Commission recommends special-use permit for medical office; neighbor raises parking concerns

The City of Dickinson Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 10 recommended approval of Special Use Permit SUP-004-2025 to allow a chiropractic medical office at 109 Seventh Street West, within an R-3 (high-density residential) zoning district. Natalie Burczyk, city planner, said the building has a history of medical use as St. Joseph's Hospital's bone and joint center and that staff recommended approval subject to conditions in the staff report. Burczyk summarized conditions including: operation must match the submitted materials; the maximum number of doctors will be limited by available off-street parking (the ordinance requires three spaces per doctor); the SUP expires on change of ownership and subsequent owners must reapply; all site operations must follow relevant city, state and federal guidelines; and the two lots included in the permit may not be sold separately — if either lot is sold separately the SUP is void and operations must cease. During the public hearing Dustin Young, a property owner at 628 First Avenue West directly south of the parking area, said he supports building reuse but worried that increased parking and vehicle movements could damage his fence and asked whether protective bollards could be installed. The applicant, Eric Siler, said the business would “be able to put some sort of barrier” between the curb and the fence if needed. After closing the public hearing, the commission voted to recommend approval; the motion recorded states the SUP meets Dickinson Municipal Code requirements and is in the interest of public health, safety and welfare. The motion carried by voice vote. Any future changes in ownership or parking configuration will require review per the permit conditions listed by staff.