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Council approves preliminary plan for Lancaster 172‑unit apartment development
Summary
The City Council approved a preliminary plat and site plan for Lancaster, a two‑building, four‑story apartment development totaling 172 units at 700 S. 8th Street, contingent on payment of a sanitary sewer connection fee before construction.
The West Des Moines City Council on July 7 approved a preliminary plan and site plan for Lancaster, a proposed multifamily development at 700 S. 8th Street (Lancaster), that would create one lot and allow two four‑story apartment buildings totaling 172 units.
The resolution approving the preliminary plat, site plan and acceptance of easements and agreements carried unanimous support. Council recorded a condition of approval: the applicant must pay the Grand Avenue West sanitary sewer connection fee prior to any construction activity, including footing or foundation work.
No public comment was recorded at the council meeting on this item. Staff identified the sewer connection fee as a condition to ensure utility capacity and proper billing before vertical construction begins. The approval moves the project into final plat and permitting steps once the condition is satisfied.
