Planning Commission

Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD And Zoom Online Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87919173394 Meeting ID: 879 1917 3394 A. Call To Order B. Roll Call C. Approve Agenda D. Approve the Minutes from the September 17th, 2024 meeting E. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest F. Items for Action 1. Request: Approve the Final Plan for Sundance Bank in The Village at Creekside Development Review District (DRD) Location: Lot 8 of Lot 1R of Blk 3 of Della Vecchia Addition to the City of Spearfish; otherwise known as The Village at Creekside Applicant: Williams & Associates on behalf of Sundance Bank Action: Hold a public hearing and approve the Final Plan 2. Request: Approve a sketch plat of Tracts 1 and 2 of the Bender Subdivision Location: West of Lookout Mountain Road.; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Applicant: Williams & Associates on behalf of Sundance Bank Action: Approve the sketch plat G. Items for Discussion a. Draft Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed at the October 2nd City Council Study Session meeting starting at 4:15 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. i. The draft plan can be accessed on the project website: https://adventureaheadspearfish.com/ H. Public Comment - Public comments are welcome at this time, however, no action will be taken. I. Adjournment ADA Compliance: The City of Spearfish fully subscribes to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you desire to attend this public meeting and need special accommodations, please notify the Building and Development Office at 605-642-1335 and 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate auxiliary aids and services are available.  Spearfish Planning Commission Regular Session Minutes September 17rd, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 in the Council Chamber of City Hall and via Zoom video conference. Greg Kruskamp called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Greg Kruskamp, Rick Tysdal, Dylan Wilde, Amy Davison, and Meghan Byrum. Also present: Kevin Koelbel, Planning Director, Jaymia Ecker, Assistant Planning Director. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Wilde moved, Davison seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tysdal moved, Wilde seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of the September 3rd, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Kruskamp called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. No conflicts were identified. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 1. Request: Approve a final plat of Tract B and Tract D of the S1/2NW1/4 and N1/2N1/2SW1/4 of section 11, T6N, R3E, BHM Location: Approximately ¾ of a mile north of the intersection of St. Onge Road and Interstate 90 on the east side of St. Onge Road; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Applicant: William E. Myers & Deborah K. Myers Action: Approve the Final Plat Ecker summarized the staff report and recommended the approval of the request to final plat tracts B and D located off of St. Onge Road. Tysdal moved to approve the request, Davison seconded the motion, and all voted in favor of the motion. 4. Public Comment – no public comment was made 5. Items for Discussion a. An application is available on the city’s website for the planning commission vacancy and is opened until filled. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.  Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall and by Zoom Online Meeting Meeting Date and Time: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Applicant: Williams & Associates on behalf of Sundance Bank Request: Approve the Final Plan for Sundance Bank in The Village at Creekside Development Review District (DRD) Action: Hold a public hearing and approve the Final Plan Location: Lot 8 of Lot 1R of Blk 3 of Della Vecchia Addition to the City of Spearfish; otherwise known as The Village at Creekside Proposal Summary: The applicant is seeking approval of a Final Plan to allow construction of Sundance Bank in an existing DRD. The proposal in line with the previously approved Concept Plan (approved by City Council in June of 2017). Page 1 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. General Comments: The proposed Final Plan is generally compliant with all minimum zoning requirements and is consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the DRD zone and the approved Concept Plan for The Village at Creekside DRD. Staff recommend approval of the proposed plan. The subject property is approximately 62,393 square feet or 1.43 aces in size. The proposed Sundance Bank building is 33,087 square feet occupying just over 50% of the lot. Minimum setback requirements, as approved in the Concept Plan, have been met. There are a total of 27 parking spots proposed on this lot with additional spaces available through the shared parking agreement within the development. A drive through is included at the back of the building. The proposed landscape plan includes a of a variety of trees, ornamental grass, bushes, and river rock and meets the minimum 56,057 points required. Evaluation Criteria Review: The DRD zoning text lists the following criteria that guide this review. In consideration of a request for Final Plan approval, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors: 1. Conformance with Permitted Uses, Prohibited Uses, and Minimum Requirements for Improvement and Design: The proposed structure, use, landscape, and site design conform to and in some cases exceed requirements of the DRD zone. 2. Site and building design compatibility with and relationship to existing and potential uses adjacent to the proposed project: The proposed design and use of the lot is consistent with the mixed-use nature of the Village at Creekside as a whole and purpose and intention of DRD zoning. Existing uses of adjacent properties include a brewery, restaurant, salon, optometrist, and multi-family residential apartment. 3. Aesthetic considerations related to the scope and size of the proposed use(s): The aesthetics of the proposed structure is modern with a mix of building materials and complementary to existing structures in terms of height, building materials, and landscaping material. See attachments. 4. Public safety issues relating to projected traffic generated by the proposed uses and to the existing or potential transportation system of adjoining properties: The existing street network was designed and has capacity to accommodate this level of mixed-use development at full build out. There is an existing shared parking agreement in place for the entire Village at Creekside development. There is no anticipated increased risk of public safety issues as a result of the development of this site. 5. Testimony received from the public, and comments received by departments, agencies and commissions as provided in Section 10. F.3.a. or 10.G.4.a, as applicable. No comments have been received as of this writing. Public Comment: Mailed notice of the request and public hearing was sent to property owners within 140 feet of the lot. A sign was posted on the property advising of the Planning Commission and City Council meetings. Summary: Page 2 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The proposed Final Plan is generally compliant with all minimum zoning requirements and is consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the Development Review District. As such, Staff recommend approval of the proposed project. STAFF CONTACT: Jaymia Ecker Assistant Planning Director jaymia.ecker@cityofspearfish.com 605.722.2559 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87919173394 Meeting ID: 879 1917 3394 ATTACHMENTS: Page 4 – Landscaping/Site Plan Page 6 – North Perspective Page 7 – West Perspective Page 3 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  Page 4 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  Page 5 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  Page 6 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall and by Zoom Online Meeting Meeting Date and Time: October 1st, 2024 Applicant: Marjorie Bender Request: Approve a sketch plat of Tracts 1 and 2 of the Bender Subdivision Action: Approve the sketch plat Location: West of Lookout Mountain Road.; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Proposal Summary: The proposed plat will subdivide a 40-acre parcel into a 2.086 acre tract, a 36.798 acre tract. Page 1 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024 General Comments: This is a minor plat application within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The plat includes the dedication of public right-of-way adjacent to Lookout Mountain Road. Property is currently developed with a single-family residence, garage, and an outbuilding which will remain on Tract 1. The owner intends to build a single-family residence on Tract 2. Staff Review Zoning: The parcel is zoned RR – Rural Residential District (Lawrence County zoning designation). The minimum lot size for this district is 2 acres with a 5-acre average; The proposed plat meets the density/minimum lot size requirement. Utilities: The extraterritorial subdivision regulations allow private or shared water and sewer services for residential lots 2 acres and larger. The existing residence is served by a private well and septic. The subdivider is proposing the same for the new lot. Access: Lookout Mountain Road provides access to both tracts and is designated as a major arterial in the Master Transportation Plan. The required 50’ of right of way will be dedicated as part of this subdivision. The recommended access spacing for arterial roads is 660 feet. Lawrence County Highway Department must permit the approach to the new lot. If permitted, the new access will be 460 feet from the existing access. Platting Process: Following sketch plat approval, the final plat may be submitted for review. The final plat will go before the Planning Commission for consideration and then to City Council for final approval with a public hearing. Summary and Staff Recommendation: This plat complies with applicable subdivision and zoning regulations. Approve the sketch plat. Staff Contact Jaymia Ecker Assistant Planning Director jaymia.ecker@cityofspearfish.com 605.722.2559 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87919173394 Meeting ID: 879 1917 3394 Attachments Page 3 – Sketch plat Page 2 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024  Page 3 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 1st, 2024