Minnehaha County Commission, May 19, 2026
Approves Sheriff's Office Vehicle Surplus Declaration, 5-0 unanimous
What happened
The Minnehaha County Commission upheld Planning Commission approval of a dog boarding kennel conditional use permit in Hartford Township (CUP 2619) for Lucas Fisher, allowing up to 24 dogs with tree planting conditions.
- Jurisdiction
- Minnehaha County, SD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-0 unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsDog Boarding Kennel
Approved 5-0Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Dog Boarding Kennel CUP 2619 Appeal Upheld
Commission upheld Planning Commission approval of conditional use permit 2619 for Lucas Fisher to operate a dog boarding kennel on the South half of the northwest quarter, section 36, Hartford Township, approximately 1 mile southeast of Hartford. Permit allows one building with maximum 24 dogs, requires one row of trees on north side and two rows on west side of building. Vote was unanimous 5-0.
- Maximum 24 dogs; one row of trees on north, two rows on west; dogs must remain enclosed 24/7; permit is personal to Lucas Fisher and non-transferable without amendment; kennel must remain accessory use to residential dwelling
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission upheld Planning Commission approval of a dog boarding kennel conditional use permit in Hartford Township (CUP 2619) for Lucas Fisher, allowing up to 24 dogs with tree planting conditions.
Key Decisions (7)
Dog Boarding Kennel CUP 2619 Appeal Upheld
BRIC Grant Authorization for City of Sherman
JAG Program Interlocal Agreement with City of Sioux Falls
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Surplus Declaration
Highway Department Microsurfacing Bid Authorization
Henderson Truck Body Purchase
Valley Springs Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (5)
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