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Zoning board and commission approve temporary tent variance for Wambliska community events on Haines Avenue
Summary
The board approved a variance allowing a 2,400-square-foot tent to remain on a General Commercial property for intermittent Saturday community events through Aug. 19, with stipulations including removing the awning after events and finalizing building permit work.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission approved a temporary‑use variance June 26 allowing Wambliska Community Development to keep a 2,400‑square‑foot tent on a Haines Avenue property for intermittent Saturday community events through Aug. 19, exceeding the standard 200‑square‑foot and 14‑day limits.
Annie Bachand, chief financial officer for Wambliska Community Development, described the nonprofit’s 20‑year work in north Rapid City and said the Haines Avenue site aims to provide a community gathering place, jobs and cultural programming. “Our goal as 1 of the only nonprofit community development organizations in the city…
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