Engineering Division Recommendations:

1. An inspection of the drainage pipe shall be conducted by the applicant prior to the construction of the motel and after the construction has been completed to insure that the drainage pipe located in the area of the proposed motel has not been damaged;

2. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall sign an agreement holding the City harmless for any repair or replacement of the drainage pipe and relieving the City of any responsibility for the stability or settlement of the proposed motel;

3. Prior to City Council approval, a drainage easement document shall be filed with the Register of Deed’s Office identifying an alternate location for the future relocation of the drainage pipe if necessary;

4. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall contract for the design of the water line construction to extend the Terracita water zone to the property;

5. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City to share the expense of extending the Terracita water zone to the property;

6. Prior to City Council approval, the South Dakota Department of Transportation shall review and approve the proposed additional parking spaces and retaining wall to be located in the Mount Rushmore Road right-of-way or the site plan shall be revised to eliminate the parking spaces from the right-of-way;

7. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall obtain written approval from the City and the South Dakota Department of Transportation to allow structures in their respective rights-of-way, or the structures shall be removed from the rights-of-way;

8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Meade-Hawthorne Drainage Basin development fees shall be paid;

9. Prior to issuance of a building permit, construction erosion and sediment control plans shall be submitted for review and approval;

10. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Fairmont Boulevard shall be improved to a 36 foot wide paved roadway from the intersection of Mount Rushmore road to the second approach that serves as access to the motel parking lot and a left turning lane shall be constructed in the westbound lane of Fairmont Boulevard. In addition, a pedestrian crossing, with access ramps, shall be provided across Fairmont Boulevard;

Fire Department Recommendation:

11. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all fire codes shall be complied with;

Building Inspection Recommendations:

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

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

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

14. The proposed structure shall conform architecturally to the plans and elevations submitted as part of this Major Amendment to the Planned Commercial Development;

15. All signage shall conform to the design and location as shown in the sign package submitted as part of this Major Amendment to the Planned Commercial Development;

16. Prior to City Council approval, the dimensions of the proposed wall mounted sign to be located on the motel shall be submitted for review and approval;

17. Prior to City Council approval, written approval shall be obtained from the South Dakota Department of Transportation to allow the 35 foot high pole mounted sign to remain located in the Mount Rushmore Road right-of-way, or the pole mounted sign shall be removed;

18. Prior to City Council approval, a site plan shall be submitted identifying the type and location of the heating and air handling units and the trash receptacle(s) for review and approval;

19. A minimum of 317 parking spaces shall be provided on site. Eight of the spaces shall be handicap accessible with one of the handicap spaces being van accessible;

20. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall submit a site plan providing 391 parking spaces that meet all requirements of the Parking Regulations;

21. Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall sign an agreement stating that the parking plan shall be revised to meet the minimum requirements of the Parking Regulations upon any changes to the existing and proposed uses on the subject property including but not limited to: increase in the number of employees, change(s) or alterations in use or expansion of use. The agreement shall also stipulate that the parking lot shall be constructed within 180 days of any change and/or expansion of use on the property or increase in the number of employees; and,

22. The Major Amendment to the Planned Commercial Development approval shall expire if the use is not undertaken and completed within two years of the date of approval by City Council, or if the use as approved has ceased for a period of two years.