Agenda Item Title:
19PD008 - Major Amendment to a Planned Development Overlay to allow an accessory structure
Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
04/04/2019
Petitioner:
City of Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department
Staff Contact:
Fletcher Lacock, Current Planner III
Location:
2400 Block Skyline Drive
Agenda Item Summary:
(Update April 29, 2019. All revised and/or added text is shown in bold.) This item was continued from the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to submit an operations / security plan for the overlook. On April 10, 2019, staff met with representatives from the Parks Department and Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) to discuss security issues. Parks Department indicated that a security company is currently utilized to close down the overlook at night. In addition, the RCPD has indicated that extra patrols are already performed along Skyline Drive. On April 16, 2019, the Parks Department submitted a proposed operation plan identifying existing and proposed security measures including additional staff checks, video cameras, security lighting, and use of a gate. The private security company will close the gate to the parking lot when they lock up the bathrooms. If the Planning Commission determines that the operation / security plan is appropriate, staff recommends that the Major Amendment to a Planned Development Overlay be approved. The applicant has submitted a Major Amendment to a Planned Development Overlay to allow an accessory structure. In particular, the Parks Department is proposing to construct a picnic shelter measuring 20 feet by 20 feet that overlooks the city. The applicant is requesting an Exception to reduce the minimum required front yard setback for an accessory structure from 35 feet to 23 feet. The property is a part of the Skyline Wilderness Area developed with trails for hiking and biking. Previously, a portion of Skyline Drive was vacated and the road was relocated to construct parking and a trailhead which is partially located on the subject property.
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Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Notes:
If the Planning Commission determines that operation / security plan is appropriate, staff recommends that to approve with Stipulations--------------------------------
Planning Commission Continued to the May 9, 2019 Planning Commission: 4/4/2019; Continued from the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission meeting; Planning Commission found the operations/security plan appropriate and approved with stipulations: 5/9/2019