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Posted: March 27, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: 25VA003 - McMahon Subdivision Park #2

Agenda Item Title:

25VA003 - Variance to allow gravel parking and access in lieu of pavement for a utility substation

Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
03/27/2025
Petitioner:
AE2S, LLC for West River Electric Association, Inc.
Staff Contact:
Cassie Hayes, Current Planner II
Location:
Southeast of the intersection of N. Haines Avenue and Country Road
Agenda Item Summary:
The applicant has submitted a Variance request to allow gravel parking and access in lieu of pavement for a utility substation on the property generally located southeast of the intersection of Haines Avenue and Country Road in the Low Density Residential District 1 (LDR-1). The subject property is comprised of 8.25 acres and is currently void of structural development. The applicant is proposing to construct the site preparations necessary for the construction of the Mall Ridge Substation, an electrical substation owned and operated by West River Electric Association. The site preparations include grading work for construction of access roads, installation of concrete driveway approaches from both Haines Avenue and Country Road, and installation of sidewalk along Haines Avenue. Rapid City Municipal Code (RCMC) §17.50.270.G.4 states that vehicle or equipment maneuvering areas must be paved as set forth in the Minimum Standards for Construction of Parking Lots, June 16, 1980. The Minimum Standards for Construction of Parking Lots require either 4 inches of concrete, 4 inches of asphalt, or 2 inches of asphalt plus 4 inches of base course. The applicant is requesting to allow the parking and access aisles to be gravel surface in lieu of pavement due to the intended use of the property as an electrical substation, which generates a low traffic volume. Staff is recommending that a dust palliative be applied annually to the gravel parking and access aisles as required by RCMC §17.50.270.G.4. A utility substation is a conditional use in the LDR-1 District. In conjunction with this Variance request, the applicant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit request (File #25UR010) to allow a utility substation.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve with Stipulations
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Zoning Board of Adjustment Approved with Stipulations outlined in the Project Report based on Criteria that there are Special Circumstances and is the Minimal Adjustment Necessary to allow for the reasonable use of the land; 3/27/2025
Published in 2025 - PL Agenda Items

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