Planning Commission

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE Spearfish Planning Commission Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 3:00 PM The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the council chambers of Spearfish City Hall. Members present: Toby Bordewyk, Dan Green, Ken Halsey, Greg Kruskamp, Bob Meyer and Larry Vavruska. Members Absent: None. Also present: City Planner Jayna Watson. Chairman Bordewyk called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vavruska moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 19, 2016 as presented. The motion was seconded by Halsey and passed unanimously. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Bordewyk asked for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. None were declared. 1. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DISTRICT (DRD) ZONING TEXT Applicant: City of Spearfish Location: DRD zoning locations in the city. City Planner Jayna Watson distributed copies of written correspondence directed to her from two individuals. Resident, Erika Campbell wrote in opposition to the proposed DRD zoning text amendment and the proposed development of a 5.7 acre parcel at Exit 17 on which to locate a business specializing in the commercial sales of farm and ranch trailers, high amenity coaches/buses and enclosed cargo trailers. Resident, Brandon Markovetz, offered no specific opinion on the matter but merely reported having heard about the matter and the public hearing from another concerned citizen. Watson reported that, on January 19th, the City Council took action to initiate an amendment to the DRD zoning text which would allow two currently prohibited land uses in DRD zoning throughout Spearfish, including undeveloped parcels designated for commercial use in Elkhorn Ridge, Vieland, The Reserve and McGuigan Ranch developments. By moving these two uses, new and used vehicle or machinery sales and service, and building material sales, from the prohibited use list to the permitted use list under Section 10 – DRD, specific site plan, landscape design and building design would be considered prior to project approval. Chairman Bordewyk opened the public hearing at approximately 3:24 p.m. Victoria Reid addressed the commission multiple times throughout the public hearing voicing opposition to the zoning text amendment and the proposal to locate a commercial trailer sales business at Exit 17. Gloria Baker and Carol Athow objected to the text amendment. Ms. Atheow, a resident of Mustang Lane in the Sandstone Addition, also expressed concern with increasing traffic volumes and congestion on Colorado Boulevard. Page 1 of 3 2/18/2016 9:05 AM  Chris Wehrle, landscape architect with Wyss Associates representing Elkhorn Ridge developer, Darryl Propp, stated Propp has a vested interested in preserving the beauty of Elkhorn Ridge and, with the development that has occurred on the property to date, has proven his commitment to high-quality design standards. Douglas Hayes, Spearfish resident for 20 years, expressed opposition to the zoning text amendment and the commercial trailer sales facility recently proposed at Exit 17. He feels no matter how much buffering or landscaping is done, Exit 17 is not an appropriate location for this type of operation. Tom Reid offered the opinion that these types of businesses (i.e. trailer sales, camper sales, and machinery retail sales) should be confined to special areas. Hearing no further comments from the audience, Chairman Bordewyk closed the public hearing at approximately 3:50 p.m. Motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Green, to recommend an amendment to the DRD zoning text by deleting two uses from the list of prohibited uses: C.1. New and used vehicle or machinery sales and service; and, C.3. Building material sales. Meyer explained that his motion was based on the idea that we need to change the process for how this kind of review is done. There may be another idea for how these uses could work and they may be different than we are used to seeing. We need to allow room in the process for the applications to speak for themselves and be open minded for the potential to be creative. Green, Vavruska and Halsey spoke in support of amending the DRD zoning text to allow these two additional land uses in a DRD subject to the final plan review process. Kruskamp likes where we are headed but will not vote in favor of the motion as site planning and design solutions criteria to judge a proposal are lacking. There being no further discussion, upon vote taken thereon, the motion carried with Kruskamp voting no. For the record, Meyer and Vavruska each disclosed having been contacted by Victoria Reid prior to this meeting to discuss this matter. 2. REZONE TRACT A OF LOT 1 OF FAIRWAY ADDITION FROM PARKS/RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES (PROS) TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DISTRICT (DRD), AND TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT/FINAL PLAN. Applicant: Justin Feeser (authorized representative of the owner, Spearfish Canyon Country Club) Location: City of Spearfish (south end of Stone Gate Drive) Watson informed the commission that approval of the preliminary plat and final plan before them today will enable the property to be developed as three single family lots. It is important to note there might be a protest over the rezoning. An existing development agreement that was signed in 1995 by Spearfish Canyon Country Club, the original developer “Silverado”, and Bruce and Lola Miller is binding to the present owners in the Canyon Gate development. The city is not a party to this agreement. The applicant, Justin Feeser, authorized representative of the owner, Spearfish Canyon Country Club, appearing in person, was present at this meeting. Vavruska moved, and Kruskamp seconded to set a public hearing for the February 16, 2016. For the record, Green noted he is a resident of Canyon Gate Village. Halsey asked for clarification regarding water and sewer service to the property, questioned site elevations and fill requirements and, on behalf of a constituent mentioned the issue of access for emergency vehicles. There being no further discussion, upon vote taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 3 2/18/2016 9:05 AM 3. OTHER: FLEX DISTRICT UPDATE: Recent projects such as the pocket neighborhood and urgent care facility located at Main and Michigan Streets have prompted continued discussions regarding Flex District zoning in addition to the need to create a “community design standards manual”. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: Watson announced that, at the most recent meeting, the Council appointed Rick Heser as Fire Chief. The Council also signed an agreement to provide fire response services within the 3-mile jurisdiction. 4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission, the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Page 3 of 3 2/18/2016 9:05 AM