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Neighbors push back on proposed 12-unit development at 821 SE 7th; council hears applicant arguments
Summary
At a Dec. 22 hearing, residents told the Des Moines City Council a proposed 12-unit building at 821 Southeast 7th Street would worsen parking, traffic and safety; developers said the design includes concealed parking, bike access and contextual materials and asked the council to rezone the site for infill housing.
Developers seeking to rezone 821 Southeast 7th Street to allow a 12-unit multifamily building presented detailed site plans and parking proposals at the Dec. 22 Des Moines City Council meeting, while multiple neighbors urged the council to deny the change because of parking, traffic and neighborhood-character concerns.
Developer representative Jeff Gaddis told the council the team has been working with staff and provided plans and prints to council members. He said the proposal includes a concealed parking layout behind the building and additional on-street stalls to meet code requirements. “We’re looking to develop a 12 unit apartment…
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