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Council amends Ashworth 88 PUD to require earlier closing at new Casey’s site
Summary
The council approved a PUD amendment for Ashworth 88 (Casey’s) adjusting parking, setbacks and hours; after debate council approved changing proposed closing time from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. by a 3–2 vote and approved the first reading with that amendment.
The West Des Moines City Council approved a planned-unit-development amendment for Ashworth 88, the Casey’s-initiated project at the southeast corner of Ashworth Road and Eighth Street, and adopted an amendment that sets the business’ closing hour at 10 p.m.
At a public hearing the council considered amendments to PUD parking, building setbacks and timing for internal private streets. Daniel Willrick of Pels Design Services, representing the applicant, told the council the amendment provided additional definition but did not change the project substantially.
Council debate focused on operating hours. Councilman Hudson asked the council to reduce the closing hour from 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to limit late-night impacts on nearby residences; Hudson said residents near Railroad and Eighth and at a nearby Waukee intersection already saw some Casey’s locations close earlier. Mayor Ira Strimble and others cautioned that an 11:00 p.m. precedent had been used previously and that changing the standard could create pressure to shorten hours elsewhere.
After discussion the council voted 3 yes, 2 no to amend the PUD closing hour to 10:00 p.m.; the council then approved the first reading of the ordinance amendment with that change. Councilmembers said added landscaping or berming could be explored to reduce impacts if needed, and the applicant indicated willingness to consider additional screening between the Casey’s and nearby residences.
The city clerk confirmed that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 6–0 and that public notice was published in the Des Moines Register on April 18, 2025. No written public comments were recorded for the hearing.
