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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, October 8, 2024
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Action to approve the agenda.
4. Open Forum.
At this time, any member of the public may make a brief announcement or invitation, or
request time on the agenda for an item not listed. Items to be added to the agenda will
be scheduled at the end of the meeting. Individuals will state their name and city of
residence for the record. Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per
person. The comments and views expressed by the public are those of the speakers
and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City of Brookings or City
Council.
5. Consent Agenda:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will
be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion. At the request of any one
Council Member or the City Manager, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed on the regular agenda whenever additional discussion on an item is
necessary. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning
of the formal items.
Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.ID 24-04765.A.
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October 8, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
9/17/2024 Minutes
9/24/2024 Minutes
9/30/2024 Minutes
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 24-04785.B.
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
Attachments:
Action on appointments to the Brookings Health System Board of
Trustees: Tracy Greene, Jen Barlund, and Dr. Shelby Eischens.
ID 24-04775.C.
MemoAttachments:
Action on Resolution 24-093, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RES 24-0935.D.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness MonthID 24-04836.A.
ProclamationAttachments:
Report: Annual Report on Downtown at Sundown Event.ID 24-04806.B.
Memo
Presentation
Attachments:
Report: SDSU Student Association.ID 24-04876.C.
Reports: City Council Ex-Officio ReportsID 24-04886.D.
Presentation and Action on Resolution 24-076, a Resolution Adopting the
Downtown Brookings Master Plan.
RES 24-0766.E.
Memo
Resolution
Master Plan
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
7. Contracts/Change Orders:
8. Ordinance First Readings:
No vote is required on the first reading of an Ordinance. The title of the Ordinance is
read. Public Comment and Council discussion is permitted. The date for the second
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reading or public hearing is announced.
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 24-036, an Ordinance
Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 9 to the 2024 Budget. Second
Reading and Action: October 22, 2024.
ORD 24-0368.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Attachments:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 24-016, an Ordinance
Amending Division 3 - Speed and Related Offenses, Section 82-305 -
Speed Zones.
ORD 24-0169.A.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/24/24 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-032, an Ordinance to Rezone
Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition from a Planned Development
District with Business B-2A Office District Underlying Zoning to a Planned
Development District with Business B-2 District Underlying Zoning.
ORD 24-0329.B.
Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/24/24 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-033, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-165
Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District.
ORD 24-0339.C.
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Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/24/24 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-034, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 Projections
of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered floors.
ORD 24-0349.D.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/24/24 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-035, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 Planned
Development District (“PDD”).
ORD 24-0359.E.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/24/24 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business:
11. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any topic at a future meeting. Items
cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required which
states the topic, requested outcome, and time frame. A majority vote is required.
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12. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Oepke G.Niemeyer, Mayor; Nick Wendell, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Wayne Avery, Holly Tilton Byrne, Bonny Specker, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen
Brookings City Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per person. Individuals will give their name and city of
residence for the record. Public Comment may be submitted prior to the meeting by the following means: 1) Email
comments to the City Clerk (cityclerk@cityofbrookings-sd.gov), or 2) participate remotely. Comments provided will
become part of the official record and subject to review by all parties and the public. The comments and views
expressed by the public are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City
of Brookings or City Council.
Meetings are broadcast live and recorded. Go to www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov for more information. Government
Channel Rebroadcast Schedule: Wednesday 1:00 pm / Thursday 7:00 pm / Friday 9:00 pm / Saturday 1:00 pm
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Upon request, accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City
ADA Coordinator at (605) 692-6281 at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 24-0476,Version:1
Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.
Attachments:
09/17/2024 City Council Study Session Minutes
09/24/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
09/30/2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a Study Session on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at
6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center Chambers, with the
following City Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Council Members
Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick
Wendell. Absent: Council Member Bonny Specker. City Manager Paul Briseno, City
Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were a lso present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, and Wendell; Absent: 1 - Specker.
Discussion: Initiated Measure 28 – Prohibiting Taxes on Anything Sold for
Human Consumption. The City Council requested a Study Session to inform the
public of Initiated Measure 28 on the November 5th Election Ballot. This ballot measure
prohibits taxes on anything sold for human consumption. Presenters: Rick Wieland, IM
28 Sponsor; Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the SD Retailers Association;
Sara Rankin, Executive Director of the SD Municipal League; Tim Reed, District 7
Senator; and Stephanie Mason, Vice-President of Economic Development Corporation
Director of Operations.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
member Wendell, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:47 PM. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2024 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00
PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following
City Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Council Members Wayne
Avery, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne, and
Nick Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk
Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Specker, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton Byrne; Absent:
1 – Wendell.
Budget Workshop #2. The 2025 Budget Work Session #2 was held, covering the
following topics: Budget-in-Brief, 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and Fee Schedule
updates.
Open Forum. Kara Rossi-Bianchi and Molly Richter expressed ongoing concerns with
the home located at 312 8th Street. There have been numerous violations of City Code
since early 2024, and the City has not enforced City Code. They asked the City to
enforce necessary violations today.
Council Member Brianna Doran shared the next Coffee with the City Council will
be held on September 27th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Starbucks.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne,
and Wendell.
A. Action to approve the September 10, 2024 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Licenses for existing alcohol
license holders: Sodexo Catering (License Holder RB-28249 and RW -28251): SDSU
TL24-073, SDSU TL24-074, SDSU TL24-075, SDSU TL24-076, SDSU TL24-077,
SDSU TL24-078, SDSU TL24-079, SDSU TL24-080, SDSU TL24-081; SDSU TL25-
003, SDSU TL25-004, SDSU TL25-005, SDSU TL25-006, SDSU TL25-007, SDSU
TL25-008, SDSU TL25-009, SDSU TL24-072.
Report: SDSU Student Association. Claire Koenecke, SDSU Students Association
Government Affairs Chair, reported on the latest events and developments at SDSU.
Presentation: Six-Mile Creek Feasibility Study. Charlie Richter, City Engineer,
presented the Six-Mile Creek Feasibility Study. The City has been working with
RESPEC Engineering to identify future improvements to Six-Mile Creek for reducing
flooding along the creek. Public Comment: Eric Witt, Water / Waste Water Manager for
Brookings Municipal Utilities.
Resolution 24-089. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Rasmussen, that Resolution 24-089, a Resolution Awarding Bids for
the 2024 Brookings Trails Project, be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-089 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR THE 2024
BROOKINGS TRAILS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for the 2024 Brooking Trails Project on
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City and Cou nty
Government Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has received the following bids: Timmons
Construction: $164,084.23; BX Civil & Construction: $284,000.00; and Clark Drew
Construction: $320,252.50
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the total low bid of $164,084.23 for
Timmons Construction Inc., Brookings, SD be accepted.
Resolution 24-087. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that Resolution 24-087, a Resolution Awarding Bids on Project
2025-09STI Concrete Maintenance Project, be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton
Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-087 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BID ON PROJECT 2025-9STI
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for Project 2025-09STI Concrete
Maintenance on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City &
County Government Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings received the following low bid for the 2025-09STI
Concrete Maintenance Project from Timmons Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$298,549.50 and
WHEREAS, the low bid was approximately 2% lower than the Engineer’s Estimate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the low bid of $298,549.50 be accepted; and
2. The City Manager is authorized to sign the contract documents for this project.
Resolution 24-088. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that Resolution 24-088, a Resolution authorizing Change Order
No. 1 for 2024-09STI Concrete Maintenance Project; Timmons Construction, Inc.,
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran,
Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-088 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR
PROJECT 2024-09STI CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for the 2024-09STI Concrete
Maintenance Project on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City and
County Government Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings awarded Timmons Construction, Inc the contract for
2024-09STI Concrete Maintenance project for their low bid of $523,490.00 at the April
23, 2024 City Council Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That Change Order 1 totaling $22,914.50 for additional work be approved; and
2. The City Manager is authorized to sign the change order.
Resolution 24-086. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Resolution 24-086, a Resolution authorizing Change
Order No. 1 for 2024-06STI Chip Seal Project; Bituminous Paving, Inc., be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer,
Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-086 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR
PROJECT 2024-06STI CHIP SEAL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for the 2024-06STI Chip Seal Project on
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City and County Government
Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings awarded Bituminous Paving, Inc the contract for
2024-06STI Chip Seal for their low bid of $523,490.00 at the April 2, 2024 City Council
Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. Change Order 1 totaling $22,631.30 for additional work be approved; and
2. the City Manager is authorized to sign the change order.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-016. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-016, an Ordinance Amending Division 3 - Speed and Related Offenses,
Section 82-305 – Speed Zones. Second Reading and Action: October 8, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-032. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-032, an Ordinance to Rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition
from a Planned Development District with Business B-2A Office District Underlaying
Zoning to a Planned Development District with Business B-2 District Underlaying
Zoning. Public Hearing and Action: October 8, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-033. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-033, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining
to Section 94-165 Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District. Public Hearing
and Action: October 8, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-034. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-034, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 3, pertaining
to Section 94-395 Projections of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered floors.
Public Hearing and Action: October 8, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-035. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-035, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining
to Section 94-163 Planned Development District (“PDD”). Public Hearing and Action:
October 8, 2024.
Ordinance 24-023. A protest hearing was held on Ordinance 24-023, an Ordinance to
Rezone the East 151 feet of Block 1 in Northern Plains Addition from a Business B -2A
Office District to a Residence R-2 Two-Family District. A motion was made by Council
Member Avery, seconded by Council Member Rasmussen, that Ordinance 24-023 be
approved. Public Comment: Kyle Rausch, Jason Flaskey, and Ron Stee. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker,
Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Ordinance 24-024. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that TABLED ITEM: Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance
24-024, an Ordinance to permit by Conditional Use Permit townhouses on Blocks 3A
and 4 in Northern Plains Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota,
be removed from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery,
Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
A public hearing was held on Ordinance 24-024, an Ordinance to permit by Conditional
Use Permit townhouses on Blocks 3A and 4 in Northern Plains Addition, City of
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota. A motion was made by Council Member
Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Wendell, that Ordinance 24-024 be
approved. Public Comment: Kyle Rausch. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Ordinance 24-031. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that TABLED ITEM: Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance
24-031, an Ordinance establishing Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to the
Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, be removed from the table. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker,
Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member
Wendell, to amend Ordinance 24-031, by striking the definition of sober house (Sec. 1-
13 (b) (c)), changing the 150 feet to 250 feet for notifications (Sec. 1-13 (d) (b)), and to
strike the limitation for sober house (Sec. 1-13 (g). The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
A public hearing was held on Ordinance 24-031, an Ordinance establishing Reasonable
Accommodations Pursuant to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. A
motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council Member Avery,
that Ordinance 24-031 be approved, as amended. Public Comment: Kara Rossi-
Bianchi and Tom Bozied. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery,
Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Progress Report. Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a
progress report highlighting the City’s activities and projects.
City Council Member Introduction of Topics for Future Discussion. A motion was
made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, to
schedule a special City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3rd. Council
Member Wendell modified his motion to change the date to Monday, September 30th.
Council Member Tilton Byrne agreed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7
- Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that this meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
September 30, 2024 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a special meeting on Monday, September 30, 2024 at
6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the
following City Council members present: Deputy Mayor Nick Wendell, Council
Members Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny Specker, and Holly Tilton Byrne.
Absent: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer and Council Member Wayne Avery. City Manager
Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also
present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Doran, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell; Absent: 2 – Niemeyer
and Avery.
Ordinance 24-031. A third reading and public hearing was held on Ordinance 24-031,
an Ordinance establishing Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to the Federal Fair
Housing Amendments Act of 1988. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, seconded by Council Member Specker, that Ordinance 24-031 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Doran, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton
Byrne, and Wendell; Absent: 2 – Niemeyer and Avery.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:04 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
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Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from existing alcohol
license holders.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of Special Event Alcoholic Beverage License requests from existing
alcohol license holders.
Attachments:
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: October 8, 2024
Subject: Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License
Requests
Presenter: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of Special Event Alcoholic Beverage License request s for
existing on-sale alcoholic beverage license holders.
Item Details:
South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL 35-4-124) states special event / temporary alcoholic
beverage licenses require action by the governing body for all Temporary Alcoholic
Beverage License Applications. No public hearing is required for the issuance of a
license pursuant to this section if the person applying for the license holds an on -sale
alcoholic beverage license or a retail malt beverage license in the municipality or
county, or holds an operating agreement for a municipal on -sale alcoholic beverage
license.
Staff requests approval for the following special event / temporary alcoholic beverage
licenses from Sodexo Catering (License Holder RB-28249 and RW -28251):
SDSU Dana J Dykhouse Stadium, Club 71: SDSU TL24-082
SDSU Foundation / Alumni Center: SDSU TL25-010
Legal Consideration:
None
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – Action to approve special event / temporary alcoholic beverage
licenses keeps the process transparent in the amount of revenue generated and the
number of licenses issued annually.
Financial Consideration:
Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License Fee: $50 / event date
NOTE: event date can be up to 15 days in length.
Supporting Documentation:
State Law 35-4-124
35-4-124. Special alcoholic beverage licenses--Special events.
Any municipality or county may issue:
1) A special malt beverage retailers license in conjunction with a special event
within the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or
veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or
subdivision 35-4-2(4), (6), or (16) in addition to any other licenses held by the
special events license applicant;
2) A special on-sale wine retailers license in conjunction with a special event within
the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or
veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or
subdivision 35-4-2(4), (6), or (12) or any farm winery licensee in addition to any
other licenses held by the special events license applicant;
3) A special on-sale license in conjunction with a special event within the
municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans
organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or subdivision 35-4-
2(4) or (6) in addition to any other licenses held by the special events license
applicant;
4) A special off-sale package wine dealers license in conjunction with a special
event within the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational,
fraternal, or veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to
subdivision 35-4-2(3), (5), or (12) or any farm winery licensee in addition to any
other licenses held by the special events license applicant. A special off-sale
package wine dealers licensee may only sell wine manufactured by a farm
winery licensee;
5) A special off-sale package wine dealers license in conjunction with a special
event, conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or county to
any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization;
6) A special off-sale package malt beverage dealers license in conjunction with a
special event, conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or
county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization; or
7) A special off-sale package dealers license in conjunction with a special event,
conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or county to any
civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization.
The municipality or county may issue a license under this section for a time not to
exceed fifteen consecutive days. No public hearing is required for the issuance of a
license pursuant to this section if the person applying for the license holds an on-sale
alcoholic beverage license or a retail malt beverage license in the municipality or
county, or holds an operating agreement for a municipal on-sale alcoholic beverage
license. The local governing body shall establish rules to regulate and restrict the
operation of the special license, including rules limiting the number of licenses that may
be issued to any person within any calendar year.
Source: SL 2010, ch 185, § 1; SL 2011, ch 175, § 1; SL 2015, ch 195, § 1, eff. Mar. 13,
2015; SL 2018, ch 213, § 106; SL 2019, ch 162, § 2; SL 2020, ch 156, § 1; SL 2024, ch
149, § 1.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 24-0477,Version:1
Action on appointments to the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees: Tracy Greene, Jen
Barlund, and Dr. Shelby Eischens.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment recommendations for the Brookings Health
System Board of Trustees for City Council advice and consent:
·Tracy Green, term expires 1/1/2028 (City Appointment)
·Jen Barlund, term expires 1/1/2028 (City Appointment)
·Dr. Shelby Eischens, term expires 1/1/2028 (Medical Staff Appointment)
Attachments:
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: September 10, 2024
Subject: Volunteer Board Appointments: Brookings Health System Board of
Trustees
Presenter: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer recommends the appointment of Tracy Greene, Jen Barlund, and Dr.
Shelby Eischens to the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees.
Item Details:
As per City Council Citizen Advisory Board Policy, the Mayor, with consent of the
Council, will make all appointments to Citizen Advisory Boards.
The purpose of the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees is to serve as an
administrative board, responsible for the planning, operation, and evaluation of all
hospital and nursing home programs, services, and related organizational activities
consistent with the City Charter, Ordinance, and facility By-Laws.
The Mayor recommends the appointment of the following individuals to the Brookings
Health System Board of Trustees (terms begin 1/1/2025):
Tracy Green, term expires 1/1/2028 (City Appointment)
Jen Barlund, term expires 1/1/2028 (City Appointment)
Dr. Shelby Eischens, term expires 1/1/2028 (Medical Staff Appointment)
Legal Consideration: None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opport unities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an
accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
Financial Consideration: None.
Supporting Documentation: None
City of Brookings
Staff Report
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File #:RES 24-093,Version:1
Action on Resolution 24-093, a Resolution declaring surplus property for the City of Brookings.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution declaring surplus property.
Attachments:
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Resolution
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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Subject: Resolution 24-093: declaring surplus property
Presenter: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution declaring surplus property.
Item Details:
According to State Statute Chapter 6-13, the governing body of the City of Brookings
allows the following property, to be declared as surplus property:
Public Library: 6 - 6-foot wooden library tables, 32 wooden chairs, 8 sets of
window blinds (damaged), 2 bulletin boards (damaged), HP LaserJetPro MFP
M812nw printer (non working)
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Sustainability – The City of Brookings will meet environmental, community and
economic desires and needs without compromising future generations’ quality of
life by strategically planning, implementing and maintaining infrastructure and
facilities.
Financial Consideration:
Revenues generated from the sale of surplus property, will be placed in the City’s
General Fund.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
RESOLUTION 24-093
DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the City of Brookings:
Library: 6 – 6-foot wooden library tables, 32 wooden chairs, 8 sets of window blinds
(damaged), 2 bulletin boards (damaged), HP LaserJetPro MFP M812nw printer (non
working)
WHEREAS, in the best financial interest, it is the desire of the City of Brookings to
dispose of as surplus property; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is hereby authorized to sell or dispose of said surplus
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Brookings,
SD, that this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6-13.
Passed and Approved this 8th day of October, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
____________________________
ATTEST: Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
___________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 24-0483,Version:1
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer will present a Proclamation to representatives from Margo’s Place for Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.
Attachments:
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MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, domestic violence is prevalent in every community, with
implications for personal, family, and community health; and
WHEREAS, anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of
age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion,
or nationality; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive
behaviors which include physical, sexual, verbal, economic or
psychological abuse that adults or adolescents use against their
intimate partner.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City of
Brookings, State of South Dakota, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
And call upon all of Brookings to be open to understanding the nature of
domestic violence, to advocate for the use of tolerance, support, and
reason in the face of conflict and against the use of violence, to
empower those who have been victimized by violence and to
promote a less violent society by modeling, educating, and
promoting alternatives to violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set forth my
hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the City of
Brookings, this 8th day of October, 2024.
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 24-0480,Version:1
Report: Annual Report on Downtown at Sundown Event.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The Brookings Chamber has requested to present to the City Council a 2024 Year-End Report on the
Brookings Summer Music Series known as Downtown at Sundown. The report is informational and
conversational in nature. City Council is encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion.
Attachments:
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From: Ainsley Bennett, Brookings Chamber Event Coordinator
Kelsey Doom, Brookings Chamber Director
Council Meeting: October 8, 2024
Subject: 2024 Downtown at Sundown (DT@SD) wrap-up
Presenter: Ainsley Bennett, Brookings Chamber Event Coordinator
Summary and Recommended Action:
A presentation reviewing the 2024 Downtown at Sundown music festival. This review
will go over the event’s history, logistics, vendors, financials, marketing, successes, and
future opportunities.
Item Details:
Downtown at Sundown began in 2015, making this its 9th year. On Thursday evenings
from 5:30pm – 9:00pm, August 1st - August 29th, the Brookings community gathered on
Main Avenue for live music, local food and drinks, and family-friendly activities.
August 1 – Kickoff of Series
o Artist: Boogie Wonderland
August 8- Bobcat Night
o Artist: Guilty Pleasure
o Fun Features – BHS Band, Bobcat Bus, Dunk Tank, PTA Face Painting,
Brookings School District Booth, FCCLA, and Band Boosters
August 15- New Resident Welcome Night
o Artist: Rowan Grace
o Interacted with 51 New Residents
August 22- Multicultural Night
o Artist: The Barn Flies
o Fun Features - 4 Multicultural booths + a dance performance from Grupo
Folklorico
August 29- SDSU Night
o Artist: SGT Rock
o Fun Features – SDSU Pride + Spirit Squad, President Dunn, Tyler
Merriam, SDSU Engineering Clubs, SDSU ROTC + Cannon, SDSU Ice
Cream, SDSU Athletics
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Presentation
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File #:ID 24-0487,Version:1
Report: SDSU Student Association.
Summary:
SDSU SA Government Affairs Chair, Claire Koenecke, will provide an update on SDSU happenings
to the City Council and members of the public.
Claire is currently a sophomore at SDSU and plans to graduate in May of 2026. She is double
majoring in English and Political Science. As of right now, she plans on going into the education field
upon graduation. Claire hopes to attend graduate school in the future with the goal of working in
educational administration one day. As a Pierre native, she has been around politics her whole life
and has been fortunate to observe politics at both a State and Local level from a young age. She
served as a Legislative Page in the Senate in 2021 and in the House of Representatives in 2022.
Claire thoroughly enjoyed her time spent as a Page and credits much of her interest in politics to the
experiences she gained at the Capitol. At SDSU, Claire has served as a Senator At-large for both her
freshman and sophomore years and is looking forward to serving as the Government Affairs Chair for
this next term. Outside of her studies and Students' Association, Claire is also actively involved in the
Honors College, LeadState, Taylor Swift Society, and she currently serves as the Parade Assistant
Pooba for the Hobo Day Committee.
The Students' Association is comprised of all General Activity Fee-paying students at South Dakota
State University. The Students' Association Senate is the official student government organization at
SDSU, consisting of 26 senators representing each of the academic colleges and the student body
president and vice president.
The Students' Association Senate serves as a representative body to bring the voice of SDSU
students to university administration, faculty, staff, state legislators and the South Dakota Board of
Regents of Higher Education. The Students' Association also allocates student fee funds to support
various campus entities, facilities and many student organizations.
SDSU SA Website:<https://www.sdstate.edu/students-association>
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File #:ID 24-0488,Version:1
Reports: City Council Ex-Officio Reports
Summary:
City Council Members, serving as Ex-Officio members on the Brookings Health System Board of
Trustees and Utility Board, will provide verbal reports regarding recent meetings they have attended
at the first City Council meeting of the month.
Brookings Municipal Utility Board:
1.Council Member Wayne Avery
2.Council Member Bonny Specker
Brookings Health Systems Board of Trustees:
1.Council Member Andrew Rasmussen
2.Council Member Brianna Doran
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File #:RES 24-076,Version:1
Presentation and Action on Resolution 24-076, a Resolution Adopting the Downtown Brookings
Master Plan.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution to adopt the 2024 Downtown Brookings Master Plan.
Staff will present an overview of the Master Plan to the City Council and members of the public.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Master Plan
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From: Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager
Council Meeting: October 8, 2024
Subject: Resolution 24-076: Downtown Brookings Master Plan
Presenter: Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager
Cory Scott, Senior Partner, RDG Planning & Design
Summary:
The City of Brookings, Downtown Brookings, community partners, businesses, leaders,
and consultant RDG Planning & Design, Inc., have worked over the past 11 months to
develop the Downtown Brookings Master Plan. The 10-year plan will be presented and
staff recommends approval.
Item Details:
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan was created under the direction of City Council
as part of a larger downtown revitalization initiative. The Downtown Brookings Master
Plan is presented to City Council for approval. The Plan was developed through:
- Eleven months of community engagement
- Four public engagement open houses
- An interactive map which was live for six months for public comment
- Steering Committee meetings
- Stakeholder discussions with Retail/Service Business Owners, Restaurant/Bar
Owners, Local Developers, and Property Owners
- Engagement with the Downtown Brookings Board of Directors & Staff, City
Council, and City Staff
- Economic development community partner engagement
The plan contains strategies for revitalization of five different subareas of downtown.
Together, those subareas create downtown; however, they must be acknowledged
separately as they each have their own unique characteristics. Community partners
responsible for objectives within the 1-10 year plan are identified. Each subarea
includes different development and mobility opportunities. The subareas of downtown
are broken down to include:
- Main Avenue
- West Edge
- East Edge
- 6th Street
- Southside
Key catalyst projects were identified and include:
- the reuse of the Armory and new hotel
- the redevelopment of the 72-hour parking lot
- the development of a new downtown park
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan is intended to shape the future of development
and redevelopment of the Central Business District by choice , rather than by chance.
If approved, City Staff, Downtown Brookings, and other economic development partners
identified in the Plan will work to achieve its goals. City funding will be allocated based
on the identified goals of each subarea.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
The approval of the Downtown Brookings Master Plan and the progression of goals will
meet City Council’s strategic plan through all five areas. The plan was developed with
Council’s desired outcomes as a foundation.
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an
accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
Sustainability – The City of Brookings will meet environmental, community and
economic desires and needs without compromising future generations’ quality of
life by strategically planning, implementing and maintaining infrastructure and
facilities.
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified
community investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
In 2024, the City has committed to providing over $1,060,000 to economic development
partners; $130,000 of which is designated to Downtown Brookings. If adopted, the
Council will direct the funding towards completion of the plan. Other possible revenue
generating streams for the identified projects include the creation of a business
improvement district, the utilization of tax increment financing, and grants.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Master Plan
RESOLUTION 24-076
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS MASTER PLAN
W HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD received a presentation on
the proposed Downtown Brookings Master Plan; and
W HEREAS, the Downtown Brookings Master Plan assesses each of the five subareas
within the boundaries of downtown, and assesses development and mobility
opportunities for each; and
W HEREAS, the Downtown Brookings Master Plan will be utilized as a resource for the
City Council to further pursue a downtown revitalization initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Downtown Brookings Master Plan is
hereby adopted for the City of Brookings. The Downtown Brookings Master Plan shall
be on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection by any
interested person.
Passed and Approved this 8th day of October, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
OCTOBER 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CITY COUNCIL &
CITY MANAGER
Oepke (Ope) Niemeyer
Mayor
Nick Wendell
Deputy Mayor
Wayne Avery
Brianna Doran
Andrew Rasmussen
Bonny Specker
Holly Tilton Byrne
Paul Briseno
City Manager
DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Renee Bauman
President
Tom Fishback
Vice President
Laci Dahl Thompson
Past President
Samantha Beckman
Nathanial Condelli
Kerrie Vilhaur
Kirsten Gjesdal
Executive Director
STEERING COMMITTEE
Josh Bauman
City of Brookings
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Samantha Beckman
City of Brookings
Downtown Brookings Board
Tom Fishback
First Bank & Trust
Downtown Brookings Board
Kirsten Gjesdal
Downtown Brookings
Rob Jones
Property Owner
Brianna Munoz
Flowers on Main
Mike Struck
City of Brookings
Community Development
Samantha Tupper
Wink’s Fine Jewelry
Toby Uecker
South Dakota State University
Matthew Weiss
Design Arc Group, Brookings
Historic Preservation
Commission
KEY PROJECT STAFF
Samantha Beckman
City of Brookings
Assistant to the City Manager
Kirsten Gjesdal
Downtown Brookings
Executive Director
CONSULTANT
RDG Planning & Design
www.RDGUSA.com
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introduction 5
planning framework 13
subarea concepts 23
Main Avenue 25
West Edge 43
East Edge 53
6th Street 63
Southside 71
implementation 77
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
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01introduction
Brookings community,
The foundation of this document is about shaping the future of Downtown
by design rather than by default. By approaching the future intentionally,
we create opportunities for thoughtful, strategic decisions that align with the
goals of a more prosperous Downtown. We wish to thank the City of Brookings,
Downtown Brookings, and the Steering Committee for all their time and effort
they have invested in guiding the plan.
Sincerely,
RDG Planning & Design
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INTRODUCTION
Study Area
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan lays the groundwork for continued
success by building on the strengths of the area, adapting to changing
times, and updating infrastructure for sustained success. Figure 1.1 shows
the study area for the plan. The scope of this plan addresses the following
subjects:
• Mobility. Safe, efficient multimodal mobility options to and within
Downtown is important to providing access to all. Finding workable
solutions to issues is important to providing a high quality of life.
• Development. With limited availability of land Downtown, it is crucial
to utilize the available space to include housing, as it is both efficient
and adds to the vibrancy that can enhance the life of the district for all.
• Organizational Support. Defining individual roles within partnerships
can emphasize momentum for the district by distributing resource
requirements more evenly amongst business and property owners, the
City, and Downtown Brookings.
• Placemaking. Downtown’s picturesque setting attracts new businesses
and customers. Continued improvement of the public spaces for people
to spend their time or visit Downtown shops.
• Culture and Preservation. Downtown contains some of the oldest
buildings in the State. Residents are proud of their small town atmo-
sphere, yet many buildings are in need of maintenance. Supporting
internal and external upkeep directly impacts people’s perception of the
health of the entire community.
• Actions that maximize impact. Public input and stakeholder dis-
cussions are necessary for successful planning. Funding is limited and
ensuring funds provide impact is necessary to making the implementa-
tion of this plan fiscally sustainable.
Figure 1.1 — Study Area
2nd St S
Main Ave5th Ave6th Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave1st Ave3rd St S 7th Ave6th St
7th St
5th St
4th St
3rd St
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INTRODUCTION
STIMULATE
PRIVATE
INVESTMENT
Identifying public
investments to stimu-
late a private market
reaction. An attractive
and exciting Downtown
draws visitors and in
turn stimulates sales and
profits that can be used
for private investment.
ESTABLISH
DOWNTOWN
AS A PLACE
TO LIVE
Downtown is an emerg-
ing neighborhood that
offers a unique lifestyle
not found elsewhere
in the City. Mixed use,
walkable developments
are increasingly popular
for younger generations
as well as retirees.
Empowering more
residents to live down-
town produces more
activity on the side -
walks and more people
to frequent Downtown
businesses.
CREATE A
SIGNATURE
GATHERING
SPACE
The heart of Downtown
lacks a public gath-
ering space. Public
space is important to
community building
by allowing a space for
people to gather and
socialize. This space can
be an attraction in itself,
becoming a must-see
stop for visitors and
residents alike.
IMPROVE
ACCESS AND
CIRCULATION
Downtown is Brookings’
most walkable business
district. However,
crossing 3rd/5th
Avenues and 6th Street
pose a challenge for
pedestrians. Finding
opportunities to better
connect parking along
the outskirts of Main
Avenue is important to
improve resident and
visitor convenience.
STRENGTHEN
DOWNTOWN
AS A
DESTINATION
Downtown Brookings is
a regional destination
and other cities view
Brookings as a role
model to follow. The
City should continually
advance Downtown
and make it attractive
to residents and
tourists. The health
of Downtown helps
with recruiting and
retaining talent to the
community.
Purpose of the Plan
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INTRODUCTION
Past Planning Efforts
Downtown has been subject
to past planning efforts, which
have influenced initiatives and
policies for the district.
“Encourage Downtown’s
evolution as a neighbor-
hood with housing.”
“Preserve the historic
assets of Downtown.”
“Leverage opportunities
for density (housing) ad-
jacent to destinations.”
“The need for housing
that is close to work and
services in order to limit
transportation costs.”
“The Brookings
Downtown is a great
asset. Façade improve-
ments, infrastructure
investment, new green
spaces, community
gathering facilities, and a
focus on winter recreation
would lead to an increase
in visitation and would
attract businesses and
talent to Brookings.”
“Explore a business
improvement district
(BID) designation and
additional funding mech-
anisms for Downtown
Brookings.”
“Evaluate the uses and
zoning of Downtown and
under served corridors in
Brookings.”
2018
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HOUSING STUDY PARKS & RECREATION
MASTER PLAN
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MASTER PLAN
2022 2022 2023
“Consider the devel-
opment of a Business
Improvement District (BID)
to help support the cost
to provide Downtown with
beautification.”
“Create a volunteer
program for park main-
tenance, especially for
Downtown plantings and
other high-profile areas.
This would require hiring a
volunteer coordinator that
is a volunteer to help with
coordination.”
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INTRODUCTION
The Planning Process
Hearing from the community is a critical aspect of the plan-
ning process. Those who live, work, and play in Downtown
Brookings know it best. The public engagement process be-
gan in January 2024 and finished in August 2024. The process
included input and feedback that resulted in this publication.
Idea
Concern
500+
in-person
participants
comments over 6 months
182
2,655
online participants
4
public meetings
Figure 1.2 — Interactive Map Activity
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INTRODUCTION
PUBLISH
FOR APPROVAL
Downtown Neighborhood Open House. The kick-off open
house was in partnership with Downtown Brookings’ annual
celebration in February. Attendees gathered in small groups
to discuss ideas and challenges facing Downtown. Results are
incorporated in the overall framework of this plan.
Public Interactive Map. A project website provided updates
of the planning process and an interactive map for partici-
pants to share their ideas. Of the 2,655 visitors to the website,
about 80 participants provided over 368 comments.
Listening Sessions. Targeted discussions were held with
community stakeholders, including business owners, proper-
ty owners, bar and restaurant owners, retailers, city leaders,
developers, and major employers.
DESIGNING CONCEPTS FOR THE FUTURE
Public Design Workshop. Public Design Workshops
were held in March and April to engage residents,
business owners, and stakeholders directly in designing
concepts for the future. Participants shared their ideas
with the design team and reacted to emerging concepts.
Steering Committee. A committee of local represen-
tatives provided guidance to the consultant team from
the beginning to the end of the planning process. The
committee met at key points in the schedule to provide
input and redirection to the plan’s content.
Public Final Open House. The final open house was
held in August 2024, and was an opportunity for the
public to provide feedback on the concepts prior to the
final plan’s publication.
BUILDING A VISION FOR THE FUTURE ADOPTING THE PLAN
Publication. The final plan
was presented to City Council
for approval on October 8th
at their regularly scheduled
meeting.
CONCEPT
REFINEMENT
CONCEPT
DESIGNSRESEARCHIDENTIFY
GOALS
March 2024-September 2024November 2023-March 2024 October 2024
New Planning Process
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SECTION TITLE
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02planning
framework
subareas > development > mobility
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Main Avenue
–Support existing
businesses
–Preserve the historic
buildings
–Refresh the streetscape
–Improve safety for all
travelers
–Ensure predictable
maintenance
–Encourage reinvestment
–Activate upper-stories
–Leverage investments
at the Armory and new
hotel
East Edge
–Improve east-west con-
nections for pedestrians
(crossing 5th Avenue)
–Retrofit 5th Avenue with
angle parking
–Connect civic uses to
each other
–Explore possibilities for
public gathering space
–Improve alleyways and
parking
West Edge
–Improve east-west con-
nections for pedestrians
(crossing 3rd Avenue)
–Retrofit 3rd Avenue with
angle parking
–Explore 72-Hour Lot re-
development scenarios
with adequate parking
–Explore Public Safety
Building redevelopment
scenarios
–Explore redevelopment
options
–Identify complementary
uses to Downtown, not
compete
6th Street Gateway
–Improve arrival to Main
Avenue
–Explore future connec-
tions and development
scenarios for City Plaza
–Consider contingency
redirection for property
Southside
–Suggest opportunities
for new housing near
Downtown that meets
the needs of Brookings
existing and future
residents
–Explore scenarios for
underused property
–Reinforce the future
redevelopment charac-
ter established by the
Lofts at Main
–Explore scenarios
for Southside Park
(enhanced park or
development)
Downtown Brookings is made of distinct areas that, together, form the Downtown Central
Business District. Individual features of these areas present opportunities to strengthen and
challenges to resolve.
subareasframework for
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
2nd St S
Main Ave5th Ave6th Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave1st Ave3rd St SMain Ave5th Ave7th Ave6th AveMain Avenue
6th Street (Highway)
East Edge
West Edge
Southside
MAIN
AVENUE
6TH STREET
WEST
EDGE
EAST
EDGE
SOUTHSIDE
Figure 2.1 — Subareas
6th St
7th St
5th St
4th St
3rd St
Front St
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Some Downtown properties experience pressure for reuse or redevelopment. This sections presents rationale for exploring
“test-fit” scenarios. While some sites may be identified as subject-to-change, redevelopment may be inappropriate and so
preservation policies should be considered.
pressure may extend
north to the 500 Block.
5. Public Safety Building.
The relocation of the
public safety facilities
would open this parcel
for redevelopment.
6. Brookings Register
and Perkins Buildings.
Both buildings fit
adjacent to a corner
surface parking lot. The
Register, local newspa-
per, does not demand as
much office space as it
once did for operations.
The Perkins Storage is
not a compatible use for
an emerging neighbor-
hood district.
7. 3rd & 3rd Corner
Block. The corner has
some older buildings
in various states of
condition.
East Edge
8. 5th Avenue 300 Block.
The block includes
a public parking lot
flanked by Napa Auto
Parts and a series of
small storefronts. When
canvasing the study
area for parcels that
could be assembled for
a larger development
project near Downtown,
this site includes four
owners.
9. 426 3rd Street. The
small building sits on
a gravel lot and any
historical qualities have
been modified beyond
restoration.
10. Front Street
Properties. The
properties between
Front Street and the
railroad tracks are
industrial-oriented. As
Downtown continues
to evolve as a neighbor-
hood, these properties
could redevelop to
include more com-
plementary uses in
Downtown.
6th Street
11. City Plaza. The parking
lot at City Plaza has the
potential to redevelop
for commercial space.
12. 6th Street Northside.
As redevelopment
along 6th Street contin-
ues, these blocks will
experience pressure for
redevelopment. Some
portions of these blocks
are within an existing
historic district.
Southside
13. Perry Electric Block.
Perry Electric is a good
business and the plan
recognizes that market
demand may influence
the site’s redevelop-
ment because of its
proximity to Downtown.
As a large land owner
near Downtown, the
plan shows options
for possible reuse and
redevelopment.
14. Rental Depot Site.
The Lofts at Main
building has proven that
southside can be home
to more “Downtown”
mixed use buildings.
The remainder of the
block may experience
market demand for
redevelopment, allow-
ing Rental Depot to
developmentframework for
Main Avenue
1. Armory. The City has
approved a develop-
ment plan to reuse the
Armory as an event
space and build a hotel
adjacent to the building.
2. 407 Main Avenue
Vacant Gap. Aptly
known as the “pit”, the
vacant site is surround-
ed by development.
West Edge
3. 72-hour lot. The 72
Hour Lot is the largest
single ownership parcel
in Downtown, making
assembly and redevel-
opment more fluid.
4. 3rd Avenue, 500
Block. If the 72 Hour lot
was to be redeveloped,
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9
10
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3
5
6
7
8
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New Development
Reuse
Sites-Subject-to-Change
relocate and expand at
an alternative site.
15. 200 Block of South
Main Avenue. The
block includes auto- and
service-oriented busi-
ness, storage buildings,
and some single-family
residential tucked in
between. The plan ac-
knowledges that market
demand may influence
its redevelopment.
16. Sexauer Seeds Block.
Located in a historic
district, the industrial
uses and open lots
south of 1st Street show
possibilities for devel-
opment and adaptive
reuse, particularly if its
current use becomes
obsolete.
17. Southside Park.
Southside Park may
require enhancements
or become a viable site
for development.
18. Railside Properties.
Properties along the
railroad may redevelop.
Future uses should have
reasonable adjacent
compatibility with the
proposed uses in the
plan.
Figure 2.2 — Development Framework
2nd St S
Main Ave5th Ave6th Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave1st Ave3rd St S5th Ave7th Ave6th Ave6th St
7th St
5th St
4th St
3rd St
Front St
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
SCENARIOS FOR
FUTURE LAND USE
Investing in Downtown is
one of the best ways that
Brookings can continue to
thrive, both in boom times and
in more stable times. When
exploring future “test-fit”
scenarios, the plan provides
guidance on the intensity for
redevelopment.
To continue the transfor-
mation of Downtown as a
complete neighborhood, it
needs more housing. The
growing housing market in
Downtowns across the country
are experiencing a new base of
customers seeking a lifestyle
where Downtown offers the
amenities where they can
walk.
In the past decades, Brookings
has seen a growth in
Downtown living with twenty
units added to Downtown,
bringing the unit count to
roughly 230 in 2024.
In 2019, the Lofts at Park Hill
(1116 6th Street) opened 65
new units in a mixed-use
Commercial
High Intensity
Medium Intensity
Park
e
development. Although not
in Downtown, the Lofts at
Park Hill show the interest
residents and students have
in Downtown and mixed-use
living arrangements.
With creative uses of space, as
seen in the Ben Franklin Flats
(420 Main Ave), more residen-
tial units can be added.
Figure 2.3 —
Future Land Use
2nd St S
Main Ave5th Ave6th Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave1st Ave3rd St S 7th Ave6th Ave6th St
7th St
5th St
4th St
3rd St
Front St
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Common
Features of
HIGH Intensity
Projects
–3-5 story building
built to the property
line
–Main-level
commercial
–Upper-level
residential
–Integrated parking
on main-level and
supplemented by
surface/structured
parking
–Balconies and/or
rooftop gathering
spaces
Common
Features of
MEDIUM Intensity
Projects
–2-3 stories built to the
property line
–Main-level with indepen-
dent entrances
–Integrated parking on
main-level and sup-
plemented by surface/
structured parking
–Balconies and/or rooftop
gathering spaces
–Possible private, land-
scaped spaces near
entrances
–Gentler density is more
compatible near historic
districts
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
mobilityframework for
Main Avenue
1. Intersection Retrofits
on Main Avenue. The
streetscape is in good
condition and does
not warrant any major
renovations at this
time. However, public
input suggests that the
plantings have passed
their prime.
2. Alley Improvements.
Alleys are passageways
that are seen as possible
new attractions that can
be both functional and
fun.
3. Front Street
Alignment. Front Street
is misaligned at Main
Avenue and motorists
frequently disobey
traffic signs for not
turning.
The Framework for Mobility provides concepts for connecting people to their destination.
West Edge
4. 3rd Avenue Redesign.
3rd Avenue is used
by large vehicles to
bypass Main Avenue.
The street’s three-lane
section is over-designed
to favor vehicles over
pedestrians. The plan
offers a redesign that
replaces parallel parking
with angle parking with-
out moving the curb.
5. Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements.
Regardless if 3rd Avenue
is redesigned, the plan
shows how to improve
pedestrian crossings.
East Edge
6. 5th Avenue Redesign.
5th Avenue’s three-lane
section is over-designed
and favors vehicles over
pedestrians. Redesign
should consider im-
proving movements for
pedestrians and cyclists.
7. Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements. If 5th
Avenue is redesigned,
then the crosswalk
should be designed
to improve pedestrian
safety.
6th Street
8. City Plaza Circulation.
The surface parking
lot is underused and
pathways for motorists
and pedestrians are
not clearly defined.
Concepts explore
techniques to improve
circulation and are
advisory to the private
owner.
9. Gateway
Enhancements.
Visitors should clearly
understand that they’ve
arrived to Downtown.
10. Access Management.
Any future redevelop-
ment along 6th Street
should align their
parking to adjacent
properties.
Southside
11. Main Avenue
Streetscape. Features
of Downtown’s streets-
cape should be extend-
ed south of the railroad
tracks to Southside Park.
12. Access Management.
Generally, access to
properties facing Main
Avenue should be
shared with adjacent
properties.
13. Wayfinding.
Wayfinding for motor-
ists and pedestrians
should consolidated
to avoid visual clutter
and direct people to
destinations, including
available parking. See
page 69 for examples.
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PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Possible Front
Street Realignment
Convert Street to
Angled Parking
Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements
Intersection Retrofits
Possible Roadway
Alignment
Alley Improvements
Future
Downtown
Gateway
Bump-out Retrofits
“Brook-end” Alley
Improvements
Align Driveways if New
Development Occurs
Wayfinding for
westbound trafficWayfinding for
eastbound traffic
Redesign
5th Avenue
Redesign
3rd Avenue
Enhance
Main Avenue
Manage Access
at City Plaza
Figure 2.2 —
Mobility Framework
2nd St S
Main Ave5th Ave6th Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave1st Ave3rd St S 7th Ave6th Ave6th St
7th St
5th St
4th St
3rd St
Front St
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concepts
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MAIN AVENUE
THE BUILDINGS ON MAIN
The buildings along Main Avenue are historically
intact and complete. Each building expresses a
unique identity often not seen in modern build-
ings today. However, vacant buildings do exist,
façades wear over time, and buildings become
unstable. Generally, the design of buildings along
Main Avenue should continue contributing to the
historic character of Downtown.
Priorities:
1. Improve Façades
2. Strategies for Building Improvements
3. Development Strategies
4. Upper Level Activation
MAIN AVENUE
ENHANCEMENTS
The streetscape of Main Avenue has aged well
albeit that certain areas where pavers exist have
experienced heaving and the plantings may not
be the most compatible.
Priorities:
1. Continue Regular Maintenance
2. Update Plantings and Materials
3. Establish Business Improvement District
4. Placemaking and Seating
“BROOKENDS”
The alleys are opportunities for additional place-
making in Downtown that can create moments of
exploration.
Priorities:
1. Update Plantings
2. Establish a Business Improvement District
Elements of Main
Main Avenue represents people’s image of the extent of Downtown. This section provides recommenda-
tions to improve the horizontal (streetscape) and vertical (buildings) of Main Avenue and the alleyways
behind.
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The Buildings on Main
A plan to enhance and maintain Downtown’s building stock is a key step in creating an attractive
Downtown. Many Downtown buildings can be improved by owners with the right support network as
described in the “Toolkit to Support Owners”.
• Windows. Windows provide natural light to
the building and provide a transparent street-
scape for pedestrians. Often older building
contained irregular window openings that
since were covered up. Generally, first floor
storefronts should consist of mostly non-tint-
ed display windows. Window replacement
should complement the style and scale of the
building and in most cases utilize the entire
original opening.
• Awnings. Awnings provide shelter for pedes-
trians from sunlight and rain while walking
along the sidewalk. Shade to the building
storefront also protects merchandise from sun
damage. Awnings provide space for signage,
both above and hanging underneath. Often
cloth awning are replaced with metal and
wood canopies becoming incompatible with
the building character. The size of an awning
should fit the window or entry opening and
scaled relative to adjacent awnings.
• Entryways. Entries should welcome visitors
to a business. If the building contains multiple
entrances, perhaps for upper floor residential
and a ground floor commercial, signage or
lighting should inform customers on the
correct entry. Much like windows, original
door openings enhance the character of the
building.
• Materials and Color. The type and color
of brick vary by building. Brick and stone
features should not be painted unless histor-
ically painted. Simply painting a building can
transform the appearance from an aesthetic
and maintenance standpoint. Colors should
not create a visual distraction, but rather
complement the continuity throughout the
district. This is not to say that murals should
be discouraged.
• Signage. Signs provide clear messaging to
both drivers and pedestrians about a business.
Signage should be legible for the intended
reader and complement the character of the
building. Size, design, location, type, material,
and lighting all influence the effectiveness of
the message and compatibility within the dis-
trict. Projecting signs at the pedestrian level
promote walking from store to store as people
along the sidewalk can see from a distance
which businesses are on the block.
IMPROVE FAÇADES
Façades create the “walls” of public spaces. An
unattractive wall creates a feeling of an overall
unappealing space. The buildings along Main
Avenue are Downtown’s priority asset. They
should be preserved and enhanced.
Buildings along Main Avenue and throughout
Downtown range in condition and level of
alterations. The majority of buildings along Main
Avenue are:
–Built to the sidewalk
–One to two stories
–Flat roofs
–Contain decorative cornice features
–Built of brick
–Range from 20’-60’ wide
–Contain glass storefronts and recessed entries
The historic storefronts host many common
elements. Future building enhancements and
possible infill development should respect these
elements. In general, these elements accom-
modate pedestrians and accentuate decorative
elements. Façade recommendations for each block
face of Main Avenue include:
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• Lighting. A mistake in Downtown districts is
to limit lighting to only street lights. Lighting
on building façades that illuminate sidewalks
create a friendlier and safer feeling for pe-
destrians. Decorative lighting over building
storefronts and signage promote an active
streetscape in the evening and nighttime
hours. Lighting should be directed downward
to limit glare to upper story residential uses.
• General Maintenance. A well maintained
building gives customers an impression
that the property owner cares about their
business. Regular maintenance of buildings
in Downtown increases feelings of safety for
pedestrian and shows that property owners
are committed to their businesses. Proper
maintenance and cleaning may be all that is
needed to enhance several façades on Main
Avenue. In addition, cleaning slows long
term deterioration and can show if a bigger
problem with the masonry exists and where
to address it.
The importance of façade improvements goes
beyond appearance. Property owners see direct
benefits from increased individual property values
and potential energy savings from installing cor-
rect insulation and window treatments. Benefits
to the city include greater tourism possibilities, a
stronger character for Downtown, and an in-
creased tax base.
Parapet
Cornice
Door with
transom
TransomNew
awnings
and/or
lighting
New energy
efficient
windows in
same historical
pattern and
appearance
Updated
insulation
and HVAC
Pier
Second story
windows
Storefront
glazing
Foundation
Bulkhead
Base
Figure 3.1 —
Storefront features and typical improvement opportunities.
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TOOLKIT TO SUPPORT OWNERS
Exterior rehabilitation often translates to dollar signs in the eyes of a property owner who may
not be able to pass the costs down to tenants or customers. While this may be true in many
instances, this section attempts to equip property/business owners with information on po-
tential long term energy savings, increased visitorship, less tenant turnover, and stabilization
of property value.
• Update Design
Guidelines to Create
Standards. Updating
the City’s Design
Guidelines (2004) to
become a hybrid of
Guidelines (advisory)
and Standards (re -
quired) will clearly
articulate appropriate-
ness for any changes
to a building façade.
Proposals for changing
the façade that align
with the updated
Standards can become
eligible for receiving
funding assistance,
most usually for contrib-
uting historic properties
in the district.
The toolkit concentrates
on strategies for improv-
ing the existing building
stock both aesthetically
and functionally. It further
provides guidance on infill
development. An important
note for this section is that
these programs as described
herein have not been
established and are advisory
only. Key recommendations
include:
–Update Design
Guidelines to Create
Standards
–Update Façade
Enhancement Program
–Establish a Façade
Easement
–Establish Signage Grant
Program
–Guidance for Applying
for Historic Tax Credit
–Energy Funding
• Update Façade
Enhancement
Program. The
Downtown Brookings
Façade Grant aims
to stimulate pri-
vate investment in
Downtown Brookings
by providing matching
grant funds for façade
improvements to street
and alley-facing facades
(where it is the primary
entrance to a business).
Eligible projects will be
considered for up to a
50% match, meaning
the fund may match
dollar-for-dollar in grant
funding.
• Establish a Façade
Easement. Preservation
easements allow for
the individual property
owner to hand over the
right to change exterior
features of their proper-
ty to the City. The ease-
ment is a tool that the
City can use to leverage
existing funding sources
and allow the façade
to be more eligible for
grant funding.
• Establish Signage
Grant Program. The
Signage Grant Program
is designed to support
the installation of new,
qualifying signage for
businesses located with-
in the Historic District.
Reimbursements can be
processed upon com-
pletion of the project.
• Promote Lights
Camera Action Grant.
The City and Downtown
Brookings are dedicat-
ed to protecting the
safety of the Downtown
Brookings community
and businesses. The
Lights, Camera, Action
Grant program was
created to encourage
and assist investment
into downtown store-
front lighting, cameras,
and safety action items
to encourage better
security and walkability
in the district.
• Guidance for Applying
for Historic Tax
Credits. The main finan-
cial tool to encourage
façade improvements
currently is for National
Register properties,
which are eligible for
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State and Federal histor-
ic tax credits. These are
great programs that
make historic rehabili-
tation projects possible
throughout the country.
However, property
owners often don’t seek
tax credits because of a
lengthy (and sometimes
confusing) application
process, strict adher-
ence to the Secretary
of Interior Standards
for Rehabilitation,
perceived drawn out
process with State
Historic Preservation
Office requirements,
and the inability to
reap meaningful cost
savings from small scale
projects.
The City should assist
owners who wish to
apply for Historic Tax
Credits. Ultimately,
the burden of the
application is on the
owner. However, the
City should provide
guidance to owners so
they may not become
discouraged by the
process.
• Establish Downtown
Sioux Falls, SD Indianola, IASidney, NE
The total maximum
award per building is 75
percent of eligible proj-
ect costs and capped at
$80,000.
The total maximum
award for buildings on
the National Register
of Historic Places is
100 percent of the
eligible project costs
with a capped award of
$100,000.
Award cap may be
increased by up to
$25,000 for buildings
on corner lots with two
prominent façades to
fund the restoration
of both façades. The
program has increased
funding for corner
lots with a higher
visibility. The higher
funding options help
offset increased cost of
materials and labor.
Program provides up
to $25,000 in grant
funding
This program amount
with unencumbered
funds allowing build-
ing owners greater
discretion.
Sidney’s program
is a matching grant
up to $20,000.
Reimbursement is
75% if contractors and
materials are from
within the County. If an
out of county business
is supplying materials
or work is a Cheyenne
County Chamber of
Commerce member
it also qualifies at the
75% rate. All non-qual-
ifying contractors and
purchased materials
can be reimbursed at a
35% rate. *If restoring
original windows, the
rate is 65%.
Revitalization
Incentive Program
(DRIP). Enhancing
the interior spaces of
buildings in Downtown
is essential for revital-
izing local facilities,
developing additional
housing options, im-
proving life-safety, and
renewing Downtown
properties. DRIP aims at
encouraging property
owners to invest in the
rehabilitation and reno-
vation of interior spaces,
leading to increased
property values, job
creation, and a vibrant
Downtown community.
The intent is to provide
assistance in the form
of a matching grant/
loan combination
program to improve the
condition of downtown
buildings.
Façade Enhancement: Case Studies
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Reuse Opportunities
–Storefronts along Main
Avenue have limited
vacancy, reportedly four
locations in 2024.
–The makeup of retail
and services is appropri-
ate with restaurants and
bars spread throughout.
These businesses could
leverage the sidewalk
to create a stronger
“streetlife presence”.
–The smaller footprints of
downtown storefronts
can provide more
“shared spaces” for retail
and office. Startups,
tech incubators, and
innovation centers are
commonly found in
downtown areas.
–Businesses in incu-
bator-like settings
(coworking/retail) have
available vacant spaces
to move-up. However,
the condition of these
spaces are subject to
Figure 3.2 — Demonstration Facade Enhancement
major repairs to be
suitable tenant spaces.
–Significant use gaps
in downtown include
event spaces (indoor
and outdoor), luxury
(spa), housing, and
lodging. Housing should
be reserved for up-
per-stories and adjacent
blocks and preferably in
mixed-use buildings.
–Auto-oriented busi-
nesses are generally
obsolete in a downtown
setting and are more
appropriately located
to arterial and collector
streets.
Infill Construction
Infill construction should
be contemporary yet
compatible with the historic
character of neighboring
buildings and the Brookings
Commercial Historic
District in terms of size,
scale, design, detailing,
material, color, and texture.
Professional assistance will
Demonstration of
a significant facade
restoration where
windows were
replaced, brick
revealed. Project
completed by RDG.
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almost certainly be required
to develop an acceptable
design.
New Construction
New construction in the
form of additions, accessory
buildings and infill may be
required to restore a historic
feature, adapt a building to
a different use, or optimize
use within Downtown.
New construction presents
particularly complex design
and technical challenges.
Recommendations for new
construction include:
–Restore missing
historic elements
based on historical,
pictorial, and physical
documentation.
–New additions and
accessory buildings
should be designed
to be compatible with
the historic buildings
materials, workmanship,
and the proportions
and composition of
the overall design and
elements within the
design are important
considerations.
Professional assistance
may be required to
develop an acceptable
design.
–New designs should not
create a false historical
appearance.
–Choose the location
of new construction
carefully, with respect to
its visual impact on the
historic resource. Under
most circumstances,
building additions and
accessory structures
should be limited to the
back of any building
within the Brookings
Commercial Historic
District.
–If a new addition is
proposed to a historic
building, it is recom-
mended that a qualified
licensed professional be
consulted about tying
the new structure into
the historic structure.
–According to State Law,
all building demolitions
in an historic district are
subject to review.
Public Restrooms
Downtown Brookings offers public restrooms at the City/County
Building, Activity Center and Public Library. Opportunities for
additional restrooms include:
–Renovate a vacant storefront to include public restrooms and
possible hallway to alley. The above diagram shows a possible
layout of a 25’ frontage that can have secure restrooms while
providing incubator spaces.
–Build a new standalone facility as part of public supported
project, including a park or private development.
–Continue importing portable toilets for major events and
activites.MAIN AVENUELobby or
Common Area
Office
PUBLIC
RESTROOMS
Office Office Office
ALLEYDemonstration of incubator space with restrooms in a
typical 25’ wide building
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Reuse Armory. The Armory building is
proposed to be reused as an event space
attached to a new hotel (2024). This plan
supports this type of development and
preservation.
Redevelop 407 Main Avenue. The open lot at
407 Main Street, known locally as the “pit”, should
be developed with a two-story building with
features that complement the historic integrity of
Downtown. Interim conversions may include:
–Passageway green space that leads to the alley
–New fence with graphics
Preserve Gathering Space. The open space
adjacent to Nick’s Hamburger Shop is currently
used as an outdoor eating area that includes
movable furniture and a temporary shelter. The
space can be redesigned as a permanent plaza
with shelter. The plan does not anticipate a major
redevelopment effort on this site, yet presents
an opportunity to become a signature space for
private gatherings.
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Update Plantings. The most immediate and
cost-effective opportunity to improve Main
Avenue is to update the plantings throughout
the corridor. Plantings should be hardy and as
low-maintenance as possible, while providing
year-round visual impact. A combination of
drought tolerant native forbs, hardy perennials,
and native grasses is recommended. Details are
shown on the opposite page
Maintain Furniture. Downtown should continue
to use their existing furniture and plan to budget
funds for their eventual replacement. The future
placement of benches and trash receptacles
should be located next to each other rather than
apart.
Streetscape Retrofits
The plan recommends retrofitting Main Avenue’s existing bump-outs until the condition of the street
requires reconstruction or more universal repair. Retrofits include:
Form a Business Improvement District. The City
currently maintains the streetscape, yet budget
cuts may result in less predictable maintenance.
Downtown businesses and property owners
should form a Business Improvement District to
manage ongoing maintenance of the streetscape.
Services may include:
–Snow removal
–Watering of plants and replacement
–Waste removal and power-washing sidewalks
–Marketing the district and replacing banners
–Joint security (cameras and patrol)
–Coordination of events and the arts
Update Pavement Materials. The existing pavers
in bump-outs are heaving in some locations,
resulting in tripping hazards and chipping from
snow shovels. This plan recommends repaving
these areas with color-conditioned concrete,
rather than spot fills or grinding. In addition, the
expanse of the bump-out can be retrofitted to
host permanent pedestals for public art or seating.
Extend Streetscape Design. The existing streets-
cape design should eventually extend south of the
railroad tracks to 3rd Street. Also, the streetscape
should extend to Main Avenue’s side streets, likely
beginning on 3rd and 4th Street, then eventually
including 5th Street and Front Street.
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A future plant palette may
include the following:
1. Little Bluestem
2. Purple Coneflower
3. Lanceleaf Coreopsis
4. Butterfly Weed
5. Catmint
6. Blue Grama Grass
7. Reblooming Daylily
8. Switchgass
9. Aromatic Aster
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Projected Lighting. Light poles can be retrofitted
to project colored patterns onto the sidewalk. This
adds visual interest that can be changed through-
out the seasons.
Public Art. The expanse of the bump-outs can
be retrofitted with pedestals for public art and
seating. Adding a splash of lighting would add
another dimension of interest.
Seating. All seating, private and public, should
be ADA compliant and a consistent color (black).
Temporary outdoor seating areas should be
permitted so long as adequate space is reserved
for pedestrians. Spaces can be enclosed along the
sidewalk or in parklets.
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Update plantings
throughout the district
Expand the crosswalk markings
to make more visible
Install district-wide security cam-
eras at corners and mid-blocks
Replace pavers with
concrete and install
pedestals for public
art and seating
Figure 3.2 — Streetscape Retrofits
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The “Brookends”
The Brookends is a grassroots placemaking initiative for enhancing Downtown’s alleyways. The name is
derived by blending the words “Brookings” and “Bookends”, thereby creating “Brookends”. These spaces
are places for people to experience art, culture and learning. Communities across the country have
activated their alleys as celebrated pathways, creating a unique experience for patrons.
Near-term Dumpster Consolidation
Long-term Dumpster Consolidation
Upgrading the alleys will be challenging, as they
are used for parking, deliveries, and trash removal.
The alley’s condition, particularly cleanliness and
lighting, will be significant factors in these spaces
becoming realized as destinations.
1. Consolidating Dumpsters. Currently, the
alleys have numerous dumpsters that are
maintained by multiple waste vendors. This
plan recommends that waste receptacles be
consolidated in the alleys to improve their
appearance and for Downtown to contract
with a single vendor. These improvements are
best if managed by a Business Improvement
District.
2. Adding Lighting and Security. Draping
lights over the alley and adding sconces to the
backs of buildings will improve visibility and
personal comfort. Adding security cameras
will help deter nefarious activities; the admin-
istration of cameras is best if managed by a
Business Improvement District.
3. Creating a Brand for the Alleys. While this
plan presents the concept of branding the
alleys as “Brookends”, the branding may want
to be revisited to ensure broader ownership.
Applying the brand can be done through
signage, art and marketing.
4. Adding Accessory Rear Entrances to
Businesses and Outdoor Seating. Businesses
can create back entrances with outdoor seat-
ing areas. However, the alleys will struggle to
become inviting spaces for people when they
can see and smell trash. The previously listed
initiatives should be accomplished before
any campaigns or incentives are offered to
businesses to activate rear entrances.
5. Initiate a Grassroots Plan. Several tactical
improvements have taken shape over the
years - murals have appeared in alleys and rear
entrances are being upgraded. Downtown
Brookings, in association with local design
professionals can author a plan for detailed
improvements.
Figure 3.3 — Consolidated Dumpsters
5th Street
6th Street
4th Street
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Upgrade Pavement Materials. Upgrading
paving materials using concrete and
introducing furniture and new entrances to
rear façades.
Consolidated Dumpsters. Consolidating
waste receptacles and screening from
public sight.
Lighting. Improving lighting, both over the
alley and on building faces.
west alley east alley
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Figure 3.4a — Alley Possibilities (West)
Concept shows temporary artwork on ground plain, draping lights, murals, signage and
wraps around utilities..
MAIN AVENUE
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Figure 3.4b — Alley Possibilities (East)
Concept shows activating rear storefronts with outdoor seating, murals, new surface
material (possibly brick), seating, signage, and enclosed dumpsters.
MAIN AVENUE
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3rd Avenue Redesign
The Downtown plan presents a scenario of redesigning 3rd Avenue by con-
verting parallel parking to angle parking and adding bump-outs at intersec-
tions. Interim designs and implementation should be considered before full
build-out.
Phase 1: Launch Pilot Project. The pilot project can include painting bump-
outs the re-striping of the street from 3-lanes to 2-lanes, with angled parking
on the west side and parallel parking on the east. The City should study traffic
patterns to determine if a more permanent solution can be designed.
Future Phases. Many properties on the east side of the street have garage
openings and driveways to open surface
parking. Implementing angled parking on the
east side may need to be deferred until new
development occurs. Changes in land use will
influence the timeline for a complete redesign
of the corridor.
Trucks prefer traveling on 3rd Avenue rather
than Main Avenue because it has no stop signs.
Adding signed truck routes to 3rd Avenue
may better divert truck trafic and provide
wayfinding for trucks. As industrial uses near
the railroad tracks convert to less intense
uses, the level of truck traffic will diminish. As
auto-oriented businesses relocate to higher
traffic areas, the demand for garages and
off-street parking storage will decline. These
changes may result in lighter traffic and easier
adaptation to angled parking.
Adding stop signs at 4th Street or 5th Street
will force traffic to stop so pedestrians can
cross more comfortably.
Figure 3.5 — Angled Parking
3rd Avenue5th Street
4th Street
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BUMP-OUTS
Intersections on 3rd and 5th Avenues, where
streets (3rd/4th/5th) connect to Main Avenue, can
be redesigned to improve safety and convenience
for pedestrians and calm the speed of traffic.
Bump-outs on the east side of 3rd Street will likely
need to be mountable so delivery vehicles have an
apron for their turning movements.
Figure 3.6 — 5th Avenue Bump-out Retrofit
Benefits of bump-outs:
–Shortens crossing distance for pedestrians by
~30 feet
–Improves visibility for both pedestrians and
motorists
–Protects parked vehicles
–Creates space for trees and benches
–Can help with managing stormwater
Challenges of bump-outs:
–Cost for design and construction
–Reduces convenience for snow removal
–Creates additional cost for maintenance
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The development strategies focus on redevelopment
and reuse projects to enhance the unique building stock
and streetscape, summarized in Figure 3.7a: West Edge
Development Strategies.
Partnerships for Reuse or Redevelopment
Most, if not all, redevelopment and reuse projects require
partnerships. Cost is often the most prohibitive element.
However, technical guidance on building methods and con-
siderations of the market are equally important for property
owners and developers. The City will need to be flexible with
property owners of potential sites to amend codes, attract
employment, create an attractive streetscape, and provide
further financial incentives when the project fits with the
vision for Downtown. Other essential partners to include in
redevelopment and reuse projects include financial institu-
tions, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, the
Historic Preservation Commission, Downtown Brookings, and
the media to promote the new space.
Adaptive Reuse of Older Buildings. Often more sustain-
able, reuse of historic buildings is better able to retain the
charm of Downtown versus redevelopment of other sites
that lack the character of buildings. Adaptive reuse does not
come without its own challenges. Historic buildings require
careful maintenance, contain difficult spaces to renovate, and
often require a mix of uses to be profitable for developers.
In addition, mixing residential with commercial uses brings
Development Strategies
Mixed Use
at 72-Hour Parking Lot.
Reuse/Redevelopment
of auto-oriented use
Mixed Use
at Public Safety Building
Mixed Use
at 3rd & 3rd
Armory Reuse and
New Hotel
Mixed Use
at Register and
Perkins Sites
Mixed Use
at 500 Block
Figure 3.7a— West Edge Development Strategies
3rd AveMain Ave5th Street
4th Street
3rd Street
6th Street
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added building code regulations
often increasing costs exponentially.
Adaptive reuse projects for historic
buildings are particularly suited for
developers with attention to detail
and a unique vision. There is often not
a “one size fits all” model to approach
redevelopment and reuse endeavors.
Redevelopment of Property. Market
forces will naturally influence the
demand for redevelopment. The plan
provides guidance for increasing the
intensity of development to reinforce
Downtown’s character as a place to
live and play.
The map shows clusters of properties
that private developers may find as
candidates for larger redevelopment
projects. Any action on these sites are
subject to the willingness of owners
wanting to sell to a developer or build
the project themselves.
The plan
provides
guidance for
increasing the
intensity of
development
to reinforce
Downtown’s
character.Figure 3.7b —
West Edge 400-600 Blocks 3rd Ave5th Street
4th Street
6th Street
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Mixed Use at 72-Hour Parking Lot. The
City owns the 72-Hour parking lot and can
release a Request for Proposals (RFP), seek-
ing developers to build a project that can
become a model for future redevelopment in
Downtown.
Concept shows a mixed use project with
the intent of commercial on the main level
and residential above. Redeveloping the site
should inlude a parking study.
Mixed Use at 500 Block. The half-block
contains a mix of single-family and multi-fam-
ily buildings. Negotiating the purchase with
multiple property owners may delay any
interest for redevelopment. Incremental
development may be more feasible.
Concept shows a mixed use project with
commercial on the main level and residential
above. However, commercial may be more
limited to corner spots.
Mixed Use at Register and Perkins Sites.
The half block contains uses that can relo -
cate to other locations throughout the City.
Assembling properties between two owners
is more manageable.
Concept shows a mixed use project with
commercial on the main level and residential
above.
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Mixed Use at Public Safety Building. The City
is evaluating options for relocating their Public
Safety Building. Redesigning the existing space for
a different user is unlikely, requiring the site to be
entirely subject to redevelopment.
Concept shows a mixed use project with reconfig-
ured parking to the west.
Armory Reuse and New Hotel. Previously
mentioned in the Main Avenue element, the
Armory is proposed for reuse as an event
space and parking area redeveloped for a
new hotel in Downtown.
Mixed Use at 3rd & 3rd. The northeast
corner of 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street includes
a series of older buildings (office, bar and
auto service). While some of the buildings
have historic attributes, they have been
significantly modified over the decades. If
surrounding properties began to redevelop
at a higher-intensity, then the properties may
become subject-to-change.
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1/4 Block Redevelopment
Lofts at Main
1/2 Block Redevelopment
Lofts at Park Hill
Main Floor: Commercial
Upper Floors: (2 levels) 24 Units
Parking: Surface
Total Building Square Footage: 4,932
Address: 126 Main Avenue S
Mixed Use Project with first floor commercial
and upper story residential. The building is
built near the street with parking behind.
Redevelopment project replaced a single-
family, single-family conversion, and small
commercial building.
Main Floor: Commercial
Upper Floors: (3 levels) 65 Apartments
Parking: Surface and underground
Total Building Square Footage: 12,312
Address: 1116 6th Street
Mixed use project with luxury apartments
(studios, 1/2 bedrooms) with common ameni-
ties. The building is built near the street with
parking behind.
Redevelopment project replaced a series of
single-family homes (some conversions to
multi-family and commercial).
Precedent Projects for
Redevelopment
The precedent projects
convey a level of intensity
that provides more compat-
ibility to Downtown than
single-story projects with
a lower yield on market
return. Achieving a higher
yield of construction (units
and square footage) that
matches the vision will likely
require a partnership from
the City and incentives to
offset risk.
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Aerial view looking northwest towards the West End Development Area. The land along 3rd Avenue
represents the greatest opportunity for growth and expansion of Downtown.
Figure 3.8 — West Edge Concept Rendering
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5th St
6th St
4th St
3rd St
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EDGE
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5th Avenue Redesign
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan presents a scenario of redesigning
5th Avenue by converting the parallel parking to angled parking and adding
bump-outs at intersections. While this concept was broadly supported by par-
ticipants in the planning process, several questions should still be considered
before proceeding with a design process for construction, including:
–Does the community need more parking in Downtown?
–Does the community want more bicycle paths instead of more parking?
–Does the community want a park but preferred sites are unavailable?
6TH ST
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Scenario 1: Do Nothing
Scenario 2: Re-stripe street from parallel to
angle parking. The existing 3-lane design (two
thru lanes and turning lane) can be redesigned
to allow for angle parking without modifying
the curbs. However, intersections can be rebuilt
to include bump-outs to create safer crosswalks.
Scenario 3: Re-stripe street to include bicycle
lanes. Bicyclists can use 5th Avenue as an alter-
native route to Main Avenue since it has a traffic
signal at 6th Street. This scenario retains parallel
parking and converts the 3-lane to 2-lane with a
bicycle lane on both sides.
Scenario 5: Create a Park by closing 5th
Avenue between Front Street and 3rd Street.
While other sites are also available for a future
park, options may become limited, resulting in
considering a future conversion of the street
becoming a park.
Figure 3.9 — 5th Avenue Angled Parking Concept5th Avenue5th Street
4th Street
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Bump-out
Intersections
Convert public
parking into park.
Possible expan-
sion to adjacent
properties.
Pathway between
Courthouse and
possible new park
Possible
mid-block
crossing
Figure 3.10 — East Edge Concept Rendering
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New Downtown Park
Thompson Park
in Downtown
Overland Park
While Main Avenue represents Downtown’s most
distinct public space, the district does not have
a signature park for leisure, play, and regular
programming. Participants in the planning process
acknowledge this gap, particularly when compar-
ing Brookings to similar sized communities.
This plan identifies candidate sites for a future
park. While test-fit concepts are shared in this plan,
they are not designs but rather an illustrative ex-
ploration of possibilities for further investigation.
Ultimately, a location must be selected first, then
the park can be designed. Figure 3.11 identifies
the initial candidate sites throughout Downtown,
which were later narrowed to locations on the east
edge.
The east edge of Downtown includes a ribbon
of civic uses, including the Children’s Museum
of South Dakota, Brookings Activity Center,
Brookings Public Library, Brookings County
Courthouse and Brookings City & County
Government Center. Placing another civic use,
such as a new park, in this area reinforces the ar-
ea’s theme as a “community campus” and creates
nexus of services in the heart of the community.
Also, any public space would have neighboring
properties that can monitor activities for better
security.
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72-HOUR LOT
Advantages:
–City-owned property
Disadvantages:
–Pioneer Park is located
about 2 blocks away
–One-block away from
Main Avenue may be
perceived as too far
REGISTER SITE
Advantages:
–Close to Main Avenue
–Acceptable size, but
future expansion is
unlikely
Disadvantages:
–Pioneer Park is located
about 2-blocks away
–Not owned by the City
–3rd Avenue may be
a more appropriate
corridor for new
development
OFFICE SITE (SWIFTEL)
–Relocating Swiftel is not
possible thereby making
the site inviable
SOUTHSIDE PARK
–Location is too far from
Main Avenue
–Site could be improved
rather than newly
developed to maintain
existing green space
426 3RD STREET
Advantages
–Proximity to civic services.
–Close to Main Avenue
–One private property owner
–Potential Farmers Market
relocation cooperation
Disadvantages
–Small site that could be com-
bined with closure of 5th Ave.
–Not owned by the City
5TH AVENUE, 300 BLOCK
Advantages
–Proximity to Children’s
Museum, Activity Center,
Library, City Hall and County
Facilities. Many “eyes” on the
space.
–Close to Main Avenue that
can support businesses by
attracting people to the
district.
–Three private-property
owners, making negotiations
for acquisition more viable.
–City owns parking lot in the
middle
–Allows for phased expansion
–Potential Farmers Market
relocation cooperation
Disadvantages
–Block is not completely
owned by the City
Figures 3.11 — Candidate Future Park Locations
58 6th Street7th StreetEAST EDGE
BROOKINGS BROOKINGS
COUNTY COUNTY
COURTHOUSECOURTHOUSE
CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S
MUSEUMMUSEUM
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
CENTERCENTER
BROOKINGS BROOKINGS
CITY & COUNTY CITY & COUNTY
GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT
CENTERCENTER
LIBRARYLIBRARY
PROGRAM POSSIBILITIES
The desired program for designing a gathering
space in Downtown is for it to be oriented to
multiple generations, children to older adults.
The space should be well-connected to its
surroundings so that people can conveniently
move between the City’s community facilities and
Downtown. Possible programming can be coordi-
nated by the Downtown Brookings organization.
Priority Elements
–Connections to surrounding uses
–Seating areas
–Small playground
–Public Restrooms*
–Plaza Space
–Open lawn
–Splash Pad
–Iconic public art feature
–Ability to host events and celebrations, includ-
ing the Farmers Market and Frost Fest
*Public restrooms can be designed into a new
structure in the park or retrofitted into an existing
building along Main Avenue with access from the
alley.Key Connections
Candidate
gathering space
“THE
3RD
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BLOCK”
“THE
5TH AVE
BLOCK”
Figures 3.12 — Test-fit Concepts of a new park space in Downtown
5th Street
4th Street
MAIN AVENUE5th Street3rd Street
Front Street
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Full-block Scenario
Scenario is applicable if all properties are suc-
cessfully assembled. Individual properties can be
converted to public parking as an interim use until
all properties are assembled. Features include:
–Promenade between Courthouse and Park.
–Protected crossings at intersections.
–Enhanced alley.
–Landscaping to screen rear façades.
–Greenspace with connected pathways.
–Playground equipment and splash pad.
–Performance stage.
–Potential Farmers’ Market programming.
Half-block Scenario
Scenario is applicable if some properties can be
assembled but not all. Features include:
–Elements of the full-block scenario, yet
features are reduced and more compressed.
–This scenario excludes any spaces for large
performances or public restrooms.
–Potential Farmers Market programming.
5th Street Scenario
The 5th Street Scenario is an alternative to the Full-
block and Half-block scenarios. The concept closes
5th Avenue between Front Street and 3rd Street
and removes a building. Features include:
–A great lawn with connecting pathways.
–Iconic art element for photo opportunities.
–Parking flanking the space to create loading
areas for vendors, such as a Farmer’s Market.
Figures 3.13 — Test-fit Concepts of a new park space in Downtown
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The East Edge includes a cluster of civic uses with-
in a block of each other, yet are loosely connected
from each other. These include the Children’s
Museum, Activity Center, Library, City/County
offices, and County Courthouse. If a new park is
placed opposite of the library where the existing
public parking lot is located, then the idea of a
civic campus becomes an even stronger theme.
1. Define pathway between new park and
County Courthouse. The alley between the
Activity Center and Library can be converted
into promenade that links the two iconic
spaces. Vehicles can be allowed on the path
and be designed in a way to discourage
frequent use. Adding pedestrian lighting,
bollards, art and wayfinding will help keep
the space calm for pedestrians.
2. Build bump-outs at intersections along
5th Avenue. Build bump-outs at all nearby
intersections along 5th Avenue. The bump-
outs at 4th Street near the Children’s Museum
establishes a precedent for shortening the
crossing distance and making the district
more walkable for pedestrians.
Civic Campus Connections Figure 3.14 — The Promenade
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Mark
Crosswalk
New
curb and
sidewalk
New
sidewalk
Midblock
bump-outs
with new
sidewalk
3. Define pathways between the Children’s Museum and City/County
Building. The connection between facilities fragments at the Library.
Recommendations include:
–Convert select stalls on northside of library to continue sidewalk from
Activity Center to Government Center.
–Establish midblock crossing and sidewalk on 3rd Street between the
Library and Government Center.
Continue walkway around the
Library and connect to the
Activity Center.
Figure 3.15 —Campus Connector Figure 3.16 — New Library path
5th Street4th Street
3rd Street
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6th St
7th St
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City Plaza
The City Plaza is a business center that offers a mix of commercial spaces. The site can be improved with
better circulation for customer convenience and replacing excess parking with new commercial develop-
ment. Ultimately, the recommendations in this section attempt to guide the private owner to retain and
attract tenants and improve customer experience. Recommendations include:
1. Improve City Plaza’s façade. The entire
façade for City Plaza can be improved similarly
to the enhancements completed for the
theater. Possibilities include:
–Cover or frame business entrances.
Possibly build new façades to distinguish
individual tenants and break up the
continuous façade.
–Add awnings with new business signage.
–Replace business signage.
–Add lighting to the building face with
sconces or goosenecks.
–Attach marquee window displays to
create the appearance of more windows.
2. Replace business signage. The existing py-
lon signage along 6th Street and Main Avenue
should be replaced with a more modern sign
to improve the appeal of the development.
The wall signage on the building should be
updated, as well.
3. Redesign the parking and circulation. The
concept shows a redesign of the City Plaza’s
parking area to include drive lanes that are
delineated by parking islands and enhanced
landscaping. The concept manages the fre-
quency of access points along 6th Street and
Main Avenue, improving safety for customers
and directing them to logical points of access.
–Modify the existing drive lane along the
City Plaza’s frontage, which connects
2nd Avenue to Main Avenue, by shifting
the intersection to the middle of the
block at Main Avenue. The new align-
ment consolidates two access points
along Main Avenue for improved safety
and creates continuity to future redevel-
opment to the east by connecting future
access to commercial developments
facing 6th Street.
–Establish a drive lane that connects the
outlot businesses on the south side of
the development. The drive lane should
include a parallel path for pedestrians.
4. Establish Pedestrian Pathways. Providing
sidewalks between business entrances and
the public sidewalk improves accessibility for
customers. Also, sidewalks encourage custom-
ers to safely visit multiple destinations.
5. Develop Outlot. The concept shows a devel-
opment project along 6th Street with a tall
single-story or two-story building that frames
the highway corridor near Downtown.
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Improve City
Plaza’s Façade
Replace
Business
Signage
Any redevelopment of
neighboring property
should align their parking
entrance to City Plaza
Consolidate Access
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Figure 3.18 —
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Circulation Diagram
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City Plaza Area Rendering showing
parking lot improvements, new outlot
development, defined pathways for
vehicles and pedestrians, and façade
applications.
Figure 2.19 — 6th Street Concept Rendering
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Figure 3.20 — 6th Street Development OpportunitiesProperties along 6th Street are subject to future
redevelopment because of their proximity to
Downtown and 6th Street (Highway 14). This plan
recognizes the Comprehensive Plan’s Mixed-Use
category on the Future Land Use Map and sup-
ports future redevelopment for a higher intensity
use if the demand warrants. Due to diminished
market demand compared to other sites, it does
not show test-fit scenarios.
Generally, future development should be built
near the property line with parking placed behind.
While the private sector creates the market
demand for assembling properties for redevelop-
ment, the cost for construction may require public
assistance through tax increment financing.
1. 3rd Avenue Site. The properties along 3rd
Avenue may experience increased market
demand for redevelopment if the 72-Hour Lot
to the south is redeveloped.
2. 6th Street, 200 Block. The single-family
residential properties along 2nd Avenue
are adjacent to the 3rd Avenue Site and the
quality of life is influenced by the higher
traffic on 6th Street. These properties could be
assembled to be part of a larger project.
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3. 6th Street, 400 & 500 Block. The City’s
Comprehensive Plan identifies the future land
use along the Highway (6th Street) as Mixed
Use and this plan aligns with that recommen-
dation. This plan supports the preservation of
the north side of the block facing 7th Street to
protect the historic integrity of that corridor.
Any proposal should be reviewed on a case-
by-case to determine the appropriateness of
any change.
6th Street Development
3rd AveMain Ave5th Ave6th Ave2nd Ave1st Ave7th St
5th St
6th Street
Any redevelopment should follow the precedent set
by Lofts at Park Hill (1114 6th Street), which is a mixed
use project (first floor commercial and upper-story
residential). Any future redevelopment should provide
a continuous mid-block drive (alley) that connect
parking areas and to City Plaza.
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Gateways & Wayfinding
Visitors to the area need to be alerted that they are
arriving to Downtown. The gateway arrivals can
be simple applications, such as banners attached
to light poles or more permanent art installations.
Locations for gateways include:
–6th Street and 1st Avenue, southeast corner
–6th Street and 6th Avenue, northwest corner
–Main Avenue and 3rd Street, northeast corner
Main Avenue Gateway Enhancements. Travelers
along 6th Street need to clearly understand that
they are arriving to Downtown when approaching
Main Avenue. Distinguishing this intersection from
others will increase people’s awareness of the
district. Enhancements include:
• Upgrade Traffic Signals. The traffic signals
should be upgraded from standard galvanized
poles to more decorative poles and arms.
Banners and planters can be means of decora-
tion to draw more attention to the signal.
• Upgrade Street Name Signs. The street signs
can be upgraded with decorative branding.
• Upgrade Crosswalks and Add Countdown
Timers. Traffic controls should include count-
down timers to inform pedestrians about the
amount of time they have to cross. Markings
for crosswalks should be more pronounced
to alert motorists about the presence of
pedestrians.
Existing
City
Gateway
Sign
Main Avenue Gateway
Enhancements
Gateway Arrival
Enhancements
Wayfinding Signage
Future
Gateway
Arrival
Main Avenue
Gateway
Enhancements
Wayfinding
Signage
Figure 3.21 —
Gateways & Wayfinding 3rd Ave5th Ave6th Ave7th Ave5th St
4th St
3rd St
2nd St
2nd St
3rd St
Front
S
t
Front
S
t 2nd Ave1st Ave7th St
6th St
Main Ave
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• Install Uniform Plantings. Currently, each
corner of the intersection has a library of
different plantings. Future plantings around
the intersection should be consistent and in
harmony with other plantings along Main
Avenue.
• Install Public Art on South Corners.
Installing public art is another method for
attracting attention to Main Avenue. The real
estate to place public art is constrained so any
art will need to be modest. Pillars or columns
of light are features used around the country,
including Grand Forks and South Omaha.
• Install Mural on VFW Building. The side of
the VFW building is a possible canvas for a
new mural to attract people into Downtown.
The artwork could be placed directly on the
building or attached.
Author Design Standards. Adopting design
standards for future development will ensure that
new projects will be compatible with the character
of Downtown. Elements of the design standards,
may include:
–Any new structure be more than 20 feet tall
and built near the property line.
–Parking should be in the rear.
–Building entrances should face both Main
Avenue and 6th Street.
–Building transparency (windows) on the
first level to be more than 60%.
Directional Wayfinding. The City of Brookings
should design a citywide wayfinding system
that orients out-of-town visitors to the commu-
nity’s key destinations. As part of that system,
Downtown should have its own wayfinding to
direct motorists and pedestrians. Key elements for
the wayfinding system may include:
–Directions to cultural destinations, such as
Historic Downtown, Children’s Museum and
public gathering spaces.
–Directions to available surface parking lots
and arrival signs. Public lots should be clearly
marked. Also, private lots should be clearly
marked and could include times for prohibited
use.
–Kiosk signage for pedestrians that orients
them to businesses and other exploration.
Also, locations for available restrooms.
–A well signaled truck route with signage
through 3rd Avenue to bypass Main Avenue.
FUTURE
MURAL
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SOUTHSIDE
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SOUTHSIDE
6th St
Main Ave3rd Ave2nd Ave5th Ave7th Ave6th AveRailroad
SOUTHSIDE
5th St
4th St
3rd St
2nd St
2nd St
7th St
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East of South Main
The industrial uses and open lots south of 1st Street offer possibilities for development and
adaptive reuse, particularly if its current use becomes obsolete.
homes to the east, the plan recommends
that the existing open lot and industrial
structure be redeveloped for townhomes.
The scenario in Figure 3.22 shows about
20 units with shared open space.
5. Reprogramming Southside Park.
Southside Park is considered a site that is
subject-to-change due to existing versus
potential usage. Scenarios for reprogram-
ming the space may include upgrades to
the park or possible reuse, including:
–Possible Public Safety Center.
–Possible private development.
6. Streetscape Enhancements. Travelers
along Main Avenue should clearly
understand that they are approaching
Downtown when arriving to 3rd Street.
The intersection should have:
–New lighting with mounted banners
–New plantings that have rhythm
with other intersections in
Downtown
–Gateway art feature
1. Reuse of Sexauer Seeds building. The
buildings on the Sexauer Seeds site has
iconic qualities that could be leveraged as
part of a reuse project. Similar develop-
ment efforts have been built throughout
the country, including Fayetteville,
Arkansas. Alternatively, the buildings
could be replaced with a new mixed use
project, yet the current plan presents a
scenario for repurposing the structures.
2. Redevelopment along Main Avenue.
The plan recognizes that the existing
auto-service business, gravel drive, and
converted residential-to-commercial
structure are not optimal uses in an
emerging business district. The concept
shows a new mixed use structure with
parking near the alley. In general, access
to Main Avenue should be shared with
surrounding uses to limit conflict points
along the street.
3. Ensure Internal Circulation. The
existing alley can be improved to provide
internal circulation, connecting all of the
parking areas within the block. Sidewalks
should connect development, thereby
creating better walkability.
4. Future Townhomes. As a transitional
use between the possible reuse of the
Sexauer buildings and single-family
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2
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3
4
Figure 3.22 — Southside Development Concept - East
Main Ave3rd St
2nd St
1st St
5th Ave
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Fayetteville, AR -
A demonstration project for reusing
the Sexauer co-op buildings is the Mill
District in Fayetteville, Arkansas (525
S. School Street). The project includes
a series of buildings repurposed for (1)
mixed use with upper-level housing and
main floor office, (2) a restaurant, and (3)
a coffee shop.
Aerial view looking southwest over-
looking the Sexauer Seeds Elevator and
nearby property. These sites are subject-
to-change and offer development
opportunities near Downtown.
Buildings subject
to future removal
Buildings subject
to future reuse
Figure 3.23 — Southside Reuse and Redevelopment Opportunities
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SOUTHSIDE
West of South Main
The success of the Lofts at Main development established confidence in the market for future
redevelopment in the area. The project creates a precedent that mixed use developments near
Downtown can work and helps redefine the character for the district. Scenarios for redirection
of land use attempt to complement the momentum established by more recent projects,
where buildings are placed near the property line and parking is set away from the street. Key
elements for redevelopment:
1
1
3
2
4
2
1. Perry Electric Block Development.
Perry Electric is a good business and the
plan recognizes that market demand
may influence the site’s redevelopment
because of its proximity to Downtown. As
a large land owner near Downtown, the
plan shows a scenario where new con-
struction frames the street and parking
is in the rear. Outdoor seating areas are
possible and shown to be sheltered from
the street and railroad.
Alterations to this concept are encour-
aged, particularly to provide loading/
unloading for Slumberland if they remain
in their location.
2. Rental Depot Site. The Lofts at Main
building has proven that southside can
be home to more “Downtown” mixed
use buildings. The remainder of the block
may experience market demand for rede-
velopment, allowing the Rental Depot to
relocate and expand at an alternative site.
3. Connected Parking. If the Rental Depot
were to ever be redeveloped, the pro -
posed site plan for redevelopment should
connect the parking lots to maximize the
convenience for customers when visiting
the area. Driveway entrances to the site
should be reserved to side streets.
4. 200 Block of South Main Avenue. The
block includes auto- and service-ori-
ented business, storage buildings, and
some single-family residential tucked in
between. The plan acknowledges that
market demand may influence the land
for redevelopment
Figure 3.24 — Southside Development Concept - West
MAIN AVENUE3rd St
2nd St
1st St
3rd Ave
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Figure 3.25 — Southside Concept Rendering
Aerial view overlooking the Southside of Downtown. Concept
shows higher-intensity development adjacent to Main Avenue with
parking behind.
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next steps
Much like a comprehensive plan, the Downtown Brookings Master Plan will change and evolve over time.
Property changes hands, funding sources come to light, economic forces evolve, and priority projects
change. All these factors affect the implementation schedule of projects within the Plan.
This chapter summarizes the
implementation schedule starting
with catalyst project, summary of
initiatives with time frames and
magnitude of costs, and finally the
organizational support, The City of
Brookings can use the implemen-
tation schedule to shape planning
and policy efforts for the future.
–Catalyst Projects
–Schedule and Priorities
–Key Organizations
CATALYST PROJECTS
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan presents many initiatives for the future of the district. While all of the
initiatives contribute to the betterment of the district, three of them stood out as catalysts that may stimulate
greater momentum. These initiatives include:
1. Reuse of the Armory and New Hotel
2. Redevelopment of the 72-Hour Lot
3. New Downtown Park
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REUSE OF ARMORY AND NEW HOTEL1
Rendering by ID8 ArchitectureNext Steps
1. City to continue to maintain support for the current efforts for reusing
the Armory building and redeveloping the adjacent lot for a hotel. If
successfully completed, the project will provide a substantial venue
missing from Downtown - indoor event space and lodging.
2. If the current proposal fails to develop, then the City should continue
to solicit proposals for reuse/redevelopment of the site.
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REDEVELOPMENT OF THE 72-HOUR LOT2
Next Steps
1. City to author an RFP for the redevelopment of the site. Submittals
should align with the spirit of this plan, which shows mixed-use
buildings fronting the street and parking behind.
2. City to initiate the redesign of 3rd Avenue to offer more parking and
work with the developer to coordinate the schedule of improvements.
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Do we have a site for
the future gathering
space?
Yes Schematic
Design
Detailed
Design
Construction
Documentation
Bidding &
Construction
Not
now
The City and business
community may deter-
mine to not proceed
with a project due to lack
of available funding or
appropriate space.
Public
Input
1+ Years 6 months <6 months <6 months ~18 months
Design scenarios.
Review and
refine.
Budget funds for
implementation.
Select
design
Modify
design
Feedback
Loop
Feedback
Loop
Feedback
Loop
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The community and City Council must prioritize the
project then budget funds as necessary. Altogether,
the process will take about three years. However,
since no funding has been identified, the process
will take more time.
The process of designging and building the space
will take years to complete, as well. Once the space
has be acquired then the question of what kind of
space should it be? A park, a plaza or both?
NEW DOWNTOWN PARK3
The question presented in the
planning process to the public
is, “Should Downtown have a
central gathering space?“
The answer is Yes .
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SCHEDULE & PRIORITIES
The City with coordinating agencies and other
principals in the development process should
maintain a five year Downtown capital program,
updated annually, much as city and state govern-
ments do with their capital improvement plans.
The tables in this chapter identify individual
projects and provides a conceptual schedule for
their implementation. However, market demands,
formation of a Business Improvement District, and
other funding opportunities will inevitably affect
this schedule.
Annually, the City, in association with Downtown Brookings, should update the schedule, based on
priority criteria. These evaluative criteria may involve applying the following questions to specific projects
at the time of consideration:
–Does the project capitalize on established, but
unmet, market needs?
–Can the project be realistically implemented
within a reasonable time frame with
potentially available resources?
–Does the project generate substantial
community support or consensus?
–Does the project incorporate and leverage
outside funding sources, such as state grants
or charitable contributions?
Schedule & Priorities
The Downtown Brookings Master Plan establishes a concept for the future of Downtown. The plan
includes many projects that will be developed incrementally over time, and requires setting priorities,
completing initial steps, and evaluating new conditions along the way.
–Does the project respond to specific or high-
profile community issues or needs?
–Does the project generate maximum private
market response?
–What is the project’s potential to transform
the image of the area and community?
–Does the project attract both local residents
and visitors, increasing business traffic
and creating new reasons for people to be
downtown?
–Does the project support the growth of
existing businesses?
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MAIN AVENUE CONCEPTS: BUILDINGS
Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
Update Design Guidelines to Create Design
Standards City Action $15K-$25K l City to prepare in-house or retain a
consultant.
Update Façade Enhancement Grant City Policy $100K l l Matching fund for owners to apply.
Establish a Façade Easement City
+ Private Policy NA l City to select annual façade enhancement
grants or easement.
Initiate Incubator Space DTB
+ BEDC+City Action $500k
-$750K l Assume $200-$300 square foot for remod-
eling a 2,500 SF building footprint.
Establish Signage Grant Program
DTB
+Private
+ City
Policy $5K+l Matching fund for owners to apply.
Historic Tax Credit Support Private
+ Public Policy NA l City to offer guidance to owners.
Promote Lights, Camera, Action Program Private
+ City+DTB Action $10K+l Matching fund for owners to apply.
Establish Downtown Revitalization Incentive
Program (DRIP)
Private
+ City Policy $75K+l l Matching fund for owners to apply.
Reuse Armory and New Hotel Private
+ City Action NA l l TIF Established
Redevelop 407 Main Avenue Private
+ City Policy NA l City to support with financial assistance
(TIF)
Enhance Nick's Gathering Space Private
+ City+DTB Action $75K+l City to offer guidance to owner.
Assume $25 SF + any facility construction
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Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
Update Plantings on Main Avenue City
+ DTB Capital $150K-250K l City to install and DTB to maintain.
Form a Business Improvement District
DTB
+ Economic
Development
Partners
Policy NA l May require consultant to guide DTB.
Update Pavement Materials City Action $14 SF l Assume $14 SF for material removal and
replacement
Maintain Furniture City Policy NA l
Add Projected Lighting DTB
+ City
Action/
Capital $7K-10K l
Range includes retrofit to complete replace -
ment of light poles. Assume ~$4K for fixture
and $3K for labor.
Add Public Art DTB
+ City Action ~$75K l Permanent installation: ~$75K each;
Temporary installation: ~$15K
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Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
Consolidating Dumpsters and Enclose DTB Action/
Capital $15K-$25K l City to install and DTB to maintain.
Forming BID is necessary.
Adding Lighting and Security DTB
+ City
Action/
Capital $2K-$9K l
DTB to install and manage. Range includes
retrofit to complete replacement of light
poles.
Branding the Alleys DTB Policy NA l DTB to launch marketing campaign with
Grassroots Plan.
Adding Accessory Rear Entrances and Seating Private Action NA l Private owners to apply.
Initiate a Grassroots Plan DTB Action l DTB to author.
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WEST EDGE CONCEPTS
Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
3rd Avenue Redesign: Launch pilot project City Capital $20K l Safe Streets for All Grant, AARP Grant
3rd Avenue Redesign: Permanent design City Capital $1M l
Study to update Bicycle Plan.
Permanant applications to focus on
intersections only.
Mixed Use at 72-Hour Parking Lot City
+ Private Action Incentives l City to release RFP for developer response.
Mixed Use at 500 Block Redevelopment Private Policy Incentives l Review application by owner.
Mixed Use at Register and Perkins Sites Private Policy Incentives l Review application by owner.
Mixed Use at Public Safety Building Private Policy Incentives l Review application by owner.
Mixed Use at 3rd & 3rd (northeast corner)Private Policy Incentives l Review application by owner.
Armory Reuse and New Hotel Private Policy Incentives l Review application by owner.
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EAST EDGE CONCEPTS
Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
5th Avenue Redesign City Capital ~$3M+l Assume $1M per block
Update Bicycle Master Plan City Action $35K l
Select Site for Future Park City
+ DTB Action l l City to consider property purchases.
Design New Downtown Park City
+DTB Action $4-4.5M l Pre-SD Design - $60K, Full Design: $450K;
Construction: $3.5-4M
Define pathway between new park and County
Courthouse
City
+ County Action ~$300K l
Defer project until site selected for new
Park. Anticipate $50 square foot for high
quality materials. A 20’ wide path at 300
linear feet is about $300K.
Build bump-outs at intersections City Capital ~$100K l $100K for for four corners of an
intersection
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6TH AVENUE CORRIDOR CONCEPTS
Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
City Plaza Enhancements Private Action NA l City may consider incentives if owner
applies.
Manage Development Applications City Policy NA l Review application by owner.
Main Avenue Gateway Enhancements DTB
+City Capital $30K-$175K l l Requires design
Author Design Guidelines for Development City Policy NA l Authored by City staff.
Design Citywide Directional Wayfinding City
+CVB+DTB Action $35K+l Assume design of system at $35K.
Assume install at $1,000 per sign.
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SOUTHSIDE CONCEPTS
Project LEAD+
Partners Type Magnitude
of Cost
SCHEDULE
NotesOngoing<3
Years
3-10
Years
10+
Years
Reuse of Sexauer Seeds building Private Policy NA l Requires feasibility study.
Redevelopment along Main Avenue Private Policy NA l l
Ensure Internal Circulation Among Development Private Policy NA l
Redevelop 100 Block of 5th Avenue Private Policy NA l Review application by owner.
Reprogramming Southside Park City Capital $25K-$60K l Study only, ranging from retrofits to major
redesign.
Enhance Streetscape City Capital ~$3M+l Assume $1M per block
Perry Electric Block Revelopment Private Policy NA l l Review application by owner.
Rental Depot Site Redevelopment Private Policy NA l l Review application by owner.
Redevelop 200 Block of South Main Avenue Private Policy NA l l Review application by owner.
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CITY OF BROOKINGS
The City of Brookings is responsible for
implementing and guiding the recom-
mendations of the Plan. Under the direc-
tion of City Council and Administration,
the City Manager’s Office will oversee
the overall plan strategies with day-to-
day implementation from all other City
Departments including Community
Development, Public Works, and Parks,
Recreation & Forestry.
DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS
As implementation begins to unfold it
is important that the organization be in-
volved early and throughout the process.
Established in 2023, Downtown Brookings
is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
dedicated to creating and maintaining
programs to enhance the experiences of
businesses, citizens, and visitors in our
neighborhood. Their mission is to provide
high quality of life through exceptional
services and proactive solutions.
This organization will likely act as the
advisory group to the next phases of
updating public spaces, such as the
streetscape retrofits and new downtown
park.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
Along with the City of Brookings and
Downtown Brookings there are a number
of other organizations within Brookings
that contribute to the continued suc-
cess of the community. The Brookings
Economic Development Corporation,
Brookings Chamber of Commerce, Visit
Brookings, and the Brookings Research
Park are all vital economic development
partners whose continued support will be
a key component to successfully imple-
menting the Plan.
Organizational Support
The previous chapters of this plan focus on the physical components to reach a revitalized Downtown.
This section considers organizational aspects for Downtown and offers recommendations that can
strengthen the support structure for the district. Successful development efforts require successful
organizations, appropriate policies, and successful public/private partnerships.
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NEW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
This plan recommends that the downtown business community establish
a Business Improvement District (BID). Services can range from covering
the costs for programming events or basic maintenance (litter clean-up
and banners) to having full-time staff to manage a myriad of initiatives.
The diagram on the following page provides initial concepts for the
extent of the organization’s capacity for services.
Under the organizations own direction, they could expand their influence
to issue bonds, levy taxes, and apply special assessments to finance public
improvements, public services, and blight removal.
Ultimately, cities across the country, including the City of Brookings,
face difficult budget decisions that result in the reduction of services.
Establishing a BID ensures that downtown can bridge any budget transi-
tions and retain the level of care that other districts don’t receive from the
City. A new board for the BID will need to be established and be initially
appointed by the Mayor. The BID could be managed by Downtown
Brookings or become a successor organization to Downtown Brookings.
Of the scenarios explored in this planning process, the plan recommends
an “Intermediate” approach to establishing a BID. This approach contin-
ues the services currently managed by Downtown Brookings and offers
additional support.
OTHER FUNDING POSSIBILITIES
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF can be used for both public
space improvements and new private development that might not
otherwise be developed if not but for the use of TIF.
• Philanthropy. Many communities partner with foundations to assist
in raising funds for capital projects and programs. Many parks and
public spaces have been financed, in part, through philanthropy.
• Other Programs
–Community Development Block Grants
–Local Bonds, such as a general obligation bond
–Historic Preservation Grants
–Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
–Energy Efficiency Programs. As State and Federal programs become
available for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings,
Downtown should apply for assistance.
Revenue Opportunities
Improving Downtown requires funding for capital improvements and ongoing maintenance. The
following are possible funding sources.
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SERVICES BASIC
(Below)
Basic
(Current Level)Intermediate Advanced
STAFF & OPERATIONS
- Executive Director Salary l l l l
- Daily Operating Costs (Minimum)(Current 2024)l l
- Maintenance Crew Member PT Employee(s)FT Employee(s)
- Support Staff Contract Contract>FT
EVENTS PROGRAMMING & COORDINATION
- Farmers Market Coordinators l l l l
- Multiple Events l l l
- District Marketing l l
MAINTENANCE
- Snow Removal l l
- Power Washing (cleaning debris)l l
- Maintenance Crew Member l l
- Garbage Collection l l
- Window Washing l
- Security l
PROJECTED ANNUAL BUDGET $125K $210K ~$270K ~$450K
- Annual City Share (expected to continue)$30K $30K $30K $30K
RECOMMENDED
LEVEL
NEW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SCENARIOS
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 24-036,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 24-036, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment
No. 9 to the 2024 Budget. Second Reading and Action: October 22, 2024.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on this budget amendment, which increases the Solid Waste Disposal
(Landfill) Contracting Services budget by $30,000 for tire recycling services to comply with permit
requirements.
Attachments:
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Council Meeting: October 8, 2024 / October 22, 2024
Subject: Ordinance 24-036: Amendment No. 9 to the 2024 Budget
Presenter: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on this budget amendment, which increases the Solid
Waste Disposal (Landfill) Contracting Services budget by $30,000 for tire recycling
services to comply with permit requirements.
Item Details:
City of Brookings Staff continually monitors departmental budgets and brings
amendments to the City Council as necessary to account for circumstances not
anticipated in the originally adopted appropriation ordinance. This ensures compliance
with state and local laws and maintains transparency regarding the City’s operational
needs.
This amendment increases the Contracting Services budget in the Solid Waste Disposal
(Landfill) Fund by $30,000 for tire recycling. The Landfill has received more tires than
normal this year, and per their permit, the tire pile size is limited. These tires must be
moved off site and recycled as soon as possible to maintain compliance.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
Solid Waste Disposal Fund reserves in the amount of $30,000 will cover the additional
cost of tire recycling in 2024.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
ORDINANCE 24-036
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 9
TO THE 2024 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
WHEREAS State Law (SDCL 9-21-7) and the City Charter (4.06 (a)) permit
supplemental appropriations provided there are sufficient funds and revenues available
to pay the appropriation when it comes due.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Manager be
authorized to make the following budget adjustments to the 20 24 budget:
Fund / Department Account Description Budget Increase
Solid Waste
Disposal
625-000-5-422-07 Contracting
Services
$ 30,000
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: October 8, 2024
SECOND READING: October 22, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 25, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 24-016,Version:2
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 24-016, an Ordinance Amending Division 3 - Speed and
Related Offenses, Section 82-305 - Speed Zones.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance amending Division 3 - Speed and Related Offenses,
Section 82-305 - Speed Zones. The amendment is needed as the City has accepted the I-29
Interchange Exit #130, which extends the speed zone on 20th Street South. In addition, this
amendment removes all references to US Highway 14, as US highways are regulated by state
statutes.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Map
City of Brookings Printed on 10/3/2024Page 1 of 1
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: John R. Thompson, Public Works Director
Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 / October 8, 2024
Subject: Ordinance 24-016: Amending Division 3 - Section 82.305
Person(s) Responsible: John R. Thompson, Public Works Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance amending Division 3 - Speed and Related
Offenses, Section 82-305 - Speed Zones. The amendment is needed as the City has
accepted the I-29 Interchange Exit #130, which extends the speed zone on 20th Street
South. In addition, this amendment removes all references to US Highway 14, as US
highways are regulated by state statutes.
Item Details:
When the City extends its city limits, and that extension includes streets with posted
speed limits in excess of 25 MPH, the City is required to update its speed zone
ordinance to include the new speed zone(s).
The I-29 Interchange Exit #130 at 20th Street South was recently completed, and the
project effectively extended the speed zone on 20th Street South to the Eastern City
limit. The proposed amendment adds this section of 20th Street South to the ordinance.
In addition, staff is proposing to remove references to US Highway 14 in the ordi nance,
as state statutes and not local ordinances regulate US highways.
Legal Consideration:
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed amendment .
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance – clean
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ORDINANCE 24-016
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 82-305 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS AND PERTAINING TO SPEED
LIMITS IN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS,
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
I.
That Section 82-305 of the Code of Ordinances and pertaining to speed limits is hereby
amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 3. SPEED AND RELATED OFFENSES
Sec. 82-305. Speed zones.
(a) The city council is authorized and empowered to determine and establish upon any
street within the city or any part thereof, limited speed zones which shall provide the
speed limit which constitutes the maximum speed at which any person may drive or
operate any vehicle within such zone, street or portion thereof so zoned and on
which the maximum speed permissible in such zone has been conspicuously
posted by appropriate signs.
(b) Limited speed zones shall be conspicuously posted by appropriate signs. The
beginning and end of such limited speed zones shall be indicated by signs showing
the maximum speed limits permissible within the zone.
(c) The city council may change the speed limit or the extent of any such limited speed
zone at any time it may deem necessary.
(d) The following speed limits are established for the streets and portions of streets
enumerated as follows:
Street Extent Speed
Main Avenue
South
From 175 feet south of 1st Street South to 3,960 feet
south of 20th Street South
35
Medary Avenue From 325 feet north of North Campus Drive to US
Highway 14 Bypass
35
From US Highway 14 Bypass to the north city limits 45
Medary Avenue
South
From 70 feet south of 16th Street South to the south city
limits
35
22nd Avenue From US Highway 14 Bypass to the south city limits 35
8th Street South From the west city limits to 22nd Avenue South 35
20th Street South From Main Avenue South to east city limits 35
34th Avenue From US Highway 14 to US Highway 14 Bypass 35
34th Avenue From US Highway 14 to the south city limits 35
West 2nd Street
South
From Western Avenue to Division Avenue 35
Western Avenue From West 2nd Street South to north city limits 35
Western Avenue
South
From West 8th Street South to south city limits 35
West 20th Street
South
From Main Avenue South to west city limits 35
(e) It is unlawful for any person to operate or drive any vehicle on any street within the
city at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour, unless signs are erected on streets
within the city designating another speed limit is applicable.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 24, 2024
SECOND READING: October 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
ATTEST: Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 24-_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 82-305 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS AND PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS IN
THE CITY OF BROOKINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BROOKINGS, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
I.
That Section 82-305 of the Code of Ordinances and pertaining to speed limits is hereby
amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 3. SPEED AND RELATED OFFENSES
Sec. 82-305. Speed zones.
(a) The city council is authorized and empowered to determine and establish upon any street or
highway within the city or any part thereof, limited speed zones which shall provide the
speed limit which constitutes the maximum speed at which any person may drive or operate
any vehicle within such zone, street, highway or portion thereof so zoned and on which
street or highway the maximum speed permissible in such zone has been conspicuously
posted by appropriate signs.
(b) Limited speed zones shall be conspicuously posted by appropriate signs. The beginning and
end of such limited speed zones shall be indicated by signs showing the maximum speed
limits permissible within the zone.
(c) The city council may change the speed limit or the extent of any such limited speed zone at
any time it may deem necessary.
(d) The following speed limits are established for the streets and portions of streets enumerated
as follows:
Street Extent Speed
Main Avenue
South
From 175 feet south of 1st Street South to 3,960 feet south of
20th Street South
35
Medary Avenue From 325 feet north of North Campus Drive to US Highway
14 Bypass
35
From US Highway 14 Bypass to the north city limits 45
Medary Avenue
South
From 70 feet south of 16th Street South to the south city limits 35
22nd Avenue From US Highway 14 Bypass to the south city limits 35
8th Street South From the west city limits to 22nd Avenue South 35
20th Street South From Main Avenue South to east city limits22nd Avenue
South
35
34th Avenue From US Highway 14 to US Highway 14 Bypass 35
34th Avenue From US Highway 14 to the south city limits 35
US Highway 14 From the west city limits southeasterly to a point 1,560 feet
northwesterly of the intersection of US Highway 14 and
Western Avenue
55
From 1,560 feet northwesterly of Western Avenue to 100 feet
northwesterly of Western Avenue
40
From 100 feet Northwesterly of Western Avenue To 370 feet
east of 17th Avenue
30
From 370 feet east of 17th Avenue to 428 feet west of Lefevre
Drive
35
From 428 feet west of Lefevre Drive to the east of city limits 45
US Highway 14
Bypass
From the west city limits to the east city limits 55
West 2nd Street
South
From Western Avenue to Division Avenue 35
Western Avenue From West 2nd Street South to north city limits 35
Western Avenue
South
From West 8th Street South to south city limits 35
West 20th Street
South
From Main Avenue South to west city limits 35
(e) It is unlawful for any person to operate or drive any vehicle on any street within the city at a
speed in excess of 25 miles per hour, unless signs are erected on streets within the city
designating another speed limit is applicable.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
PUBLISHED:
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
ATTEST: Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Reference Map of General Location
20th Street South (Speed Zone Addition) – General Location – FOR REFERENCE ONLY
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 24-032,Version:2
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-032, an Ordinance to Rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie
Hills Addition from a Planned Development District with Business B-2A Office District Underlying
Zoning to a Planned Development District with Business B-2 District Underlying Zoning.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Prairie Hills, LLC has submitted a petition to rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition from a
Planned Development District with Business B-2A Office underlying district to a Planned
Development District with Business B-2 underlying district. The Development Review Team
recommends approval. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
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From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
City Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 / October 8, 2024
Subject: Ordinance 24-032: Rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills
Addition from a Planned Development District with Business
B-2A Office District Underlaying Zoning to a Planned
Development District with Business B-2 District Underlaying
Zoning.
Person(s) Responsible: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Summary and Recommended Action:
Prairie Hills, LLC has submitted a petition to rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills
Addition from a Planned Development District with Business B-2A Office underlying
district to a Planned Development District with Business B-2 underlying district. The
Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning Commission voted
6-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition, is a 1.03-acre lot located at the southeast
corner of 20th Street South and Tall Grass Parkway. Adjacent zoning includes
Residence R-3A Multi-Family District to the north, PDD with Business B-2A Office
underlying district to the east and south and Business B-2 District to the west. The area
is located within an Urban Low Intensity Future Land Use according to the
Comprehensive Plan, which supports the request for B-2 Zoning.
The original Planned Development District included Business B-2 District underlaying
zoning for the eastern portion of the district and Business B-2A Office District
underlaying zoning for the western portion of the district , including the area currently
proposed for rezoning. During the original public meetings, concern was raised by
adjacent residential property owners regarding the Business B-2 District near the
residential developments north of 20th Street South. Since that time, ordinance
amendments have been adopted such as Section 94-399 Landscaping and Section 94-
165 Commercial Corridor Overlay District have helped reduce potential negative
impacts of commercial development across from a residential district.
A Final Development Plan was recently submitted by a prospective buyer and developer
of the lot. The site plan called for a drive-thru use which is now prohibited in the
Business B-2A Office District per Ordinance 24-088 adopted earlier this year. The
applicant would like to continue pursuing a potential drive-thru use which would require
the underlaying zoning district to be amended from B-2A.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Hearing Notice – City Council
Hearing Notice – Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
ORDINANCE 24-032
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That the real estate situated in the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State
of South Dakota, described as follows, to-wit:
Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition from a Planned Development District with
Business B-2A office district underlaying zoning to a Planned Development District
with Business B-2 district underlaying zoning.
In accordance with Section 94-7 of Article I of the Code of Ordinances of Brookings, South
Dakota, as said districts are more fully set forth and described in Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 2. The permitted use of the property heretofore described be and the same is
hereby altered and changed in accordance herewith pursuant to Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 3. All sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 24, 2024
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: October 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 24-032
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota,
will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, to consider adoption of
a revision to the City Code of Ordinances, entitled Ordinance 24-032, an Ordinance to
rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition from a Planned Development District
with Business B-2A Office District Underlying Zoning to a Planned Development District
with Business B-2 District Underlying Zoning. At which time and place all persons
interested will be given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon. Dated in Brookings,
South Dakota, this 27th day of September, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON PETITION TO REZONE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prairie Hills LLC has submitted a petition to
rezone the following described real estate in the City of Brookings and Brookings County,
South Dakota:
Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County,
South Dakota.
The request is to rezone the above-described real estate from a Planned Development
District with Business B-2A Office District underlying zoning to a Planned Development
District with Business B-2 District underlying zoning.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Chambers Room on the
third floor of the Brookings City & County Government Center at 520 Third Street,
Brookings, South Dakota. Any action taken by the Planning Commission is a
recommendation made to the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard in this matter.
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
September 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Tanner Aiken, Kyle Jamison, Scot Leddy, Jacob
Limmer, Roger Solum, and Debra Spear. Nick Schmeichel was absent. Also present were Community
Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were Todd Fergen,
George Houtman, Scott Thompson, Daniel Rhody, Lyle Pudwill, Lynda Pierce and Kellan Bludorn.
Item #6a – Prairie Hills, LLC submitted a petition to rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills
Addition from a Planned development district (PDD) with B-2A underlying to a PDD with B-2
underlying district.
(Jamison/Solum) Motion to approve the rezone. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #6a – The area to be rezoned is Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition, a 1.03-acre lot
located at the southeast corner of 20th Street South and Tall Grass Parkway. Adjacent zoning includes
Residence R-3A multi-family district to the north, PDD with Business B-2A Office underlying district
to the east and south and Business B-2 district to the west. The area is located within an Urban Low
Intensity future land use according to the comprehensive plan which supports the request for B-2
zoning.
Pierce stated that corner lots were prime drive thru locations and were allowed under the previous B2A
zoning that the project was started under. Bludorn, property owner, was available for questions. Miller
said that the FDP was approved with the removal of the drive thru. If this was approved it would need
to be seen by planning commission again for approval with the drive thru lane.
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 24-033,Version:2
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-033, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article IV,
Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-165 Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94, Article IV,
Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-165 related to the regulations for the Commercial Corridor Design
Review Overlay District. The Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning
Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 / October 8, 2024
Subject: Amendments to Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining
to Section 94-165 Commercial Corridor Design Review
Overlay district.
Person(s) Responsible: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Summary:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94,
Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-165 related to the regulations for the
Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District. The Development Review Team
recommends approval. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
The Overlay District was established in 2021 and has guided City staff, the Planning
Commission, and City Council in their reviews of development located within the
districts along 6th Street, Main Avenue, 20 th Street South and 22nd Avenue. Recently,
there has been a desire to allow for an administrative review if the proposed
development meets all of the requirements in the Overlay District ordinance. Plans
which do not meet all of the requirements of the Overlay District will need to seek
exceptions from the Planning Commission and City Council utilizing the current review
process.
In order to help staff and developers understand whether or not exceptions will be
necessary for a proposed development, staff has also made a number of changes to
the Overlay District ordinance in order to clarify the intent of the ordinance and remove
subjectivity in certain sections of the code. An exemption for developments located
with a Planned Development District (PDD) has been removed and a companion
ordinance amendment to Sec tion 94-163 will be also be presented in order to
understand the develop ment process for PDDs located within the Overlay District.
The name of the Overlay District is also being shortened to the Commercial Corridor
Overlay District.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance – clean
Ordinance – marked
Hearing Notice – City Council
Hearing Notice – Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
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ORDINANCE 24-033
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 PERTAINING
TO SECTION 94-165 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY
DISTRICT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Brookings, South Dakota
that the Zoning Regulations be amended as follows:
I.
Chapter 94 – Zoning
Article IV. – District Regulations
Division 2 – Overlay Districts
Sec. 94-165. Commercial corridor overlay district.
(a) Intent and scope. The following standards are established to improve the
appearance, quality, and function of commercial structures along key corridors of
the community and is intended to enhance the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and
motor vehicles traveling these corridors while enhancing the visual interest/appeal.
These standards shall apply to any of the following:
(1) New commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction;
(2) Renovations exceeding 50 percent of the equalized assessed value of the
structure at the time of reconstruction/renovation; and
(3) Additions or alterations that significantly change the exterior facade and
penetrations of a building.
This does not include nonstructural repairs or ordinary maintenance repairs, such
as internal and exterior painting, decorating, paneling and the replacement of doors
and other nonstructural components. The property owner of an existing structure
that is being remodeled or renovated for use as a commercial structure shall satisfy
the requirements of this ordinance for building design and site plans prior to
obtaining a building permit.
(b) Scope of regulations. The regulations set forth in this ordinance when referred to in
this chapter are the regulations for the commercial corridor overlay district. These
regulations are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other rules or
regulations of this chapter. Except as provided herein, if the commercial corridor
overlay district imposes a greater restriction than the underlying zoning district
regulations, the commercial corridor overlay district regulations shall control.
(c) Boundaries of districts. The boundaries of the commercial corridor overlay district
shall consist of:
(1) 6th Street and a corridor along 6th Street which is 150 feet north of the north
right-of-way and 150 feet south of the south right-of-way from Western Avenue
to 34th Avenue;
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(2) 20th Street South and a corridor along 20th Street South which is 150 feet north
of the north right-of-way and 150 feet south of the south right-of-way, from
Main Avenue to 34th Avenue;
(3) Main Avenue and a corridor 150 feet east of the east right -of-way and west of
the west right-of-way from 6th Street to 32nd Street South excluding the
Brookings Commercial and Sexauer Historic Districts; and
(4) 22nd Avenue and a corridor 150 feet east of the east right-of-way and west of
the west right-of-way from 6th Street to 32nd Street South.
This overlay district is shown upon a map that is made a part of each overlay
district by reference. The map shall have the same force and effect as if it were
fully set forth herein.
When a parcel of land is located within the overlay district and with frontage along
6th Street, 20th Street South, Main Avenue or 22nd Avenue, the standards shall
apply to the buildings adjacent to the street frontage.
(d) Uses permitted. A building or premises may be used for the purposes permitted in
the underlying zoning district provided it is in conformity with the conditions required
in the commercial corridor overlay district.
(e) Accessory uses. Accessory uses and buildings which are permitted as accessory
buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses in the
underlying zoning district are not prohibited by the commercial corridor overlay
district.
(f) Sign regulations. Signs shall be regulated in accordance with Division 5. Signs, and
any regulations imposed by this commercial corridor overlay district.
(g) Parking regulations. All parking, loading and stacking shall be regulated by the
underlying zoning district and in conformance with the provisions of this commercial
corridor overlay district.
(h) Density, area, yard and height regulations. Density, area, yard and height
regulations shall be regulated in conformance with the underlying zoning district
and any regulations imposed by this commercial corridor overlay district.
(i) Landscaping and buffer yards shall conform with the regulations provided in
sections 94-399 and 94-399.1.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, adopted May 11, 2021, repealed the former
section 94-165, and enacted a new section 94-165 as set out herein. The former
section 94-165 pertained to SDSU campus edge neighborhood design review
overlay district and derived from Ord. No. 03-13, § 1, 4-23-2013.
Sec. 94-165.1. Review procedures.
(a) These design standards will be administered as part of the building permit process
and the documents required by these standards must be submitted to the
community development department at or prior to the time an application is made
for a building permit.
(1) The applicant is encouraged to meet with city staff at the concept stage, the
design stage, and the submittal stage.
(2) A pre-application meeting with the community development department is
required prior to submittal of building and development p lans for the purpose of
reviewing the requirements of this district.
(3) One complete set of plans as described in the submittal requirements shall be
submitted to the community development department as part of the application.
Electronic copies of plan sheets shall also be submitted. Incomplete
submissions will not be accepted.
(b) Submittal requirements.
(1) All architectural and engineering plan sets typically required for a building
permit application, including: site plan including the size and location of
building, drive-through facilities, parking lots with access points defined,
utilities, connection points, stormwater facilities, signage locations, bicycle
parking areas, pedestrian sidewalks, trash receptacles, outdoor refuse and
recycling receptacles, landscaping, fences, exterior lights, parking lot snow
storage areas, garages and accessory buildings, and any other improvements
the applicant intends to make within the district.
(2) A photometric lighting plan including the locations of exterior light fixtures and
light levels in accordance with section 94-165.5.
(3) Photos of at least four nearby buildings and four street views of nearby blocks.
(4) Building elevations, including materials.
(5) A completed design standards checklist.
(6) A landscaping plan.
(7) Nothing in these design standards is intended to prevent the use of materials,
systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength,
effectiveness, attractiveness, durability, and safety in place of those prescribed
by this district that demonstrate equivalency, where the materials, systems,
method or device are approved for the intended purpose.
(c) Design review process and review timeline. All requests shall be reviewed within
ten business days. The review timelines shall be provided in instructions to
applicants. Developers/applicants are required to attend a review m eeting with the
Community Development Director or designee prior to any submission for a
building permit. Applications meeting the standards of the Commercial Corridor
Overlay District shall be approved administratively.
(d) Commercial buildings within Historic Districts or adjacent to any designated historic
building must first receive staff review and recommendation prior to submittal to the
Brookings Historic Preservation Commission for their review and recommendation
to the Planning Commission.
(e) Planning commission review and recommendation. Upon receipt of an application
containing an exception(s) to the Commercial Corridor Overlay standards, the
planning commission shall schedule a hearing for which notice has been published
in the legal newspaper of the city at least ten days prior to the planning commission
meeting. Exception(s) to the standards required by this district may be allowed on a
case-by-case basis, consistent with the overall purpose of this district. All requests
for exceptions to the standards required by this district shall be requested in writing
with the submittals as provided in 94-165.1(b), with requests for exceptions
considered during the review and approval process set forth in this section and 94 -
165.1(f). The planning commission shall forward its recommendation with or without
modification, to the city council.
(f) City council approval. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the planning
commission for an application containing an exception(s) to the Commercial
Corridor Overlay standards, the city council shall schedule a hearing for which
notice has been published in the legal newspaper of the city at least ten days prior
to the city council meeting.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, adopted May 11, 2021, repealed the former
section 94-165.1, and enacted a new section 94-165.1 as set out herein. The
former section 94-165.1 pertained to campus edge neighborhood standards and
derived from Ord. No. 03-13, § 1, 4-23-2013.
Sec. 94-165.2. Parking lot design and parking standards.
(a) Buildings will be placed close to and facing the street for the following reasons:
(1) To enhance customer and tenant use of transit;
(2) To reinforce the building setback pattern;
(3) To minimize the visual impact of parking areas as seen from the street;
(4) To enhance pedestrian access, circulation and safety by reducing curb cuts
and parking lot conflicts;
(5) To minimize the volume and maximize the quality of stormwater runoff;
(6) To provide adequate but not excessive parking for customers and tenants;
(7) To prohibit the use of satellite parking lots (unless it can be demonstrated that
shared parking will be beneficial to multiple property owners and does not
result in a gap effect on a block face);
(8) To prohibit parking in side or front yards;
(9) To provide for adequate snow storage;
(10) To discourage the reliance on single occupant vehicles;
(11) To encourage the use of transit and other alternative means of transporta tion;
(12) To reduce the reliance on petroleum based paving materials and methods; and
(13) To reduce the "heat island" effect of traditional paved parking lots due to lack
of trees or plants.
(b) No parking stall may be closer to the street than the b uilding setback line or any
portion of the primary building located on the same parcel, whichever is further from
the street, unless the applicant can demonstrate that there are no practical
alternatives related specifically to the site. An exception to th is requirement may be
made for corner lots in which parking may be located within the front yard of the
street of the lower street classification according to the Major Street Plan.
(c) The minimum setback for parking stalls and drives is ten feet along a street right-of-
way, and five feet from all property lines with the exception of the alley. Parking for
adjacent properties may be combined into continuous paved lots, and eliminating
the required setback at the shared property line, provided that 100 percent of the
lost green space is replaced elsewhere on the parcel.
(d) Buffers, setbacks, and planting islands are encouraged to be used for stormwater
infiltration.
(e) All approaches, parking, pedestrian and vehicular circulation areas shall be paved
and graded for proper stormwater management. The use of pervious pavement for
stormwater infiltration is encouraged.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.3. Building and mechanical service elements.
(a) Developments will minimize the negative visual impacts of service elements on
adjoining streets, public spaces and adjacent properties; to minimize noise, odor,
and litter; and to provide adequate amenities for building users.
(b) The design and location of the following items shall be indicated on building and/or
site plans, illustrated with specification sheets as appropriate, and submitted with
the design standards checklist:
(1) Utility meters.
(2) Building mechanicals.
(3) Trash and recycling containers.
(4) Bicycle parking.
(5) Outdoor seating areas.
(6) Solar and wind facilities.
(7) Dish antennas.
(8) Transformers.
(9) Back-up generators.
(c) Service areas, utility meters, and building mechanicals shall not be located on the
commercial corridor side of the building, nor on the side wall closer than ten feet to
the commercial corridor side of the building. For corner lots with frontage on two
commercial corridors, service areas, utility meters, and building mechanicals may
be allowed along a commercial corridor with approved screening, design, or other
architectural consideration. The location of emergency back-up generators and
transformers shall be coordinated between the city, the developer and the utility
company. Screening of meters, generators, transformers, and mechanicals is
required when visible from the commercial corridor with an approved screen device
or vegetation. Rooftop mechanical units shall be located and appropriate screening
utilized to minimize visual impact on adjacent properties.
(d) Trash and recycling containers, including cans and dumpsters, shall be located in a
rear or side yard only, shall be located no closer than ten feet from the commercial
corridor side of the building, and shall have covers and be screened so as not to be
visible from the street or from neighboring properties. Screening shall be one foot
higher than the container, but no higher than six feet. Roofed enclosures may
exceed the six-foot limit.
(e) If a building owner chooses to provide a trash receptacle and/or a smoking
materials receptacle, it shall be decorative if located at the entrance that faces a
public street. These receptacles shall be screened from street view and/or designed
to fit with the architecture and materials of the building.
(f) Bicycle parking.
(1) Bicycle parking using bike racks specifically designed for bike parking shall be
provided, with a minimum of one space per ten automobile parking spaces or
one space per 20 employees, whichever is greater, and should be located near
building entries, shall not interfere with pedestrian circulation and shall be well-
lighted. Bikes are not permitted to be stored, locked or chained to fences or
any other exterior location other than a bike rack specifically designed for bike
parking.
(2) Bicycle parking (to accommodate four bicycles) shall be at least nine by six
feet or 54 square feet, with increases in dimension at the same ratio to
accommodate greater numbers of bicycle parking spaces.
(3) The base for bike racks should be concrete to ensure their stabilit y, however
the remaining bicycle parking area shall utilize porous paving materials (paving
blocks with decorative gravel or wood mulch, or properly spaced cobbles,
brick, and natural stone with grass planted in between in small clusters) to
reduce stormwater runoff, but shall not result in standing water. If an area for
bike parking is designed using these standards, then up to 100 percent of the
space taken for the bike parking shall count as green space.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.4. Walls and fences.
(a) Developments will provide for the coordination of design and location of walls and
fences to maximize the positive interrelationship of buildings and public streets, and
to avoid the predominance of long, unarticulated walls or fences , and to prevent
pedestrians from walking through plantings. Section 94-398, in addition to the
following standards, shall apply:
(1) The design and materials for walls and fences shall be coordinated with the
design and materials of the principal buildings, and should complement the
design, scale, and color scheme of the principal building. This is not intended
to require identical materials and design.
a. Pressure treated lumber fences shall not be permitted unless stained or
painted.
b. All chain-link fences must be plastic or powder coated and shall only be
permitted in the rear yard.
c. Smooth faced concrete (CMV) blocks or non-architectural poured walls
used to construct a wall shall be covered with brick or some other
decorative block or dimensional material such as a stained block product.
Painted or colored smooth faced concrete bricks or blocks shall not be
considered decorative block.
(2) Walls and fences shall provide variety and articulation at each end and at
intervals not exceeding 25 feet through at least one of the following methods:
a. Changes in plane of not less than one foot;
b. Expression of structure, such as post, column, or pilaster;
c. Variation of material; or
d. Landscaping.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.5. Exterior lighting.
(a) Exterior lighting shall enhance daytime and night time appearances; to establish a
safe environment, and to minimize light pollution, glare and light trespass onto
adjacent properties. The use of solar, LED or low watt comp act florescent lights that
decorate the property and are located and directed where people need to see in the
dark are encouraged.
(b) All exterior lights shall be designed for commercial use. A lighting plan showing
lighting levels on-site and at the property line must be submitted with the design
standards checklist for each exterior light to be used.
(c) Pedestrian lighting shall clearly indicate the path of travel, shall minimize dark spots
along that path, and shall utilize coordinated light fixtures.
(d) The maximum height of wall mounted parking lot light fixtures shall be 16 feet
above the ground. Pole-mounted fixtures are acceptable, but not required. The
maximum height of pole-mounted fixtures is 30 feet from the ground to the top of
the fixture. Fixtures shall be of full-cut-off (FCO) design to minimize glare and
spillover.
(e) Ornamental lighting to light the building facade is permitted, provided that the light
source is not visible from the property line and is designed to minimize glare and
spillover.
(f) No overhead light source (i.e., the lamp or reflector) shall be visible from the
property line. Shields may be employed, if necessary, to satisfy this requirement.
(g) Each exterior entry to structures on the property shall have an exterior light.
(h) For properties adjacent to residential uses, motion sensor flood or spot lights shall
have shrouds, be limited to two bulbs pointed at least 30 degrees downward and
not directly into windows or doors of neighboring building, and t he light sources
shall not be visible from the street.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.6. Patios, porches, decks, and rooftop gardens/decks.
(a) For commercial developments that include a residential component, the intent of
this section is to increase resident safety, comfort and privacy by providing
individual outdoor spaces for each unit.
(b) Every residential unit is encouraged to have its own patio or balcony and shall be
incorporated into the architectural facade of the building and may encroach into the
building setback area defined in section 94-165.7(e), but not more than 25 percent.
Commercial structures are also permitted to have exterior balconies. No patio or
balcony shall extend over a public right-of-way.
(c) For commercial developments, ground level patios or decks for customer seating
are permitted in the setback areas and should include screening for noise.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.7. Building design; form, scale and context.
(a) Building design (forms, scale and context) will result in high quality, orderly, and
consistent street spaces, compatible relationships to adjoining sites, and an urban
character; to create buildings that provide human scale, interest, and are
architecturally cohesive, yet varied, in their overall form, scale and context; and to
protect the architectural character and cohesiveness of surrounding buildings.
(b) Buildings shall be designed to provide human scale, interest, and variety. A
combination of the following techniques will be used to meet this objective:
(1) Variation in the building form, such as recessed or projecting bays, shifts in
massing, or distinct roof shapes;
(2) Emphasis of building entries through projecting or recessed forms, detail, color,
or materials;
(3) Variation of material, material modules, expressed joints and details, surface
relief, color, and texture to break up large building forms and wall surfaces.
Such detailing could include sills, headers, belt courses, reveals, pilasters,
window bays, and similar features.
(c) For all nonmanufacturing and retail buildings, where the allowable building is more
than 50 percent wider than adjacent buildings, one of the following techniques shall
be employed to minimize the apparent width of the primary facade:
(1) Articulate the facade with projections or bays.
(2) Use architectural elements such as columns, canopies, glass, changes in
materials, and covered entries to interrupt the facade.
(d) The first floor facade shall include windows to provide visual interest and visual
connection to the street. For facades facing an arterial or collector street, the total
area of windows and doors, including trim, shall not be less than 20 percent of the
total area of the facade, excluding gables.
(e) Buildings shall be built to the front yard setback line. One story buildings, and the
first story of multi-story buildings, provided upper floors are recessed, may project
ten feet into the front yard setback when adjacent to an arterial or collector street.
No parking is permitted in the front yard setback area. Exception:
(1) Corner lots may have parking in the secondary front yard of the lower classified
street, provided a 10-foot landscape area is provided along the right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.8. Roofs and roof lines.
(a) The intent of this section is to provide visual interest and architectural character.
(b) Any roof style such as hip, gambrel, mansard, colonial, flat or another roof style is
permitted so long as the roof pitch is appropriate to the architectural style of the
building and the roof element contains additional architectural elements such as
dormers, long overhangs, windows or other features.
(c) Flat roofs are permitted, and must incorporate a parapet wall on all sides, unless
the rear side of the building is sloped for drainage. The parapet should include
architectural details appropriate to the building design that creates a positive visual
termination for the building (a "top").
(d) A minimum of 50 percent of a building's linear roof drip edge should fall to ground
surfaces that do not contain an impervious surface. If gutters or stormwater drain
towards neighboring properties, then water shall be directed to rain garden(s), bio -
swales, or other best management practices to minimize drainage onto neighboring
properties.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.9. Exterior materials.
(a) Developments will maintain architectural character and use attractive, high quality
materials with low life-cycle costs.
(b) The use of identical materials on all sides of the building is encouraged; however,
higher-quality materials on street-facing facades and complementary materials on
other facades are acceptable.
(c) Use of decorative accessories and trim should conform to architectural design of
the structure.
(d) Vinyl, plywood, chipboard, T1-11, asphalt siding, non-architectural metal siding and
smooth-faced concrete block are prohibited as exterior finish materials. Treated
wood shall be painted or stained.
(e) Natural wood shall be painted or stained, unless it is cedar, redwood or some other
naturally weather resistant species and is intended to be exposed.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.10. Garages and accessory buildings.
(a) The visual impact of garages and accessory buildings facing the street, will be
improved by preventing storage doors and overhead doors principally used for
loading from facing the street, and to maximize pedestrian safety.
(b) Street-facing overhead doors on garages are not permitted on lots served by an
alley. Corner lots shall have overhead doors facing the street of the lowest
classification according to the major street plan.
(c) The cumulative length of all garage doors facing the commercial corridor shall not
exceed 25 percent of the total length of the street-facing elevation, unless
architecturally justified.
(d) All accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible and be constructed of the
same materials as the primary building.
(Ord. No. 21-017, § 1, 5-11-2021)
Secs. 94-166—94-200. Reserved.
II.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 24, 2024
SECOND READING: October 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
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Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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Sec. 94-165. Commercial corridor design review overlay district.
(a) Intent and scope. The following standards are established to improve the appearance, quality, and function
of commercial structures along key corridors of the community and is intended to enhance the safety of
pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles traveling these corridors while enhancing the visual
interest/appeal. These standards shall apply to any of the following:
(1) nNew commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction, ;
(2) Rrenovations exceeding 50 percent of the equalized assessed value of the structure at the time of
reconstruction/renovation;, and
(3) aAdditions or alterations that significantly change the exterior facade and penetrations of a building.
This does not include nonstructural repairs or ordinary maintenance repairs, such as internal and exterior
painting, decorating, paneling and the replacement of doors and other nonstructural components. The
property owner of an existing structure that is being remodeled or renovated for use as a commercial
structure shall satisfy the requirements of this ordinance and obtain planning commission approval for
building design and site plans as a condition ofprior to obtaining any rezoning or a building permit. These
regulations shall not apply to structures that have been approved by the city council as a part of a
developer's agreement or planned development district rezoning so long as the developer's agreement or
rezoning was completed prior to issuance of a building permit. These regulations shall not apply to building
renovations using the secretary of interior standards for historic buildings.
(b) Scope of regulations. The regulations set forth in this ordinance when referred to in this chapter are the
regulations for the commercial corridor design review overlay district. These regulations are not intended to
interfere with, abrogate or annul any other rules or regulations of this chapter. Except as provided herein, if
the commercial corridor design review overlay district imposes a greater restriction than the underlying
zoning district regulations, the commercial corridor design review overlay district regulations shall control.
(c) Boundaries of districts. The boundaries of the commercial corridor design review overlay district shall consist
of:
(1) 6th Street and a corridor along 6th Street which is 150 feet north of the north right-of-way and 150 feet
south of the south right-of-way from Western Avenue to 34th Avenue;
(2) 20th Street South and a corridor along 20th Street South which is 150 feet north of the north right-of-
way and 150 feet south of the south right-of-way, from Main Avenue to 34th Avenue;
(3) Main Avenue and a corridor 150 feet east of the east right-of-way and west of the west right-of-way
from the Railroad tracks6th Street to 32nd Street South with the exception ofexcluding the Brookings
Commercial and Sexauer Historic Districts; and
(4) 22nd Avenue and a corridor 150 feet east of the east right-of-way and west of the west right-of-way
from 6th Street to 32nd Street South.
This design review overlay district is shown upon a map that is made a part of each overlay district by
reference. The map shall have the same force and effect as if it were fully set forth herein.
When a parcel of land is located within the overlay district and with frontage along 6th Street, 20th Street
South, Main Avenue or 22nd Avenue, the standards shall apply to the buildings adjacent to the street frontage.
(d) Uses permitted. A building or premises may be used for the purposes permitted in the underlying zoning
district provided it is in conformity with the conditions required in the commercial corridor design review
overlay district.
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(e) Accessory uses. Accessory uses and buildings which are permitted as accessory buildings and uses
customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses in the underlying zoning district are not prohibited by the
commercial corridor design review overlay district.
(f) Sign regulations. Signs shall be regulated in accordance with Division 5. Signs, and any regulations imposed
by this commercial corridor design review overlay district.
(g) Parking regulations. All parking, loading and stacking shall be regulated by the underlying zoning district and
in conformance with the provisions of this commercial corridor design review overlay district.
(h) Density, area, yard and height regulations. Density, area, yard and height regulations shall be regulated in
conformance with the underlying zoning district and any regulations imposed by this commercial corridor
design review overlay district.
(i) Landscaping and buffer yards shall conform with the regulations provided in sections 94-399 and 94-399.1.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, adopted May 11, 2021, repealed the former section 94-165, and enacted a
new section 94-165 as set out herein. The former section 94-165 pertained to SDSU campus edge
neighborhood design review overlay district and derived from Ord. No. 03-13, § 1, 4-23-2013 .
Sec. 94-165.1. Review procedures.
(a) These design standards will be administered as part of the building permit process and the documents
required by these standards must be submitted to the community development department at or prior to
the time an application is made for a building permit.
(1) The applicant is encouraged to meet with city staff at the concept stage, the design stage, and at the
submittal stage.
(2) A pre-application meeting with the community development department is required prior to submittal
of building and development plans for the purpose of reviewing the requirements of this district.
(3) One complete set of plans as described in the submittal requirements shall be submitted to the
community development department as part of the application. Electronic copies of plan sheets shall
also be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
(b) Submittal requirements.
(1) All architectural and engineering plan sets typically required for a building permit application,
including: site plan including the size and location of building, drive-through facilities, parking lots with
access points defined, utilities, connection points, stormwater facilities, signage locations, bicycle
parking areas, pedestrian sidewalks, trash receptacles, outdoor refuse and recycling receptacles,
landscaping, fences, exterior lights, parking lot snow storage areas, garages and accessory buildings,
and any other improvements the applicant intends to make within the district.
(2) A photometric lighting plan including the locations of eExterior light fixturesfixture locations and
specification sheetslight levels in accordance with section 94-165.5.
(3) Photos of at least four nearby buildings and four street views of nearby blocks.
(4) Building elevations, including materials.
(5) A completed design standards checklist.
(6) A landscaping plan.
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(7) Nothing in these design standards is intended to prevent the use of materials, systems, methods, or
devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, effectiveness, attractiveness, durability, and safety
in place of those prescribed by this district that demonstrate equivalency, where the materials,
systems, method or device are approved for the intended purpose.
(c) Design review process and review timeline. All requests shall be reviewed within ten business days. The
review timelines shall be provided in instructions to applicants. Developers/applicants are required to attend
a review meeting with the Community Development Director or designee prior to any submission for a
building permit. to the Planning Commission. Applications meeting the standards of the Commercial
Corridor Design Review Overlay District shall be approved administratively. Exceptions to the standards
required by this district may be allowed on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the overall purpose of this
district. All requests for exceptions to the standards required by this district shall be requested in writing
with the submittals as provided in 94-165.1(b), with requests for exceptions considered during the review
and approval process set forth in 94-165.1(d) and (e).
(fd) Commercial buildings within Historic Districts or adjacent to any designated historic building must first
receive staff review and recommendation prior to submittal to the Brookings Historic Preservation
Commission for their review and recommendation to the Planning Commission.
(de) Planning commission review and recommendation. Upon receipt of an application containing an exception(s)
to the Commercial Corridor Overlay standards, the planning commission shall schedule a hearing for which
notice has been published in the legal newspaper of the city at least ten days prior to the planning
commission meeting. Exception(s) to the standards required by this district may be allowed on a case-by-
case basis, consistent with the overall purpose of this district. All requests for exceptions to the standards
required by this district shall be requested in writing with the submittals as provided in 94-165.1(b), with
requests for exceptions considered during the review and approval process set forth in this section and 94-
165.1(df) and (e). The planning commission shall forward its recommendation with or without modification,
to the city council.
(ef) City council approval. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the planning commission for an application
containing an exception(s) to the Commercial Corridor Overlay standards, the city council shall schedule a
hearing for which notice has been published in the legal newspaper of the city at least ten days prior to the
city council meeting.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, adopted May 11, 2021, repealed the former section 94-165.1, and enacted
a new section 94-165.1 as set out herein. The former section 94-165.1 pertained to campus edge
neighborhood standards and derived from Ord. No. 03-13, § 1, 4-23-2013 .
Sec. 94-165.2. Parking lot design and parking standards.
(a) The intent of this section is to encourage buildings Buildings to will be placed close to and facing the street
for the following reasons:
(1) To enhance customer and tenant use of transit;
(2) To reinforce the building setback pattern;
(3) To minimize the visual impact of parking areas as seen from the street;
(4) To enhance pedestrian access, circulation and safety by reducing curb cuts and parking lot conflicts;
(5) To minimize the volume and maximize the quality of stormwater runoff;
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(6) To provide adequate but not excessive parking for customers and tenants;
(7) To prohibit the use of satellite parking lots (unless it can be demonstrated that shared parking will be
beneficial to multiple property owners and does not result in a gap effect on a block face);
(8) To prohibit parking in side or front yards;
(9) To provide for adequate snow storage;
(10) To discourage the reliance on single occupant vehicles;
(11) To encourage the use of transit and other alternative means of transportation;
(12) To reduce the reliance on petroleum based paving materials and methods; and
(13) To reduce the "heat island" effect of traditional paved parking lots due to lack of trees or plants.
(b) No parking stall may be closer to the street than the building setback line or the any portion of the primary
building located on the same parcel, whichever is further from the street, unless the applicant can
demonstrate that there are no practical alternatives related specifically to the site. An exception to this
requirement may be made for corner lots in which parking may be located within the front yard of the street
of the lower street classification according to the Major Street Plan.
(c) The minimum setback for parking stalls and drives is ten feet along a street right-of-way, and five feet from
all property lines with the exception of the alley. Parking for adjacent properties may be combined into
continuous paved lots, and eliminating the required setback at the shared property line, provided that 100
percent of the lost green space is replaced elsewhere on the parcel.
(d) Buffers, setbacks, and planting islands are encouraged to be used for stormwater infiltration.
(e) All approaches, parking, pedestrian and vehicular circulation areas shall be paved and graded for proper
stormwater management. The use of pervious pavement for stormwater infiltration is encouraged.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.3. Building and mechanical service elements.
(a) The intent of this section is to Developments will minimize the negative visual impacts of service elements on
adjoining streets, public spaces and adjacent properties; to minimize noise, odor, and litter; and to provide
adequate amenities for building users.
(b) The design and location of the following items shall be indicated on building and/or site plans, illustrated
with specification sheets as appropriate, and submitted with the design standards checklist:
(1) Utility meters.
(2) Building mechanicals.
(3) Trash and recycling containers.
(4) Bicycle parking.
(5) Outdoor seating areas.
(6) Solar and wind facilities.
(7) Dish antennas.
(8) Transformers.
(9) Back-up generators.
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(c) Service areas, utility meters, and building mechanicals shall not be located on the primary commercial
corridorstreet side of the building, nor on the side wall closer than ten feet to the primary streetcommercial
corridor side of the building. For corner lots with frontage on two commercial corridors, service areas, utility
meters, and building mechanicals may be allowed along a commercial corridor with approved screening,
design, or other architectural consideration. The location of emergency back-up generators and
transformers shall be coordinated between the city, the developer and the utility company. Screening of
meters, generators, transformers, and mechanicals is required when visible from the primary
streetcommercial corridor with an approved screen device or vegetation. Rooftop mechanical units shall be
located and appropriate screening utilized to minimize visual impact on adjacent properties.
(d) Trash and recycling containers, including cans and dumpsters, shall be located in a rear or side yard only,
shall be located no closer than ten feet from the primary streetcommercial corridor side of the building, and
shall have covers and be screened so as not to be visible from the street or from neighboring properties.
Screening shall be one foot higher than the container, but no higher than six feet. Roofed enclosures may
exceed the six-foot limit.
(e) If a building owner chooses to provide a trash receptacle and/or a smoking materials receptacle, it shall be
decorative if located at the entrance that faces a public street. These receptacles shall be screened from
street view and/or designed to fit with the architecture and materials of the building.
(f) Bicycle parking.
(1) Bicycle parking using bike racks specifically designed for bike parking shall be provided, with a
minimum of one space per ten automobile parking spaces or one space per 20 employees, whichever is
greater, and should be located near building entries, shall not interfere with pedestrian circulation and
shall be well-lighted. Bikes are not permitted to be stored, locked or chained to fences or any other
exterior location other than a bike rack specifically designed for bike parking.
(2) Bicycle parking (to accommodate four bicycles) shall be at least nine by six feet or 54 square feet, with
increases in dimension at the same ratio to accommodate greater numbers of bicycle parking spaces.
(3) The base for bike racks should be concrete to ensure their stability, however the remaining bicycle
parking area shall utilize porous paving materials (paving blocks with decorative gravel or wood mulch,
or properly spaced cobbles, brick, and natural stone with grass planted in between in small clusters) to
reduce stormwater runoff, but shall not result in standing water. If an area for bike parking is designed
using these standards, then up to 100 percent of the space taken for the bike parking shall count as
green space.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.4. Walls and fences.
(a) The intent of this section is toDevelopments will provide for the coordination of design and location of walls
and fences to maximize the positive interrelationship of buildings and public streets, and to avoid the
predominance of long, unarticulated walls or fences, and to prevent pedestrians from walking through
plantings. Ordinance Section 94-398, in addition to the following standards, shall apply:
(1) The design and materials for walls and fences shall be coordinated with the design and materials of the
principal buildings, and should complement the design, scale, and color scheme of the principal
building. have substantially the same detail. This is not intended to require identical materials and
design.
a. Pressure treated lumber fences shall not be permitted unless stained or painted.
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b. All chain-link fences must be plastic or powder coated and shall only be permitted in side yards
and the backyardrear yard, . and shall not extend nearer to the street than the front of the
building, nor used in the secondary front yard on a corner lot.
c. Smooth faced concrete (CMV) blocks or non-architectural poured walls used to construct a wall
shall be covered with brick or some other decorative block or dimensional material such as a
stained block product. Painted or colored smooth faced concrete bricks or blocks shall not be
considered decorative block.
(2) Walls and fences shall provide variety and articulation at each end and at intervals not exceeding 25
feet through at least one of the following methods:
a. Changes in plane of not less than one foot;
b. Expression of structure, such as post, column, or pilaster;
c. Variation of material; or
d. Landscaping.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.5. Exterior lighting.
(a) The intent of this section is toExterior lighting shall enhance daytime and night time appearances; to
establish a safe environment, and to minimize light pollution, glare and light trespass onto adjacent
properties. The use of solar, LED or low watt compact florescent lights that decorate the property and are
located and directed where people need to see in the dark are encouraged.
(b) All exterior lights shall be designed for commercial use. A lighting plan showing lighting levels on-site and at
the property line as well as specification sheets with pictures must be submitted with the design standards
checklist for each exterior light to be used.
(c) Pedestrian lighting shall clearly indicate the path of travel, shall minimize dark spots along that path, and
shall utilize coordinated light fixtures.
(d) The maximum height of wall mounted parking lot light fixtures shall be 16 feet above the ground. Pole-
mounted fixtures are acceptable, but not required. The maximum height of pole-mounted fixtures is 30 feet
from the ground to the top of the fixture. Fixtures shall be of full-cut-off (FCO) design to minimize glare and
spillover.
(e) Ornamental lighting to light the building facade is permitted, provided that the light source is not visible from
the property line and is designed to minimize glare and spillover.
(f) No overhead light source (i.e., the lamp or reflector) shall be visible from the property line. Shields may be
employed, if necessary, to satisfy this requirement.
(g) Each exterior entry to structures on the property shall have an exterior light.
(h) For properties adjacent to residential uses, motion sensor flood or spot lights shall have shrouds, be limited
to two bulbs pointed at least 30 degrees downward and not directly into windows or doors of neighboring
building, and the light sources shall not be visible from the street.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
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Sec. 94-165.6. Patios, porches, decks, and rooftop gardens/decks.
(a) For commercial developments that include a residential component, the intent of this section is to increase
resident safety, comfort and privacy by providing individual outdoor spaces for each unit.
(b) Every residential unit is encouraged to will have its own patio or balcony and shall be incorporated into the
architectural facade of the building and may encroach into the building setback area defined in Ordinance
[subsection] 94-166165.7(e), but not more than 25 percent. Commercial structures are also permitted to
have exterior balconies. No patio or balcony shall extend over a public sidewalkright-of-way.
(c) For commercial developments, ground level patios or decks for customer seating are permitted in the
setback areas and should include screening for noise.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.7. Building design; form, scale and context.
(a) The intent of this section is to encourage building Building design (forms, scale and context) that will result in
high quality, orderly, and consistent street spaces, compatible relationships to adjoining sites, and an urban
character; to create buildings that provide human scale, interest, and are architecturally cohesive, yet varied,
in their overall form, scale and context; and to protect the architectural character and cohesiveness of
surrounding buildings.
(b) Buildings shall be designed to provide human scale, interest, and variety. A combination of Tthe following
techniques may will be used to meet this objective:
(1) Variation in the building form, such as recessed or projecting bays, shifts in massing, or distinct roof
shapes. ;
(2) Emphasis of building entries through projecting or recessed forms, detail, color, or materials. ;
(3) Variation of material, material modules, expressed joints and details, surface relief, color, and texture
to break up large building forms and wall surfaces. Such detailing could include sills, headers, belt
courses, reveals, pilasters, window bays, and similar features..
(4) Building height shall be limited to four stories when located along an arterial or collector street.
(c) For all nonmanufacturing and retail buildings, where the allowable building is more than 50 percent wider
than adjacent buildings, one of the following techniques shall be employed to minimize the apparent width
of the primary facade:
(1) Articulate the facade with projections or bays.
(2) Use architectural elements such as columns, canopies, glass, changes in materials, and covered entries
to interrupt the facade.
(d) The first floor facade shall include windows to provide visual interest and visual connection to the street. For
facades facing an arterial or collector street, TtheThe total area of windows and doors on the street-facing
facade, including trim, shall not be less than 20 percent of the total area of the facade, excluding gables.
(e) Buildings shall be built to the front yard setback line. One story buildings, and the first story of multi-story
buildings, provided upper floors are recessed, may project ten feet into the front yard setback when adjacent
to an arterial or collector street. No parking is permitted in the front yard setback area. Exception:
(1) Corner lots may have parking in the secondary front yard of the lower classified street, provided a
1510-foot landscape area is provided along the right-of-way.
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(f) Commercial buildings within Historic Districts or adjacent to any designated historic building must first
receive staff review and recommendation prior to submittal to the Brookings Historic Preservation
Commission for their review and recommendation to the Planning Commission.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.8. Roofs and roof lines.
(a) The intent of this section is to provide visual interest and architectural character.
(b) Any roof style such as hip, gambrel, mansard, colonial, flat or another roof style is permitted so long as the
roof pitch is appropriate to the architectural style of the building and the roof element contains additional
architectural elements such as dormers, long overhangs, windows or other features.
(c) Flat roofs are permitted, and must incorporate a parapet wall on all sides, unless the rear side of the building
is sloped for drainage. The parapet should include architectural details appropriate to the building design
that creates a positive visual termination for the building (a "top").
(d) A minimum of 50 percent of a building's linear roof drip edge should fall to ground surfaces that do not
contain an impervious surface. If gutters or stormwater drain towards neighboring properties, then water
shall be directed to rain garden(s), bio-swales, or other best management practices to minimize drainage
onto neighboring properties.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.9. Exterior materials.
(a) The intent of this section is to Developments will maintain architectural character and to encourage the use
of attractive, and high quality materials with low life-cycle costs.
(b) The use of identical materials on all sides of the building is encouraged; however, higher-quality materials on
street-facing facades and complementary materials on other facades are acceptable.
(c) Use of decorative accessories and trim is should conform to architectural design of the structure. highly
encouraged.
(d) Vinyl, plywood, chipboard, T1-11, asphalt siding, non-architectural metal siding and smooth-faced concrete
block are prohibited as exterior finish materials unless the applicant's architect can demonstrate that the
materials are appropriate to the design of the building. Treated wood shall be painted or stained.
(e) Natural wood shall be painted or stained, unless it is cedar, redwood or some other naturally weather
resistant species and is intended to be exposed.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Sec. 94-165.10. Garages and accessory buildings.
(a) The intent of this section is to improve the The visual impact of garages and accessory buildings facing the
street, to will be improved by preventing storage doors and overhead doors principally used for loading from
facing the street, and to maximize pedestrian safety.
(b) Street-facing overhead doors on garages are not permitted on lots served by an alley. Corner lots shall have
overhead doors facing the street of the lowest classification according to the major street plan.
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(c) The cumulative length of all garage doors facing the commercial corridor street shall not exceed 50 25
percent of the total length of the street-facing elevation, unless architecturally justified.
(d) All accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible and be constructed of the same materials as the
primary building.
( Ord. No. 21-017 , § 1, 5-11-2021)
Secs. 94-166—94-200. Reserved.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 24-033
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota,
will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, to consider adoption of
a revision to the City Code of Ordinances, entitled Ordinance 24-033, an Ordinance
amending Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-165 Commercial
Corridor Design Review Overlay District. At which time and place all persons interested
will be given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon. Dated in Brookings, South
Dakota, this 27th day of September, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Sec. 94-165 related to the regulations for the
commercial corridor design review overlay district.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota. Any action taken by the Planning Commission is a recommendation made to
the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard in this matter.
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
September 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Tanner Aiken, Kyle Jamison, Scot Leddy, Jacob
Limmer, Roger Solum, and Debra Spear. Nick Schmeichel was absent. Also present were Community
Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were Todd Fergen,
George Houtman, Scott Thompson, Daniel Rhody, Lyle Pudwill, Lynda Pierce and Kellan Bludorn.
Item #6c – The City of Brookings proposed amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Sec. 94-165 related to the regulations for the
Commercial corridor design review overlay district (“CCOD”).
(Limmer/Jamison) Motion to approve the amendments to CCOD. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #6c – The overlay district was established in 2021 and has guided City staff, the Planning
Commission and City Council in their reviews of development located within the districts along 6th
Street, Main Avenue, 20th Street South and 22nd Avenue. Recently, there has been a desire to allow
for an administrative review if the proposed development meets all of the requirements in the overlay
district ordinance. Plans that do not meet all of the requirements of the overlay district will need to
seek exceptions from the Planning Commission and City Council utilizing the current review process.
In order to help staff and developers understand whether or not exceptions will be necessary for a
proposed development, staff has also made a number of changes to the overlay district ordinance in
order to clarify the intent of the ordinance and remove subjectivity in certain sections of the code. An
exemption for developments located with a Planned Development District has been removed and a
companion ordinance amendment to Sec. 94-163 will be also be presented in order to understand the
development process for PDDs located within the overlay district. The name of the overlay district is
also being shortened to the Commercial corridor overlay district.
Struck noted that the motivation of the changes would incentivize builders to build to standards to save
2 months. Spear 94.165.d would only include commercial buildings within historic. Miller standard
residential buildings are exempt from CCOD and mixed-use buildings would be required to go through
the CCOD. Spear asked if a resident would be notified of a neighboring project coming in. Struck
stated that there was still the 11.1 process but no notification would be sent. Struck stated that the city
could implement their own process but it was not required by the state. Certain types of rezones would
require comment from state historic preservation commission. Ability to impact historic district would
trigger this process too and is vague and. Miller noted that there was a 10-day legal notice in the paper
but not a mailing. Aiken asked if there was a notice triggered regardless of historic status in CCOD.
Miller stated that the notices only go out if there was a rezone but not if the project was compliant with
existing zoning. Leddy noted that the “buildings will be placed close to the facing street” under 94-
165.2 a could potentially cause issue. Spear asked if there was an allowance for corner lots to dictate
that the access be on the non-commercial corridor street. Miller said that it would allow for front
parking on the secondary frontage. If on 2 commercial corridors it would not allow front parking.
Aiken discussed pedestrian scale by pushing the buildings closer to the street you encourage less
speeding and more pedestrian traffic. On South roads it can increase snow melt issues so there are
other factors. Leddy commented that he liked the look of the buildings closer to the street on main, etc
but with 6th st being a state hwy it pushes the pedestrians towards the traffic.
City of Brookings
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Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
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File #:ORD 24-034,Version:2
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-034, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article VI,
Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 Projections of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered
floors.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94, Article VI,
Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 related to the regulations or porches, decks and platforms
within required yard areas. The Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning
Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
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From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 / October 8, 2024
Subject: Ordinance 24-034: Amendments to Chapter 94, Article VI,
Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 Porches, decks and
platforms within required yard areas.
Person(s) Responsible: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Summary:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94,
Article VI, Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 related to the regulations of porches,
decks and platforms within required yard areas. The Development Review Team
recommends approval. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
Staff has been considering amendments to the allowable encroachment of decks within
required yard areas. Many recent projects have successfully sought variances for the
encroachment of decks, mainly within front yards. Since 2021, four variances have
been granted for entry level decks which project further than allowed into front yard
setbacks. At least two variances have been granted for decks projecting further than
allowed into rear yards for single family homes. Two recent variances were granted for
the projection of apartment balconies within the required front yard area.
Based on this, there seems to be a desire among the community for more allowance in
the projection of decks and porches in the front yard. Staff supports allowing a greater
encroachment including allowing decks in closer proximity to the sidewalk in order to
help support a greater sense of place at the pedestrian level.
With this in mind, staff has prepared draft amendments to Section 94-395 in an attempt
to add flexibility for deck construction, primarily in the front and rear yards. This was a
collaborative effort between building and zoning staff.
The new ordinance will read:
(a) Open, unenclosed porches, decks and platforms may project into a required yard
area as follows:
(1) Ground and entry level porches, decks and platforms may project into the
front yard no more than 10 feet and in no case may be closer than 10 feet from
the front lot line.
(2) Porches decks and platforms leading to the second story and above may
project into the front yard no more than six feet and in no case may be closer
than 14 feet from the front lot line.
(3) Attached porches, decks and platforms may project into the side yard setback
no more than four feet. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not
encroach into the side yard setback.
(4) Attached porches, decks and platforms may encroach into the rear yard
setback a distance not greater than 20 percent of the minimum required setback.
Detached porches, decks and platforms may not encroach into the rear yard
setback.
(5) Stairs and ramps leading to an approved porch, deck or platform may exceed
the allowable projections described in Section 94-395(a).
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
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ORDINANCE 24-034
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 3, PERTAINING
TO SECTION 94-395 PROJECTIONS OF PORCHES, DECKS, PLATFORMS AND
CANTILEVERED FLOORS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Brookings, South Dakota
that the Zoning Regulations be amended as follows:
I.
Chapter 94 – Zoning
Article VI. – Supplemental Regulations
Division 3 – Yard Requirements
Sec. 94-395. Projections of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered floors.
(a) Open, unenclosed porches, decks and platforms may project into a required yard
area as follows:
(1) Ground and entry level porches, decks and platforms may project into the front
yard no more than 10 feet and in no case may be closer than 10 feet from the
front lot line.
(2) Porches decks and platforms leading to the second story and above may
project into the front yard no more than six feet and in no case may be closer
than 14 feet from the front lot line.
(3) Attached porches, decks and platforms may project into the side yard setback
no more than four feet. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not
encroach into the side yard setback.
(4) Attached porches, decks and platforms may encroach into the rear yard
setback a distance not greater than 20 percent of the minimum required
setback. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not encroach into the
rear yard setback.
(5) Stairs and ramps leading to an approved porch, deck or platform may exceed
the allowable projections described in Sec. 94-395.(a).
(b) Cantilevered floors and adjoining wall assemblies which are not supported by a
permanent foundation may project into a required yard area as follows:
(1) Cantilevered floors and adjoining wall assemblies may be extended into a
required front or rear yard setback a distance not exceeding two feet, and into
a required side yard setback a distance not exceeding one foot.
(2) The length of a cantilevered floor and adjoining wall assembly shall not exceed
14 feet or 30 percent of the total length of any side of a principal building,
whichever is greater.
(Ord. No. 21-03, 8-26-2003; Ord. No. 13-12, § 1, 6-12-2012)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 13-12, § 1, adopted June 12, 2012, changed the title of § 94-
396 from "Projection of porches, decks and platforms" to "Projections of porches,
decks, platforms and cantilevered floors."
II.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 24, 2024
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: October 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_______________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Created: 2023-12-01 09:22:41 [EST] (Supp. No. 16) Page 1 of 1 Sec. 94-395. Projections of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered floors. (a) Open, unenclosed porches, decks and platforms may project into a required yard area as follows: (1) Ground and entry level porches, decks and platforms may project into the front yard no more than ten feet and in no case may be closer than ten feet from the front lot line.Porches, decks and platforms exceeding 30 inches in height shall not project into any required yard area. Exception: Landings for doors may extend into any required yard area a maximum of 48 inches. (2) Porches decks and platforms leading to the second story and above may project into the front yard no more than 6 feet and in no case may be closer than fourteen feet from the front lot line.Porches, decks and platforms 30 inches in height or less above grade may extend into the front yard a distance not greater than 20 percent of the minimum required setback. (3) Attached porches, decks and platforms may project into the side yard setback no more than four feet.Porches, decks and platforms 30 inches in height or less may extend into the side yard a distance not greater than 48 inches. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not encroach into the side yard setback. (4) Attached porches, decks and platforms may encroach into the rear yard setback a distance not greater than 20 percent of the minimum required setback. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not encroach into the rear yard setback. (5) Stairs and ramps leading to an approved porch, deck or platform may exceed the allowable projections described in Sec. 94-395.(a). (b) Cantilevered floors and adjoining wall assemblies which are not supported by a permanent foundation may project into a required yard area as follows: (1) Cantilevered floors and adjoining wall assemblies may be extended into a required front or rear yard setback a distance not exceeding two feet, and into a required side yard setback a distance not exceeding one foot. (2) The length of a cantilevered floor and adjoining wall assembly shall not exceed 14 feet or 30 percent of the total length of any side of a principal building, whichever is greater.
(Ord. No. 21-03, 8-26-2003; Ord. No. 13-12, § 1, 6-12-2012) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 13-12, § 1, adopted June 12, 2012, changed the title of § 94-396 from "Projection of porches, decks and platforms" to "Projections of porches, decks, platforms and cantilevered floors."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 24-034
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota,
will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, to consider adoption of
a revision to the City Code of Ordinances, entitled Ordinance 24-034, an Ordinance
amending Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 3, pertaining to Section 94-395 Projections of
Porches, Decks, Platforms, and Cantilevered Floors. At which time and place all
persons interested will be given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon. Dated in
Brookings, South Dakota, this 27th day of September, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to
Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 3, pertaining to Sec. 94-395 related to the regulations for
porches, decks and flatforms in required yard areas.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota. Any action taken is a recommendation made to the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard in this matter.
Dated this 24th day of July, 2024.
____________________________
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
September 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Tanner Aiken, Kyle Jamison, Scot Leddy, Jacob
Limmer, Roger Solum, and Debra Spear. Nick Schmeichel was absent. Also present were Community
Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were Todd Fergen,
George Houtman, Scott Thompson, Daniel Rhody, Lyle Pudwill, Lynda Pierce and Kellan Bludorn.
Item #6b – The City of Brookings proposed amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in
Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 3, pertaining to Sec. 94-395 related to the regulations or porches,
decks and platforms within required yard areas.
(Solum/Spear) Motion to remove item from the table. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Solum/Jamison) Motion to amend item #5 of zoning ordinance amendment and add stairs “or ramps.”
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Motion made 8/6/24) Motion to approve the amendments to the regulations for porches, decks and
platforms within side yard areas. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #6b – The new ordinance will read:
(a) Open, unenclosed porches, decks and platforms may project into a required yard area as follows:
(1) Ground and entry level porches, decks and platforms may project into the front yard no more than
ten feet and in no case may be closer than ten feet from the front lot line.
(2) Porches decks and platforms leading to the second story and above may project into the front yard
no more than 6 feet and in no case may be closer than fourteen feet from the front lot line.
(3) Attached porches, decks and platforms may project into the side yard setback no more than four
feet. Detached porches, decks and platforms may not encroach into the side yard setback.
(4) Attached porches, decks and platforms may encroach into the rear yard setback a distance not
greater than 20 percent of the minimum required setback. Detached porches, decks and platforms may
not encroach into the rear yard setback.
(5) Stairs leading to an approved porch, deck or platform may exceed the allowable projections
described in Sec. 94-395.(a).
Solum inquired if handicap ramps should be included in item #5. Miller stated that would be the proper
location to the add that.
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Third Street
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File #:ORD 24-035,Version:2
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-035, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article IV,
Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 Planned Development District (“PDD”).
Summary and Recommendation:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94, Article IV,
Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 related to the regulations for the Planned Development
District (“PDD”). The Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning Commission
voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
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From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 / October 8, 2024
Subject: Ordinance 24-035: Amendments to Chapter 94, Article IV,
Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 Planned
Development District (“PDD”)
Presenter: Ryan Miller, City Planner
Summary:
Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter 94,
Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 related to the regulations for the
Planned Development District (“PDD”). The Development Review Team recommends
approval. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
Proposed amendments to the Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District
include the removal of an exemption for development within a Planned Development
District. The intent is to place an emphasis on the site design requirements of the
Commercial Corridor Overlay District while also incentivizing development that meets
those requirements by exempting the final development plan so long as the initial
development plan is consistent with requirements of the Commercial Corridor Overlay
District.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
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ORDINANCE 24-035
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 PERTAINING
TO SECTION 94-163 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Brookings, South Dakota
that the Zoning Regulations be amended as follows:
I.
Chapter 94 – Zoning
Article IV. – District Regulations
Division 2 – Overlay Districts
Sec. 94-163. Planned development district ("PDD").
(f) Final development plan. Prior to obtaining building permits for construction on any
lots in the PDD, a final development plan shall be submitted to the planning
commission, which shall have sole authority to approve, amend, or deny said plan.
Properties located within a Commercial Corridor Overlay District are exempt from
the Final Development Plan, however, are required to follow the Commercial
Corridor Overlay District requirements consistent with an approved Initial
Development Plan. The final development plan may be submitted in conjunction
with the initial development plan for concurrent approval on any subareas the
developer is ready to commit to a final plan. All the information required for both an
initial and final development plan shall be shown for the areas submitted for
concurrent approval. The final development plan shall be a scaled, reproducible
drawing showing the following information:
(1) The subdivision name, the legal description, and individual project name
(if any).
(2) Boundaries of any sub-area or sub-areas submitted for approval
superimposed on the map of the initial development plan.
(3) A subdivision plan of the sub-area or sub-areas submitted for approval in
compliance with all applicable subdivision regulations.
(4) The development standards for the sub-area or sub-areas based on the
requirements in one or more of the traditional zoning districts.
(5) The size, location and elevation of all proposed structures including height
and number of units.
(6) The calculated floor area for each structure and each use within each
structure.
(7) Off-street parking lot arrangement designating all parking and stacking
spaces, off-street loading spaces, and any outdoor trash container space.
(8) Any sidewalks, bikeways or other paths and any areas reserved for
recreation activities, such as basketball and volleyball courts.
(9) Any outdoor lighting type and location, except for standard street lights
provided by the city.
(10) A landscaping plan showing the type and location of any walls, fences or
berms, the placement, size,
and species of any trees or shrubs, and areas that will be sod or seeded.
(11) All existing and proposed utilities, drainage ways and watercourses.
(12) All curb cuts and private drives.
(13) Adjacent existing and proposed uses.
II.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 24, 2024
SECOND READING: October 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: October 11, 2024
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
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Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Created: 2023-12-01 09:22:39 [EST] (Supp. No. 16) Page 1 of 3 Sec. 94-163. Planned development district ("PDD"). (a) Intent. It is the intent of this planned development district ("PDD") to provide flexibility from conventional zoning regulations with increased public review for PDD projects in order to: (1) Encourage well-planned, efficient urban development. (2) Allow a planned and coordinated mix of land uses which are compatible and harmonious, but were previously discouraged by conventional zoning procedures.
(3) Encourage more creative, higher quality and more ecologically sensitive urban design with special consideration given to projects which incorporate desirable design features such as underground parking, orientation or design to take advantage of passive solar energy, environmental preservation, historic preservation, handicapped accessible structures, unique use of open spaces, or other desirable design features.
(4) Improve communication and cooperation among the city's land developers and interested residents in the urbanization of new lands and the renewal of existing deteriorated areas. (b) Scope of section provisions. The regulations set forth in this section are the district regulations in the planned development district, hereafter sometimes referred t o as "PDD". (c) Compliance with the comprehensive plan. The development within the planned development districts (PDD) shall comply with the policies and design standards of the existing comprehensive plan of the city. Planned developments within the PDD and adjacent projected developments shall be compatible with each other. (d) PDD application, zoning. Applications for a change of zoning to a planned development district are subject to
the requirements of section 94-7. (e) Initial development plan. A request for a rezoning to a planned development district shall be accompanied by an initial development plan. The plan shall be submitted at least 20 days prior to the planning commission meeting in which it is to be heard. The planning commission shall review the initial development plan and forward its recommendation, with or without modifications, to the city council. The following information must be specified on the initial development plan: (1) Project name and legal description. (2) A preliminary subdivision plan in compliance with all applicable subdivision regulations. (3) The proposed development scheme showing the following information: a. The proposed land uses including the number and type of proposed residential buildings, the proposed number of dwelling units per building, the number and type of any proposed nonresidential buildings, and their square footage. b. The proposed maximum density of the development. Where unique physical, environmental or design characteristics exist or are proposed, lesser densities may be desirable.
c. The proposed maximum height. Where unique physical, environmental or design characteristics exist or are proposed, lesser heights may be desirable. d. Proposed design features illustrating compatibility with the surrounding environment and neighborhood. e. Anticipated sub-area development sequence. f. The proposed setbacks and buffer zone regulations.
Created: 2023-12-01 09:22:39 [EST] (Supp. No. 16) Page 2 of 3 (f) Final development plan. Prior to obtaining building permits for construction on any lots in the PDD, a final development plan shall be submitted to the planning commission, which shall have sole authority to approve, amend, or deny said plan. Properties located within a Commercial Corridor Overlay District are exempt from the Final Development Plan, however, are required to follow the Commercial Corridor Overlay District requirements consistent with an approved In itial Development Plan. The final development plan may be submitted in conjunction with the initial development plan for concurrent approval on any subareas the developer is ready to commit to a final plan. All the information required for both an initial and final development plan shall be shown for the areas submitted for concurrent approval. The final development plan shall be a scaled, reproducible drawing showing the following information: (1) The subdivision name, the legal description, and individual project name (if any). (2) Boundaries of any sub-area or sub-areas submitted for approval superimposed on the map of the initial development plan. (3) A subdivision plan of the sub-area or sub-areas submitted for approval in compliance with all applicable subdivision regulations. (4) The development standards for the sub-area or sub-areas based on the requirements in one or more of the traditional zoning districts. (5) The size, location and elevation of all proposed structures including height and number of units. (6) The calculated floor area for each structure and each use within each structure. (7) Off-street parking lot arrangement designating all parking and stacking spaces, off-street loading spaces, and any outdoor trash container space. (8) Any sidewalks, bikeways or other paths and any areas reserved for recreation activities, such as basketball and volleyball courts. (9) Any outdoor lighting type and location, except for standard street lights provided by the city. (10) A landscaping plan showing the type and location of any walls, fences or berms, the placement, size, and species of any trees or shrubs, and areas that will be sod or seeded.
(11) All existing and proposed utilities, drainage w ays and watercourses.
(12) All curb cuts and private drives.
(13) Adjacent existing and proposed uses. (g) Rezoning of PDD's and amendments. Requests for amending the underlying zoning district or to allow a use that has been specifically removed by the ordinance establishing the PDD, shall follow the process outlined in section 94-7. Other changes within a PDD shall be su bmitted as an overlay on the initial or final development plan. Amendments shall be classified as follows: (1) Initial development plan amendments. The following changes are considered amendments to an initial development plan: a. Any change in the proposed use(s) of land or buildings that results in a 20 percent net increase in the balance of residential or commercial square footage.
b. A major change in the street plan. c. An increase of 20 percent or more in the total density of the development.
d. Any decrease to the setbacks or buffer zones. e. An increase of ten percent or greater in the building height.
Created: 2023-12-01 09:22:39 [EST] (Supp. No. 16) Page 3 of 3 (2) Final development plan amendments. The following changes are considered amendments to a final development plan: a. Any adjustment exceeding ten percent in the dimensions of a building (length, width) or location. b. Any change in the number or location of access drives. c. Any decrease exceeding ten percent in required landscape areas, or other open areas.
d. A minor change in the street plan. e. Any increase of less than 20 percent in the density of any area or subarea. f. Any major change in the exterior design features of a building. g. A change in the size or location of freestanding signs. h. Any change in the proposed use(s) of land or buildings that results in less than a 20 percent net increase in the balance of residential or commercial square footage. i. Any increase or decrease of ten percent or greater in the number of parking spaces. (3) Minimal amendments. The following changes are considered minimal amendments to a final development plan: a. Any minor adjustment within a building which involves a more intensive use. b. Any change in the location of outdoor lighting, sidewalks or bikeways, recreation areas or loading docks. c. Any adjustment less than ten percent in the dimensions of a building (length, width) or location. d. An increase or decrease of less than ten percent in the number of parking spaces. (h) Procedure for amendments. Amendments to the PDD shall be subject to the following review procedures. (1) Initial development plan amendments. Amendments to the initial development plan must be reviewed by the planning commission and approved by a motion of the city council at a hearing for which notice has been published in the legal newspaper of the city at least one week prior to the city council hearing. (2) Final development plan amendments. Amendments to the final development plan must be approved by the planning commission at a hearing for which notice has been published in the legal newspaper of the city at least one week prior to the planning commission meeting. (3) Minimal amendments. Minimal amendments to the final development plan shall be submitted to the community development department on a reproducible development plan showing the requested changes. The community development department may then approve these proposed changes in writing if the proposed changes are appropriate.
(Ord. No. 21-03, 8-26-2003; Ord. No. 19-020 , § 1, 12-10-2019)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 24-035
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota,
will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, to consider adoption of
a revision to the City Code of Ordinances, entitled Ordinance 24-035, an Ordinance
amending Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Section 94-163 Planned
Development District (“PDD”). At which time and place all persons interested will be
given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon. Dated in Brookings, South Dakota, this
27th day of September, 2024.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Sec. 94-163 related to the regulations for the
Planned development district (“PDD”).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota. Any action taken by the Planning Commission is a recommendation made to
the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard in this matter.
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
September 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Tanner Aiken, Kyle Jamison, Scot Leddy, Jacob
Limmer, Roger Solum, and Debra Spear. Nick Schmeichel was absent. Also present were Community
Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were Todd Fergen,
George Houtman, Scott Thompson, Daniel Rhody, Lyle Pudwill, Lynda Pierce and Kellan Bludorn.
Item #6d – The City of Brookings proposed amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in
Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2, pertaining to Sec. 94-163 related to the regulations for the Planned
development district (“PDD”).
(Solum/Limmer) Motion to approve the amendments to PDD. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #6d – Proposed amendments to the Commercial corridor design review overlay district
include the removal of an exemption for development within a Planned Development District. The
intent is to place an emphasis on the site design requirements of the commercial corridor overlay
district while also incentivizing development that meets those requirements by exempting the final
development plan so long as the initial development plan is consistent with requirements of the
commercial corridor overlay district.
Aiken asked if a project meets CCOD for administrative approval what are the steps. Miller IDP would
be seen for rezone and IDP by Planning Commission then City Council. If all requirements were met
the rest would be administrative. PC would only see once.