The arrival of spring and a new construction season has sprouted a number of large proposed developments in Bettendorf's burgeoning northeast corridor.
The largest development – Brookview Heights – would be along Middle Road and south of Crow Creek Road, and consist of commercial, multi-family and single-family residential construction. It would coincide with the reconfiguration of Middle Road from Crow Creek to Crow Creek Road which includes a new Crow Creek Bridge.
AMF Real Estate, which includes builder Steve Fry, is the developer of the project.
The city plan and zone commission recommended against allowing higher commercial use for the corner parcel. The city council has scheduled a public hearing April 20 on land use changes that would permit the higher commercial use.
Another development, Village Pointe at 53rd Street and Devils Glen Road, would consist of 61 single-family lots, seven office lots and two commercial lots. The developer, Dial Land Development, initially proposed commercial buildings with two upper floors of residential units, but nearby residents opposed that site plan. The revised plan includes an agreement to limit the height of structures on specific parcels, additional landscaping/screening, along with storm water detention and traffic study requirements.
The city also has approved a rezoning of land at 3539 Devils Glen Road for a proposed Ace Hardware Store.
And, a rezoning to permit the construction of an automotive repair facility, just north of Lindquist Ford, along Middle also was given the greenlight despite an objection from Lindquist Ford. The auto repair shop would accommodate the relocation of Duck Creek Tire & Repair, currently located at Middle and East Kimberly Road.
