Board of Zoning Adjustment
Regular MeetingAberdeen, SD · June 10, 2021
Minutes
Board of Zoning Adjustment
June 10, 2021
MINUTES
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
June 10, 2021
The Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting was held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in the Aberdeen City Hall, First
Floor Council Chambers, Aberdeen, South Dakota with Babcock presiding as Chairman. Chairman Babcock
called the meeting to order. Members present at roll call were Weigel, VanDeRostyne, Babcock, Grebner, and
Schumacher. Also present were Brett Bill, Planning & Zoning Director, Ken Hubbart, City Planner, Eric Miller,
City Planner, Jeremiah Maxfield, Planning Technician, and Amanda Kamphuis, Board of Zoning Adjustment
Secretary.
Grebner moved, and VanDeRostyne seconded, to approve the Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes of May 13,
2021, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
OPEN FORUM – No one was present.
1) NSU and SDN requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small cell tower,
which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use District, all on The
Unplatted Area East of Aberdeen Steel Buildings Outlot A, a.k.a. 1202 State Street S. There being no
representative present, this item was moved to the end of the agenda.
2) NSU and SDN requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small cell tower,
which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use District, all on Lot 1,
NSU Athletic Field Addition, a.k.a. 1416 State Street S. There being no representative present, this item
was moved to the end of the agenda.
3) J&S, LLC requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to 1) construct two mini-warehouse buildings,
which would be a Special Exception in a (C-2) Highway Commercial Zoning District and 2) to construct
two mini-warehouse buildings that are 40’ wide rather than the permitted 30’, which would be two 10’
Building Variances and 3) to construct two mini-warehouse buildings that are 150’ long rather than the
permitted 120’, which would be two 30’ Building Variances and 4) to construct two mini-warehouse
buildings with 18’ tall sidewalls rather than the permitted 16’, which would be two 2’ Building Variances,
all on Lot 2B, Jones Commercial Park Fourth Subdivision in the SE¼ Sect. 16-T123N-R63W, a.k.a. 330
Enterprise Street S. There being no representative present, this item was moved to the end of the agenda.
4) Target Corporation requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to temporarily place a 50’x200’
temporary construction staging tent, which would be an Appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, all on
Lot 1, First Replat of Lamont’s First Addition, a.k.a. 3316 Seventh Avenue SE. Jared Kaiser was present
to represent the property. Following discussion, Grebner moved, and Schumacher seconded, to approve
with the stipulation that the tent will need to be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried. APPEAL APPROVED.
5) John Papendick requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 10’x16’ accessory
structure 4’ from the North property line rather than the required 10’, which would be a 6’ Building
Variance, all on Lots 4,5 &6, Block 13, Corrected Plat of the Highlands, a.k.a. 1215 First Street N. Prior
to the meeting, the request was amended to construct a 10’x16’ accessory structure 7’ from the North
property line rather than the required 10’, which would be a 3’ Building Variance. John Papendick was
present to represent this property. Following discussion, Grebner moved, and VanDeRostyne seconded,
to approve the amended request with the following stipulations: 1) A permit must be obtained prior to
installation; 2) All required inspections must be completed; and 3) Property lines must be located to
verify setbacks at time of inspection. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
BUILDING VARIANCE APPROVED.
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6) Aberdeen Development Corporation and Community First Broadcasting requested permission, as per site
plan submitted, to permit a new telecommunication facility, which would be a Special Exception in a (C-
3/R-4) Central Business/Special Density Residential Zoning District, all on Lot 1, Malchow’s First
Addition to the City of Aberdeen, a.k.a. 506 Main Street S. Steven Heaton was present to represent the
property. Following discussion, Grebner moved, and VanDeRostyne seconded, to approve with the
stipulation that a permit is obtained at time of antenna installation. Upon roll call, all members voting
aye, the motion carried. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVED.
1) NSU and SDN requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small cell tower,
which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use District, all on The
Unplatted Area East of Aberdeen Steel Buildings Outlot A, a.k.a. 1202 State Street S. Following
discussion, Grebner moved, and Weigel seconded, to approve with the stipulation that a permit must be
obtained prior to installation. Upon roll call, Weigel aye, VanDeRostyne aye, Babcock aye, Grebner aye,
Schumacher abstain (4 aye, 1 abstain), the motion carried. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVED.
2) NSU and SDN requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small cell tower,
which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use District, all on Lot 1,
NSU Athletic Field Addition, a.k.a. 1416 State Street S. Following discussion, Grebner moved, Weigel
seconded, to approve with the stipulation that a permit must be obtained prior to installation. Upon roll
call, Weigel aye, VanDeRostyne aye, Babcock aye, Grebner aye, Schumacher abstain (4 aye, 1 abstain),
the motion carried. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVED.
3) J&S, LLC requested permission, as per site plan submitted, to 1) construct two mini-warehouse buildings,
which would be a Special Exception in a (C-2) Highway Commercial Zoning District and 2) to construct
two mini-warehouse buildings that are 40’ wide rather than the permitted 30’, which would be two 10’
Building Variances and 3) to construct two mini-warehouse buildings that are 150’ long rather than the
permitted 120’, which would be two 30’ Building Variances and 4) to construct two mini-warehouse
buildings with 18’ tall sidewalls rather than the permitted 16’, which would be two 2’ Building Variances,
all on Lot 2B, Jones Commercial Park Fourth Subdivision in the SE¼ Sect. 16-T123N-R63W, a.k.a. 330
Enterprise Street S. Dave Ochs was present to represent this property. Following discussion, Grebner
moved, and Schumacher seconded, to approve item #1 with the following stipulations: 1) Plans must be
approved and permit obtained prior to construction; 2) All required inspections must be completed; and 3)
Property lines must be located to verify setbacks at time of inspection. Upon roll call, all members voting
aye, the motion carried. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVED. Upon further discussion, Grebner
moved, and Schumacher seconded, to approve items #2-#4 with the stipulation that they must comply
with all building and fire requirements. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
BUILDING VARIANCES APPROVED.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Grebner moved, and Schumacher seconded, to adjourn the meeting.
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Amanda Kamphuis
Board of Zoning Adjustment Secretary
June 10, 2021
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Agenda
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AGENDA
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ABERDEEN CITY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Thursday, June 10, 2021- 8:00 A.M.
First Floor Council Chambers - Municipal Building
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
1) May 13, 2021
IV. Open Forum 8:00 – 8:10 A.M. (SEE FORMAT GUIDELINES AT END OF AGENDA)
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
1) NSU and SDN request permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small
cell tower, which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use
District, all on The Unplatted Area East of Aberdeen Steel Buildings Outlot A, a.k.a. 1202
State Street S.
2) NSU and SDN request permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 43’ tall small
cell tower, which would be a Special Exception in a (M) Municipal, State and County Use
District, all on Lot 1, NSU Athletic Field Addition, a.k.a. 1416 State Street S.
3) J&S, LLC requests permission, as per site plan submitted, to 1) construct two mini-
warehouse buildings, which would be a Special Exception in a (C-2) Highway
Commercial Zoning District and 2) to construct two mini-warehouse buildings that are 40’
wide rather than the permitted 30’, which would be two 10’ Building Variances and 3) to
construct two mini-warehouse buildings that are 150’ long rather than the permitted 120’,
which would be two 30’ Building Variances and 4) to construct two mini-warehouse
buildings with 18’ tall sidewalls rather than the permitted 16’, which would be two 2’
Building Variances, all on Lot 2B, Jones Commercial Park Fourth Subdivision in the SE¼
Sect. 16-T123N-R63W, a.k.a. 330 Enterprise Street S.
4) Target Corporation request permission, as per site plan submitted, to temporarily place a
50’x200’ temporary construction staging tent, which would be an Appeal to the Board of
Zoning Adjustment, all on Lot 1, First Replat of Lamont’s First Addition, a.k.a. 3316
Seventh Avenue SE.
5) John Papendick requests permission, as per site plan submitted, to construct a 10’x16’
accessory structure 4’ from the North property line rather than the required 10’, which
would be a 6’ Building Variance, all on Lots 4,5 &6, Block 13, Corrected Plat of the
Highlands, a.k.a. 1215 First Street N.
6) Aberdeen Development Corporation and Community First Broadcasting request
permission, as per site plan submitted, to permit a new telecommunication facility, which
would be a Special Exception in a (C-3/R-4) Central Business/Special Density
Residential Zoning District, all on Lot 1, Malchow’s First Addition to the City of Aberdeen,
a.k.a. 506 Main Street S.
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
FORMAT GUIDELINES:
1) Open forum provides an opportunity for the public to address the Aberdeen City Board of Zoning Adjustment with questions, concerns or comments on items, which are not
on the agenda. Citizens are asked to sign up to speak prior to the open forum portion of the meeting. Open forum will be limited to 10 minutes (if no one is in attendance for
the open forum, the regular meeting may begin) unless a majority of the Aberdeen City Board of Zoning Adjustment agrees to extend the time period. The open forum may
not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Open forum will not be used as a
time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made, but, rather for hearing the citizen for informational purposes. The Aberdeen City Board of Zoning Adjustment
may respond with request for city management to follow up and report back on any issue raised during the public address time. A presentation may not exceed two minutes
in duration.
2) ADA Compliance: The City of Aberdeen fully subscribes to the provisions of the American’s With Disabilities Act. If you desire to attend this public meeting and are
need of special accommodations, please notify the City Planning & Zoning Office at least 8 hours prior to the meeting so appropriate auxiliary aids and services can be
made available. The Aberdeen City Board of Zoning Adjustment meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
3) A copy of the subject matter on the Aberdeen City Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting agenda is available for public distribution at the City Planning & Zoning Office
and available on the City’s website @ www.aberdeen.sd.us.
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