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Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
April 6, 2010
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Alan Gregg called the regular meeting of the City Planning
Commission to order on April 6, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room at City
Hall. Members present were Wayne Avery, Mike Cameron, Donna DeKraai, Greg
Fargen, Dave Kurtz, and Gregg. Al Heuton, Larry Fjeldos, and John Gustafson were
absent. Others present were Jim Weiss, Rob Boniface, Community Development
Director Mike Struck, and Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Hanson.
Item #1 – (Avery/Cameron) Motion to approve the minutes from the March 2,
2010, Planning Commission meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #2 – (DeKraai/Fargen) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University Foundation,
and the State College Development Association have submitted a petition to
vacate the alley abutting Lots 3 through 14, Block 1, Thornbers Addition
(Kurtz/Cameron) Motion to approve the alley vacation. All present voted
aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – Robert C. Boniface has submitted an application for a Conditional Use to
establish a contractors shop and storage yard on Lot 10, Block 4, Folsom Addition
(Cameron/Fargen) Motion to approve the Conditional Use.
(Cameron/Kurtz) Amendment to the motion to add the following condition:
1. The Conditional Use shall only be granted to the applicant.
All present voted aye. AMENDMENT CARRIED.
The motion, as amended, was voted on. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned.
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_______________________ _________________________
Dan Hanson, Secretary Alan Gregg, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Administrator
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Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
April 6, 2010
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Chairperson Alan Gregg called the regular meeting of the City Planning
Commission to order on April 6, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room at City
Hall. Members present were Wayne Avery, Mike Cameron, Donna DeKraai, Greg
Fargen, Dave Kurtz, and Gregg. Al Heuton, Larry Fjeldos, and John Gustafson were
absent. Others present were Jim Weiss, Rob Boniface, Community Development
Director Mike Struck, and Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Hanson.
Item #3 – Jim Weiss, representing the petitioners, stated that a parking lot was
planned to be constructed over the alley. The electric and telephone lines would
be rerouted to the perimeter of the block, and natural gas pipelines would be
terminated at the appropriate places.
Fargen asked if there would be a need for future easements. Hanson replied
no, not if all existing utilities were removed from the alley. Fargen asked for the
tentative timetable. Weiss responded that November was set for the completion
date.
Item #4 – Boniface stated his contracting business involved primarily roofing jobs.
He needed inside storage space for his materials and an outside storage area for
trailers.
Kurtz asked if there would be an office. Boniface replied no. Fargen asked if
the lot would be surfaced. Boniface answered that it would be gravel at first with
asphalt or concrete in the future. DeKraai inquired about increased traffic.
Boniface felt it would be minimal because workers would travel to on-site
locations. Cameron asked if all storage would be kept inside. Boniface responded
that that was the plan. Hanson noted that outside storage must be screened
according to the zoning ordinance, but equipment used in the daily operation
would not be required to be screened. If storage occurs on the site, a perimeter,
privacy type fence would be required. Boniface indicated he understood the
requirement.
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Item #5 – Community Development Director Mike Struck summarized the Master
Park Plan. The plan had been discussed with the Park Board and the Park Director.
It aligned with the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan but extended to 2030. Some of
the terminology was also different. Parks were placed in four (4) categories based
on size and service area. Mini-parks were up to three (3) acres in size with a ¼ mile
service area. Neighborhood parks were four (4) to ten (10) acres in size with a ½
mile service area. Community parks have at least 15 acres and serve a one to two
(1-2) mile radius. The last category was a Special Use park that had one (1)
particular recreational use.
Other elements of the plan included future greenways and parks, future
pathways and trails, retention/detention pond areas, gateway entrance
beautification, and the ag/conservation land area near 32nd Street South and
Medary Avenue South.
The future trail system was also mapped out showing existing, sharrow,
nature, and bike lanes. The map also indicated a future loop that provided a trail
connection around the outer portion of the city.
The plan included photos taken at each park, listed the existing facilities,
and proposed future improvements.
Item #6 – Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Hanson discussed a draft Small
Wind Energy Conversion System (SWECS) ordinance. The ordinance proposed a
SWECS as a conditional use in the Industrial I-1 and I-2 Districts. The ordinance had
a section for definitions. It also had design, site, and permit requirements. Hanson
noted that SWECS ordinances varied considerably in their regulations and their
impact. The impact was still monitored closely by many communities.
A major hurdle for SWECS is that the critical issues dealing with efficiency
conflict with aesthetic standards. SWECS are most efficient when located in the
open away from structures, trees, and other towers. As tower heights increase, so
does the cost to install them. Generally, unless you have very high electric rates,
recouping the cost through energy savings would be difficult. Other issues that are
still being examined are the impact of shadow flicker and noise. Both these issues
appear to have created problems in the same areas that were not anticipated
initially.
Hanson remarked that the ordinance would remain in draft form and further
research and information gathering would be undertaken.
The meeting was adjourned.
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_______________________ _________________________
Dan Hanson, Secretary Alan Gregg, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Administrator