Minnehaha County Commission, August 25, 2026
Approves Rezoning 2607 at Valley Springs I-90 exit, Red Rock Township, unanimous
What happened
Minnehaha County denied rezoning 2606 (Lots 3 and 4, Hayes First Edition, Split Rock Township, ~11 acres) from A1 Agricultural to Rural Residential on a 3-2 vote, upholding the Planning Commission's unanimous denial recommendation.
- Jurisdiction
- Minnehaha County, SD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Rezoning 2606 at Creekview Circle, Split Rock Township
Public hearing and second reading to rezone Lots 3 and 4, Hayes 1st Edition, Section 23, Split Rock Township (approx. 11 acres) from A1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential, allowing up to one dwelling per acre. Property owner Todd Aggie sought to add two homes near the cul-de-sac. Motion to uphold Planning Commission recommendation to deny carried 3-2 (Heise and Kerski voting nay).
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
Minnehaha County denied rezoning 2606 (Lots 3 and 4, Hayes First Edition, Split Rock Township, ~11 acres) from A1 Agricultural to Rural Residential on a 3-2 vote, upholding the Planning Commission's unanimous denial recommendation.
Key Decisions (4)
Rezoning 2606 at Creekview Circle, Split Rock Township
Rezoning 2607 at Valley Springs I-90 exit, Red Rock Township
Old Courthouse Museum water service replacement bid award
Amendment No. 1 to Tegra Group consulting agreement for Juvenile Justice Center
Development Activity (2)
Healthy food / hog processing plant at Valley Springs I-90 exit
Industrial
Two-lot residential development at Creekview Circle
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Commissioners noted strong demand for large-lot rural residential living near…
Infrastructure
The county's data center draft regulations flag utility capacity (water…
Commercial Demand
A 40-acre commercial rezoning at the Valley Springs I-90 exit…
Infrastructure
Minnehaha County's jail is excessively full and working with state…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: 4 commissioners, 5 staff members, 2 applicants, and 6 members of the public.
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