Rapid City Zoning Board approves Cornerstone variance to place Connex storage containers at 401 Eleventh Street

The Rapid City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance on May 8 to allow five Connex storage containers and corrugated metal screening at Cornerstone Thrift Store, 401 Eleventh Street, and to reduce the front, rear and side yard setbacks to 0 feet and allow increased lot coverage, with conditions.

Planning staff presented the request, saying the property is in a Light Industrial District with a mixed-use commercial future land use and fronts three streets. Staff described the proposal as placing five Connex containers at a 0-foot setback within the existing donation receiving area, replacing existing chain-link fencing, and said the containers would improve storage and security for donated goods. Staff also reported a drainage memo submitted with the paving/grading permit showed no adverse…