Planning Commission

Spearfish Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 7, 2019 The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the council chambers at Spearfish City Hall. Members present: Toby Bordewyk, Meghan Byrum, Greg Kruskamp, Drew Skjoldal, and Larry Vavruska. Members absent: Bob Meyer, Barb Zwetzig. Also present: City Planner Jayna Watson, City Administrator Mike Harmon and City Attorney Ashley McDonald. Chairman Kruskamp called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Bordewyk to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, April 16, 2019 as presented. The motion was seconded by Vavruska and upon vote taken thereon, passed unanimously. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Kruskamp called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. No conflicts were expressed. 1. Request: Approve an update to Appendix A - Zoning, Article II. Definitions, Article IV, District Regulations, Section 8, ILR Light/Restrictive Industrial District, Subsection E, Area Regulations, Item 6 and 7. [PROJECT ID: ORD19-003] Location: City-wide Light/Restrictive Industrial Applicant: City of Spearfish City Planner Jayna Watson presented a brief overview of the proposed revisions to the existing ILR Light/Restrictive Industrial District zoning regulations in an effort to remove barriers to business development in the Industrial Park. Chairman Kruskamp opened the public hearing at 3:09 pm. No testimony was heard and Kruskamp closed the public hearing at 3:09 pm. Motion was made by Vavruska to recommend approval of the proposed update to Appendix A - Zoning, Article II. Definitions, Article IV, District Regulations, Section 8, ILR Light/Restrictive Industrial District, Subsection E, Area Regulations, Item 6 and 7, as presented. The motion was seconded by Byrum and upon vote taken thereon, the motion passed unanimously. 2. Request: Provide input to a proposed sign ordinance update. [PROJECT ID: ORD19-002] Location: City-wide Applicant: City of Spearfish Watson provided an overview of progress being made on the proposed sign ordinance update as detailed in the staff report. Reviewed significant changes. Staff is currently researching regulations regarding nonconforming signs. There was considerable discussion but no action was taken. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: Watson reported on various matters coming before the city council last night. This will be Mary’s last meeting as she is transferring to the Finance Office. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment section opened but no comments were heard and this section closed. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission, Kruskamp adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:20 pm.