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Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment continues two setback-variance hearings to Sept. 10 after recusal, quorum concerns

5838684 · August 27, 2025
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The Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to continue two public hearings — 216 North Hazel and 1420–1422 Coolidge Drive — to the Sept. 10 meeting after a board member recused himself and the applicants requested continuances because only three members were present.

The Ames Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to continue two variance hearings to the board’s next available meeting on Sept. 10 after a board member recused himself and applicants requested additional members be present.

Board members said the continuances were needed to ensure a fuller panel hears each matter. Planning staff recommended continuing the hearings to Sept. 10 so applicants could have the benefit of more board members.

During the public-hearing item for 216 North Hazel, Board member Kale said,…

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