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No. 00PD069 - South Boulevard Addition
A request by Robert Blumenthal for Century Resources, Inc. to consider an application for a Initial and Final Development Plan - Planned Commercial Development on Lots 12 through 18 of Block 17 of South Boulevard Addition, Section 12, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the intersection of Flormann Street and 7th Street.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommend that the Initial and Final Development Plan - Planned Commercial Development be approved with the following stipulations:

Engineering Division Recommendation:

  1. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Commercial Development Plan, the site plan shall be revised to show the approach along Seventh Street shifted to the north as required by the Engineering Division;

  2. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Commercial Development Plan, drainage information accounting for the proposed land use as well as upstream, downstream and on-site conditions shall be submitted for review and approval;

  3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, topographic information and a grading plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

  4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Meade Hawthorne Drainage Basin Fees shall be paid;

Fire Department Recommendations:

  1. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Commercial Development Plan, fire flow information identifying that a minimum of 1,750 gallons of water per minute are provided shall be submitted for review and approval;

  2. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Commercial Development Plan, the applicant shall work with the Fire Department to identify that a fire hydrant with adequate fire flow is provided;

  3. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Commercial Development Plan, the applicant shall work with the Fire Department to insure that a large tree located at the southwest corner of the property shall not impede emergency vehicle access upon maturity of the tree;

  4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all fire codes shall be met;

Building Inspection Recommendations:

  1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to any construction and a Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained prior to occupancy;

  2. Upon submittal of a building permit, Architect/Engineered stamped plans shall be submitted;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

  1. The screening fence shall be constructed to a minimum height of six (6) feet with the exception of the first twenty five feet of fence extending into the property from Flormann Street and Seventh Street. That portion of the fence shall be constructed to a minimum height of four (4) feet. In addition, the fence shall be opaque and constructed of wood with no openings along the east or south lot lines and the finished side of the fence shall face the adjoining properties;

  2. All lighting shall be located so as to prevent shining directly onto the adjacent residential development(s);

  3. A 4 foot X 48 foot wall sign shall be allowed on the north side of the structure, a 4 foot X 15 foot wall sign shall be allowed on the west side of the structure. A ground sign shall be allowed at the entrance of the building. In addition, directional signs shall be allowed in the drive up lanes;

  4. The heating and air handling equipment, with the exception of the condenser, shall be located in the basement of the structure. The condenser shall be located within a screened area.;

  5. A minimum 25 foot front and rear yard setback and a minimum 25 foot side yard setback shall be maintained;

  6. The proposed structural design shall conform architecturally to the plans and elevations submitted as part of this Planned Commercial Development. In particular the building shall be a one-story structure with an exterior façade consisting of wood, drivet and glass. In addition, a parapet shall be located along the west, east and north sides of the roof; and,

  7. The proposed building shall be used as a credit union. Any other use shall require a Major Amendment to the Planned Commercial Development.

Vote: (6 to 1)