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Residents press council over I-35/Grand comprehensive plan change; staff told to bring proposal to subcommittee
Summary
Neighbors at the southeast corner of I-35 and Grand raised concerns about a comprehensive-plan classification change that will remove single-family zoning from a large parcel. The council closed the hearing but did not approve a repeal; staff was asked to bring the matter to the Development and Planning subcommittee and to improve notification.
Several West Des Moines residents told the council on April 21 they were surprised and upset that a portion of land near the I-35/Grand interchange was reclassified in the citywide comprehensive-plan update as "multi use medium" and that single-family residential zoning on part of the property would be repealed.
Judy Geer, who said she has lived at 5020 Grand Avenue 32 years and served previously on the Plan and Zoning Commission, told the council she and neighbors were not adequately notified about the change. "Pave paradise and put up a parking lot," Geer said, summarizing her worry that the designation could invite high-intensity commercial uses. "I just pray that this is not the intention of the city or any…
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