Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · December 20, 2022
Minutes
Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday,
December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the council chamber of city hall and via Zoom video conference.
Commissioner Kruskamp served as chair in absence of Chair Byrum. Kruskamp called the meeting to
order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Bob Meyer, Larry Vavruska,
Greg Kruskamp, Rick Tysdal, and Barbara Zwetzig. Absent: Toby Bordewyk and Meghan Byrum. Also
present: Mayor John Senden, Planning Director Marlo Kapsa, City Attorney Ashley McDonald, and City
Administrator Steve McFarland.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tysdal moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2022
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: Review 2022 Planning Commission accomplishments and
discuss upcoming projects for 2023.
Location: City Council chambers, 625 5th Street, Spearfish SD
Applicant: N/A
Action: N/A
Kapsa presented a review of items approved by the Planning Commission during 2022 and
discussed upcoming projects for the new year.
2. City Council Update – Kapsa noted acceptance of infrastructure for Miller Ranch Phase 1A and
acceptance of the recreation path located in Della Vecchia Subdivision. She also noted that City
council voted to allow the citizen group to improve the Rocket Ship Park playground feature to
applicable standards.
3. Public Comment – No comments were provided.
4. Adjournment - Kruskamp adjourned the meeting at 3:25 PM.
Agenda
Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda
December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD
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A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approve the Minutes from November 1, 2022
D. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
E. Items for Discussion
1. Request: Review 2022 Planning Commission accomplishments and
discuss upcoming projects for 2023.
Location: City Council chambers, 625 5th Street, Spearfish SD
Applicant: N/A
Action: N/A
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
November 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the council chamber of city hall and via Zoom video conference.
Commissioner Bordewyk served as chair in absence of Chair Byrum. Bordewyk called the meeting to
order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Bob Meyer, Larry Vavruska,
Greg Kruskamp, Rick Tysdal, Toby Bordewyk, and Barbara Zwetzig. Absent: Meghan Byrum. Also
present: Mayor John Senden, Planning Director Marlo Kapsa, City Attorney Ashley McDonald, and City
Administrator Steve McFarland.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Kruskamp moved, Vavruska seconded and all voted to approve the minutes of the October 18,
2022 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: Approve a Development Review District Final Plan Amendment to allow revised
setbacks along Bluestem Boulevard frontage.
Location: Phase G of Countryside Subdivision of the Spring Creek Addition
Applicant: James Boke
Action: Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council
The property owner, James Boke, gave a brief overview of his project.
Kapsa presented the staff report and provided an assessment of the DRD approval criteria.
Kruskamp moved, Zwetzig seconded and all voted to recommend approval.
2. City Council Update – Kapsa noted the Highway 85 Corridor agenda item to be discussed during
the upcoming November 2, 2022 City Council Study Session.
3. Public Comment – No comments were provided.
4. Adjournment - Bordewyk adjourned the meeting at 3:10 PM.
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