Planning Commission

Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda October 15th, 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/82403627048 Meeting ID: 824 0362 7048 A. Call To Order B. Roll Call C. Approve Agenda D. Approve the Minutes from the October 1st, 2024 meeting E. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest F. Items for Action 1. Request: Approve a sketch plat of Tract 13 of the Lookout Mountain Subdivision Location: Lookout Vista Road.; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Applicant: Harlan Schmidt Action: Approve the sketch plat 2. Request: Approve the final plat of Tracts 1 and 2 of the Bender Subdivision Location: West of Lookout Mountain Road.; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Applicant: Marjorie Bender Action: Approve the final plat G. Items for Discussion 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 October 1st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 in the Council Chamber of City Hall and via Zoom video conference. Greg Kruskamp called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Greg Kruskamp, Rick Tysdal, Dylan Wilde, Toby Bordewyk, Amy Davison, and Meghan Byrum. Also present: Jaymia Ecker, Assistant Planning Director, and John Senden, Mayor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The applicant of item number 2 on the agenda was corrected to “Marjorie Bender”. Tysdal moved, Davison seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Wilde moved, Tysdal seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of the September 17th, 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 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 Jason Roberdeau of Williams and Associates presented an overview of the development plans for Sundance Bank. Ecker followed up summarizing the staff report and recommending approval of the final plan. A public hearing was opened at 4:12 p.m. With no public comments, the hearing was promptly closed. Wilde moved to approve the request, Tysdal seconded the motion, and all voted in favor of the motion. 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: Marjorie Bender Action: Approve the Sketch Plat Ecker summarized the staff report noting that access to the tracts will be reviewed by Lawrence County Commission at an upcoming meeting. Generally, the plat meets applicable subdivision requirements and staff recommended approval. Tysdal moved to approve the request, Bordewyk seconded the motion, and all voted in favor of the motion. 4. Public Comment a. Les Turgeon provided public comment on the court’s decision in a legal case related to Thoen Stone Road. 5. 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/ ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 4:34 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 15th, 2024 Applicant: Harlan Schmidt Request: Approve a sketch plat of Tract 13 of the Lookout Mountain Subdivision Action: Approve the sketch plat Location: Lookout Vista Road.; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Proposal Summary: The proposed plat creates a 2.01 acre tract from the remainder of an unplatted aliquot part. Page 1 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 15th, 2024 General Comments: This is a minor plat application within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence. 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 shared, private water system and septic. Access: The existing Lookout Vista Road provides access to the tracts and is build within a 66’ private road right of way previously dedicated in 2001. Lookout Vista Road is accessible by way of Lookout Mountain Road. 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/82403627048 Meeting ID: 824 0362 7048 Attachments Page 3 – Sketch plat Page 2 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 15th, 2024  Page 3 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 15th, 2024  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 15th, 2024 Applicant: Marjorie Bender Request: Approve the final plat of Tracts 1 and 2 of the Bender Subdivision Action: Approve the final 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 15th, 2024 General Comments: This is a minor plat application within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The sketch plat was approved at the October 1st Planning Commission Meeting. The final 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 is dedicated as part of this subdivision. The Lawrence County Commission authorized the Highway Superintendent to sign the plat as presented with direct access to Tract 2 from Lookout Mountain Road at the October 8th County Commission meeting. Platting Process: If the final plat is approved by the Planning Commission, the plat will go before City Council for approval with a public hearing. Summary and Staff Recommendation: This plat complies with applicable subdivision and zoning regulations. Approve the final plat. Staff Contact Jaymia Ecker Assistant Planning Director jaymia.ecker@cityofspearfish.com 605.722.2559 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82403627048 Meeting ID: 824 0362 7048 Attachments Page 3 – Final plat Page 2 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 15th, 2024  Page 3 Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report Meeting Date: October 15th, 2024