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Plan & Zoning Commission moves rezoning for duplex at 955 24th Street despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The commission voted to move a staff recommendation to rezone two parcels near 955 24th St. from N5 to N5‑2 to allow a duplex; staff attached three conditions and noted 34.38% opposition, meaning the City Council will need a supermajority to approve final rezoning.
The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission on Dec. 5 voted to move a staff recommendation to rezone two parcels in the vicinity of 955 24th Street from N5 Neighborhood District to N5‑2 to allow construction of a two‑household residential duplex.
Planning staff member Priyoshi Chakraborty told the commission the parcels’ shape and size make subdivision into two single‑family lots impractical and that a duplex is an appropriate use. Staff recommended approval subject to three conditions: residential units must face 24th Street; new…
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