AGENDA

City of Rapid City Planning Commission

September 10, 2009 7:00 A.M.

City Council Meeting Room

300 Sixth Street

Rapid City, SD  57701

 

SOME OF THE ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING OR CONSIDERATION BY THE RAPID CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL ACTION. PLEASE CONTACT GROWTH MANAGEMENT STAFF FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE DATE ANY PARTICULAR ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

 

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:

 

---CONSENT CALENDAR---

 

1.

Approval of the August 27, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

 

2.

No. 08PL099 - Homestead Plaza Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat for proposed Lots 1 thru 28 of Block 3; Tracts A, B, C and D of Block 4 of Homestead Plaza Subdivision, legally described as a portion of Tract A of F&N Subdivision, the balance of the E1/2 SW1/4 NW1/4, the balance of the SE1/4 NW1/4, located in the S1/2 NW1/4 and the N1/2 SW1/4, Section 3, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east of Timmons Boulevard, south of Neel Street and west of Big Sky Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

3.

No. 09CA017 - Section 9, T1N, R8E

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for an Amendment to the Adopted Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from General Commercial with a Planned Commercial Development to Public for the 100 foot wide railroad right-of-way lying north of Lot H-3 and H-4 in the NW1/4 of Section 9 and north of a portion of the N1/2 NW1/4 less Lot H5 of the NE1/4 NW1/4 and the N1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4 less Lot H1 of Section 9, all located in Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east of South Valley Drive and south of S.D. Highway 44.

The Future Land Use Committee recommends that the Amendment to the Adopted Comprehensive Plan to revise the Future Land Use Plan by changing the land use designation from General Commercial to Public be approved.

 

4.

No. 09RZ033 - Section 9, T1N, R8E

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a Rezoning from No Use District to Public District of the 100 foot wide railroad right-of-way lying north of Lot H-3 and H-4 in the NW1/4 of Section 9 and north of a portion of the N1/2 NW1/4 less Lot H5 of the NE1/4 NW1/4 and the N1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4 less Lot H1 of Section 9, all located in Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east of South Valley Drive and south of S.D. Highway 44.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from No Use District to Public District be approved in conjunction with the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

 

*5.

No. 09PD032 - Section 24, T1N, R7E (PLM Subdivision)

A request by Centerline, Inc. for PLM Land Development, LLC to consider an application for a Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan for a portion of the unplatted balance of the N1/2 NW1/4 and the unplatted balance of the SW1/4 NW1/4, all in Section 24, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more particularly described as follows: commencing from the Point of Beginning, the northeast corner of Lot 33 in Block 1 of PLM Subdivision consisting of a 5/8” rebar with Hanson #6251 cap, thence first course - N85Ί57’24”E a distance of 32.35’, thence second course - N78Ί30’13”E a distance of 229.00’, thence third course - S84Ί12’27”E a distance of 224.17’, thence fourth course - N86Ί55’12”E a distance of 205.00’, thence fifth course - N80Ί28’46”E a distance of 241.41’, thence sixth course - S83Ί06’22”E a distance of 205.42’, thence seventh course - S70Ί31’14”E a distance of 300.02’, thence eighth course - S20Ί04’47”W a distance of 407.59’ to the southwest corner of Lot 16 of Block 1 of PLM Subdivision, thence ninth course - N89Ί42’39”W a distance of 564.79’ along the north boundary of Eastridge Estates Subdivision, thence tenth course - N88Ί31’55”W a distance of 119.66’, thence eleventh course -  N72Ί48’55”W a distance of 309.01’, thence twelfth course - N72Ί34’37”W a distance of 131.54’, thence thirteenth course - N90Ί00’00”W a distance of 164.21’, thence fourteenth course - N0Ί00’00”E a distance of 294.68’ to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel containing 13.1855 acres more or less, more generally described as being located east and north of Stumer Road, south of Enchanted Pines Drive at the eastern terminus of Conestoga Court.

Staff recommends that the Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

 

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 Growth Management Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

 

*6.

No. 09PD036 - Menard Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Commercial Development - Initial and Final Development Plan for Lots B1 and B2 of Menard Subdivision, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 32, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as Lot B of Menard Subdivision located in the SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 32, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1830 Eglin Street.

Staff recommends that the Planned Commercial Development - Initial and Final Development Plan be denied without prejudice at the applicant’s request.

 

 

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 Growth Management Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

 

7.

No. 09SV018 - Menard Subdivision

A request by FMG, Inc. for Menard, Inc. to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to construct pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, water, sewer, and street light conduit on Menard Drive, to waive the requirement to construct pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, water, sewer, and street light conduit on shared access easement to Lots B1 and B2, and to waive the requirement to construct sidewalk and sewer on E North Street as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code for proposed Lots B1 and B2 of Menard Subdivision, legally described as Lot B of Menard Subdivision located in the SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 32, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1830 Eglin Street.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

8.

No. 09PL049 - Menard Subdivision

A request by FMG, Inc. for Menard, Inc. to consider an application for a Layout Plat for proposed Lots B1 and B2 of Menard Subdivision, legally described as Lot B of Menard Subdivision located in the SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 32, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1830 Eglin Street.

Staff recommends that the Layout and Preliminary Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

9.

No. 09RD003 - Menard Subdivision

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a Resolution for a Road Name Change from Menard Drive to Century Road on the Menard Drive Right-of-way lying adjacent to Lots B and C of Menard Subdivision Section 32, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located lying between East North Street and Eglin Street.

Staff recommends that the proposed street located in the previously dedicated right-of-way named Menard Drive be changed to Century Road, and that City Council action be coordinated with the recording of the final plat for the property west of the site.

 

10.

No. 09RZ034 - Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a Rezoning from No Use District to Mobile Home Residential District of Lot 16 of Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2801 Cactus Drive.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from No Use District to Mobile Home Residential District be approved.

 

*11.

No. 09PD039 - Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2

A request by Mark Wortman to consider an application for a Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan for Lot 6 of Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2804 E. Fairmont Street.

Staff recommends that the Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan 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 Growth Management Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

 

12.

No. 09RZ035 - Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a Rezoning from No Use District to Mobile Home Residential District of Lot 6 of Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2804 E. Fairmont Street.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning from No Use District to Mobile Home Residential District be approved.

 

13.

No. 09PL023 - Murphy Ranch Estates Subdivision

A request by Davis Engineering, Inc. to consider an application for a Layout and Preliminary Plat for proposed Lots 3R, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Block 7, Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Block 8 of Murphy Ranch Estates Subdivision, legally described as the unplatted portion of Tract F of the NE1/4 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 Springfield Road and Knuckleduster.

Staff recommends that the Layout and Preliminary Platwith a revised legal description of Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Block 7 and Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 8, Murphy Ranch Estates Subdivision be approved for stipulations.

 

14.

No. 09PL024 - Pleasant View Subdivision

A request by D.C. Scott Co. Land Surveyors for William M. Jobgen to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat for proposed Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 7 of Pleasant View Subdivision, legally described as Lot 7 of Pleasant View Subdivision, located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 and in Lot B of the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 11, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located between Carlin Street and Crane Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

15.

No. 09SV012 - Pleasant View Subdivision

A request by D.C. Scott Co. Land Surveyors for William M. Jobgen to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to dedicate additional right-of-way and install curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, sewer, water and additional pavement as per Chapter 16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code for proposed Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 7 of Pleasant View Subdivision, legally described as Lot 7 of Pleasant View Subdivision, located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 and in Lot B of the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 11, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located between Carlin Street and Crane Drive.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to dedicate additional right-of-way and install curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, sewer, water and additional pavement as per Chapter 16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting to be heard in conjunction with the associated Preliminary Plat.

 

16.

No. 09PL034 - Aspen Estates Subdivision

A request by Fisk Land Surveying & Consulting Engineers for Walter J. Bradsky to consider an application for a Layout Plat for proposed Lots 5A and 5B of Aspen Estates Subdivision, legally described as Lot 5 of Aspen Estates Subdivision, located in the SW1/4 of Section 12, T1N, R6E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 7800 Elkhart Road.

Staff recommends that the Layout Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

17.

No. 09SV014 - Aspen Estates Subdivision

A request by Fisk Land Surveying & Consulting Engineers for Walter J. Bradsky to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to install curb, gutter, street light conduit, water and sewer along S.D. Highway 44, to waive the requirement to install curb, gutter, street light conduit, water, sewer, to reduce the pavement width from 24 feet to 22 feet and to waive the requriement to dedicate right-of-way along Elkhart Road, Kenosha Road, and Canterberry Road as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code for proposed Lots 5A and 5B of Aspen Estates Subdivision, legally described as Lot 5 of Aspen Estates Subdivision, located in the SW1/4 of Section 12, T1N, R6E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 7800 Elkhart Road.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement to install curb, gutter, street light conduit, water and sewer along S.D. Highway 44 and to waive the requirement to install curb, gutter, street light conduit, water, sewer, to reduce the pavement width from 24 feet to 22 feet and to waive the requirement to dedicate right-of-way along Elkhart Road, Kenosha Road, and Canterberry Road as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

18.

No. 09PL046 - Section 3, T1N, R8E

A request by Todd Fenster to consider an application for a Layout Plat for proposed Lot 1 of Block 1 of Expressway Subdivision, legally described as the unplatted parcel located in the N1/2 N1/2 SW1/4, less Big Sky Subdivision, less F&N Subdivision, less Lot H1 and less right-of-way, Section 3, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1200 Elk Vale Road.

Staff recommends that the Layout Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit additional information.

 

19.

No. 09PL047 - PLM Subdivision

A request by Centerline, Inc. for PLM Land Development, LLC to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat for proposed Lots 36 thru 53 of Block 1 of PLM Subdivision, legally described as the unplatted balance located in the N1/2 NW1/4 and the unplatted SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 24, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located eastern extension of Conestoga Court.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the September 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit additional information.

 

20.

No. 09SR026 - South Boulevard Addition

A request by Steven Dunn for Black Hills Power to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review to expand a utility substation on Lots 23 thru 26 with ten foot wide of an adjacent vacated alley of South Boulevard Addition, located in the NW1/4 of Section 12, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east side of Fifth Street between Cleveland and Oakland Street.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to expand a public utility (for the above ground improvements only) be continued to the October 22, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

21.

No. 09SR048 - Section 23, T2N, R7E

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review to construct a water main, storm sewer and drainage improvements on public property on the unplatted S1/2 NE1/4 less Rainbow Ridge Subdivision and less right-of-way, Section 23, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the western terminus of Sagewood Street and Alma Street.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to construct a water main, storm sewer and drainage improvements on public property be continued to the October 8, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

 

22.

No. 09SR063 - Westberry Trails Subdivision

A request by Hermanson Egge Engineering, Inc. for Larry and Lisa Hermanson to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 review to construct street improvements on the Section Line Highway and extend a public utility on E1/2SE1/4NW1/4, W1/2W1/2SW1/4NE1/4, Government Lots 1 and 2 and Tract A of Westberry Trails of Section 6, T1N, R7E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the southern terminus of Westberry Drive.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to extend a public utility and construct street improvements on the Section Line Highway be approved authorizing the extension of the public utility and for the removal of the fill from the Section Line Highway with restoration of the disturbed areas only.

 

23.

No. 09SR077 - Section 29, T1N, R7E

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review to acquire a well, appurtenances and property on the north 165 feet of the east 185 feet of the E1/2 NE1/4, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located north of the northern terminus of Dunsmore Road.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to authorize the acquisition of a well, appurtenances and property be approved.

 

24.

No. 09SR078 - Rapid City Regional Hospital

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review to relocate a pedestrian crosswalk on Lot 1 of Tract C less Lot H1, Lot 2 of Tract C of Rapid City Regional Hospital and the Fifth Street right-of-way adjacent to said Lots 1 and 2 of Tract C, Section 12, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2805 and 2905 Fifth Street.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to relocate a pedestrian crosswalk and to modify driveways be approved.

 

25.

No. 09SR080 - Rapid City Greenway Tract

A request by Robin Albers for the American Heart Association to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review request to allow temporary structures on public property on Tract 1 thru 3 and Lots A-B of Tract 3 (also in Section 8, T1N, R7E) of the Rapid City Greenway Tract, Section 9, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2902 Park Drive.

Staff recommends that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review request to allow temporary structures on public property be approved.

 

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---BEGINNING OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS---

 

 

26.

No. 08SR076 - Sections 16 and 21, T1N, R8E

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a SDCL 11-6-19 Review to allow the acquisition of right-of-way and construction of Minnesota Street on right-of-way located in the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 and in the S1/2 of the S1/2, Section 16, T1N, R8E, also in the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and in the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 21, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east of Elk Vale Road and south of the Existing Plum Creek Development.

Staff will recommend that the SDCL 11-6-19 Review to allow the construction of Phase Two and Three of Minnesota Street be approved if all red line comments are addressed as needed prior to Planning Commission approval.

*27.

No. 09PD037 - Red Rock Meadows Subdivision

A request by Ken Fuerst for K1 Construction, Inc. to consider an application for a Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development for Lot 11 of Block 7 of Red Rock Meadows Subdivision, located in the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 28, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 6509 Seminole Lane.

Staff recommends that the Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development 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 Growth Management Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

 

*28.

No. 09PD038 - Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2

A request by Kathy L. Webb to consider an application for a Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan for Lot 16 of Melody Acres Subdivision No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2801 Cactus Drive.

Staff recommends that the Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan 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 Growth Management Department by close of business on the seventh full calendar day following action by the Planning Commission.

 

29.

No. 09PL040 - Section 19, T1N, R8E

A request by Centerline, Inc. for Lazy P-6 Land Co., Inc. to consider an application for a Layout Plat for proposed Lot 1 in Block 1 and Lots 1 thru 4 in Block 2 of ___________ Subdivision, legally described as a parcel of land located in the W1/2 SW1/4 of Section 19, T1N, R8E and E1/2 SE1/4 of Section 24, T1N, R7E all located in BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Fifth Street and Catron Boulevard.

Staff recommends that the Layout Plat be approved with stipulations.

 

30.

No. 09SV015 - Section 19, T1N, R8E

A request by Centerline, Inc. for Lazy P-6 Land Co., Inc. to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to reduce the pavement width from 12 feet to 11 feet per lane as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code for proposed Lot 1 in Block 1 and Lots 1 thru 4 in Block 2 of ___________ Subdivision, legally described as a parcel of land located in the W1/2 SW1/4 of Section 19, T1N, R8E and E1/2 SE1/4 of Section 24, T1N, R7E all located in BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Fifth Street and Catron Boulevard.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to reduce the pavement width from 12 feet to 11 feet per lane as per Chapter 16.16 of the Rapid City Municipal Code be denied.

 

31.

Discussion Items

 

A.

Safety Impacts of the emerging Digital Display Technology for Outdoor Advertising Signs.

 

32.

Staff Items

 

 

 

33.

Planning Commission Items

 

A.

Election of Chairperson.

 

34.

Committee Reports

 

A.

City Council Report (August 17, 2009)

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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