City Council considers rezone for 2512 Marlin Drive to support new business
May 22, 2025 | Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
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The Rapid City Planning Commission convened on May 22, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on a rezone and conditional use permit for a property located at 2512 Marlin Drive within the Marlin Drive Commercial Park.
The meeting began with a detailed explanation of the relationship between the rezone request and the conditional use permit. It was clarified that the approval of the rezone is essential for the conditional use permit to be granted. The rezone request, identified as re 25 and UR 17, will ultimately require final approval from the city council.
The property in question is currently zoned as general commercial, with a future land use designation of employment. However, it was noted that general commercial is not a primary use supported in the employment zoning district, which is more oriented towards office uses. The area was previously rezoned in 2016 to accommodate commercial use along the Elkville Road corridor, particularly fronting Marlin Drive.
The commission discussed the zoning layout in the vicinity, highlighting that the western end of Marlin Drive features industrial zones, while the central area is more commercial. Residential properties are located to the southeast, beyond Fanelli Drive. The proposed rezone aims to establish a light industrial district at the rear of the property, adjacent to Elkville Road, while maintaining general commercial zoning at the front.
The rationale behind this request is to facilitate a business that intends to operate on the property, which encompasses multiple uses. The commission acknowledged that many properties in the area remain undeveloped, indicating potential for future growth and development.
In conclusion, the Planning Commission's discussions centered on the strategic zoning adjustments necessary to support business development in the Marlin Drive area, with the rezone and conditional use permit being critical components of this planning process. Further steps will involve the city council's review and decision on the rezone request.
The meeting began with a detailed explanation of the relationship between the rezone request and the conditional use permit. It was clarified that the approval of the rezone is essential for the conditional use permit to be granted. The rezone request, identified as re 25 and UR 17, will ultimately require final approval from the city council.
The property in question is currently zoned as general commercial, with a future land use designation of employment. However, it was noted that general commercial is not a primary use supported in the employment zoning district, which is more oriented towards office uses. The area was previously rezoned in 2016 to accommodate commercial use along the Elkville Road corridor, particularly fronting Marlin Drive.
The commission discussed the zoning layout in the vicinity, highlighting that the western end of Marlin Drive features industrial zones, while the central area is more commercial. Residential properties are located to the southeast, beyond Fanelli Drive. The proposed rezone aims to establish a light industrial district at the rear of the property, adjacent to Elkville Road, while maintaining general commercial zoning at the front.
The rationale behind this request is to facilitate a business that intends to operate on the property, which encompasses multiple uses. The commission acknowledged that many properties in the area remain undeveloped, indicating potential for future growth and development.
In conclusion, the Planning Commission's discussions centered on the strategic zoning adjustments necessary to support business development in the Marlin Drive area, with the rezone and conditional use permit being critical components of this planning process. Further steps will involve the city council's review and decision on the rezone request.
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