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Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
December 1, 2009
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Dave Kurtz called the regular meeting of the City Planning
Commission to order on December 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber at
City Hall. Members present were Wayne Avery, Greg Fargen, Larry Fjeldos, Alan
Gregg, Al Heuton, and Kurtz. Mike Cameron and John Gustafson were absent. Also
present were Jen Connors, Albert Veen, Cliff Kurtz, Ann Lamer, City Engineer Jackie
Lanning, Community Development Director Mike Struck, Planning and Zoning
Administrator Dan Hanson, and others.
Item #1 – (Gregg/Fargen) Motion to approve the minutes from the November 18,
2009 Special Planning Commission meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
Item #2 – (Heuton/Avery) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – Monarch LLC has submitted a final plat of Lots 87, 88, and JJ in Block 5,
Hyland Addition.
(Heuton/Fargen) Motion to approve the plat. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
Item #4 – Jen Conners has submitted an application for a Conditional Use to
establ ish a major home occupation (manual press operation) on the south 100 feet
of Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Parkdale Home Addition
(Fjeldos/Fargen) Motion to approve.
(Fargen/Avery) Amendment to the motion to add the following conditions:
1. The parking area shown on the site plan shall be accessible at all times.
2. The Conditional Use shall be granted only to the applicant.
3. A non-resident shall not be employed in the home occupation
4. No retail customer traffic shall be generated on-site.
All present voted aye. AMENDMENT CARRIED.
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The motion, as amended, was voted on. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #5 – Cliff Kurtz has submitted a petition to rezone Lot 18, Block 1, Nelson Second
Addition from a Residence RMH District to a Residence R-1A District.
(Heuton/Gregg) Motion to approve the rezoning. All present voted aye,
except Kurtz abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #6 – Ann and Chad Lamer have submitted an application for a Conditional
Use to establish a major home occupation (weight loss service) on Lot 13, Block 6,
Brookdale Addition.
(Fargen/Fjeldos) Motion to approve the Conditional Use. All present voted
aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #7 – Greg Fargen, representing the nominating committee submitted Alan
Gregg for Chairperson and Al Heuton for Vice-chairperson for 2010.
Kurtz asked for nominations from the floor. No others were nominated. Kurtz
declared the nominations closed.
(Avery/Fjeldos) Motion to elect the nominees. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Dan Hanson, Secretary Dave Kurtz, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Administrator
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Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
December 1, 2009
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Chairperson Dave Kurtz called the regular meeting of the City Planning
Commission to order on December 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber at
City Hall. Members present were Wayne Avery, Greg Fargen, Larry Fjeldos, Alan
Gregg, Al Heuton, and Kurtz. Mike Cameron and John Gustafson were absent. Also
present were Jen Connors, Albert Veen, Cliff Kurtz, Ann Lamer, City Engineer Jackie
Lanning, Community Development Director Mike Struck, Planning and Zoning
Administrator Dan Hanson, and others.
Item #3 – Kurtz noted that this plat was similar to many previous plats in this
development. Hanson indicated that easements were correct.
Item #4 – Hanson stated that the neighborhood was in a medium-density zoning
district. The house contained two units, and the home occupation would be on the
main floor. A parking area had been established on an adjacent lot, and it served
several houses.
Jen Connors stated that the operation involved a silk screen press that
transferred a design onto a T-shirt. No heat was involved in the process.
Albert Veen, a neighbor, was concerned about traffic since parking on the
street was limited to one side. He felt UPS deliveries would impact the adjacent
house due to the proximity of the driveway leading to the parking area.
Heuton asked what materials were used in the process. Connors responded
that she used a water-based plastisol ink. Connors added that any UPS delivery
trucks would park in the street and not use the driveway next to the neighbor’s
house. Heuton asked if any employees lived off-site. Connors replied no. Fargen
asked how the product would be distributed. Connors answered that she delivered
them with her personal vehicle. Kurtz inquired about inventory. Connors responded
that about 20 shirts would be the maximum amount on hand.
Heuton felt the home occupation would not have a adverse impact on the
neighborhood based on the testimony but favored conditions prior to approval.
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Item #5 – Cliff Kurtz stated that the rezoning to an R-1A District would allow him to
seek permission in the future for a stable. His ultimate goal was to have a horse on
the premises for riding. Heuton asked about the other structure on the property.
Kurtz replied that it was now used only as an office with a double car garage
underneath.
Item #6 – Hanson remarked that the neighborhood had predominantly single-family
residences, and the applicant lived on a cul-de-sac. The nature of the occupation
would require on-site visits.
Ann Lamer stated she would consult with clients on a one-to-one basis
regarding weight loss programs. Heuton asked for the number of employees and
estimated visits per day. Lamer answered that her husband was also involved, and
they would probably average one a day starting out and maybe have four a day in
the future. Kurtz asked if there would be any group sessions. Lamer replied no, but if
there were, it would be conducted at an off-site location. Fargen asked about hours
of operation. Lamer responded mostly daytime, and one night per week. Kurtz
inquired about any on-premise signage. Lamer said there would not be any.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Dan Hanson, Secretary Dave Kurtz, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Administrator