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Neighbors oppose duplex rezoning at 955 24th Street; council approves limited N52 zoning
Summary
Woodland Heights residents objected to a request to rezone 955 24th Street to permit a duplex, citing alley access, tree loss and neighborhood character. The property owner and multiple council members said the lot's size can support two households; the council approved the rezoning 7–0.
The Des Moines City Council on Jan. 13 approved a rezoning request that changes the designation of property in the vicinity of 955 24th Street from N5 Neighborhood District to limited N52 Neighborhood District, allowing construction of a two-household duplex.
Neighbors from Woodland Heights urged the council to deny the rezoning or to steer development toward single-family infill that preserves mature trees and rear-yard garden space. Kim Hanson, who identified herself as a Woodland Heights resident, said she submitted a letter signed by 31 neighbors opposing the change and warned a duplex at…
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