Stop the Rezoning of 5702 Grand Ave
The Issue
UPDATE: The city council will meet on Monday, January 27th at 5pm to discuss and vote on the re-zoning of 5702 Grand Ave.
Residents within 250ft of the project will be allowed to speak if they would like for 5 min. Others will have 2 min each, not to go beyond 20 min collectively.
Meeting: Monday, January 27th
- Start Time: Regularly scheduled City Council meetings occur at 5:00 PM, with proclamations starting at 4:45 PM
- Location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309Prior to the meeting on 1/27, please email city council members to express your opposition to the rezoning of this property. Every voice is important. Thank you for your participation!
Emails:
Connie Boesen, Mayor: connieboesen@dmgov.org
Carl Voss, At Large: CarlVoss@dmgov.org
Mike Simonson, At Large: MikeSimonson@dmgov.org
Chris Coleman, Ward I: ChrisColeman@dmgov.org
Linda Westergaard, Ward II: LindaW@dmgov.org
Josh Mandelbaum, Ward III: JoshMandelbaum@dmgov.org
Joe Gatto, Ward IV: JoeGatto@dmgov.org
**PLEASE NOTE- ANY MONEY DONATED DOES NOT GO TO THIS CAUSE, after you sign, you can exit out of the document or share, do not donate.
Located at 5702 Grand Ave is a 119 yr old home as well as almost an acre lot filled with trees and highly valued greenspace. Premier Construction has purchased this property with plans of demolition and rezoning into a 9 unit townhouse complex. Each unit will be over 500K.
Reasons why you should oppose the rezoning of 5702 Grand Ave.
- Destruction of nearly an acre of forest preserve: This development would result in the loss of many established trees and plants which are currently an ecosystem haven to many different types of animals.
- Sets a bad precedence to "spot zone" and carve out areas of established neighborhoods when re-zoning areas have already been targeted
- Traffic congestion, disturbance, and overflow parking issues: No traffic study was required in completing this development plan. 58th Street, 56th St. and Grand Ave already experience many traffic issues through parking and traffic flow.
- Changes the original intent of the neighborhood: The Westwood neighborhood is well known for its characteristic homes and established trees, and is highly desired for both. This large townhouse complex is not appropriate in character or density for this neighborhood.
- Loss of property value to surrounding residents
- Creates issues of storm management, drainage, water pressure, etc
- This development would require the demolition of an older home that could be restored and revitalized and is one of the founding homes of Westwood.
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The Issue
UPDATE: The city council will meet on Monday, January 27th at 5pm to discuss and vote on the re-zoning of 5702 Grand Ave.
Residents within 250ft of the project will be allowed to speak if they would like for 5 min. Others will have 2 min each, not to go beyond 20 min collectively.
Meeting: Monday, January 27th
- Start Time: Regularly scheduled City Council meetings occur at 5:00 PM, with proclamations starting at 4:45 PM
- Location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309Prior to the meeting on 1/27, please email city council members to express your opposition to the rezoning of this property. Every voice is important. Thank you for your participation!
Emails:
Connie Boesen, Mayor: connieboesen@dmgov.org
Carl Voss, At Large: CarlVoss@dmgov.org
Mike Simonson, At Large: MikeSimonson@dmgov.org
Chris Coleman, Ward I: ChrisColeman@dmgov.org
Linda Westergaard, Ward II: LindaW@dmgov.org
Josh Mandelbaum, Ward III: JoshMandelbaum@dmgov.org
Joe Gatto, Ward IV: JoeGatto@dmgov.org
**PLEASE NOTE- ANY MONEY DONATED DOES NOT GO TO THIS CAUSE, after you sign, you can exit out of the document or share, do not donate.
Located at 5702 Grand Ave is a 119 yr old home as well as almost an acre lot filled with trees and highly valued greenspace. Premier Construction has purchased this property with plans of demolition and rezoning into a 9 unit townhouse complex. Each unit will be over 500K.
Reasons why you should oppose the rezoning of 5702 Grand Ave.
- Destruction of nearly an acre of forest preserve: This development would result in the loss of many established trees and plants which are currently an ecosystem haven to many different types of animals.
- Sets a bad precedence to "spot zone" and carve out areas of established neighborhoods when re-zoning areas have already been targeted
- Traffic congestion, disturbance, and overflow parking issues: No traffic study was required in completing this development plan. 58th Street, 56th St. and Grand Ave already experience many traffic issues through parking and traffic flow.
- Changes the original intent of the neighborhood: The Westwood neighborhood is well known for its characteristic homes and established trees, and is highly desired for both. This large townhouse complex is not appropriate in character or density for this neighborhood.
- Loss of property value to surrounding residents
- Creates issues of storm management, drainage, water pressure, etc
- This development would require the demolition of an older home that could be restored and revitalized and is one of the founding homes of Westwood.
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Petition created on October 23, 2024