Agenda Item Title:
19DU001 - Determination of Use to allow an in-door dog park as a Conditional Use in the SC-2 Community Shopping Center District
Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
10/10/2019
Stage 2 Group Name:
Legal & Finance Committee
Stage 2 Meeting Date:
10/30/2019
City Council Hearing Date:
11/04/2019
Petitioner:
Jared Batman
Staff Contact:
Vicki L. Fisher, Current Planning Manager
Agenda Item Summary:
A Determination of Use request has been submitted for review and approval to allow an in-door dog park as a Conditional Use in the Community Shopping Center-2 District. In particular, the General Manager of the Rushmore Mall has submitted a request on behalf of Jared Batman to allow an in-door dog park within a 4,253 square foot area of the mall previously occupied by Payless Shoes. The in-door dog park will include a beer and wine bar and an “off-leash” area for the dogs. The operational plan for the dog park is as follows: •A maximum of 30 dogs will be allowed at any one time. •A minimum of 2 to 3 employees will be on site at all times. •The hours of operation will be Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. •Cleaning stations for dog waste will be provided. •“No Barking Allowed” policy will be enforced. •Sound proofed interior walls will be provided. •All dogs must enter/exit through the door directly off the parking lot. The two store entrances into the mall will be fenced to preclude the dogs from entering the main portion of the mall. •A check-in area will be provided at the entrance off the parking lot. •Dog(s) must be accompanied by their owners at all times. No kenneling of dogs will be offered or allowed. The Rushmore Mall property is zoned Community Shopping Center-2 District. The district does not allow an in-door dog park as a permitted or a Conditional Use. Section 17.32.020.B.7 of the Rapid City Municipal Code states that other uses similar in character to those listed in this section and in conformity with the general description of the district and which in the opinion of the City Council will not be injurious to the district may be allowed in the Community Shopping Center-2 District. As such, this Determination of Use request has been submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
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Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Planning Commission Approved for this specific request only: 10/24/2019; Legal and Finance recommended to approve: 10/30/2019
City Council Recommendation Action:
Approve
City Council Recommendation Notes:
City Council approved: 11/4/2019