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Joint Brookings County and City Planning Commission Meeting - February 4, 2025

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DateTuesday, February 4, 2025
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2:45

Good evening.

2:48

Welcome to the February joint Brookings County and Brookings City Planning Commission meeting.

2:56

This meeting is being recorded, televised, and viewable on Swift Till Channel Nineteen, ITC Channel One Sixty Eight, and the Brookings County YouTube channel.

3:12

Then we'll go down here.

3:14

The planning commissions of the County of Brookings and the City of Brookings consist of both Brookings County Planning Commission, City of Brookings Planning Commission members.

3:28

The concurring vote of the simple majority of these joint planning commission members presents present and voting is required to forward the recommendations to Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council for the final decision of the rezoning request.

5:03

I have none, Mr.

5:04

Chairman.

5:07

Invitation for citizens to schedule time on the commission agenda for an item not listed.

5:15

Limited to five minutes.

5:22

Seeing none.

5:23

Uh any conflicts of interest, relationships, ex parte communication.

5:34

Approval of the agenda.

5:36

County second.

5:37

Yeah, for the county.

5:42

I move to approve.

5:48

Second.

5:51

Okay.

5:51

All in favor.

5:53

Aye.

5:58

For the city, um, is there a motion to approve uh tonight's agenda?

6:02

So moved, Akin.

6:05

Second Lemmer.

6:09

All in favor.

6:11

Aye.

6:12

Aye.

6:13

Opposed.

6:14

Passed.

6:19

Okay, we'll now convene as the Brookings County Joint City.

6:25

Joint County and City Planning Commission.

6:35

RW properties LLC by Brian White has made application.

6:41

2025 JJRZ 001 to the Brookings County Planning Commission for property to be rezoned from joint jurisdiction ag to the joint jurisdiction B3 Business Heavy District.

6:59

The property is described as outlots 10 and 11 in the west half of the south half of the northeast quarter, section 11, township 109, range 50 west, Madary Township.

7:18

Location at 51836 Street, South Brookings, South Dakota, 57006.

7:28

Is there a motion?

7:35

So moved.

7:37

Second.

7:38

I'll second that.

7:41

And from the city.

7:44

Is there a motion to approve uh the application?

7:48

Motion to approve.

7:52

Second, Spear.

7:55

All four.

7:58

Aye.

8:02

Okay.

8:03

Now I need the staff report.

8:09

Excuse me.

8:09

Yes, 2025 RZ001, RW properties, LLC by Ryan White has applied for rezoning of outlots 10 and 11 and the west half of the south half of the northeast one fourth of section 11, township 109 north, range 50 west, midary township, located in the Brookings City, Brookings County Joint Jurisdiction Area.

8:29

From a joint jurisdiction agricultural to a joint jurisdiction B3 Heavy Business District.

8:35

Each lot is 150 feet wide, east and west, and 298.5 feet long, north and south.

8:42

The combined lots would be 300 feet wide by 298.5 feet long.

8:47

The property is located on the east of the intersection of 36th Street South and Main Avenue South.

8:53

The property was platted on October 2nd, 1972, prior to zoning in Brookings County in 1976, and the Brookings City, Brookings County Joint Durch jurisdictional area in June of 1980.

9:09

The property was zoned agricultural when the joint jurisdictional area went into effect.

9:17

And lot 11 is currently grass or pasture and has been used for horses or livestock.

9:23

The Brookings County Development Office has reviewed the rezoning request and has no objections to the quest, providing that it meets the requirements for the Brookings City Community Development Office.

9:33

Brooking City Planner Ryan Miller submitted his report, which is included in this.

9:39

The rezoning request will be heard by joint meeting of the Brookings County Planning Commission and the Brooking and the City of Brookings Planning Commission as it is in the joint jurisdictional area.

9:49

The decision made by the joint planning commission is a recommendation to the Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council for a final decision of the rezoning request.

10:01

Public notices were published in the Brookings Register on January 21st and 28, 2025, and the applicant notified the abundant landowners by certified mail of the proposed rezoning request at least 14 days prior to the public hearing.

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Zoning Regulations███████████████████19%
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Summary of Proceedings

Joint Brookings County and City Planning Commission Meeting - February 4, 2025

The Joint Brookings County and City Planning Commission met on February 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Brookings City & County Government Center. The main action was a rezoning request (2025JJRZ001) by RW Properties LLC (Brian White) to rezone Outlots 10 and 11 from Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture to Joint Jurisdiction B-3 Heavy Business District. The property is located east of the intersection of 36th Street South and Main Avenue South. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Cindy Schmidt (property owner at 521 36th Street South) expressed concern about road maintenance costs, asking who would pay if the area becomes business, noting residents currently pay for upkeep.
  • Mark Odlin (resident at 6136 Street South, adjacent to Outlot 10) opposed the rezoning, fearing future uses (e.g., materials yard) could conflict with residential character, especially if the rental property on Outlot 11 is sold.
  • Colin Garr asked if the applicant would contribute to road maintenance.

Discussion Items

  • Staff reports: Rich described the property as two lots (150' x 298.5' each) platted in 1972, currently grass/pasture with a manufactured home on Outlot 11. The Brookings County Development Office and City Planner Ryan Miller both support the rezone if it meets city requirements. Miller noted the comprehensive plan was amended in late 2024 to designate the area as Urban Medium Intensity, which supports B-3 zoning. He also stated that the existing residence will become a non-conforming use subject to section 9441 (continuation under limitations).
  • Applicant Ryan White stated he has no immediate plans beyond keeping the rental unit as a safety net for his business, and he is willing to participate in private road maintenance (the road is private and currently maintained by residents). He clarified that outdoor storage would require a special exception.
  • Board questions confirmed the road is private and not maintained by the county or city; maintenance is the responsibility of property owners. The B-3 zone permits uses like outdoor storage only by special exception in the joint jurisdiction area.

Key Outcomes

  • The Joint Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning (2025JJRZ001) to the Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council.
  • County vote: Paulson, Mark Joinby, Clark, Kyle Vanderwall, Neil Troyan, Randy Jensen, Kelly Vanderwall, Star Hogan, and Klein John all voted aye. Motion passed.
  • City vote: Michael (Akin?), Limmer, Jameson, Spear, Heinrich, Solemn, Aiken, and Letty all voted yes. Motion passed.
  • Next steps: The recommendation will go to the Brookings City Council for introduction on February 18, 2025, with a public hearing on March 11, 2025. The Brookings County Commission will also make a final decision. The meeting adjourned after the vote.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. Welcome to the February joint Brookings County and Brookings City Planning Commission meeting. This meeting is being recorded, televised, and viewable on Swift Till Channel Nineteen, ITC Channel One Sixty Eight, and the Brookings County YouTube channel. Then we'll go down here. The planning commissions of the County of Brookings and the City of Brookings consist of both Brookings County Planning Commission, City of Brookings Planning Commission members. The concurring vote of the simple majority of these joint planning commission members presents present and voting is required to forward the recommendations to Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council for the final decision of the rezoning request. I have none, Mr. Chairman. Invitation for citizens to schedule time on the commission agenda for an item not listed. Limited to five minutes. Seeing none. Uh any conflicts of interest, relationships, ex parte communication. Approval of the agenda. County second. Yeah, for the county. I move to approve. Second. Okay. All in favor. Aye. For the city, um, is there a motion to approve uh tonight's agenda? So moved, Akin. Second Lemmer. All in favor. Aye. Aye. Opposed. Passed. Okay, we'll now convene as the Brookings County Joint City. Joint County and City Planning Commission. RW properties LLC by Brian White has made application. 2025 JJRZ 001 to the Brookings County Planning Commission for property to be rezoned from joint jurisdiction ag to the joint jurisdiction B3 Business Heavy District. The property is described as outlots 10 and 11 in the west half of the south half of the northeast quarter, section 11, township 109, range 50 west, Madary Township. Location at 51836 Street, South Brookings, South Dakota, 57006. Is there a motion? So moved. Second. I'll second that. And from the city. Is there a motion to approve uh the application? Motion to approve. Second, Spear. All four. Aye. Okay. Now I need the staff report. Excuse me. Yes, 2025 RZ001, RW properties, LLC by Ryan White has applied for rezoning of outlots 10 and 11 and the west half of the south half of the northeast one fourth of section 11, township 109 north, range 50 west, midary township, located in the Brookings City, Brookings County Joint Jurisdiction Area. From a joint jurisdiction agricultural to a joint jurisdiction B3 Heavy Business District. Each lot is 150 feet wide, east and west, and 298.5 feet long, north and south.

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