Rapid City Planning Commission members voted to deny a final plan development overlay for 851 East New York Street, a proposed redevelopment that would have allowed up to 64 mobile‑home spaces.

City staff told the commission the applicant requested several exceptions — reducing required parking from 144 to 60 spaces, allowing 74 angled parking spaces in the city right of way on East New York and East Chicago streets, reducing street‑front setbacks from 35 feet to 10 feet and increasing lot coverage from 30% to 38% — and that staff recommended denial. Staff also said a storm‑drainage report had not been submitted, preventing evaluation of runoff impacts. "For this reason, staff is recommending that this application be denied," a staff member said.

Vicky, who spoke during discussion, said the park is aging and that redevelopment would be beneficial, but she outlined fit and safety challenges with double‑wide units and on‑street angled parking. She described a possible compromise — staggering units to preserve a 20‑foot setback and create more on‑site parking — but said the applicant declined to modify the proposal.

Commissioner Karen said she supported the idea of improvements but listed multiple unresolved issues, including the need for more on‑site parking, safety concerns and an on‑site manager, and said she could not support the plan "as it is." Commissioner Eric Hycos moved to deny the application in accordance with staff recommendations; Karen seconded. Commissioner Vince voiced agreement and disclosed he works for GreenTree Financial. The motion carried and the item was denied.

The planning commission's findings are recommendations to the Rapid City Council, which will make the final decision on any future applications or appeals.

Next steps: the applicant may revise the site plan and return to staff and the commission; specific follow‑up dates were not provided in the hearing record.