CITY of RAPID CITY

Agenda Item Summary

 

Meeting Date: 10/6/2014

Planning Commission: 9/4/2014

Staff Contact: Robert Laroco, Current Planner II

PW Committee or L&F Committee: N/A

Petitioner: Renner and Associates, LLC for Robert W. Akers Sr.

City Council 1st Reading: 10/6/2014

Location: 620 East Mall Drive

City Council 2nd Reading: N/A

Agenda Title:

14PD024 - Major Amendment to the Planned Development to allow a Statue of Liberty structure

Summary:

The applicant has requested a Major Amendment to the Planned Development to allow the placement of a replica of the Statue of Liberty to be located on property currently developing as the Rippin’ Rapids waterpark.  The proposed statue measures a total of 45 feet tall and will be ground-illuminated and will include a non-illuminated torch.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

N/A

Recommendation:

Action: If the Planning Commission determines that the proposed sculpture is in character with the development of the property and appropriate for the neighborhood, then staff recommends that the Major Amendment to the Planned Development to allow a Statue of Liberty structure be approved with stipulations

Notes: Planning Commission recommended approval with stipulations: 9/4/2014; Appealed to Council

Options:

N/A

Attachments & Links:

Staff Report

Legal Description

Zoning Map

Aerial Photograph

Letter of Intent

Site Plan

Photos

 

Letter of Appeal