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Zoning board approves event venue at former McDonald’s site, members debate parking and capacity
Summary
The board granted a conditional use for an event venue at 2923 Southwest Ninth Street (the former McDonald’s), approving staff conditions despite members’ concerns about on‑street parking, occupancy and the applicant’s reliance on off-site parking.
The City of Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for an event venue at 2923 Southwest Ninth Street — a vacant former McDonald’s property — while several board members expressed concern that the applicant had not yet resolved parking and capacity details.
Planner Catherine Drahas said the applicant seeks a conditional use for assembly/entertainment small in an RX1 district. She reported the applicant’s plan would rehab the building, reuse the drive-thru lane to add on-site parking, and allow reservations for private events. The applicant said events would…
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