Planning Commission Meetings
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · July 2, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Commissioners Present: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Aaron
Norman, Erik Nyberg, John Paulson
Commissioners Absent: Dana Fisher, Mike Gray, Dave Van Nieuwenhuyzen
CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Briefing on June 3, 2025.
B. Planning Commission Meeting on June 4, 2025.
2. CONSENT AGENDA PETITIONS
A. Petition: REZ-021270-2025: Rezoning from the RS Single-Family Residential—
Suburban District to the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—Traditional District located
at 132 S. Holly Ave.
Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 3, Braley's 1st Addition, City of Sioux Falls,
Minnehaha County, SD
B. Petition: REZ-021284-2025: Rezoning from the RS Single-Family Residential—
Suburban District to the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—Traditional District located
at 3312 N. 8th Ave.
Legal Description: The S. 1/2 of Tract 82 and the N. 40’ of Tract 83, Froehlich
Addition in the NE1/4, Section 4-T101-R49W, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha
County, SD
A motion was made by Janet Kittams and seconded by John Paulson to approve Item
2B.
Voice vote to approve. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
C. Petition: REZ-021348-2025: Rezoning from the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—
Traditional District to the RD-1 Twin Home/Duplex Residential—Suburban District
located at 641 S. Prairie Ave.
Legal Description: The S. 1/3 of Lot 8 & All of Lots 9 & 10, Block 22, Folsom's 2nd
Addition, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A motion was made by Janet Kittams and seconded by John Paulson to approve the
Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Bradyn Neises and seconded by Erik Nyberg to amend by
moving Item 2B to the Regular Agenda.
Voice vote to amend. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Roll call vote to approve, as amended. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn
Neises, Erik Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. REGULAR AGENDA APPROVAL
A motion was made by Bradyn Neises and seconded by Erica Mullaly to approve the
Regular Agenda.
Voice vote to approve. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. REGULAR AGENDA PETITIONS
Item 2B was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
A. Petition: FLUA-021026-2025: Future Land Use Amendment to reclassify a
Development Area identified in the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan
from Tier 3 to Tier 1 and amend the Future Land Use Map for the area from
Residential to Future Light Industrial located east of Veterans Pkwy. and south of E.
Rice St.
Legal Description: Tract 2, NSP 2nd Addition in Government Lots 1 and 2 in the
SW1/4 and Government Lots 1 and 2 in the NW1/4, and the S1/2 of the NE1/4, and
the N1/2 of the SE1/4, Section 31-T102N-R48W, Minnehaha County, SD
A motion was made by Bradyn Neises and seconded by Erica Mullaly to approve Item
5A.
Voice vote to approve. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
B. Petition: REZ-021355-2025: Rezoning from the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—
Traditional District to the RT-2 Townhome Residential—Traditional District located
at 531 N. Nesmith Ave.
Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 47, Shaw’s Sioux Falls Addition, City of Sioux
Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
A motion was made by Erik Nyberg and seconded by Erica Mullaly to approve Item 5B
with conditions: 1. Maximum of two dwelling units on the lot. 2. Require 10' Level A
buffer yard along the north, south, and east property lines.
Voice vote to approve with conditions. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn
Neises, Erik Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
C. Petition: REZ-021361-2025: Rezoning from the AG Agriculture District to the RA-3
Apartment Residential—High Density District located south of W. 69th St. and west
of S. Beal Ave.
Legal Description: A Portion of Tract 2, Brandt’s Addition, As Shown by Exhibit,
City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, SD
A motion was made by Janet Kittams and seconded by Erica Mullaly to approve Item
5C.
Voice vote to approve. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
D. Petition: CU-021136-2025: Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
more than 40% of the main structure located at 840 W. 9th St.
Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 27, Adkins Subdivision of Bennett's 2nd Addition,
City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
A motion was made by Erik Nyberg and seconded by Bradyn Neises to withdraw Item
5D.
Voice vote to withdraw. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
E. Petition: SUB-P-021360-2025: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brandt's 2nd
Addition located south of W. 69th St. and west of S. Beal Ave.
Legal Description: A Portion of Tract 2, Brandt’s Addition, As Shown by Exhibit,
City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, SD
A motion was made by Bradyn Neises and seconded by Erica Mullaly to approve Item
5E.
Voice vote to approve. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
(5-MINUTE COMMENT PERIOD PER INDIVIDUAL)
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bradyn Neises and seconded by Janet Kittams to adjourn at
7:37 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 5 Yes: Janet Kittams, Erica Mullaly, Bradyn Neises, Erik
Nyberg, John Paulson; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Briefing on June 3, 2025.
B. Planning Commission Meeting on June 4, 2025.
2. CONSENT AGENDA PETITIONS
A. Petition: REZ-021270-2025: Rezoning from the RS Single-Family Residential—
Suburban District to the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—Traditional District located
at 132 S. Holly Ave.
Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 3, Braley's 1st Addition, City of Sioux Falls,
Minnehaha County, SD
Petitioner: Brayden Peterson Staff: Taya Baker
Staff Recommendation: Approval
B. Petition: REZ-021284-2025: Rezoning from the RS Single-Family Residential—
Suburban District to the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—Traditional District located
at 3312 N. 8th Ave.
Legal Description: The S. 1/2 of Tract 82 and the N. 40’ of Tract 83, Froehlich
Addition in the NE1/4, Section 4-T101-R49W, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha
County, SD
Petitioner: South Eastern Staff: Taya Baker
Development Foundation –
Lynne Keller Forbes
Commission Members
Dana Fisher Erica Mullaly, Vice-Chair Erik Nyberg
Mike Gray Bradyn Neises John Paulson
Janet Kittams Aaron Norman, Chair Dave Van Nieuwenhuyzen
Staff Recommendation: Approval
C. Petition: REZ-021348-2025: Rezoning from the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—
Traditional District to the RD-1 Twin Home/Duplex Residential—Suburban District
located at 641 S. Prairie Ave.
Legal Description: The S. 1/3 of Lot 8 & All of Lots 9 & 10, Block 22, Folsom's 2nd
Addition, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
Petitioner: T&L Investments, LLC – Staff: Kristen Benidt
Thomas Haugaard
Staff Recommendation: Approval
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
REGULAR AGENDA
4. REGULAR AGENDA APPROVAL
5. REGULAR AGENDA PETITIONS
A. Petition: FLUA-021026-2025: Future Land Use Amendment to reclassify a
Development Area identified in the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan
from Tier 3 to Tier 1 and amend the Future Land Use Map for the area from
Residential to Future Light Industrial located east of Veterans Pkwy. and south of E.
Rice St.
Legal Description: Tract 2, NSP 2nd Addition in Government Lots 1 and 2 in the
SW1/4 and Government Lots 1 and 2 in the NW1/4, and the S1/2 of the NE1/4, and
the N1/2 of the SE1/4, Section 31-T102N-R48W, Minnehaha County, SD
Petitioner: Gemini Data Center SD, Staff: Kristen Benidt
LLC – Michael Anvar
Staff Recommendation: Approval
B. Petition: REZ-021355-2025: Rezoning from the RT-1 Single-Family Residential—
Traditional District to the RT-2 Townhome Residential—Traditional District located
at 531 N. Nesmith Ave.
Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 47, Shaw’s Sioux Falls Addition, City of Sioux
Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
Petitioner: Architecture Automated – Staff: Karla Resendiz
Gene Murphy
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions: 1. Maximum of two dwelling
units on the lot 2. Require 10’ Level A buffer yard along the north, south, and east
property lines.
C. Petition: REZ-021361-2025: Rezoning from the AG Agriculture District to the RA-3
Apartment Residential—High Density District located south of W. 69th St. and west
of S. Beal Ave.
Legal Description: A Portion of Tract 2, Brandt’s Addition, As Shown by Exhibit,
City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, SD
Petitioner: Empire Companies – Brady Staff: Karla Resendiz
Hyde
Staff Recommendation: Defer
D. Petition: CU-021136-2025: Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
more than 40% of the main structure located at 840 W. 9th St.
Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 27, Adkins Subdivision of Bennett's 2nd Addition,
City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD
Petitioner: Lura & Shon Roti Staff: Karla Resendiz
Staff Recommendation: Withdraw
E. Petition: SUB-P-021360-2025: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brandt's 2nd
Addition located south of W. 69th St. and west of S. Beal Ave.
Legal Description: A Portion of Tract 2, Brandt’s Addition, As Shown by Exhibit,
City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, SD
Petitioner: Empire Companies – Brady Staff: Karla Resendiz
Hyde
Staff Recommendation: Defer
6. PUBLIC INPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
(5-MINUTE COMMENT PERIOD PER INDIVIDUAL)
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RELATIONS OFFICE, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 224 WEST 9TH STREET,
SIOUX FALLS, SD AT 367-8745 (VOICE) OR 367-7039 (TDD) 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
ADDRESSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION: PERSONS ADDRESSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL USE THE
MICROPHONE AT THE FRONT PODIUM. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED
TO FIVE MINUTES.
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