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Case No. 17 00219 Page 1
SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #18-00291- Rael
APPLICANT: Graeme Rael
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Graeme Rael
PURPOSE: The request is to rezone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and
High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2)
PROPERTY LOCATION: Bordered between 2nd and 3rd South along 3rd West
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Moderate to High Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: MDR1 and HDR1
PROPOSED ZONING: HDR2
SURROUNDING LAND USES Single Family Residential, Dormitory
AND ZONING: HDR1 and MU
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 HDR2 to create a dormitory
project. There is an existing dormitory redevelopment project directly to the east.
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 2nd and 3rd South along 3rd West. The total area involved in
this re-zoning request is approximately 3.4 acres, which if approved will result in changing the zone from
Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential
2 (HDR2)
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
valc@rexburg.org
www.rexburg.org
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III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing the zone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and
High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2). 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.
f. Meets the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
See paragraph a.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Planning and Zoning recommend to City Council to change the above described property
from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density
Residential 2 (HDR2)) if the Commission finds that the request is in the best interest of the neighborhood and
the community.