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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 2012 1 Commissioners Attending; City Staff and Others: Mary Ann Mounts Thaine Robinson Mayor Richard Woodland Dan Hanna Nephi Allen Val Christensen – Community Development Director Richie Webb Scott Ferguson Scott Johnson – Economic Development Director Jedd Walker Gil Shirley Kelvin Giles –Technology Coordination Services Cory Sorensen Craig Fisher – Community Development Intern Elaine McFerrin – P&Z Coordinator Chairman Winston Dyer was excused. Commissioner Mary Ann Mounts acted as chairwoman. She opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. She welcomed Mayor Woodland and members of the City Council – Jordan Busby, Sally Smith, Donna Benfield, and Jerry Merrill. Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Thaine Robinson, Scott Ferguson, Dan Hanna, Mary Ann Mounts, Richie Webb, Gil Shirley, Nephi Allen Marilyn Rasmussen and Winston Dyer were excused. Minutes: 1. Planning and Zoning meeting - February 2, 2012 Dan Hanna motioned to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes of February 2, 2011. Nephi Allen seconded the motion. Mary Ann Mounts, Richie Webb, Gil Shirley, Thaine Robinson, and Scott Ferguson abstained for having not been present. None opposed. Motion carried. The Mayor said the reason they are here tonight is to gain an understanding of some of the values and concerns of the City. He praised the Commissioners for the terrific job that they do. Jedd Walker arrived at 7:03 pm. Cory Sorensen arrived at 7:04 pm. Public Hearings: None Unfinished/Old Business: Economic Development Director Scott Johnson gave a general planning presentation which included the agenda items of married housing and traditional housing. The issues will be further addressed in future meetings. The presentation was put together by several members of the City’s Ready Team, which is comprised of department head staff and the Mayor. The Ready Team looks at everything going on 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Planning & Zoning Minutes February 16, 2012 2 in the City, including specific projects. It was realized that with the tremendous amount of growth Rexburg has seen, the City needs to prepare and look at future planning now. A department head Planning retreat was held last month to focus on where Rexburg is going and what needs to be in place. These vision ideas are assumptions in regard to growth. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Scott Johnson stated the city wants to help developments to make sure that they are good for the community and that they will last in the community. Resource-wise, the City must plan this far ahead. It takes time to acquire the necessary funds and time to put plans into action. The City is looking very closely at married student housing in addition to single student housing. Where can this housing be and how can resources best be used? Val Christensen said the staff Planning retreat held last month formed the basics of the ideas in this presentation. It is felt it is better to try to utilize the infrastructure that is already in place. The possible redevelopment focus area was shown (7th South on the south, 2nd North to the north, 5th West, 2nd East). Specific assignments have been given to staff to begin looking into what is occurring in other places to encourage redevelopment, and what might Rexburg do in addition to what has been done in the past. As the University continues to grow, there will be continued demand for multiple family housing and the commercial associated with that growth, such as stores within a walkable distance. They want to focus in this area of emphasis – for infill and redevelopment. Chairwoman Mounts stated for the record that in the past the City was well aware of location and costs and in constant communication with the school district at the times the middle school and high school were being developed but even so problems occurred. The issues of urban renewal and of needed transportation as the community grows were briefly discussed. 12 Council Member Benfield said a presentation regarding transportation issues will be made at the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce on February 29th. There was discussion that it is key to plan for growth and to have incentives to attract businesses. Scott Ferguson said it is problematic to plan if there are not projected growth numbers. Phil Packer of BYU-I said the University is moving forward toward their goals. They need to plan as though there will be substantial growth. Chairwoman Mounts said the fact Mr. Packer is here tonight is very positive. There have been enormous strides in the City’s relationship with the University. There is lots of good data to base decisions on. A heads up was given regarding sign height. Potential businesses are coming forward where this may be an issue. The subject needs to be addressed further to look at signs along the highway corridor and elsewhere as Rexburg grows. Chairwoman Mounts expressed that it is so small town to be enlarging signs when the whole country is making them smaller and getting rid of them on their corridors. Val Christensen said the goal is to bring the City Council and the Commission back together in a couple of months with more information to be presented to them from staff on these planning issues. New Business: None Compliance: None Non controversial Items Added to the Agenda: None Report on Projects: None Tabled Requests: None Building Permit Application Report: None Heads Up: March 1st – 1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – 250 West Main & 52 North 3rd West 2. Rezone – 250 West Main & 52 North 3rd West 3. Rezone – Approximately 424 West 2nd South March 15th - 1. Rezone – Approximately 328 N. 2nd West 2. Rezone – 415 and 437 West 6th South March 29th – Joint P&Z Commission meeting (Rexburg, Madison County, Sugar City, Teton, Newdale - Rexburg is hosting The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.