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Council approves contested facade paint at two 86th Street properties, 4–1

Clive City Council · March 26, 2026
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Summary

After staff recommended denying a site-plan amendment to allow painting of masonry on two connected buildings under the Northwest 86th Street corridor design standards, the council voted 4–1 to approve the facade updates and directed staff and the applicant to work on a maintenance plan; staff estimated paint removal could cost $30,000–$50,000 if required.

A site-plan amendment to allow facade painting at 1649 NW 86th Street and 8585 Clark Street was approved by the Clive City Council on March 26 by a vote of 4–1 despite a staff and Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to deny the request.

Planning staff told the council the product used was a latex commercial paint applied to masonry and brick, which the corridor design standards generally prohibit. Staff expressed concern about limited warranty guidance for…

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