Staff Report Vicinity Map Aerial Photograph Public Comment Site Plan Rapid Creek Flood Policy

No. 00UR020 - Rapid City Greenway Tracts
A request by Black Hills Heritage Festival to consider an application for a Major Amendment to a Use on Review to allow temporary structures in the Flood Hazard Zoning District for the Black Hills Heritage Festival on Tract 20, Rapid City Greenway Tracts, Section 36, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at Memorial Park - west of Fifth Street between Omaha Street and New York Street.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended that the Major Amendment to a Use on Review to allow temporary structures in the Flood Hazard Zoning District for the Black Hills Heritage Festival be approved with the following stipulations:

Fire Department Recommendations:

1. Prior to initiation of the event, the Heritage Festival representatives shall submit all applicable plans to the Fire Department for approval and shall have received approval of an inspection for all tents and other facilities as required by the Fire Code;

Engineering Division Recommendations:

2.  Prior to initiation of the event, a copy of the evacuation plan shall be submitted to the City and Pennington County Emergency Management Department for review and approval;

3.  No camping shall be permitted within the floodway or floodplain at any time;

4.  All requirements of the Floodplain Development Ordinance shall be met at all times;

Building Inspection Division Recommendations:

5.  No banners shall be allowed within the public right-of-way or on fences;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

6.  The total number of restrooms (including handicapped accessible restrooms) to be provided shall be determined by the Building Inspections Division at the time for which a Temporary Use Permit is applied;

7.  A Temporary Use Permit shall be received prior to initiation of the event each year;

8.  As identified in the application, the park grounds shall be cleaned daily and shall be continually kept clear of debris and trash;

9.  As identified in the application, twenty-four hour security shall be provided for the festival;

10. All requirements of Section 17.28 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Flood Hazard Zoning District shall be continually met including the requirements for temporary structures set forth in Section 17.28.040;

11. No fencing shall be constructed within the floodway;

Parks Department Recommendations:

12. Final vendor locations will require verification in the field due to topographic considerations and other park amenities; and,

13. An electrical permit shall be obtained for all new electrical wiring required for the festival. All such wiring shall be underground and shall be constructed and inspected in accordance with City standards.

Vote:  (8-0-1)