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Commission approves rezoning near South Airport; developer agrees to covenants requested by school district
Summary
The Yankton City Commission approved Ordinance 1093 to rezone a portion of Block 18, Ridgeway North, from R-2 single-family residential to B-1 local business. The developer agreed to record covenants addressing the Yankton Public School District's concerns.
The Yankton City Commission voted to adopt Ordinance 1093, rezoning a portion of Block 18 in the Ridgeway North Subdivision from R-2 single-family residential to B-1 local business. The site is located near the South Airport and the Trailhead Learning Center.
City planning staff explained that a B-1 designation is the city's least-intensive commercial zone and is written to be compatible with adjacent residential uses. The developer, identified in the meeting as Kirby Hoefer, told commissioners he intends an attractive, low-impact development and said he has worked with the school district on neighborhood compatibility.
Staff said the school district requested additional restrictions beyond standard B-1 rules. The developer agreed to create and record private covenants that address three items raised by the Yankton Public School District and add a siding requirement to ensure the building has residential-style siding. While those covenants are private and not part of the rezoning record, staff explained the subsequent plat process will include administrative review to ensure the covenants are recorded.
Commission discussion included thanks to the developer for his investment in the community. The commission then took a roll-call vote and approved the ordinance.
The rezoning moves forward to the platting stage, where the mutually agreed covenants will be recorded as part of the developer's obligations.
