Planning Commission
Regular MeetingAberdeen, SD · March 17, 2020
Minutes
Aberdeen City Planning Commission
March 17, 2020
MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
March 17, 2020
The City Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Dean Marske.
Members present at roll call were Marske, Schumacher, Cogley, and Mettler. Absent
were Mitchell, Woodward, and Lien. Also present was Brett Bill, Planning & Zoning
Director.
Schumacher moved and Mettler seconded to approve the Aberdeen City minutes of
January 21, 2020, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
OPEN FORUM – No one was present.
There being no old business Chairman Marske began with new business as follows:
1) A preliminary and final plat described as “Malchow’s First 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. 502, 506, 508, 510 Main St S) was submitted by
Chow Main Properties, L.L.C. Brett Bill stated that the petitioner is requesting
this preliminary and final plat in order to combine multiple underlying lots into
one parcel to allow for future conveyance and for an addition to the existing
building to be constructed. Following discussion Cogley moved and
Schumacher seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
2) A preliminary and final plat described as “Midcontinent Addition to the City of
Aberdeen, in the NW ¼ of Section 13, T123N-R64W of the 5th P.M., Brown
County, South Dakota,” (a.k.a. 24, 102, 116, and 118 First Ave NE) was
submitted by Midcontinent Communications. Brett Bill stated that the petitioner
is requesting this preliminary and final plat in order to combine multiple
underlying lots into one parcel in order to allow for the possible construction of
an addition to the existing building. The Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment,
at their March 20, 2020 meeting, approved setback variances for the existing
structure and the possible addition. Following discussion Cogley moved and
Mettler seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
3) An Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code
regarding the Official Zoning Map was submitted by the City of Aberdeen. Brett
Bill stated that this ordinance is requested in order to update the definition of
“Official Zoning Map of Aberdeen”, located within section 60-1 of the Aberdeen
City Code. Language has been added to Section 60-3 regarding amendments
to the Aberdeen Zoning Map by changes in the zoning ordinance and also refers
to where the periodically updated version of the Official Zoning Map of Aberdeen
will be available. Following discussion Mettler moved and Schumacher
seconded to approve, all members voting aye, the motion carried.
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4) An Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code
regarding Corner Visibility. Paul Meyers was present and discussed trees in
corner visibility triangles. Brett Bill stated that this ordinance is requested in
order to update Section 60-153 in Aberdeen City Code regarding the “Corner
Visibility” or “Sight Triangle” area of an intersection. The enhanced language of
this section expands the application of the Corner Visibility regulations to all
property within the City. Also added to this Section, is a provision declaring that
existing non-conformities within these areas will be defined and regulated in
accordance with Section 60-146 – Nonconforming Use.” Following discussion
Schumacher moved and Mettler seconded to approve, all members voting aye,
the motion carried.
There being no further business before the Commission, Mettler moved and
Schumacher seconded to adjourn the meeting, all members voting aye, the motion
carried.
Submitted by,
Paula Nelson
Planning Commission Secretary
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Agenda
AGENDA
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ABERDEEN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY MARCH 17 , 2020 – 6:00 P.M.
FIRST FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS – MUNICIPAL BUILDING
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
1) January 21, 2020 (no Feb meeting)
IV. Open Forum (SEE FORMAT GUIDELINES AT END OF AGENDA)
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
1) Preliminary and final plat described as “Malchow’s First 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. 502, 506, 508, 510 Main St S)
2) Preliminary and final plat described as “Midcontinent Addition to the City of
Aberdeen, in the NW ¼ of Section 13, T123N-R64W of the 5th P.M., Brown
County, South Dakota.” (a.k.a. 24, 102, 116, and 118 First Ave NE)
3) An Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code
regarding the Official Zoning Map.
4) An Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code
regarding Corner Visibility.
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
FORMAT GUIDELINES:
1) Open forum provides an opportunity for the public to address the Aberdeen City Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission may respond
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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 Planning Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month.
3) A copy of the subject matter on the Aberdeen City Planning Commission 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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