5-21-26 Plan and Zoning Commission Meeting

The City of Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use requests. Key procurement-related discussion centered on a rezoning request by Invest DSM for property at 3125 Kingman Boulevard to allow construction of three row home buildings totaling 20 residential units. The project aims to provide affordable homeownership opportunities with units targeted at 60% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI), supported by various funding sources and community land trust involvement. The commission reviewed site plans, neighborhood input, and design considerations including building scale, parking, and stormwater management. After public testimony both in support and opposition, the commission voted to approve the rezoning with conditions limiting the use to household living and requiring substantial compliance with the proposed development concept. The discussion included concerns about affordability, design compatibility with the historic neighborhood, and subsidy levels. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the project involves collaboration with developers Home Inc. and Cutler Development and design by Slingshot Architectures.