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Planning Commission backs preliminary plat but flags second-access, water and fire-safety concerns
Summary
The Rapid City Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary subdivision plat that will create a lot from an unplatted parcel, while commissioners emphasized the need for a second access, reliable water supply and fire mitigation where the property sits outside city limits.
The Rapid City Planning Commission on March 6 recommended approval of a preliminary subdivision plat that creates a lot from an existing unplatted parcel outside city limits.
The commission’s recommendation follows staff analysis that the parcel is large enough to support residential development but would require an exception to a county "40-unit rule" and documentation that a community water system can provide service if the plat advances. Staff also said a fire mitigation plan and fire-retardant building materials would be required if the development moves forward.
Why it matters: Commissioners pressed the point that parcels developed without adequate access or firefighting water can put residents and first responders at risk. Commissioner…
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