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Posted: July 06, 2020
Rapid City
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Agenda Item Ref. #: 20PD017 - Schnasse Addition

Agenda Item Title:

20PD017 - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision on a Final Planned Development Overlay to allow a mission in the General Commercial District

Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
05/21/2020
City Council Hearing Date:
06/15/2020
Petitioner:
Catherine B. Harris
Staff Contact:
John Green, Current Planner I
Location:
112 East North Street
Agenda Item Summary:
The applicant has submitted a Final Planned Development Overlay to allow a mission within the existing commercial structure located at 112 E. North Street. The mission will include offering meals to homeless members of our community along with educational classes and support group activities. The applicant’s letter of intent identifies that 100 evening meals and 200 meals for Sunday breakfast are anticipated to be served. A maximum of 100 guests and 14 volunteers will be on the property at any one time. The mission will be developed in three phases as follows: Phase One: A hot breakfast will be served Sunday starting at 7:00 a.m. in “to go” bags. A daily evening meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. again utilizing “to go” bags. No guests will be allowed in the building due to Covid-19 constraints. The applicant’s site plan identifies that the open space outside the building may accommodate 40 guests to remain on the property to eat the meal(s). Volunteers will monitor the property to ensure social distancing is being met. Phase Two: Once Covid-19 constraints are modified, in-door dining will be provided with a maximum capacity of 100 guests in the building at one time. The outdoor eating areas will not be used. A commercial kitchen will be constructed to provide hot meals. The facility will be open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays. Support groups and educational classes will be available after meals are served. Guests will not be allowed to linger on the property after meals are served unless scheduled to attend one of these events. Phase Three: Future services may be provided as the needs of the City, police and guests warrant. This may include additional training, social services and overnight lodging for the guests. The City recognizes and appreciates the services that RV Ministries are proposing to provide to a segment of our community that is in need of help. During the review of this request, several reviewing agencies have noted concerns with allowing a mission at this location due to unsafe conditions specific to this location. Unfortunately, sufficient mitigation measures cannot be implemented at this site to ensure the safety of the recipients of the proposed services. As a community, we must ensure that their safety is considered when approving a location that will provide services encouraging their attendance. This report identifies the safety concerns and the constraints with mitigating the issues.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Reject
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Planning Commission Denied: 5/21/2020
City Council Recommendation Notes:
Appealed to City Council: 5/21/2020; City Council overturned Planning Commission decision to deny and Approved with Stipulations (5-4) with Lewis, Drury, Nordstrom and Roberts voting no: 6/15/2020; City Council voted to uphold Mayor's Veto (9-0): 7/6/2020
Published in 2020 - PL Agenda Items
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