Posted: November 07, 2024
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: 24VA016 - Skyline Subdivision #2

Agenda Item Title:

24VA016 - Variance to increase maximum fence height from 4 feet to 8 feet in a front yard

Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
11/07/2024
Petitioner:
Calvary Baptist Church
Staff Contact:
Jessica Olson, Current Planning Division Manager
Location:
4601 Mount Rushmore Road
Agenda Item Summary:
The applicant has submitted a Variance request to increase the maximum fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet in a front yard. The subject property is comprised of 11.3 acres, zoned General Agricultural District (GAD), and currently contains a religious assembly with associated elementary school, gymnasium, and outdoor playfield. The property to the north is a cemetery, to the east across Mount Rushmore Road is a religious assembly with a school, to the south across Highwood Road is a religious assembly, and to the west are large lot single-family residences. The applicant has proposed to install a 6-foot chain-link fence within the front yard directly along the east property line which abuts Mount Rushmore Road Service Road, and in the side yard directly along the south property line which abuts Highwood Road. The fence will not obstruct the sight triangle at the corner of Mount Rushmore Road Service Road and Highwood Road since the chain link material is less than 30% solid material. Per RCMC Section 17.50.340.B., the maximum fence height is 4 feet in a front yard or a yard that abuts a street, therefore a Variance is required in order to construct a 6-foot chain-link fence along the east and south property lines. The Variance is requested to improve safety for the children utilizing the playfield adjacent to the roadways and to avoid loss of use of the existing playfield associated with the elementary school.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve with Stipulations
Origination Recommendation Notes:
ZBOA approved the Variance request to increase the maximum fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet in a front yard based on the criteria that special circumstances with the stipulation outlined in Project Report: 11/7/2024

Attachments & Links to Download:

24VA016 Project Report

24VA016 Attachments

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