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Commission approves plat to split 913 24th Street, citing infill and starter-housing benefits
Summary
The commission approved BTD Properties' request to subdivide 913 24th Street into two parcels, despite staff concerns that the resulting lot depths would not meet the 100-foot minimum and may not align with neighborhood character; commissioners said the proposal advances infill and affordable starter-home options and required administrative design review will follow.
The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission on Aug. 15 approved a plat and associated Type 1 design alternatives to subdivide 913 24th Street into two parcels, enabling construction of a new home facing 23rd Place while retaining and renovating the existing house.
Planning staff had recommended denial, citing the subdivision ordinance’s 100-foot minimum lot depth and concluding the proposed split is not in character with neighboring lots on the block;…
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