HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESEAONS FOR DECISION - 17-00323 - 20 S 12th W - Ringel Comp.Plan Amend.Reason for Decision
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Comprehensive Plan /Land Use Amendment
Ringel Property - #17 00323
20S.12 1h W.
C IT Y OF
REXBURG
America's Family Community
City of Rexburg Annexation
1. On April 6, 2017, Rod Jones presented to the P&Z Coordinator an application and request for
annexation and rezone for the property located at approximately 20 S. 12' W. The zone change
request was to retain the existing zone in tract 1 RRl. A parcel of 250' on the northeast corner of
the property is being rezoned to Community Business Center (File # 17 00211).
2. June 1, 2017, Rod Jones presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission the request for the
Annexation and Rezone for the property located at 20 S. 12'h W. Motion to recommend approval
carried.
3. July 5, 2017, The City Council held a public hearing for the Annexation and Rezone at approximately
20 South 12" West and changed the zone from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Community Business
Center (CBC) for the east 250' as described in the legal description; the rest of the parcel remains
rural Residential 1 (RR1). Motion to approve and first read the annexation and rezone was carried.
July 19, 2017 Council was recommended to suspend the rules. 2" and 3`d read.
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
4. On June 13, 2017, the Ringels presented to the Rexburg City Planning & Zoning Coordinator a
Request to amend the current Comprehensive Plan Map (File #17 00323) to change from
Commercial to Low -Moderate Density Residential, for the Ringel parcel of approximately 25 plus
acres less a strip of land 250 feet wide adjacent to 12`h West and Hwy 33 in the City of Rexburg.
5. On June 15, 2017, the City Clerk sent the Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the local
newspaper for June 30 and July 18, 2017. A notice was posted on the property.
6. On July 20, 2017 Rod Jones presented the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment request to the
Rexburg Planning & Zoning Commission to change from Commercial to Low -Moderate Density for
the property on 20 S. 12' W. less the 250' commercial strip adjacent to 12' W. and Hwy 33 for the
property of 20 South 12' W.
MOTION:
Rory motioned that we approve the recommendation to change the comprehensive plan map
because the request fits with the surrounding neighborhoods and it seems to fit with the intent of the
City's layout over the next several years. For those reasons, I recommend we approve the request.
Darrik seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Favor: Heidi Christensen, Mark Rudd, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Gil Shirley, Darrik Farmer,
and Kristi Anderson
None opposed. Motion carried.
(Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment) — Continued
7. On August 02, 2017 at City Council, City Planner Rindtisbacher explained that the previous
annexation that was approved now needs an approval for a comprehensive plan change. This is
recommended by Planning & Zoning.
Council Member Flora expressed that traffic is a concern at the Main Street and freeway exits.
Director Davidson said ITD (Idaho Transportation Department) has hired Horrocks Engineers to
look at the interchanges. ITD ranks each area in the state to determine which problem areas to work
on first and our interchanges because of non -severe accidents, did not rank very high. It will be
about seven years before the state gets to our interchanges.
Council Member Flora asked how we should proceed. Director Davidson said we need to talk to
our state legislatures. The more we talk to the state and express concerns the faster they will look at
it.
Council Member Flora asked Planner Rindlisbacher if we will implement the traditional grid
system on this Ringel property. Mr. Rindlisbacher said they will encourage it.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Resolution 2017 — 09 Comprehensive Plan Map
change for the Ringel property (approximately 25 plus acres less a strip of land 250 feet wide
adjacent to 12th West) located at approximately 20 South 12th West; Council Member Busby
seconded the motion; Discussion: Council Member Mann encouraged Director Davidson to lower
the speed limit on West Main Street from 45 MPH to 35 MPH in front of the new Maverik.
Council President Smith asked for a vote:
Those voting ave Those voting nay
Council President Smith None
Council Member Flora
Council Member Benfield
Council Member Mann
Council Member Busby
Council Member Wolfe
The motion carried