AGENDA
City of Rapid City Planning Commission
February 5, 2004 at 7:00 A.M.
City Council Meeting Room
300 Sixth Street
Rapid City, SD  57701


ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE RAPID CITY CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL ACTION.  RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ITEMS FROM THIS AGENDA MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE RAPID CITY CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON FEBRUARY 19, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M.  PLEASE CONTACT PLANNING STAFF FOR INFORMATION REGARDING WHICH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ANY PARTICULAR ITEM WILL BE HEARD FOR FINAL ACTION.

Consent Calendar

The following items have been placed on the Consent Calendar for action to be taken on all items in accordance with staff’s recommendation by a single vote.  Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by any Planning Commissioner, staff member, or audience member, for separate consideration:

---NON HEARING ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR---

1.

Approval of the January 22, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

2.

No. 03PL117 - Red Rock Estates
A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lots 1 and 2, Block 12; Lots 1 thru 7, Block 15; Lots 1 thru 10, Block 17;  Lots 1 thru 17, Block 18; Outlots G-1, G-2, G-3 and X and dedicated streets, Red Rock Estates, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as the unplatted balance of  the NW1/4 of Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located along the extension of Prestwick Road and Bethpage Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be continued to the February 19, 2004 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit additional information.

3.

No. 04PL001 - Kennsington Heights Subdivision
A request by Sperlich Consulting, Inc. for Jim Scull to consider an application for a Layout and Preliminary Plat on Lots 1 thru 14 of Block 1, Lots 1 thru 6 of Block 2, and Lot 1 of Block 3, Kennsington Heights Subdivision, located in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 18, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as a portion of Lot B of Government Lot 4 located in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 18, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located west of the future intersection to Elm Avenue and Field View Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be withdrawn at the applicant's request and that the Layout Plat be approved with stipulations.

4.

No. 04SR001 - Sections 13 and 24, T1N, R7E
A request by the City of Rapid City to consider an application for an 11-6-22 SDCL Review for the extension and acquisition of right-of-way and an 11-6-19 SDCL Review for the construction of utilities and street improvements in the SE1/4 of Section 13, T1N, R7E and in the NE1/4 of Section 24, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located along Fifth Street.

Staff recommends that the 11-6-22 SDCL Review for the extension and acquisition of right-of-way be approved and that the 11-6-19 SDCL Review for the construction of utilities and street improvements be approved.

---END OF NON HEARING ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR---

---HEARING ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR---

5.

No. 03CA039
Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Summary of Adoption Action to adopt the South Truck Route Drainage Basin Master Plan.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the summary and authorize publication in the Rapid City Journal.

6.

No. 03CA040 - Springbrook Acres
A request by Centerline for Ken Kirkeby and Larry Lewis to consider an application for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation on a 14.92 acre parcel of land from Park Forest to Low Density Residential II on Parcel A of Tract SB of Springbrook Acres, Section 15, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Sandstone Ridge Apartments and east of Holiday Estates.

Staff recommends that the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation on a 14.92 acre parcel of land from Park Forest to Low Density Residential II be continued to the March 4, 2004 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit an Initial Residential Development Plan.

7.

No. 03RZ047 - Springbrook Acres
A request by Centerline for Ken Kirkeby and Larry Lewis to consider an application for a Rezoning from Park Forest District to Low Density Residential II District on Parcel A of Tract SB of Springbrook Acres, Section 15, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Sandstone Ridge Apartments and east of Holiday Estates.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from Park Forest District to Low Density Residential II District be continued to the March 4, 2004 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit an Initial Residential Development Plan.

8.

No. 03CA043 - Minnesota Ridge Subdivision
Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Summary of Adoption Action by revising the South Robbinsdale Neighborhood Area Future Land Use Plan to change the land use designation on a 40.96 acre parcel from a Planned Residential Development with a maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre to a Planned Residential Development with a maximum density of 1.2 dwelling units per acre in the NW1/4 SW1/4 less Tract R in the NW1/4 SW1/4 and less NE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 SW1/4; N1/2 N1/2 N1/2 N1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4, all in Section 13, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located along Minnesota Street west of 5th Street.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the summary and authorize publication in the Rapid City Journal.

9.

No. 03CA044 - Bradsky Subdivision
A request by WellSpring, Inc. to consider an application for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation on a 1.240 acre parcel of land from Light Industrial to Office Commercial with a Planned Commercial Development on Lots 1 thru 5, Block 11, Bradsky Subdivision, Section 6, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1205 E. St. James Street.

Staff recommends that the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation on a 1.240 acre parcel of land from Light Industrial to Office Commercial with a Planned Commercial Development be approved.

*10.

No. 03PD060 - Bradsky Subdivision
A request by WellSpring, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Development Designation on Lots 1 thru 5, Block 11, Bradsky Subdivision, Section 6, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1205 E. St. James Stree.

Staff recommends that the Planned Development Designation be approved contingent upon the approval of the associated rezoning from Flood Hazard District to Office Commercial District and rezoning from Medium Density Residential District to Office Commercial District, and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use from Low Density Residential of Office Commercial with a Planned Commercial Development with one stipulation.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

11.

No. 03RZ052 - Bradsky Subdivision
A request by WellSpring, Inc. to consider an application for a Rezoning from Flood Hazard District to Office Commercial District on Lots 1 thru 3, Block 11, Bradsky Subdivision, Section 6, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1205 E. St. James Street.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from Flood Hazard District to Office Commercial District be approved in conjunction with a Rezoning from Medium Density Residential District to Office Commercial District, a Planned Development Designation and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.

12.

No. 03RZ053 - Bradsky Subdivision
A request by WellSpring, Inc. to consider an application for a Rezoning from Medium Density Residential District to Office Commercial District on Lots 4 and 5, Block 11, Bradsky Subdivision, Section 6, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1205 E. St. James Street.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from Medium Density Residential District to Office Commercial District be approved in conjunction with a Rezoning from Flood Hazard District to Office Commercial District, a Planned Development Designation and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.

*13.

No. 03PD047 - Waterslide Addition
A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Development Designation on a previously unplatted parcel of land in the SW1/4 of the N1/4 of Section 26, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.  Being more particularly described as follows:  Commencing at the found corner stamped R.L.S. No. 4208 of the center 1/4 corner of Section 26; thence S72º37’41”W along a non-visual line, 1200.17 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N09º37'30"E 863.62 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 893.51 feet through a central angle of 13º26'11" with an arc length of 209.54 feet, a chord bearing of N76º41'20"E and a chord length of 209.06 feet along said curve; thence S20º01'46"E 210.75 feet; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 526.00 feet through a central angle of 21º19'55" with an arc length of 195.84 feet, a chord bearing of S09º21'48"E and a chord length of 194.71 feet along said curve; thence S01º18'09"W 519.62 feet; thence N88º41'51"W 440.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; said parcel containing 7.26 acres more or less, more generally described as being located south of Catron Boulevard and east of U.S. Highway 16.

Staff recommends that the Planned Development Designation be approved with one stipulation.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

*14.

No. 03PD049 - Waterslide Addition
A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Development Designation on a previously unplatted parcel of land in the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.  Being more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at the found corner stamped R.L.S. No. 4208 of the center 1/4 corner of Section 26; this being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S02º00'56"W 1325.99 feet; thence N87º48'27"W 680.57 feet; thence N01º18'09"E 1307.89 feet; thence S89º18'29"E 697.03 feet to the Point of Beginning; said parcel containing 20.82 acres more or less, more generally described as being located south of Catron Boulevard and east of U.S. Highway 16.

Staff recommends that the Planned Development Designation be approved with one stipulation.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

*15.

No. 03PD050 - Waterslide Addition
A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Development Designation on a previously unplatted parcel of land in the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.  Being more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at the found corner stamped R.L.S. No. 4208 of the center 1/4 corner of Section 26; thence S72º37'41"W along a non-visual line, 1200.17 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S88º41'51"E 440.00 feet; thence S01º18'09"W 931.03 feet; thence N87º48'27"W 440.05 feet; thence N01º18'09"E 924.20 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; said parcel containing 9.37 acres more or less, more generally described as being located south of Catron Boulevard and east of U.S. Highway 16.

Staff recommends that the Planned Development Designation be approved with one stipulation.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

*16.

No. 03PD052 - Robbinsdale No. 10
A request by Walgar Development to consider an application for a Planned Development Designation on Lot 16, Block 28, Robbinsdale No. 10, Section 13, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located in the northeast corner of Alta Vista Drive and Anamaria Drive.

Staff recommends that the Planned Development Designation be approved with one stipulation.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

*17.

No. 03SV051 - Windmere Subdivision
A request by Olsen Development Co., Inc. to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to reduce the easement width from 49 feet to 32 feet, to reduce the easement width from 52 feet to 32 feet, to reduce the pavement width from 27 feet to 24 feet, to waive the requirement to provide sidewalks on both sides of the street, and to allow a lot twice as long as it is wide as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code on Lots 1 thru 28, Block 5, Windmere Subdivision, Section 10, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as Block 5, Windmere Subdivision, Section 10, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located in the southwest corner of Twilight Drive and Meadow Lane.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to allow a lot twice as long as it is wide be tabled and that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to reduce the easement width from 49 feet to 32 feet, to reduce the easement width from 52 feet to 32 feet, to reduce the pavement width from 27 feet to 24 feet and to waive the requirement to provide sidewalks on both sides of the street as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code be approved with stipulations.

*18.

No. 03UR014 - Original Town of Rapid City
A request by Lamar Advertising to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a billboard on Tract NW 66 less Lot H1; balance of Lots 12 through 16 less Lot H1 and the north 10 feet of vacated alley adjacent to Lots 12 through 16 less Lot H1, Block 66, Original Town of Rapid City, Section 36, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 308 5th Street.

Staff recommends that the Conditional Use Permit to allow a billboard be approved with stipulations.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

19.

No. 04OA002 - Ordinance Amendment
A request by the City of Rapid City to consider an application for an Ordinance Amendment to consider amendments to Section 17.50.250(C) of the Rapid City Municipal Code pertaining to provisions for wheelchair ramp.

Staff recommends that the Ordinance Amendment to Section 17.50.250(C) of the Rapid City Municipal Code by adding provisions for wheelchair ramps be approved.

*20.

No. 04PD001 - Fairway Hills PRD
A request by Lorraine Hellevang to consider an application for a Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 13 feet on Lot 1 of Block 3, Fairway Hills PRD, Section 15, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 4023 Pinehurst Court.

Staff recommends that the Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 24 feet, six inches, be approved with stipulations.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

---END OF HEARING CONSENT CALENDAR---

---BEGINNING OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS---

21.

No. 02PL029 - Murphy Ranch Estates
A request by Davis Engineering to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Tract A of Murphy Ranch Estates Subdivision in the NW1/4 of Section 14, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as a portion of Tract F of the NW1/4 of Section 14, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located southeast of the intersection of Reservoir Road and Longview Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be denied without prejudice.

22.

No. 02PL093 - Murphy Ranch Estates
A request by Davis Engineering to consider an application for a Layout, Preliminary and Final Plat on Lot 1 Block 1, Lots 1 thru 6, Block 2, Lots 1 thru 8, Block 3, Lots 1 thru 7, and Lots 10 thru 15, Block 4, Lots 1 thru 3 and Lots 11 thru 16, Block 5 of Murphy Ranch Estates, all located in NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 14, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as a portion of Tract F of the NW1/4 less Murphy's Subdivision and Right of Way, Section 14, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located on Longview Drive to the east of East 53rd Street and Reservoir Road.

Staff recommends that the Layout, Preliminary and Final Plat be denied without prejudice.

*23.

No. 02UR008 - Section 20, T2N, R8E
A request by Davis Engineering for Gary & Shirley Wolff to consider an application for a Review of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mobile Home Park in the Medium Density Residential District in the SW1/4 SW1/4 and the N8/10ths of W1/2 W1/2 of SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 20, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1550 Seger Drive.

Staff recommends that the Review of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mobile Home Park in the Medium Density Residential District be approved with stipulations.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

*24.

No. 03UR016 - Section 11, T1N, R7E
A request by Lindsay Bold for KEVN, Inc. to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a television station and transmission towers on Tract B (part of the NW1/4 NW1/4 west of Skyline Drive), Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2000 Skyline Drive.

Staff recommends that if a variance to the minimum off street parking requirements is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Conditional Use Permit to allow a television station and transmission towers be approved with stipulations.

 

The Rapid City Planning Commission's action on this item is final unless any party appeals that decision to the Rapid City Council.  All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

25.

Discussion Items

 

A.

Multi-family Dwelling Units in Medium Density Residential Zoning Districts

 

B.

Street Design Criteria Manual - Fire Department Turnarounds

26.

Staff Items

27.

Planning Commission Items

28.

Committee Reports

 

A.

City Council Report (January 19, 2004)
The City Council concurred with the recommendations of the Planning Commission.

 

B.

Sign Code Board of Appeals

 

C.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

 

D.

Parks and Recreation Subcommittee

 

E.

Capital Improvements Subcommittee

 

F.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Committee

 

G.

Drinking Water Protection Committee

 

H.

Tax Increment Financing Committee

 

I.

Off-Premise Sign Permit Committee

 

J.

Infrastructure Development Partnership Fund Committee

 

K.

Floodplain Boundary Policy Committee

 

L.

Landscape Code Committee

 

M.

Smart Growth Committee

 

N.

Others

 

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