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Planning commission approves rezoning to preserve affordable housing along East Saint Louis Street
Summary
The Planning Commission approved rezoning property along East Saint Louis Street from General Commercial to Medium-Density Residential with a planned development designation to preserve existing housing; Commissioner Alicia abstained.
The Rapid City Planning Commission voted Oct. 23 to rezone property along East Saint Louis Street from General Commercial to Medium-Density Residential with a planned development overlay, a change staff said will help preserve affordable housing stock and aligns with the city’s updated comprehensive plan.
Planning staff explained the properties are currently legal, nonconforming residential structures within a commercial corridor and that rezoning with a plan development designation will guide future design and tenant considerations. Staff said these rezones commonly occur after property owners seek loans or pursue improvements that require the zoning to match the actual residential use.
Commissioner Karen moved to approve the rezoning with the planned-development designation; Vince seconded. The motion carried. Commissioner Alicia, the applicant on the case, abstained from the vote.
Staff and commissioners noted the change supports the comprehensive plan’s encouragement of mixed-use and residential options near the city core and observed rezoning would allow the properties to be maintained and improved for continued residential use.
