APRIL 10, 2024:
The Pierre City Commission approved the replat of an existing trailer court into single family lots.
The 3.5 acres of the former Renee Trailer Court on East Sully Avenue has been reconfigured into 21 single family lots. The commission also approved the plat of an additional 11 single family lots just south of the trailer court on undeveloped land.
The replat came at the request of the current landowners and in anticipation of a proposed housing development plan spearheaded by the Pierre Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO).
“Our intent is to acquire the land, utilize already secured state grant dollars to improve underground infrastructure, and then sell the lots for private sector development,” said Jim Protexter, PEDCO COO.
To expand the area available for development, the City Commission also approved a request to vacate a portion of S. Tyler Avenue, as well as alleys within the newly replatted area.
“Given the new intent of the land, the half a block of South Tyler and the alleys within the area are no longer necessary,” said Emeline Hoblick, City Planner. “This expands the usable space while still maintaining ample access to and from the new lots.”
City Commissioners are looking forward to what this development could mean for Pierre.
“PEDCO is bringing this bold idea forward; it’ll open up some new building opportunities in Pierre,” said Pierre Mayor Steve Harding.
No income, home cost, or rent restrictions are dictated by the state grant PEDCO received. Lots will be sold at a cost that reflects the development investment savings generated by the grant funds.
“Our goal is to increase workforce housing, recognizing this development is just one piece of a very large puzzle,” said Protexter. “The community support for redeveloping this particular area has been remarkable.”
MARCH 27, 2024:
The Pierre City Commission heard a request at this week’s meeting (March 26, 20254) to replat an existing trailer court (Renee Trailer Court) located in southeast Pierre into single family lots.
City Planner Emeline Hoblick says the replat is at the request of the current landowners in anticipation of a proposed housing development.
In separate but related action, the Commission also set a public hearing to vacate a portion of S. Tyler Avenue, as well as alleys within the proposed replat area.
City Engineer Nick Waters says currently the land is connected to city services by aged private utilities. He says the planned utility improvements include a new sanitary main and service lines to the planned lots.
PEDCO COO Jim Protexter says if the commission approves the replat, PEDCO intends to acquire the land and use funds from the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Finance Program to improve the underground utilities and ready the lots for private sale and development. The City Planning Commission recommended approval during its March meeting.
The public hearing for the petition to vacate is set for April 9, 2024, at 5:45pm. Following the hearing, the replat is up for consideration and action by the Pierre City Commission.
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