Planning Commission

Aberdeen City Planning Commission July 18, 2017 MINUTES ABERDEEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION July 18 , 2017 The City Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Mike Jung. Members present at roll call were Jung, Lien, Cogley, Marske, and Woodward. Rivett was absent. Also present were Brett Bill, Planning & Zoning Director, Ken Hubbart, City Planner, Eric Miller, City Planner, and Paula Nelson, Planning Commission Secretary. Marske moved and Cogley seconded to approve the minutes of June 20, 2017, all members voting aye, the motion carried. There being no old business Chairman Jung began with new business as follows: 1) A petition to rezone from (C-1/R-4) Neighborhood Commercial/Special Density Residential District to (R-2) Medium Density Residential District for property described as “The North 5’ of Lot 11 and Lot 12 and the South 10’ of Lot 13, Block 37, Thomas Addition,” (a.k.a. 1205 Main St S) was submitted by Keith Gerving and Jodi Gardner. Ken Hubbart stated that the applicant is requesting this petition to rezone in order to bring the property into compliance with its current use as a single family residence to facilitate future residential remodeling projects. Following discussion Cogley moved and Marske seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried. 2) A preliminary and final plat described as “Maple River Lodging, LLC Subdivision in Aberdeen, South Dakota,” (a.k.a. 1510 & 1516 Cambridge Circle) was submitted by Maple River Lodging, LLC. Ken Hubbart stated that the petitioner is requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to subdivide an existing lot into two parcels for the construction of two townhomes. The proposed lots will comply with all lot size requirements and a shared lot line variance was granted by the Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment on June 8, 2017 to permit the construction of said townhomes. Following discussion Lien moved and Marske seconded to approve with the stipulation that separate water and sewer services are provided for each property within the boundaries of the respective lots. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried. 3) A preliminary and final plat described as “Dacotah Bank Second Addition to the City of Aberdeen, in the SW ¼ of Section 13, T123N-R64W of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota,” (a.k.a. The entire city block located between Third and Fourth Ave SW and Main St & First St S) was submitted by Dacotah Bank Aberdeen. Ken Hubbart stated that the petitioner is requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to consolidate several commonly owned properties and adjacent portions of vacated ROW into one parcel. Following discussion Marske moved and Lien seconded to approve with the stipulation that any existing or necessary easements for public utilities be maintained or granted with this platting. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried. {00029000.DOC / 1} 1  Aberdeen City Planning Commission July 18, 2017 4) A preliminary and final plat described as “Twelfth Addition to Ashwood Heights Subdivision to the City of Aberdeen, in the SW ¼ of Section 8, T123N-R63W of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota,” (2715 & 2721 Oakwood Lane) was submitted by Lonnie & Judith Anderson. Ken Hubbart stated that the petitioner is requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to adjust the common lot line between two adjacent lots for the construction of townhomes. Following discussion Cogley moved and Lien seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried. 5) A preliminary and final plat described as “Mitchell-Jurgens Subdivision in Wylie Park Estates Subdivision in Aberdeen, South Dakota,” (a.k.a. 601 & 609 Willow Dr) was submitted by Michael & Tracy Jurgens and Alexendar M. Mitchell. Michael Jurgens was present to represent the property. Ken Hubbart stated that the petitioner is requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to convey a piece of land to an adjacent property owner. Following discussion Marske moved and Cogley seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried. 6) A preliminary and final plat described as “Plat of Lot 1A, Lot 2A, and Lot 3A, Block 4, Dakota Estates Subdivision to Aberdeen, in the SW ¼ of Section 6, T123N-R63W of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota,” (a.k.a. 1019 27th Ave NE, 2711 Lee St N and 2717 & 2725 Harrison St N) was submitted by The City of Aberdeen and Purple Cow Properties, LLC. Ken Hubbart stated that the petitioners are requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to transfer parcels of land in the best interest of the involved parties to allow for multi-family residential development as well as provide land and access for storm water retention facilities. Following discussion Lien moved and Marske seconded to approve with the stipulation that the access easement to Lot 3A is maintained to allow the city access to existing storm water retention facilities. Upon roll call, all members voting aye, the motion carried. There being no further business before the Commission, Cogley moved and Marske seconded to adjourn the meeting, all members voting aye, the motion carried. Submitted by, Paula Nelson Planning Commission Secretary {00029000.DOC / 1} 2