Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · March 2, 2021
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Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
March 2, 2021 at 3 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the
council chambers of city hall and via Zoom video conference. Chairman Bordewyk called the meeting to
order. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Toby Bordewyk, Meghan Byrum, Abe
Kean, Greg Kruskamp, Bob Meyer, and Larry Vavruska. Absent: Barbara Zwetzig. Also present: City
Planner Jayna Watson and City Attorney Ashley McDonald.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Vavruska moved, Kruskamp seconded and all voted to approve the minutes of the February 16,
2021 Planning Commission meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
Bordewyk called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. Byrum indicated a conflict of
interest on item 2 and will recuse from discussion and voting.
1. Request: Modify Zoning Ordinance Article V. Section 3. Minimum Off Street Parking
Requirements, Section A.3. pertaining to multi-family parking requirements
Location: City-wide
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
Watson provided a review of the staff report and recommendation. Bordewyk opened the
public hearing. Testimony was received by Joe Jorgensen. Bordewyk closed the pulbic hearing.
Meyer moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to recommend approval to City Council.
2. Request: Approve a Voluntary Annexation and Change of Zoning from County Ag to
Development Review District (DRD) with Concept Plan Approval
Location: South of Colorado Boulevard, West of Christensen Drive
Applicant: KTM Design Solutions/Mike Stetson
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
Attas Boutrous of MC Ranch LLC presented the request. Watson provided a review of the staff
report and recommendation including the conditions of concept plan approval. Bordewyk
opened the public hearing. Testimony was received from Dave Schempf, Nathan Jeffery, Jacque
Roberts, Sharon Boe, Daryl Johnson, and Kari Griffin. Responses to issues raised in public
hearing were provided by Attas Boutrous and Mike Stetson. Bordewyk cloed the public hearing.
Kean moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to recommend approval to City Council
with Byrum not voting.
City Council Update – Watson provided an overview of the Sky Ridge sports complex and the new
parks and recreation master plan.
Public Comment – No public comments were received.
Adjournment - Bordewyk adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Agenda
Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda
March 2, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Meeting Location: Council Chamber of City Hall, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD
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A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approve the Minutes from February 16, 2021
D. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
E. Items for Action
1. Request: Modify Zoning Ordinance Article V. Section 3. Minimum Off Street
Parking Requirements, Section A.3. pertaining to multi-family parking
requirements
Location: City-wide
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
2. Request: Approve a Voluntary Annexation and Change of Zoning from County
Ag to Development Review District (DRD) with Concept Plan Approval
Location: South of Colorado Boulevard, West of Christensen Drive
Applicant: KTM Design Solutions/Mike Stetson
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
F. City Council Update
G. Public Comment - Public comments are welcome at this time, however, no action will be taken.
H. Adjournment
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Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
February 16, 2021
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via
Zoom video conference. Chairman Bordewyk called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken
with the following members present: Toby Bordewyk, Abe Kean, Greg Kruskamp, Bob Meyer, Larry
Vavruska, and Barbara Zwetzig. Absent: Meghan Byrum. Also present: City Planner Jayna Watson, City
Attorney Ashley McDonald, City Administrator Mike Harmon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Kruskamp moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to approve the minutes of the February 2,
2021 Planning Commission meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
Bordewyk called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. No conflicts were expressed.
1. Request: Modify Zoning Ordinance Article V. Section 3. Minimum Off Street Parking
Requirements, Section A.3. pertaining to multi-family parking requirements
Location: City-wide
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Provide input and if desired, set a public hearing for March 2, 2021
Watson provided a review of the staff report and recommendation. Comments from the
Planning Commission included factors or locations where overflow parking may be required, the
zoning administrator’s ability to determine a parking requirement, and the use of data to justify
the revised parking rates. Meyer moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to set a public
hearing date for March 2, 2021.
2. Request: Approve a Voluntary Annexation and Change of Zoning from County Ag to
Development Review District (DRD) with Concept Plan Approval
Location: South of Colorado Boulevard, West of Christensen Drive
Applicant: KTM Design Solutions Inc. – Mike Stetson
Action: Set a public hearing for March 2, 2021
Watson provided an overview of the request followed by Mike Stetson, KTM Design Solutions,
who explained phasing and key details concerning the proposed plan of development. Watson
provided a review of the staff report and recommendation. Comments from the Planning
Commission included the status of the lot at the end of Stone Gate Drive, and plans for the
Christensen Drive and Colorado Boulevard intersection for if a roundabout was an option,
which the DOT is no longer considering as a solution. Vavruska moved, Kruskamp second,
and all voted to set a public hearing for March 2, 2021.
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February 16, 2021
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3. Request: Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
Location: To Be Determined
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Provide input
Watson reviewed the new concepts added since the last meeting as noted in the staff memo.
Topics discussed by the Commission included: 1) visual impact mitigation related to
community-wide and immediately adjacent owner concerns, 2) additional terms and definitions,
and 3) equipment heights should be verified by a provider for what is a common standard. No
action was taken.
4. City Council Update – no report since the Presidents Day holiday moved the regular meeting to
follow todays Planning Commission meeting.
5. Public Comment - Public comments are welcome at this time, however, no action will be taken.
6. Adjournment - Bordewyk adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p.m.
Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report
Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall
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Meeting Date and Time: March 2, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Request: Modify Zoning Ordinance Article V. Section 3. Minimum Off Street
Parking Requirements, Section A.3. pertaining to multi-family
parking requirements
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
Location: City-wide
Proposal Summary: This is a comprehensive review of the city’s multifamily parking
requirements.
Background and History:
• City Council recently amended parking rates for multi-family in C-1 zones and the update
for parking rates for South Dakota Housing Development Authority projects is pending with
final City Council action on February 16.
• Pennbrook Apartments request for a parking variance served as catalyst for this
discussion.
• On February 1, City Council initiated a review of the following existing parking rates:
o 2.25 stalls per each multifamily dwelling
o 1.5 stalls per each senior multifamily dwelling
• Parking rates should be based on actual parking usage in peak demand hours.
The standards that guide this decision are the following, from the zoning code with staff’s
analysis in bold following each statement.
A. Standards for amendments. A proposed amendment shall be considered
on its own merits using the following criteria as a guide.
1. Text or map amendments. Proposed amendments shall:
a. Be necessary because of substantially changed or changing
conditions of the area and district affected, or in the ordinance
generally. Recent information provided in the Pennbrook
variance as well as actual surveys of multi-family property
indicate that the current parking rates may result in excess and
unused parking spaces.
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b. Be consistent with the intent and purposes of the ordinance. Off street
parking will be provided, however at rates that reflect actual use.
c. Not directly or indirectly adversely affect any other part of the
ordinance. No adverse effects are presented to other parts of
the ordinance. The revision will enhance opportunities for both
new construction and revitalization.
d. Be consistent with and not in conflict with the Spearfish
comprehensive plan. The Plan indicates the need for regulations
to promote ….”smarter, more sustainable growth” (p. 10,
Implementation Strategy 1.)
Staff Analysis:
This revision will update the city’s multi-family parking rates to apply to all multi-family land uses,
regardless of zoning. By using actual parking data, the city will be able to objectively evaluate if
the current parking rates should be adjusted. This eliminates the subjective nature of using
factors other than a parking count to reach this decision. The following evaluation was done
through in-person site observations where the number of vehicles parked on the property were
counted at a specific time.
To determine an average peak parking demand for a typical multi-family property, staff studied
four different properties. Two are within walking distance of BHSU and two are farther than
walking distance; one in Sandstone and one near the Heritage Center Museum in Green Acres.
To narrow down the most likely time and day when parking demand is highest, staff counted the
number of occupied parking spaces at the four sites on a Saturday night, and Sunday morning.
Weeknight counts were not taken since previous site assessments showed these did not
produce higher peak parking use than on a weekend. A detailed breakdown is provided on the
attachment on page 7 of the staff report, but the parking counts can be summarized as follows:
Within walking distance of BHSU:
Jackson Heights – 24 total units – no vacancy per owner on 2-11-21
931 W Jackson Boulevard
Parking per current code requirement = 54 spaces
Peak Demand = 27 spaces
Peak parking rate: 1.1 spaces per unit
Sierra Vista – 32 total units – no vacancy per owner on 2-11-21
Hillsview and College Ln.
Parking per current code requirement = 72 spaces
Peak Demand = 51 spaces
Peak parking rate: 1.6 spaces per unit
Beyond Walking Distance of BHSU:
Spearfish Estates (south of Heritage Museum) – 36 total units – no vacancy per owner on
2-11-21
2938 Aspen Drive
Parking per current code requirement = 81 spaces
Peak Demand = 45 spaces
Peak parking rate: 1.25 spaces per unit
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Iron Ridge Estates (in Sandstone) – 67 total units – no vacancy per website on 2-11-21
2509 Windmill Drive
Parking per current code requirement = 151 spaces
Peak Demand = 114 spaces
(98 vehicles were counted in the parking lots. This property also has 16 garages so it must be
assumed that they all have vehicles parked in them)
Peak parking rate: 1.70 spaces per unit.
Proposed Revision to Existing Parking Rates:
Based on this review, the following parking rates are proposed for all multi-family housing
projects regardless of zoning, per dwelling unit:
Studio, one bedroom or two bedroom unit; 1.5 spaces
Three bedroom unit: 2 spaces
Four bedroom unit: 3 spaces
Update after 2-16-2021 Meeting:
Clarification has been made to the ordinance language concerning how a garage space is
treated in the total number of parking spaces required. Rather than describe how much
additional parking is needed for each garage parking space, the text now states that each
garage space counts for ½ of a parking space in the total parking required.
Incorporating the above parking rates into the study locations reveals the following:
Jackson Heights – 36 parking spaces (peak demand 27)
All units are 1 & 2 bedroom: 24 x 1.5 = 36
Sierra Vista – 60 parking spaces (peak demand 51)
2 bedroom units: 24 x 1.5 = 36 spaces
3 bedroom units: 4 x 2 = 12 spaces
4 bedroom units: 4 x 3 = 12 spaces
Spearfish Estates – 63 parking spaces (peak demand 45)
1 bedroom units: 6 x 1.5 = 9 spaces
2 bedroom units: 12 x 1.5 = 18 spaces
3 bedroom units: 18 x 2 = 36 spaces
Iron Ridge Estates – 127 parking spaces (peak demand 114 spaces)
1 bedroom units: 2 x 1.5 = 3 spaces
2 bedroom: 36 x 1.5 = 54 spaces
3 bedroom: 25 x 2 = 50 spaces
4 bedroom: 4 x 3 = 12 spaces
Garages: 16 x .5 = 8 non-garage spaces
In summary, a reduction in parking rates will enable more efficient site planning, reduce
impervious surfaces, and is friendly to the revitalizing downtown core properties.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Page 5 – Ordinance form of proposed parking rates
Page 7 – Detailed parking analysis and times counted
STAFF CONTACT: Jayna Watson, City Planner, 605-717-1122;
jayna.watson@cityofspearfish.com
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A. ZONING, ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTARY
REGULATIONS, SECTION 3. MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
REQUIRED, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SPEARFISH.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Spearfish, that Appendix A. Zoning,
Article II. Definitions and Article V. Supplementary Regulations, Section 3 of the Revised Ordinances of the
City of Spearfish is hereby amended—with strikethrough indicating text to be deleted, underline indicating
text to be added, and the remainder of the Article left unaffected—as follows:
APPENDIX A. ZONING
[...]
ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
SECTION 3. MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
1. Standards.
a. Each off-street parking space shall be an area of not less than one hundred seventy-one (171) square
feet, exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps, and other appurtenances as per the following standards
(for illustration, see Appendix 2):
[...]
3. Minimum amounts of off-street parking facilities required. The following minimum amounts of off-street parking
facilities shall be provided. The classification of uses shall be deemed to include and apply to all uses and if
the classification is not readily determinable it shall be fixed by the zoning administrator. All fractions round
up to the next whole number.
a. Dwellings, one-family and two-family. Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.
b. Dwellings, multi-family
(1) Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom; 1.5 spaces per unit
(2) Three bedroom: 2 spaces per unit
(3) Four bedroom: 3 spaces per unit
(4) If garage parking is included in the minimum required parking, each garage parking stall counts as
one-half a parking space toward the total parking required.
(1) 2.25 spaces per dwelling unit except for senior citizens housing which shall provide 1.5 spaces per
unit.
(2) For property governed by funding programs administered by the South Dakota Housing
Development Authority, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom or two-bedroom unit, and 2 spaces per 3-
bedroom unit.
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(3) In C-1 and CC zoning districts only, 1.5 spaces per studio/efficiency apartment dwelling unit or
one-bedroom multi-family dwelling unit; 2.25 spaces per dwelling unit for all other multi-family
dwelling units.
Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If any provisions of this ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application.
Effective Date. This ordinance will be effective 20 days following publication, which will occur after the
ordinance receives second and final reading by the City Council and is signed by the Mayor.
Dated this ___day of __________,2021
CITY OF SPEARFISH
By: _____________________________
Dana Boke, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
(SEAL)
First reading:
Second reading:
Published:
Effective:
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Jackson Heights – Peak Demand = 27 spaces
931 W Jackson
24 Total Units
9 – 1 bedroom units
15 – 2 bedroom units
5-6pm Saturday Feb 6 - 27 vehicles
8-9am Sunday Feb 7 – 26 vehicles
Sierra Vista - Peak Demand = 51 spaces
Hillsview and College Ln.
32 Total Units
24 – 2 bedroom units
4 – 3 bedroom units
4 – 4 bedroom units
5-6pm Saturday Feb 6 - 34 vehicles
8-9am Sunday Feb 7 – 51 vehicles
Spearfish Estates – Peak overall demand = 45 spaces
2938 Aspen Dr.
36 Total Units
6 - 1 bedroom units
12 - 2 bedroom units
18 - 3 bedroom units
5-6pm Saturday Feb 6 – North Lot: 15 vehicles
South Lot: 19 vehicles
8-9am Sunday Feb 7 – North Lot – 25 vehicles
South Lot – 20 vehicles
Iron Ridge Estates – Peak Demand = 114 spaces
2509 Windmill Dr.
67 Total Units
2 – 1 bedroom units
36 - 2 bedroom units
25 - 3 bedroom units
4 - 4 bedroom units
5-6pm Saturday Feb 6 – 79 vehicles
8-9am Sunday Feb 7 – 114 vehicles (note: 98 spaces were occupied in the uncovered parking, but this
parcel has 16 garages, so they must be assumed to have been occupied)
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Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report
Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall
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Meeting Date and Time: March 2, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Applicant: KTM Design Solutions/Mike Stetson
Request: Approve a Voluntary Annexation and Change of Zoning from
County Ag to Development Review District (DRD) with Concept
Plan Approval with Concept Plan Approval for Miller Ranch.
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
Location: South of Colorado Boulevard, West of Christensen Drive
Golf Course
Pink – City Limits
Yellow Line – Annexation area
Blue Line – Proposed DRD zoning district
Proposal Summary: This will result in a new mixed-use residential and commercial
neighborhood.
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BACKGROUND AND HISTORY:
• Currently zoned County Agriculture, 1 lot per 40 acres
• Pastureland and cattle grazing have been past land uses
• No previous zoning history or prior approvals for development
• Site consists of an elevated grassy plateau surrounded by vegetated ravines and steep
slope conditions between the plateau and Colorado Boulevard
PROJECT DATA:
Overall parcel size: 279 +/- acres to be annexed, 294.2 +/- acres to be rezoned to DRD
Single family: 114.9 acres
Duplex/two family: 35.1 acres
Multi Family: 12.4 acres
Commercial: 14.2 acres (owner intends to preserve the existing barn)
Open Space: 117.6 acres (DRD 10% open space required = 29.4 acres)
(Please note: the Dec 8 site plan data table will be updated with the next staff report to reflect
the above.)Lot size minimum:
Single Family - 8,000 square feet
Duplex/townhouse - 4,000 square feet
Multi-family and Commercial C2 – Standard ordinance requirements of the R3 and C2
Proposed Setbacks:
Single family and duplex: (measured from property line):
Lots with one street frontage - 25 feet
Corner lots – 25 feet on the frontage with driveway/garage access; 15 feet on the other
frontage
Multi-family and Commercial – Standard ordinance requirements of the R3 and C2
REVIEW CRITERIA AND STAFF ANALYSIS:
This request is governed by the concept plan criteria of the DRD zoning district. This project is
a two-step DRD approval according to the ordinance language below:
Two-Step Approval. Concept Plan approval followed by Final Plan approval at
a later point in time. Typically, the two-step process is used when a
project includes any one of the following:
a. more than one land use;
b. more than one parcel developer;
c. moderate to high potential for change in the land uses and/or
reconfiguration of the concept plan before build out;
d. build-out takes place over a period of many years; or
e. exact locations of site improvements is unknown at the time DRD
is requested.
This step one approval addresses the overall arrangement of land uses and the street network.
The second step of approval will involve a preliminary plat for the first phase of residential lots.
When the commercial and multi-family parcels are ready for development, individual site plans
and architectural submittals will be provided at that time.
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The standards that guide this decision are the following from the DRD concept plan approval ,
from the zoning code with staff’s analysis in bold following each statement.
2. Concept Plan Approval Criteria. In consideration of a request for Concept Plan
approval, the Planning Commission and City Council shall take into account factors
including, but not limited to:
a. Conformance with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan;
This parcel is located within the area identified as the contiguous city since there
is existing infrastructure to serve the property. The DRD zoning district is being
requested to enable flexibility in modifying land use boundaries in the future. The
project includes a substantial open space plan. With the next staff report, the
specifics of what is considered a substantial change will be provided.
b. Compatibility with and relationship to existing and potential uses adjacent to the
proposed project;
The parcel is surrounded by the following land uses:
North – open space, I-90, Colorado Boulevard
Northwest – Single family residential, Spearfish Canyon golf course
East – Mobile home park and campground
West – open space – primarily Federal property
South – undeveloped pasture
c. Public safety issues relating to projected traffic generated by the proposed uses and
to the existing or potential transportation system of adjoining properties; A traffic study
was prepared and submitted to the South Dakota Department of Transportation
for their review. The study indicates the need for dedicated east bound turning
lanes at both the site entry off Colorado Boulevard and at Christensen Drive. A
dedicated south bound right turn lane into the property from Christensen Drive is
also recommend. The Christensen Drive and Colorado Blvd. intersection is under
further evaluation for how to improve the level of service for the north bound, left
turn operation from Christensen. The State DOT and County highway agencies
will be the permitting agencies for the site access points. Two points of access
are needed to serve this development. Access to the west to the Spearfish
Canyon highway is not possible due to grades, Federally owned land, and no
available right of way.
d. Community benefit of the proposed use(s);
This project will increase the inventory of residential housing and provide
commercial land uses that would serve Miller Ranch and other nearby
neighborhoods. Connections to the recreation path will be incorporated into the
plan either along the main entry from Colorado, Christensen, or some other route.
e. Aesthetic considerations related to the scope and size of (the) proposed use(s);
The applicant proposes no changes to the existing conditions of the property
shown as open space on the site plan, along Colorado Boulevard. This natural
buffer retains the scenic beauty of the Colorado corridor through this area. Due to
its elevated location, the visibility of the residential portions of the property will be
limited to drivers along Christensen Drive. The site planning and architectural
level of review will take place as each commercial or multi-family site develops.
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f. Adequacy of public services for the proposed use(s);
Staff has reviewed preliminary water, sewer, and drainage plans, as well as
preliminary design of the road grade from Colorado Blvd. and Christensen. The
ownership and maintenance of the open spaces will likely be through a property
owners association and this will be a topic of discussion with the Parks
Recreation and Forestry Advisory Board in March. and;
g. Testimony received from the public at the public hearing;
Comments have been received from the public seeking general information on the
types of land use, timing of development, traffic, and access. Notice of the
annexation and change of zoning public hearing were provided to the newspaper,
Lawrence County, owners immediately adjoining the parcel outside of city limits,
and to those within 140 feet within city limits. An additional courtesy notice was
sent by first class mail to the owners of the mobile homes on Triple L Loop.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, with the following terms of concept plan approval:
1. Development and land use shall be in substantial conformance to the DRD Concept Plan
dated 3-2-2021 as shown on page 7 of this staff report.
2. Area regulations for each land use will apply as follows:
a. Single Family Dwellings
Minimum lot size: 8,000 square feet
Front setbacks:
Lots with one street frontage - 25 feet
Corner lots – 25 feet on the frontage with driveway/garage access; 15
feet on the other frontage
All other area regulations shall be per the R-1 single family zoning standards
b. Two Family – two attached dwelling units
Minimum lot size: 4,000 square feet
Maximum density: 1 dwelling unit per every 4,000 square feet of lot area
Front setbacks:
Lots with one street frontage - 25 feet
Corner lots – 25 feet on the frontage with driveway/garage access; 15
feet on the other frontage
Side setbacks:
0 feet where dwellings attach at the property line; 8 feet on the opposite
side
All other area regulations shall be per the R-1 single family zoning standards
c. Multi-Family: – R3 area regulations; If conflicts exist between the open space
calculations of R3 and DRD, the DRD regulation will prevail.
d. Commercial: – Land uses are permitted according to the C-2 zoning permitted uses
list, except where a use is listed as prohibited in the DRD. Setbacks, lot width and lot
size are according to the C-2 regulations. All other site development regulations will
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be according to the DRD minimum requirements for improvements and design.
3. The following changes to the concept plan are permitted with administrative approval and
do not require a Planning Commission and City Council public hearing process:
a. If located more than 300 feet from property that has received preliminary plat approval,
an increase in the acreage of any land use, up to 20 percent.
b. Change from a more intense land use to less intense land use.
c. Modification of the widths, connections, or alignment of any of the internal streets.
d. Determination of the final alignment or route of the pedestrian path connection from
the development to and from the Colorado Boulevard path system.
e. Reduction in the common open space up to 10 percent.
4. The following changes to the concept plan will require approval as described in Zoning
Ordinance Article IV, District Regulations, DRD Section 10.F.3. Concept Plan Review
Process and Public Hearing Notice Requirements:
a. Removal of one of the access roads from either Christensen or Colorado
b. Increase in land use intensity for any parcel located within 300 feet of property that
has received preliminary plat approval
c. Removal of a path/trail connecting from the development to the Colorado Boulevard
path system
d. Changes to the standard setbacks of the underlying zoning district
ATTACHMENTS:
Page 6 – Aerial Map
Page 7 – Concept Plan
Page 8 – Site Topography
Page 9 – DRD submittal checklist
STAFF CONTACT: Jayna Watson, City Planner, 605-717-1122;
jayna.watson@cityofspearfish.com
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Yellow Line = annexation
Blue Line = rezoning to DRD
See page one for existing city
limits
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DRD Concept Plan Checklist – The following items have been received and are on file in the
City of Spearfish Planning and Zoning Office.
1. Concept Plan Submittal Requirements. At the time of the initial request to change zoning to DRD,
or for a revision to a previously approved Concept Plan, the following information must be included
in the Concept Plan:
a. Ownership and legal description of the property included in the project, and of adjoining
properties;
b. Significant topographical features including, but not limited to, watercourses, drainages,
mountains and outcroppings, forested areas, and historical/archeological sites/structures listed on
the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places;
c. Approximate location, size, scale, and use of all existing and proposed land uses, structures,
improvements and facilities to be constructed/reconstructed;
d. Schedule of minimum setbacks for each type of land use;
e. Proposed areas to be designated as open space, landscape areas, recreation areas or areas to
be held in common ownership;
f. A conceptual street plan showing projected locations for ingress and egress and internal
circulation patterns;
g. Application form and rezoning fee according to the approved fee schedule;
h. Such other conceptual information that is deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
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