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Des Moines planning commission continues site-plan review for 3839 Delaware after neighbors raise easement and damage concerns
Summary
Neighbors said vehicles and debris from 3839 Delaware have encroached on their private easement and damaged a historic home; the commission continued the site-plan review to Nov. 7 so the applicant can provide easement documentation and staff can verify parking rights.
The Des Moines City Plan and Zoning Commission on Oct. 17 continued review of a site plan for 3839 Delaware Avenue after nearby residents alleged improper parking, property damage and misuse of an access easement.
Jillian Summer, Planning Staff, told the commission staff recommended approval of a Type 2 design alternative to allow outdoor storage and parking in the front yard, citing physical constraints created by the existing building and a slope on the south side. Staff’s recommendation included a new paved driveway, a six-foot wood privacy fence and enhanced landscaping to buffer the residence immediately north of the site.
Kirk Elmquist, who said he owns 3851 Delaware Avenue (the…
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