Posted: March 27, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: 25UR009 - Original Town of Rapid City

Agenda Item Title:

25UR009 - Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale in conjunction with a food retail business

Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
03/27/2025
Petitioner:
Kelsey Murray
Staff Contact:
Morgan Twombly, Environmental Planner
Location:
614 St. Joseph Street
Agenda Item Summary:
The applicant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit to allow an on-sale liquor establishment in conjunction with a food retail business at the property located at 614 Saint Joseph Street in the Central Business District (CB). The property is comprised of 0.08 acres and currently contains an embroidery and gift shop. The existing building is located on the north side of Saint Joseph Street in the Downtown commercial corridor. The applicant is proposing to serve both on-sale and off-sale beer and wine as a complement to their local food retail operation. The applicant is intending to serve local, craft beverages alongside their sustainably grown produce. The goal is to allow customers to responsibly consume alcohol during special events as well as during their shopping experience. Any events will be low-intensity, with an average of 12 participants, with the primary focus being on educating attendees on sustainable agriculture, aquaponics, and local food production. The food retail business will be the primary use and feature produce cultivated in aquaponics systems as well as locally grown foods and other products. The on-sale component of the business with be comprised of a bar area equipped with coolers only accessible to staff. The off-sale merchandise will be displayed on designated shelves in the retail area, with any overstock securely stored in a locked storage room. The business hours are proposed to be Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. The applicant is hoping that with the continued success of the business, hours will expand to Monday to Sunday from 9am to 9pm. All signage is undergoing review through the City Historic Sign process.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve with Stipulations
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Planning Commission Approved with Stipulations Outlined in the Project Report: 3/27/2025

Attachments & Links to Download:

25UR009 Project Report

25UR009 Attachments

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