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Des Moines ZBA: votes at a glance — approvals for two conditional uses, one variance denied
Summary
At its monthly hearing the Zoning Board approved conditional uses at 3312 East Granger (consent), 2307 University Avenue (music venue, with no amplified patio sound) and 904 Army Post Road (tobacco/vape shop), and denied a use variance for 1900 Arlington Avenue (5–0). Minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned.
The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment took the following actions at its monthly meeting:
• Consent approval — Conditional use for expansion at 3312 East Granger Avenue: Approved on consent consistent with staff recommendations; no public objection recorded.
• Use variance denied — 1900 Arlington Avenue: The board denied the applicant’s request to allow up to four dwelling units, concluding the variance test (unnecessary hardship and denial of reasonable return) had not been met. Motion to deny passed 5–0.
• Conditional use approved — 2307 University Avenue: The board approved a conditional-use permit for a live-music venue and added a condition prohibiting amplified sound on the patio to protect nearby residences.
• Conditional use approved — 904 Army Post Road ('Rising Smoke and Vape'): Staff found the location met separation requirements and the board approved the conditional use; applicant agreed to staff conditions and hours (7 a.m.–10 p.m.).
• Administrative — Minutes from last meeting were approved; the hearing was adjourned.
Votes and outcomes were recorded on the public record; the planning office will prepare written decisions and next steps for each approved item.
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