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 NOVEMBER 5, 2001 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

---NON HEARING ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR---

1.       Approval of the October 4, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.

2.       No. 01PL064 - Bies Subdivision

3.       No. 01PL079 - Lowe's Subdivision

4.       No. 01PL096 - Robbinsdale Addition No. 8

5.       No. 01PL099 - Terracita Park Subdivision

6.       No. 01PL101 - Rushmore Business Park

A request by Ferber Engineering Company to consider an application for a Layout, Preliminary and Final Plat on Lot 3 of Block 1 Rushmore Business Park, Section 4, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Homestead Street and east of Conseco Finance.

Staff recommends that the Layout, Preliminary and Final Plat be approved with stipulations.

7.       No. 01PL102 - Morningstar Ranch

A request by Alliance of Architects for American West Communities to consider an application for a Layout Plat on S1/2 of the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 except Bradeen Subdivision of Section 22 and NE1/4 Section 27, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the intersection of Reservoir Road and South Side Drive.

Staff recommends that the Layout Plat be continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

8.       No. 01PL103 - Enchanted Pines Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lots 1-6, Block 1; Lots 1-5, Block 2; and Lots 1-9, Block 3 of Enchanted Pines Subdivision, Section 23, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the northern terminus of Enchanted Pines Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

9.       No. 01PL104 - Mountain View Subdivision

A request by Paul and Sandra Thielen to consider an application for a Layout Plat on Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 9 of Block 10 of Mountain View Subdivision, Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 2216 Cerro Court.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission acknowledge the applicant's withdrawal of the Layout Plat application.

10.     No. 01PL105 - Skyline Pines Subdivision

A request by Doug Sperlich for Skyline Pines Development to consider an application for a Final Plat on Lots 1-7, Block 1, Skyline Pines Subdivision, Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located on Skyline Drive west of Skyview North Subdivision.

Staff recommends that the Final Plat be approved with stipulations.

11.    No. 01PL106 - Skyline Pines Subdivision

A request by Doug Sperlich for Skyline Pines Development to consider an application for a Final Plat on Lots 15 and 16 of Block 3 of Skyline Pines Subdivision, Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located on Pevans Parkway.

Staff recommends that the Final Plat be approved with stipulations.

12.     No. 01PL107 - Village on the Green No. 2

A request by FMG, Inc. for Hart Ranch Development Co. to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lot A of Lot 29 and Lot B of Lot 29 of Village on the Green No. 2, Sections 12 and 13, T1S, R7E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the intersection of Mulligan Mile and Hacker Loop.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be approved with stipulations.

13.     No. 01PL108 - High Sheridan Ranch Subdivision

A request by Ferber Engineering for Raymond J. Crawford III to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lot 4R, High Sheridan Ranch Subdivision, Section 35, T1N, R6E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 23435 Sand Lane.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

14.    No. 01PL109 - Country Club Heights No. 2

A request by Doug Sperlich for Gary Rasmusson to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lots 10R and 11R of Block 2 of Country Club Heights No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located on Hogan Court.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary and Final Plat be approved with stipulations.

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---HEARING ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR---

15.     No. 01CA031 - Section 32, T2N, R8E

A request by Theresa Bennington to consider an application for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan revising the Elk Vale Neighborhood Area Future Land Use Plan to change the future land use designation on a 37.20 acre parcel from General Commercial to Heavy Industrial on NW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 32, T2N, R8E; east 613 feet of the north 511 feet of the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 32, T2N, R8E; E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 32, T2N, R8E all located in BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the western terminus of East Philadelphia Street.

Staff recommends that the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan be approved in part and denied in part.

16.     No. 01CA032 - Skyline Pines East

A request by Wyss Associates for W.E.B. Partners to consider an application for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation on a 3.202 acre parcel from Office Commercial to General Commercial on property described by metes and bounds beginning from a point 1795.13 feet at a bearing S89d39’0"E from the SW corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, travel 431.35 feet at a bearing N22º2’42"W, Then travel 310.56 feet along a 230’ LHF curve with a chord bearing N16º38’12" E, Then travel 161.93 feet at a bearing N55º19’17"E, Then travel 227.59 feet at a bearing S34º35’20"E,Then travel 300.07 feet at a bearing S45ºW, Then travel 305.00 feet at a bearing S34º36’5"E,Then travel 165.44 feet at a bearing S45ºW, Then travel 26.8 feet at a bearing N89º39’0"W, to the point of start, more generally described as being located west of the western terminus of Fairmont Boulevard and north of Tower Road.

Staff recommends that the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

17.     No. 01OA019 - Ordinance Amendment

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.50 by adding Section 17.50.335; amending Section 12.20.30 of Chapter 12.20; amending Section 15.40.080 of Chapter 15.40; amending Sections 17.50,230, 17.50.250 (f) (2), 17.50.280 and 17.50.300 of Chapter 17.50 of the Rapid City Municipal Code pertaining to sight triangles.

Staff recommends that the Ordinance Amendment be approved.

18.     No. 01OA020 - Ordinance Amendment

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for an Ordinance amending Section 17.22.030 of Chapter 17.22 of the Rapid City Municipal Code by adding a new Subsection 17.22.030 (K) allowing wind energy conversion systems in uses permitted on review.

Staff recommends that the Ordinance Amendment be approved.

19.     No. 01PD049 - Fairelm Subdivision

A request by Thurston Design Group for Regional Senior Care to consider an application for a Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development to increase the density and allow a nursing home on Lot B of Fairelm Subdivision, Section 7, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 417 East Fairlane Drive.

Staff recommends that the Major Amendment to a Planned Residential Development be continued to the November 21, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

20.     No. 01PD050 - Lowe's Subdivision

A request by Ozark Civil Engineering for Lowe's Companies Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Commercial Development - Initial and Final Development Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of Lowe's Subdivision, Section 25, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the intersection of Haines Avenue and Mall Drive.

Staff recommends that the Planned Commercial Development request be continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

21.     No. 01PD052 - Enchanted Pines Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Planned Residential Development - Initial and Final Development Plan on Lots 1-6, Block 1; Lots 1-5, Block 2; and Lots 1-9, Block 3 of Enchanted Pines Subdivision, Section 23, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the northern terminus of Enchanted Pines Drive.

Staff recommends that the Planned Residential Development plan be approved with stipulations.

22.     No. 01RZ057 - Enchanted Pines Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Rezoning from General Agriculture District to Low Density Residential District on Lots 1-6, Block 1; Lots 1-5, Block 2; and Lots 1-9, Block 3 of Enchanted Pines Subdivision, Section 23, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the northern terminus of Enchanted Pines Drive.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning request be approved in conjunction with the associated Planned Residential Development request. 

23.     No. 01SV026 - Enchanted Pines Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement for water, sewer, paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and street light conduit and to allow lots more than twice as long as they are wide on Lots 1-6, Block 1; Lots 1-5, Block 2; and Lots 1-9, Block 3 of Enchanted Pines Subdivision, Section 23, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the northern terminus of Enchanted Pines Drive.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations be approved in part and denied in part.

24.     No. 01PD053 - South Boulevard Addition

A request by Rosenbaum's Signs to consider an application for a Major Amendment to a 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.

Staff recommends that the Major Amendment to a Planned Commercial Development be approved with stipulations.

25.     No. 01RZ054 - Skyline Pines East

A request by Wyss Associates for W.E.B. Partners to consider an application for a Rezoning from Office Commercial District to General Commercial District beginning from a point 1795.13 feet at a bearing S89º39’0"E from the SW corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 11, T1N, R7E, BHM, travel 431.35 feet at a bearing N22º2’42"W, Then travel 310.56 feet along a 230’ LHF curve with a chord bearing N16º38’12" E, Then travel 161.93 feet at a bearing N55º19’17"E, Then travel 227.59 feet at a bearing S34º35’20"E,Then travel 300.07 feet at a bearing S45ºW, Then travel 305.00 feet at a bearing S34º36’5"E,Then travel 165.44 feet at a bearing S45ºW, Then travel 26.8 feet at a bearing N89º39’0"W, to the point of start, more generally described as being located west of the western terminus of Fairmont Boulevard and north of Tower Road.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning request be continued to the November 8, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

26.     No. 01RZ056 - Minnesota Ridge Subdivision

A request by 3 T's Land Development to consider an application for a Rezoning from Office Commercial District and Low Density Residential District to Low Density Residential II District on Tract B of Minnesota Ridge Subdivision located in the NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 13, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located west of 5th Street north of Minnesota Street.

Staff recommends that the Rezoning request be approved for a portion of Tract B.

27.     No. 01SV027 - Village on the Green No. 2

A request by FMG, Inc. for Hart Ranch Development Co. to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to allow sidewalks on one side of the street on Lot A of Lot 29 and Lot B of Lot 29 of Village on the Green No. 2, Sections 12 and 13, T1S, R7E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the intersection of Mulligan Mile and Hacker Loop.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations be approved.

28.     No. 01SV028 - High Sheridan Ranch Subdivision

A request by Ferber Engineering for Raymond J. Crawford III to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to waive the requirement for pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, lighting conduit, and dry sewer on Lot 4R, High Sheridan Ranch Subdivision, Section 35, T1N, R6E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 23435 Sand Lane.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations be approved.

29.     No. 01SV029 - Country Club Heights No. 2

A request by Doug Sperlich for Gary Rasmusson to consider an application for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations to allow a lot more than twice as long as it is wide on Lots 10R and 11R of Block 2 of Country Club Heights No. 2, Section 9, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at Hogan Court.

Staff recommends that the Variance to the Subdivision Regulations be approved.

30.     No. 01TI004 - Red Rock Estates

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for a Resolution Creating Tax Increment District No. 32 on Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-19, Block 2, Lots 1-3, Block 3, Lot 1, Block 4, Lot 1, Block 5, Outlot 1, and dedicated streets, all in Red Rock Estates, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Lot 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B, Block 6, Red Rock Estates Phase 1A, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Lots 4-16, Block 3, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 4, Lots 1-6, Block 7, Lots 1-3, Block 8, all in Red Rock Estates Phase 2, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Outlot A of Tract A, Countryside Sub, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Well Lot, and Balance of Picardi Ranch Road, and Balance of Tract 1 (Less Red Rock Estates and Less ROW), all in Red Ridge Ranch, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; and Unplatted W1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Unplatted E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch and ROW, SW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch, less Red Rock Estates, less Red Rock Estate Phase 1A, and Less Row, E1/2 NW1/4 less Red Rock Estates and Less ROW, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Unplatted N1/2 NW1/4 SW1/4 less Red Rock Estates and less Countryside Sub; N1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 less Red Rock Estates & Less Countryside Sub; E1/2 NE1/4, and W1/2 NW1/4, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located north of the intersection of Sheridan Lake Road and Muirfield Drive.

Staff recommends that the Resolution Creating Tax Increment District No. 32 be approved.

31.     No. 01TI005 - Red Rock Estates

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for Tax Increment District No. 32 Project Plan on Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-19, Block 2, Lots 1-3, Block 3, Lot 1, Block 4, Lot 1, Block 5, Outlot 1, and dedicated streets, all in Red Rock Estates, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Lot 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B, Block 6, Red Rock Estates Phase 1A, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Lots 4-16, Block 3, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 4, Lots 1-6, Block 7, Lots 1-3, Block 8, all in Red Rock Estates Phase 2, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Outlot A of Tract A, Countryside Sub, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Well Lot, and Balance of Picardi Ranch Road, and Balance of Tract 1 (Less Red Rock Estates and Less ROW), all in Red Ridge Ranch, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; and Unplatted W1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Unplatted E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch and ROW, SW1/4 NE1/4 less Red Ridge Ranch, less Red Rock Estates, less Red Rock Estate Phase 1A, and Less Row, E1/2 NW1/4 less Red Rock Estates and Less ROW, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota; Unplatted N1/2 NW1/4 SW1/4 less Red Rock Estates and less Countryside Sub; N1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 less Red Rock Estates & Less Countryside Sub; E1/2 NE1/4, and W1/2 NW1/4, Section 29, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located north of the intersection of Sheridan Lake Road and Muirfield Drive.

Staff recommends that the Project Plan be approved.

32.    No. 01TI006 - Rushmore Business Park

A request by Rapid City Economic Development Partnership and Fenske Media to consider an application for a Resolution Creating Tax Increment District No. 33 on Lot 3 of Block 1 Rushmore Business Park, Section 4, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Homestead Street and east of Conseco Finance.

Staff recommends that the Resolution Creating Tax Increment District No. 33 be continued to the December 6, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

33.     No. 01TI007 - Rushmore Business Park

A request by Rapid City Economic Development Partnership and Fenske Media to consider an application for Tax Increment District No. 33 Project Plan on Lot 3 of Block 1 Rushmore Business Park, Section 4, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Homestead Street and east of Conseco Finance.

Staff recommends that the Tax Increment District No. 33 Project Plan be continued to the December 6, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

34.     No. 01UR037 - Nicholl's Subdivision

A request by Anne Devlin to consider an application for a Use On Review for a Child Care Center on Lot 2 less W250', Nicholl's Subdivision, Section 7, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 1241 E. St. Joseph Street.

Staff recommends that the Use On Review for a Child Care Center be continued to the November 21, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

35.     No. 01UR053 - MDU Subdivision

A request by M & K Consulting for Western Wireless Corp. to consider an application for a Use On Review to allow a communication tower in the Light Industrial Zoning District on Lot 1, MDU Subdivision, Section 6, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 710 Steele Avenue.

Staff recommends that the Use On Review to allow a communication tower be approved with stipulations.

36.     No. 01UR054 - Rapid City Greenway Tracts

A request by Rapid City Parks Department and the Rapid City Garden Club to consider an application for a Use On Review to allow a sign and bench in the Flood Hazard Zoning District on Tract 25 less Lot H1, Rapid City Greenway Tracts, Section 36, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located northwest of the intersection of Omaha Street and Pressler Junction.

Staff recommends that the Use On Review be approved with stipulations.

37.     No. 1641 - Nowlin & Wood Subdivision

A request by Dennis and Loretta Eisenbraun to consider an application for a Renewal of Use On Review to allow a Child Care Center on Lot 5-6, Block 10, Nowlin & Wood Subdivision, Section 31, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 225 East Nowlin Street.

Staff recommends that the Renewal of a Use On Review for a Child Care Center be approved with stipulations.

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---BEGINNING OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS---

38.     No. 01OA021 - Ordinance Amendment

A request by City of Rapid City to consider an application for an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.18.020 of the Rapid City Municipal Code to allow outdoor firewood storage and sales lot as a Use On Review in the General Commercial Zoning District.

Staff recommends that the Ordinance Amendment be approved only if the Planning Commission finds that the proposed use is appropriate in the General Commercial Zoning District.

39.    Discussion Items

1. Use On Review and Planned Development approval process – Bill Lass

2. Revisions to Minor Plat Ordinance regarding Final Plats - Bill Lass

3. Driveway Grades - Bill Lass - Bill Knight

40.    Staff Items

41.    Planning Commission Items

1. Planning Commissioner appointment to Parks and Recreation Subcommittee

2. Confirmation of Landscape Subcommittee Appointment (Martha Rodriguez)

3. Planning Commissioner appointment to the Infrastructure Development Partnership Review Committee

4. Planning Commissioner appointment to the Drinking Water Protection Committee (Jeff Hoffmann)

42.    Committee Reports

A. City Council Report (October 1, 2001 and October 15, 2001)
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. Others

ADDENDUM

41E. Update on Roosevelt Park Construction