Spearfish public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend zoning changes for a property on 5th Avenue and a proposed manufactured home park. The body will also consider preliminary plats for a 54-lot subdivision and phases of Elkhorn Ridge.
- Zoning change from C-2 (Highway Service Commercial) to AG (Agriculture) at the west end of 5th Avenue
- Zoning change from I-H (Heavy Industrial) to C-1 (Central Commercial) and R-3 for a 111-lot manufactured home park west of Maitland Road
- Preliminary Plat for a 54 lot subdivision east of Rainbow Road, north of I-90
- Preliminary plat for Phases 5 and 6 of Elkhorn Ridge north of Duke Parkway
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review two rezoning requests. The body will decide whether to set public hearings for these requests on December 21, 2021.
- Proposed rezoning from Heavy Industrial to C-1 and R-3 for a 111-lot manufactured home park west of Maitland Road
- Proposed rezoning from C-2 (Highway Service Commercial) to AG (Agriculture) at the west end of 5th Avenue
- Request by Eix Holdings, LLC to rezone 3 acres at the west end of 5th Avenue
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will discuss strategic and technology plan updates. The board is scheduled to take action on several policies, including credit cards and non-resident library cards, as well as the fee schedule.
- Non-Resident Library Card Policy
- Credit Card Policy
- Review of Fee Schedule
- 2022 Holiday Closures
- Board Member recommendation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for Mark Schwartz. The request seeks to allow a two-family dwelling with a shared wall on a common lot line to enable the units to be sold separately.
- Public hearing for conditional use permit at 314 and 315 Peoria Street
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request to set a public hearing for a two-family dwelling permit and a request for a landscape requirement exception. The body will also provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the landscape exception.
- Conditional use permit for two-family dwelling with shared wall at 314 and 316 Peoria Street
- Landscape points exception request for 3935 E Colorado Boulevard (proposed 78% reduction in required plant material)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will provide input on a proposed land use plan for the East Colorado Boulevard Corridor. The body will also conduct an on-site visit to review a landscape exception request for a property at 3595 East Colorado Boulevard.
- Input on East Colorado Boulevard Corridor Land Use Plan
- On-site review of landscape exception request at 3595 East Colorado Boulevard
- Request by Shawn Darling to provide 15% of required landscape points at 3595 East Colorado Boulevard
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will discuss strategic and technology plan updates. The board is scheduled to take action on the non-resident library card policy and Covid-19 procedures.
- Non-Resident Library Card Policy
- Libki Computer Management software contract
- Safety Training Day closure
- Covid-19 Procedure update
- Strategic Plan and Technology Plan updates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations to the City Council regarding a redevelopment plan for a bank and city-wide solar energy code updates. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2021, meeting.
- Public hearing for C-1 Redevelopment Incentive Plan at 140 E. Jackson Blvd. for a new 23,000 +/- sq ft bank building
- Public hearing for city-wide Solar Energy Conversion Facilities Code Update
- Proposed bank building permit value estimated between $8 million and $10 million
- Request for 22% reduction in required parking for 140 E. Jackson Blvd. project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to schedule public hearings for two primary requests. These include a redevelopment plan for a new bank building and a city-wide update to the solar energy conversion facilities code.
- Proposed 23,000 square foot, 2-story bank building at 140 E. Jackson Blvd.
- Request for 22% parking reduction for the 140 E. Jackson Blvd. project
- Estimated building permit value of $8 million to $10 million for Pioneer Bank & Trust
- City-wide Solar Energy Conversion Facilities Code Update to allow larger-scale solar land use
- Public hearings for both items proposed for September 7, 2021
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to provide input on a draft ordinance updating the zoning code for solar energy conversion facilities. The proposal distinguishes between small-scale accessory uses and large-scale facilities requiring conditional use permits.
- Solar Energy Conversion Facilities Zoning Code Update (City-wide)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two residential subdivision requests and provide input on a new Solar Energy Ordinance and commission bylaws.
- Preliminary plat for 9-lot Eastwood Court subdivision east of Woodland Drive
- Zoning change from Ag to R-1 and preliminary plat for Bridgestone Estates LLC west of Falcon Crest on Bridgestone Street
- Proposed Solar Energy Ordinance including lot coverage maximums and a points-based CUP review system
- Review of Planning Commission Bylaws
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will discuss updates to the library's strategic and technology plans. The board is scheduled to take action on the Non-Resident Library Card Policy.
- Non-Resident Library Card Policy action item
- Strategic Plan Update
- Technology Plan Update
- Financial report and bills approval
Planning Commission
The commission is reviewing several requests for zoning changes and preliminary plats. Items include a request to rezone land for single-family homes at Blue Stem Boulevard and Woodlands Drive, as well as a 9-lot subdivision near Woodlands Drive.
- Rezoning from Ag to R-1 and preliminary plat at northeast corner of Blue Stem Boulevard and Woodlands Drive
- Preliminary plat for 9-lot Eastwood Court subdivision east of Woodlands Drive
- Rezoning from Ag to R-1, preliminary plat, and sewer variance west of Falcon Crest on Bridgestone Street
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a final plan for a 14-unit apartment building at The Reserve. Additionally, two requests regarding a single-family subdivision near Blue Stem Boulevard and Woodlands Drive are scheduled for public hearings.
- DRD final plan for a 14-unit apartment building at Lot 40 Block 16 at the Reserve
- Zoning change from Ag to R-1 and preliminary plat at Blue Stem Boulevard and Woodlands Drive
- Preliminary plat for a 9-lot subdivision east of Woodlands Drive – Tract W1
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending Appendix A Zoning to regulate cannabis establishments. The proposal identifies permitted locations for the cultivation, testing, manufacture, and dispensing of medical cannabis in Agriculture, Commercial, and Industrial Districts.
- Proposed ordinance to add cannabis cultivation, testing, and manufacturing to AG agricultural district
- Proposed ordinance to add cannabis testing and dispensaries to C1 central commercial district
- Proposed ordinance to add cannabis product manufacturing to C2 highway service commercial district
- Proposed ordinance to add cannabis testing to C3 office commercial district
- Proposed ordinance to add cultivation, testing, manufacturing, and dispensaries to ILR and IH industrial districts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss amending Appendix A Zoning to incorporate regulations for cannabis establishments. The proposed changes would establish permitted uses for cultivation, testing, manufacturing, and dispensing in specific districts. The body is acting to set a public hearing for June 1, 2021.
- Proposed zoning amendments for cannabis establishments in Agriculture, Commercial, and Industrial Districts
- Proposed 1,000-foot distance requirement from schools, residences, or religious institutions for cannabis establishments
- Proposed addition of cannabis facilities as primary permitted uses in AG, CC, C-1, C-2, C-3, ILR, and IH districts
- Action to set a public hearing for June 1, 2021
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2022 budget and update Covid-19 procedures. The board will also receive updates on the library's strategic and technology plans.
- Approval of 2022 Budget
- Update of current Covid-19 procedures
- Strategic Plan Update
- Technology Plan Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request to reduce the rear setback requirement at 1700 North Avenue. The body will also receive an update and provide input regarding zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries.
- Variance request for 1700 North Avenue to reduce rear setback from 10 feet to 8 feet-10 inches
- Discussion on medical marijuana dispensary zoning and licensing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend action to the City Council regarding a zoning change for the Reserve Master Plan and a preliminary plat. The body will also discuss zoning considerations for medical marijuana dispensaries.
- Annexation and zoning change from County AG to DRD for a portion of SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 33, T7N R2E BHM (Applicant: Jason R. Ward/Spring Branch LLC)
- Preliminary plat for Lots 1–21 Cedar Berry Canyon, south of Homestake Rd (Applicant: Interstate Engineering)
- Discussion on zoning considerations for medical marijuana dispensaries
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend action on two preliminary plats. The body will also set future hearing dates for an annexation and zoning change and a separate preliminary plat.
- Public hearing for preliminary plat and variance for Western Slope Subdivision (Lots 1-8) east of Sapphire Lane
- Public hearing for phase 1 preliminary plat for Miller Ranch south of Colorado Boulevard and west of Christensen Drive
- Annexation and zoning change from County AG to DRD for a portion of SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 33, T7N R2E BHM
- Preliminary plat for Lots 1-21 Cedar Berry Canyon south of Hillsview Rd
- Discussion and input regarding Solar Energy Systems
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary plat and variance for an eight-lot subdivision east of Sapphire Lane. The commission will also discuss a phase 1 preliminary plat for Miller Ranch south of Colorado Boulevard.
- Preliminary plat and variance for Lots 1-8 of the Western Slope Subdivision
- Preliminary plat for Phase 1 of Miller Ranch
- Solar Energy Systems input request
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the strategic and technology plans. The board will take action on library signage, Covid-19 procedures, and the 2021 closure schedule.
- Evaluation of current Covid-19 procedures
- 2021 Library Closures
- Library signage update
- Election of Officers and Authorizations for Fines Account
- Strategic Plan and Technology Plan updates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend changes to city-wide multi-family parking requirements and a specific land annexation request. The body will evaluate proposed parking rate reductions based on staff usage data and a zoning change for a development project.
- Public hearing for city-wide modification of Zoning Ordinance Article V, Section 3 regarding multi-family parking requirements
- Public hearing for voluntary annexation and zoning change from County Ag to Development Review District (DRD) south of Colorado Boulevard and west of Christensen Drive
- Proposed parking rates: 1.5 spaces for studio/1-2 bedroom units, 2 spaces for 3-bedroom units, and 3 spaces for 4-bedroom units
- Proposed rule change counting each garage space as 1/2 of a required parking space
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to modify city-wide multi-family parking requirements based on actual usage data. The agenda also includes a request for annexation and zoning changes south of Colorado Boulevard and discussion regarding a new solar energy systems ordinance.
- Modify multi-family off-street parking requirements city-wide
- Voluntary annexation and change of zoning to Development Review District south of Colorado Boulevard
- Solar Energy Systems Ordinance input
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to lower minimum off-street parking requirements for multi-family projects funded by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority. The body will also review a lot width variance and provide input on a Solar Energy Systems Ordinance.
- Proposed zoning change to require 1.5 spaces for 1-2 bedroom units and 2 spaces for 3-bedroom units for SDHDA-funded projects
- Variance request to reduce front yard lot width from 75 feet to 57 feet at Lot 1 Block 9 Sandstone Hills Addition
- Discussion and input on a new Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
- Introduction of new member Abe Kean
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss strategic and technology plan updates. The board is scheduled to take action on Covid-19 procedures, 2021 library closures, and the election of officers.
- Evaluation of current Covid-19 procedures
- Determination of 2021 Library Closures
- Election of Officers
- Strategic Plan Update
- Technology Plan Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a concept plan revision for an assisted living, memory care, and independent living facility and townhomes. The body will also consider a parking variance for a multi-family project and potential changes to city-wide multi-family parking requirements.
- Public hearing for SLH Holdings, LLC regarding assisted living and townhomes at Tract P Elkhorn Ridge
- Parking variance request for a multi-family project at Lot 4B Block 9 Green Acres Addition by Pennbrook Limited Partnership
- Proposed modification to Zoning Ordinance Article V, Section 3 regarding city-wide multi-family parking requirements
- Discussion on zoning change from County Ag to County Rural Residential west of Sky Ridge
- Discussion on solar/photovoltaic regulations based on a 1-5-21 staff memo
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a salon. The body will also set hearing dates for a multi-family parking variance and a residential care facility concept plan.
- Conditional Use Permit for a salon at 1545 N. Canyon Street
- DRD Concept Plan for assisted living, memory care, independent living, and townhomes at Tract P Elkhorn Ridge
- Parking variance for a multi-family project at Lot 4B Block 9 Green Acres Addition
- Discussion on solar/photovoltaic regulations