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SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #18-00223- Judy Hobbs
APPLICANT: Michael Bruton
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Various
PURPOSE: The request is to rezone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to
High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
PROPERTY LOCATION: Bordered between 4th West and 3rd Steiner
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Moderate to High Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: MDR1
PROPOSED ZONING: HDR1
SURROUNDING LAND USES Single Family Residential, Dormitory
AND ZONING: HDR1 and MDR1
APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance No.1115)
§ 6.13 Amendments to this Ordinance
AUTHORITY: § 6.13 (E) “The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied”
I. BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning on the existing home lots to HDR1.
The Rexburg Development Code allows for the Commission to make recommendations to the City Council
regarding whether or not the property should or should not be rezoned based on the criteria found in section
§6.13.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The parcel being changed are bordered between 4th West and 3rd Steiner and one parcel on the northeast end of
Steiner. The total area involved in this re-zoning request is approximately 2.5 acres, which if approved will
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result in changing the zone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to High Density Residential 1
(HDR1)
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III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing the zone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to High
Density Residential 1 (HDR1). The request would require the Commission and City Council to review the
proposal against one set of criteria, for the request to rezone. Below, staff has provided all the criteria listed
by Ordinance No. 1115 (Development Code) that are required to be addressed, followed by staff’s analysis of
each criterion.
Criteria Rezone Requests (§6.13):
a. Be in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City Development Code.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies the land use designation for the property as Moderate to High
Density Residential. The new zoning fits the Comprehensive Map.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
See Public Works review.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services.
See Public Works review.
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties.
See Public Works review.
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
There is a new dormitory project to the east on 2nd West.
f. Meets the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
See paragraph a.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is looking for direction from the Commission on this request. If the Commission finds the request is in
the best interest of the community and does not negatively impact the neighborhood it can recommend
changing the zone in this area. A separate CUP request for Dormitory Style Housing would need to be made if
the applicant intended to develop single student housing on these properties.