Kwik Trip seeks permit for 53d Ave. gas station

Kwik Trip, Inc. is seeking a special use permit to allow construction of a convenience store, gas station and car wash along 53rd Avenue, just east of the new McDonald's restaurant in Bettendorf.

The request is expected to go before the board at its Thursday, Oct. 9 meeting, and appears likely to again draw protests from neighbors who have voiced concerns about noise and traffic when the McDonald's restaurant sought a special use permit for a drive-up window, and, more recently, when a proposed restaurant on Falcon Avenue sought a permit for an outdoor patio.

The southwest and southeast corners of 18th St. and 53rd Ave. are zoned C-2 commercial, and abut residential developments, prompting conflicts between neighbors and businesses located in the area.

The new convenience store/gas station would occupy two lots along 53rd Avenue, between the new McDonald's and the Acentra Credit Union.

The city planning staff report supports the special use request to allow the development.

CLICK HERE to download the Kwik Trip special use permit request.