City approves rezoning for new high-density apartment complex near I-29 and Twelfth Street
January 02, 2025 | Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
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The Planning Commission of Sioux Falls convened on January 2, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on proposed zoning changes and future developments in the area.
The meeting began with a discussion about a proposed residential development at 740 Seventh Avenue. The applicant aims to rezone the site from industrial to residential, citing that the area is better suited for housing given the current development trends. The applicant plans to provide essential services within 1 to 5 years, significantly shorter than the previously estimated 10 to 15 years for tiers 2 and 3. City engineering has indicated that they are comfortable with the progress on the proposed private lift station and force main, which are necessary for the development. The Planning Commission staff recommended approval of the zoning change, noting that it would integrate well with the surrounding residential neighborhood and a newly developed golf course.
During the discussion, concerns were raised by local residents regarding traffic flow, particularly at intersections near the proposed development. One resident, John Beck, expressed worries about traffic control coming off I-29 and the alignment of East 70 Second Street with the new road. City staff responded that future traffic patterns would be addressed in upcoming preliminary subdivision plans, which would provide more detailed information on lot layouts and traffic management.
Following this, the Commission moved to the next agenda item, which involved a petition to rezone an 8.2-acre site from the I-1 Light Industrial District to the RA-3 Apartment Residential High-Density District. This proposal includes the construction of a four-story, 178-unit apartment complex at the Twelfth Street and I-29 interchange. The applicant has committed to enhancing pedestrian circulation by adding sidewalks along the adjacent right-of-way. The proposal aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan, which supports mixed-use developments that integrate residential, commercial, and employment opportunities.
The Commission concluded the meeting by approving the first zoning change and moving forward with discussions on the apartment complex proposal. The next steps will involve reviewing detailed plans for both developments, including traffic management strategies and community integration efforts.
The meeting began with a discussion about a proposed residential development at 740 Seventh Avenue. The applicant aims to rezone the site from industrial to residential, citing that the area is better suited for housing given the current development trends. The applicant plans to provide essential services within 1 to 5 years, significantly shorter than the previously estimated 10 to 15 years for tiers 2 and 3. City engineering has indicated that they are comfortable with the progress on the proposed private lift station and force main, which are necessary for the development. The Planning Commission staff recommended approval of the zoning change, noting that it would integrate well with the surrounding residential neighborhood and a newly developed golf course.
During the discussion, concerns were raised by local residents regarding traffic flow, particularly at intersections near the proposed development. One resident, John Beck, expressed worries about traffic control coming off I-29 and the alignment of East 70 Second Street with the new road. City staff responded that future traffic patterns would be addressed in upcoming preliminary subdivision plans, which would provide more detailed information on lot layouts and traffic management.
Following this, the Commission moved to the next agenda item, which involved a petition to rezone an 8.2-acre site from the I-1 Light Industrial District to the RA-3 Apartment Residential High-Density District. This proposal includes the construction of a four-story, 178-unit apartment complex at the Twelfth Street and I-29 interchange. The applicant has committed to enhancing pedestrian circulation by adding sidewalks along the adjacent right-of-way. The proposal aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan, which supports mixed-use developments that integrate residential, commercial, and employment opportunities.
The Commission concluded the meeting by approving the first zoning change and moving forward with discussions on the apartment complex proposal. The next steps will involve reviewing detailed plans for both developments, including traffic management strategies and community integration efforts.
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