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City advances one sidewalk variance to council, denies or moves another after debate on ADA and precedent
Summary
The City considered two sidewalk variance requests on Nov. 12: the Bellevue Drive variance saw neighborhood testimony in favor of completing a continuous sidewalk and a motion to deny, while a 1st Street request was sent to council without recommendation pending further study of ADA compliance and precedent.
Two sidewalk variance requests were discussed in sequential agenda items.
PW11225-07 (Bellevue Drive): The applicant requested a variance to waive installing sidewalk along Bellevue Drive per Rapid City Municipal Code 12.08.06. Neighbor testimony emphasized that sidewalks in surrounding blocks are continuous and that the missing segment (vacant since 1951) should be…
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