detention and water quality. Storm detention is planned in Lots A and B. Access must be provided for maintenance of detention areas and any drainage ways must be maintained to provide for the proper flow of water. 

Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary sewer service is located in the southwest corner of the proposed subdivision. Sanitary sewer will be extended along the proposed public streets. 

Other Utilities: This is an urban area and normal utility services are available.

Parks/Open Space: The proposed plat does not impact any existing or planned parks or public open space. Lot 11 of the final plat contains private greenspace for the multi-family residential units. 

Public Input: No Public Hearing is required for a final plat. The City of Bettendorf has been notified.