Council amends Ashworth 88 PUD over objections; ordinance passes 3-2

The West Des Moines City Council on June 2 narrowly approved an amendment to the Ashworth 88 Planned Unit Development ordinance, changing parking requirements, building setbacks and the construction timing for internal private streets related to a planned Casey's development.

The amendment, described as modifications to the Ashworth 88 PUD regulations and guidelines, passed on a 3-2 vote after council members considered a motion to read and adopt the ordinance. The council recorded a 3 yes, 2 no tally when the ordinance was read and again when members voted to approve the reading.

City staff presented the ordinance reading and the clerk recorded the vote. The amendment revises the planned unit development district regulations tied to the Ashworth 88 PUD; the text in the public record refers specifically to parking adjustments, building setback changes and construction timing for internal private streets associated with the Casey's, Inc. project.

Supporters of the amendment said the changes align the PUD with the developer's plans; dissenting council members voted against the measure. No additional public testimony or written comments were recorded on the ordinance during the meeting's agenda item.

The ordinance as amended will be entered into the City Code for Ashworth 88 PUD regulations. Implementation steps and any required city permits or inspections will follow the city’s standard development review process.