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Staff explained choices and concerns: measuring from the street provides a consistent baseline and limits attempts to create artificial mounds on private lots to gain extra height, while measuring from the lot yard better reflects the sign’s actual placement and topography at the sign location. Commissioners noted examples where large retaining mounds or ramping interstate grades could produce inconsistent or unfair results and asked staff to adopt a single, consistent measurement method in the standard signage section rather than within the overlay itself.

The draft sets a 90-foot height limit for freestanding signs in the overlay, keeps the current per-sign area cap (200 square feet) under discussion, and contemplates limiting the number and placement of freestanding signs per frontage. Commissioners asked staff to return with alternative drafts and clarified that the overlay change should be coordinated with the general signage ordinance so that measurement methodology and square-footage rules are applied consistently citywide. Staff also noted a pending developer interest in a 90-foot sign for a convenience store and suggested moving forward with the overlay while finalizing the measurement standard in the signage section.

On nonconforming signage, commissioners directed staff to allow replacement of sign faces so long as the replacement face matches the existing sign’s size and dimensions and does not enlarge the structure. For freestanding signs, staff said the draft limits individual sign area to 200 square feet and uses frontage-based calculations to allocate total allowable sign area; commissioners asked staff to redraft the section to make caps and spacing clearer and to avoid clustered signs that would defeat the intent of visibility controls.

No final ordinance was adopted at the meeting; staff will prepare revised drafts clarifying measurement, per-lot caps, spacing requirements and how the overlay interacts with the general signage rules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 17, 2025 Brandon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Part 1","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners supported raising the allowable freestanding sign height near Interstate 90 from 30 feet to 90 feet in a draft overlay, but deferred a decision about how to measure height (street elevation vs. lot elevation) and asked staff to codify measurement methodology in the standard signage section.","taxTitle","Brandon , Minnehaha County, South Dakota","taxId",53925,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578183,"Commission debates allowing covered decks on shared-wall setbacks, rejects rear-setback encroachment",1033,1027000,2060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3&start=1027&end=2060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3/thumbnail_1027000.jpg","/articles/6578183/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Commission-debates-allowing-covered-decks-on-shared-wall-setbacks-rejects-rear-setback-encroachment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578183-f2a00fcce656e86706885e16947492b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776222324&Signature=MpS4fu-GvAbU1rXdOrcp02sKDVRthXHBJK0GpcMNtx6zCy9xkKOYjv35ZpL4p-0WT8QSjSIfQsTRTQpNo73NbNj8GcQx6UKNsUTriRXdGKO~YzuEO32hx-N8QtwABm58dOLNK8kj4ByLWbSsImpALAGKsAaPlNSB3Ey1oCtm5myT0TopEzo-amDCrYkol2kXP790S1ES7gdNuyo59bafi2kw4WedHEp2Ah3yurKBg6AUeQvJf6I6cTEMIXMIKZIL17pP84wGWdj6a9o~TSmmd6~6Ayri0f9QNPn~K0wpRLeoazXzGJUfdA8NzRKsYnntXk-rR2Yv7~FHJKoKszVOlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandon Planning Commission members discussed an amendment proposal that would allow open, unenclosed patios or decks under certain conditions to extend to the common wall of single‑family attached housing. Commissioners wrestled with whether a roofed (covered) deck should receive the same leniency as an uncovered patio and whether any change should apply citywide.

Staff explained the current code treats an unenclosed, uncovered patio under 12 inches above grade differently from raised decks over 12 inches and that, historically, the zoning code required larger setbacks for decks and covered structures because of privacy and sightline concerns. A staff speaker referenced ongoing ordinance work (section 7‑31) that aims to allow certain uncovered patios to be located closer to interior lot lines but said that applying the same standard to covered decks would raise building-code and fire-safety issues because roofed areas are treated as part of the principal structure.

Commissioners repeatedly said they were reluctant to allow roofed or enclosed structures to intrude into rear-yard setbacks. Several members expressed willingness to consider covered decks abutting a shared side/property wall as part of new-construction designs, provided any encroachment into a side setback included appropriate fire-rating and limitations on openings (to prevent direct views into neighbors’ yards). One commissioner said, “Once it has a roof on it… that should fall within the building setback limits.” Another commissioner said the group is “not interested in going to the rear setback” for covered decks.

The commission discussed options for handling builder requests and subdivision scenarios (where a shared deck built before subdivision can create nonconformities after lot splits). Staff said the proposal could be addressed either by amending the code broadly or by handling specific situations through variances; commissioners asked staff to draft clearer language and limits, such as a depth cap for patios extended into setbacks and explicit treatment of fire-rated walls and permitted openings.

No formal vote was taken on code language. The commission indicated a policy direction: favoring side‑setback allowances for covered decks on new construction in some cases, but rejecting rear‑setback encroachments and requesting staff to prepare draft ordinance language and options for future consideration.","Planning commissioners discussed proposed code language to allow uncovered raised patios to extend toward common walls and considered whether covered decks (with roofs) should be treated differently; consensus favored allowing covered decks to abut shared side property lines on new construction but not to encroach on rear-yard setbacks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578188,"Commission approves rezone of Alliance-owned lot to General Business to allow potential cell tower",168,819000,987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3&start=819&end=987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3/thumbnail_819000.jpg","/articles/6578188/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Commission-approves-rezone-of-Alliance-owned-lot-to-General-Business-to-allow-potential-cell-tower","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578188-89e564bb797648c5893b03839b8bfff8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776222324&Signature=Bfdj4pRwFmEPajzXxtlgxYbCbTZR5lfd7IeP91BkffLaBFQtLpkOX-8O4vySFHAL~18CPPWvQ6o1I6C3DOVycxBljn0b-gIAmvsHi0ngeujOJ5DXX2gxbLO0faGz8LYmj9WuWGeFT~NCvb039ajs1JNwbqtbYWaisUdeOt1IwRt8ZcAgKUDGKIbO--QZZtyR9pA-8pqK3CVdulESbgdtUTTTeoeIIeGMqxM~cnwgGLW4g0le9CPKAfrbaX-kVj34FwDeh38NGqWpzulNANu-W15pMW9BYjsio7yCfL7C9eugczDIGqSl3d-D~OESpX0qNITT4QZxBDZMWjixlsZIhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brandon Planning Commission voted to rezone a 0.14-acre parcel owned by Alliance from NRC (neighborhood residential-commercial) to General Business, a step the applicant said would allow the lot to be considered for a conditional use such as a future cell tower.

Jonas Snyder, who identified himself as associated with the application, told the commission the property sits just north of Robert Bennett and next to the city detention pond. He said the applicant’s request was limited to a rezone; any conditional-use application for a tower or other structure would be a separate future step. Snyder also confirmed the parcel size as 0.14 acres.

A commissioner moved and a second was recorded; the motion passed on a voice vote with the chair calling for “All in favor? Aye.” Commissioners noted this rezone does not guarantee a cell tower will be built but would allow cell towers to be considered under General Business rules if an applicant later seeks conditional-use approval. The transcript records that a city council public hearing on the item was scheduled for the following Monday.

The commission did not attach conditions to the rezone; staff noted that the detention pond and an adjacent Minnehaha County Community Water Corp. parcel would remain in their current designation unless they sought changes.

The applicant was reminded that subsequent steps—conditional-use review and any required permitting or platting—would be needed for any tower proposal. Snyder thanked the commission after the vote.","The commission voted to rezone a 0.14-acre lot owned by Alliance from NRC to General Business, a change applicants said would allow consideration of a future cell tower as a conditional use; the rezone proceeds to a city council public hearing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578192,"Planning commission approves in-home firearm transaction service with conditions",80,111000,191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3&start=111&end=191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050813-1e95a185696be10fb5c734120f81a4a3/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6578192/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Planning-commission-approves-in-home-firearm-transaction-service-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578192-86ce03c6988806129355ba74d860f292/orig.mp4?Expires=1776222324&Signature=Iw8N3-QAiWIU53FcGQUw3wMoI~YJbBrRe2iXfzpBRqny4dmzjCkFGwe3Iaq8uP4PGe6H929CDB3GxBSEtbtpCZkKNf5JCdBEdSSr4GUlVlBoHcH6jDPGWd4gywa~nSeELZ5bKhWSVf0iRbAXk3OGZccVF~~CsidCxhfDyrzbisZxpNq181xMt0T~GX2NLBpy5NZjnH~jIEnUkfonOXxwjO3bWXqfkDY0nhoyUkqzOGpEvDaD75G7F2LbzvmA4OXtY3VKHOPWBZSCdEgqbMXjceR6k9dgOhq7LCRx1qbxuejVf0nvEZjnBU33kBfuGaUNoFzIneO~C5BfiqV691gE~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brandon Planning Commission on an unspecified date approved a conditional use allowing a resident to operate a federally licensed firearm-transaction service from his home, subject to two conditions: no inventory may be stored on the premises for retail sales, and firearms must be returned to and leave the property in the same packaging in which they were delivered.

The applicant, Edward Anderson, identified himself by name and address during public comment and described his plan as an appointment-only, low-traffic service for local customers and concealed-carry permit holders. Anderson said ATF personnel had already visited his home and that “everything’s fully functioning from there if it's approved tonight.” He told the commission he expects roughly four clients a month and that transactions take “30 minutes max in and out.”

Commissioners and staff questioned whether the activity would be treated as retail sales or a service. A staff member noted that the city ordinance generally prohibits retail sales from residential sites except where expressly allowed by a conditional-use permit. Anderson emphasized that he would not operate a walk-in retail store, would not advertise general walk-ins, and said he typically would carry only “a few guns in stock at any time.” He also said he would run National Instant Criminal Background Check System checks for purchases as required unless the buyer held a qualifying concealed-carry permit.

A motion to approve the conditional use was made and seconded. The motion included two conditions: (1) no inventory maintained on the premises for retail sales and (2) that products leave the property in the same packaging in which they were delivered. The second explicitly referenced leaving the firearm in packaging after the applicant inspects serial numbers. The commission voted by voice; the chair announced, “All in favor? Aye. Opposed? Okay. You are good to go with those conditions.”

The approval does not appear to change federal or state licensing requirements; Anderson said he would remain an FFL and follow federal and state law. The commission discussion noted that residents can already facilitate transfers for neighbors for no charge but that the conditional-use request was required because the applicant intends to charge a fee for the service.

The commission did not specify additional permit conditions such as hours of operation or advertising limits beyond the two conditions included in the motion. Staff and commissioners discussed that the conditional use should be narrowly construed so the city does not inadvertently create a precedent for larger retail operations from residences; commissioners expressed concern about incremental expansion but indicated the restrictions in the motion were intended to address that risk.

The applicant thanked the commission after the vote. The transcript does not record any appeal or further administrative steps taken immediately following the decision.","The Brandon Planning Commission approved a conditional use request allowing a resident to operate federal firearms license (FFL) transaction services from his home, with conditions barring on-site inventory and requiring firearms to leave in original packaging; the decision followed assurances about appointment-only sales and background checks.","actionData","errors"]

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