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City Staff and Others:
Craig Rindlisbacher – Zoning Administrator
Scott Johnson – Economic Development
Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney
Chairman Heidi Christensen opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
Present: Chairman Heidi Christensen, Bruce Sutherland, Melanie Davenport, Mark Rudd, Greg
Blacker, Steve Oakey, Gil Shirley, Rory Kunz, Kristi Anderson.
Absent: John Bowen, Darrik Farmer.
Minutes:
Commissioner Greg Blacker moved to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes of June 7,
2018, as recorded; Commissioner Mark Rudd seconded the motion.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 5, No = 0, Abstain = 4).
Yes: Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Mark Rudd, Steve Oakey.
Abstain: Bruce Sutherland, Kristi Anderson, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz.
The meeting for July 12th has been canceled. We will not be meeting again until July 19th. The
Heads Up items were discussed.
Public Hearings:
1. 6:35PM – (18-00207) 793 Barney Dairy Road – Annexation & Rezone – TAG2 to Open
Space, Medium Density Residential 1, Low Density Residential 3, and Low Density Residential 1.
Johnny Watson – 1152 Bond Avenue – 91 acres of the Barney parcel. It has been in the
Barney family since 63. It is one of the remaining, oldest farms. Their request is to become part
of the City. Currently it is all active farm. The North portion is a little bit of the land in the
flood plain. 67 acres are out of the floodplain. On the West they are bordered by First
American Title and that business park. On the east Quail Hollow was identified in the county.
The east side of the Barney property shows the East Parkway Corridor. Across the street is
LDR2 in the Mel Hollow subdivision. Further west are some apartments between the lot and
the commercial doctors’ offices. Open Space is in the flood area. Residential is on the buildable
area. Medium Density 3 would but up against the commercial. They are guessing how a future
developer might want the area to be. They have followed the Comprehensive Plan and the
Development Code with their transition in zoning. It is shocking how close this is to the major
employers of the community. The Barney residence was identified. The location of the East
Parkway Corridor was discussed. Their particular development does not want to have any
access onto the Corridor to release the liability to help fund the project. This is not very far for
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pedestrian and bicycle traffic even to the University. This is probably 1/3 of distance than the
residential West side of Hwy. 20. They feel it is a logical and obvious location for residential.
Greg Blacker asked if the Open Space is in the floodplain. The parcel is identified as accurately
as possible; the parcel is so old; the legal description is delineated along the centerline of the
river. The course of the river over time has changed. The Open Space is more or less, the areas
that reside in the current floodplain. The discussion with City staff, is the City would entertain
purchasing the area for green space or a park.
Melanie Davenport asked if any of the lands designated as wetlands. Johnny said it is
currently all farmable area.
Gil Shirley asked about the buildable acres. There are 67 buildable acres. 24 would be green
space. Currently, the bike bath stops and comes across to the Junior High. Barney Dairy is
currently so narrow. Johnny said the bike path could be extended along the river instead of on
Barney Dairy road. This would allow the pedestrians and bicyclists to get off the road.
Gil Shirley asked, will it continue to be farmed? Until a developer comes forward this will
remain as farm ground. A plat would be the next step for this area.
Mark Rudd asked about the border of the current city limits. The City limits follow
Stonebridge. The entire parcel borders the City on the west side, which makes it available for
annexation. Mark Rudd asked about a previous application. Previously, the Walker piece was
approved for annexation. A little parcel on the North road is still outside city limits.
Chairman Heidi Christensen asked for any other clarifying questions. None.
Chairman Heidi Christensen opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:50 p.m.
Favor:
Gaylene Harris – 3342 N Salem Rd. – personal representative of the Barney family. A lot of
thought by the family has gone in to this proposal, because they have been there since 1963. She
has seen the parcel start surrounded with farm ground. They have watched as progress has
happened around them. Progress and changes are for everyone involved. They are watching
something going away. The family has tried to be mindful of the community. Her mother and
father were very involved in the community. She represents five siblings. They have also taken into
consideration what a developer would want. They have taken into consideration the neighbors to
the East. They have wonderful, beautiful homes. The Barneys chose LDR1 so they will have nicer
homes abutting the neighbors. The East Parkway Corridor will also be a buffer. They won’t look
out their windows and see apartments or a 4-plex. The roads are dangerous; they lost a sister on the
road. Our hope is to work with the City and the developers to create a bicycle path to connect and
go around the farm. There is a mile and a half of riverfront for everyone to enjoy. They want to get
the runners off the road. They want a place where people can start out life, when they can’t afford
to build a home. On the commercial side, they can live there and can progress without moving very
far. This will allow all different demographics. It takes all people to make a community work. The
green space-they would love to see a community park. There is fish on the Teton River and fish in
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the canal on the City side. There is a City park connected by a bridge. They want to give the
community a place where they can go and enjoy their families. This is their vision for their farm.
Doyle Barney – 759 Barney Dairy – Sibling, but also the homeowner in the middle of the property.
He has 2-1/2 acres in the middle of the south border. His wife and he have discussed this project.
He has been there for 55 of his 59 years. It will be hard for him to leave. They have a wonderful
neighborhood. He and his wife will sell the farm as the development process takes place. Then, the
developer will not have to build around them. Our parents would have wanted something nice
there for the community. They have always been conscientious of the neighbors around them. This
proposal is reflected in the family’s vision. The green space can allow people to come across the
river to enjoy the space. The Stonebridge development is across the river from the designated Open
Space. There is tremendous potential. The Barneys would like to share with the rest of the
community.
Bryan Ball – 547 Partridge Lane in Quail Hollow – He has lived there for 9 years. He knew there
would be a transition with the Barney property. He liked the way the neighborhood felt. He likes
the transition and the thought that has gone into the proposal.
Neutral:
Nick Allison – 668 E 7th N – He lives north of river by open space. He came to the meeting to be
more informed. His only concern is the development of the open space in the future. His concern
is the light pollution. Baseball diamonds with 30’ tall lights; he does not look forward to seeing this
type of thing.
Opposed: None
Written Input: None
Rebuttal: None
Chairman Heidi Christensen closed the public input portion of the hearing at 7:01 PM. She
invited staff to report.
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Zoning Administrator Rindlisbacher commented the City just completed its Parks and
Trails plan. The City desires a park in this area and a continuation of the trails. He talked toKeith
today about traffic on Barney Dairy. He believes some changes can be made to make it safer. The
road changes will be part of the next phase to provide safety in this area. Staff recommends
approval of this request. An annexation requires two public hearings, so this is the first. Another
public hearing will be next week at City Council.
Steve Oakey referred to the infrastructure staff comment. He assumes these issues will be worked
out. He asked if the plans for the East Parkway Corridor are preliminary. Craig Rindlisbacher
answered, the Commissioners agreed the alignment will follow the path as shown. Scott Johnson
said to change the location, it will need to go back to the public hearing process. Steve Oakey
assumes a conversation will come up in regards to those developments and the Corridor. The City
is talking to anyone who is wanting to develop there in the impact area.
Melanie Davenport asked about the part of the area that is not annexed. With this annexation,
there will be an enclosed area to the South that will be an island in the City limits. What is the plan
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with this area? Craig identified this is something we don’t want to do. A decision would need to be
made to pursue annexation in the island area. What is your concern about growth in the area?
Tawnya responded, it is the Commissions’ responsibility to look at the patterns in the area. The
Commissioners should look at this area and decide if this area is growing and matches the residential
uses in the area. Steve Oakey thinks Gaylene and the Barneys have been very thoughtful in their
request. He would be favorable for a motion. Melanie Davenport talked about a dumping area
over by the high school. She thinks it takes years for areas to upgrade.
Motion: Recommend to City Council the approval of this annexation and rezone
because it is contiguous with city limits and it makes sense because there are other annexed
areas beyond this parcel., Action: Moved by Kristi Anderson, Seconded by Bruce
Sutherland.
Commission Discussion: The motion is a recommendation to City Council and no further
discussion is needed.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Kristi Anderson,
Mark Rudd, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey.
Short recess to allow the audience to shuffle.
2. 6:40PM - (18-00291) Southend Addition to Rexburg at West ½ of Block 7 – Medium Density
Residential 1 (MDR1) and HDR1 to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2).
Aaron Swenson – 4201 Woodland Drive – He works for Forsgren Associates. He is representing
the owners of the Rael Development group. They are a large scale commercial developer who
specializes in student housing projects. They look for good opportunities for growth and their
market research identified Rexburg, ID. They have met with people on campus and from a
conceptual level they support the project and the group that they will serve. He is asking for a
rezone to make their project work. He identified the project on the map of Rexburg. Adjacent to
the project are other similar student-housing projects: Hemming, Willows, Pines, Cedars,
Northpointe. This project is one of the last areas that BYU-I campus would approve for student
housing. He is asking to change from Medium Density Residential 1 and High Density Residential 1
to High Density Residential 2. As campus grows, there is a need for this type of housing. It is a
little less than ½ of the 10-acre block.
Melanie Davenport asked about the request for reduced setbacks. It is a consideration on the staff
level for an ordinance change. As demand increases in the area, the setbacks cost money. This
developer would like to take advantage of the potential ordinance change for this area.
Steve Oakey remembered a traffic issue which delayed another development in this area. Steve’s
concern is the traffic changes. He thinks the City should look at widening the road on 3rd W. Corey
Sorenson’s project was approved, even though there were issues with traffic and sewer. In the
setback issue, please be considerate of this.
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Greg Blacker wanted to know the make-up of the street. Other Commissioners answered, there is
an apartment complex and identified its location. He asked about renters or single-family across 3rd
W. Other Commissioners identified this area as rental properties.
Craig identified the traffic issues were on 2nd S. adjacent to the park. The North end of this project
would be adjacent to 2nd S. Chairman Heidi Christensen asked about the road south of Taco
Time. The hawk signal may need to be changed due to this project.
Steve Oakey talked about the parking spaces needed for a project this big. The project is not in the
PED. The quantity of parking spaces required in this area contribute to increased traffic on these
streets.
Melanie Davenport asked would it be a benefit to reduce the requirement for parking. Craig
answered, the opinion of staff is 75% reduction for parking on this side is appropriate. Gil Shirley
asked to show the current zoning.
Steve Oakey talked about Johnny’s project of Arbor Cove in Mixed Use and it was denied reduced
parking. Steve was corrected by the Commissioners, Johnny had plenty of parking and did not ask
for a reduction for Arbor Cove.
Craig Rindlisbacher talked about Hemmings being in a pro-zone with no setbacks. Their building
is right up on the property line. Kristi Anderson asked for clarification, are the setbacks are part of
the consideration of the zone change? Craig answered, the consideration of setbacks is not part of
today’s request. In order for the applicant to build the project proposed, the setbacks currently
don’t work. Staff has talked about a change in the ordinance to allow the buildings to come up
closer to the street. Kristi asked what the desired setback would be. Aaron says the desire is to
match the setbacks that Mixed Use would allow 6’. The developer did not think commercial would
work on 3rd W. in their development.
Chairman Heidi Christensen opened the public input portion of the hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Input: None
Rebuttal: None
Chairman Heidi Christensen closed the public input portion of the hearing at 7:24 p.m. She
invited staff to report.
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Zoning Administrator Craig Rindlisbacher said, Staff recommends the change.
Chairman Heidi Christensen asked for any other clarifying questions.
Kristi Anderson referenced the comment, “this is one of the last pieces the college will approve.”
What are the requirements of the college? BYU-I has a map on their website that shows what they
will accept. She knows in the next hearing another block to the west the staff report said the parcels
are too far from the college. The line needs to be drawn somewhere. What is the distance that is
too far? Craig answered, the closer to campus, the more they achieve their objective of getting
students out of their cars.
Motion: Move to recommend City Council approve the request for rezone, because
looking at the layout of the block, it has been transitioning for some time. It makes sense to
make the block cohesive., Action: Moved by Bruce Sutherland, Seconded by Kristi
Anderson.
Commission Discussion: The motion is a recommendation to City Council and no further
discussion is needed.
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Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Kristi Anderson,
Mark Rudd, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey.
3. 6:45PM - (18-00223) Southwest corner of Block 6 & 241 Steiner Ave. – Rezone from Medium
Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to High Density Residential 1(HDR1).
Michael Bruton – 263 E 4th W – He represents the homeowners in Block 6 that are highlighted on
the map. They are asking to be rezoned from MDR1 to HDR1. He moved into the neighborhood
over 26 years ago. His and the Sharps’ are the only homes that haven’t changed hands or been
turned into rentals since the college changed to a 4-year school. It was a typical neighborhood at
that time. The neighborhood has changed. Most of the houses have turned into rentals. He is
seeking to have the same zoning as most of the area around them. The homeowners that are not
rentals are in favor of this change and transition. No person is in the wings to come buy their
properties. Some of the applicants are getting ready to move on and now is the time for the
transition.
Steve Oakey asked about how many homeowners he represents. Many of the homeowners were in
the audience. (They raised their hands.) Greg Blacker asked Michael what he envisions for the
future of this area? Michael is thinking 2 or 3 story apartments. Rory Kunz asked about the
properties between them and the properties identified in the previous hearing. Why are the property
owners to the east not included? Michael answered, as a group, as a local neighborhood, they
looked at the area and talked about putting their houses up for sale. Some of the neighbors are not
ready to put their houses up for sale. They understand the benefits for all of them long-term. They
were looking at the neighborhood, not the whole block. They have had one homeowner that they
had a miscommunication with, the homeowner was not included in the action, and she will address
that. Melanie Davenport identified Light Industrial to the northwest on the other side of the
railroad tracks. Michael identified a potato cellar on the property.
Chairman Heidi Christensen asked for any other clarifying questions. None.
Chairman Heidi Christensen opened the public input portion of the hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Favor:
Brock Higham – 227 S 4th W – He identified where he lives on the map. He also owns the
Raspberry Garden. He has watched the high density surround them. He thinks the property of
Amy Hanks should be changed too. He thinks the whole block should be changed to HDR, not just
the side presented for the rezone.
Neutral: None
Opposed:
Amy Hanks – 253 Steiner – She identified her property. Her property is not included in the
request. She has lived in Rexburg for 18 years. She teaches at BYU-Idaho so she understands the
increase in enrollment and the need for more housing. She has also lived in her beautiful home for
13 years and planned on living in her home for the rest of her life. She loves that her home is on a
small dead-end street and close to the University. There are few residential neighborhoods this close
to campus on the West side of town. The road is narrow; the garbage truck has to back out and
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turn around before it can gather the trash from the other side of the street. There are eight houses
on the street, four of them are occupied and the rest are rentals. Some are student-approved
housing and others are family housing. She is the only person who occupies a house on the East
side of the street. She was not informed until the public notice was released. She does not think
changing the zone on one side of a small street to a high-density zone and leaving the other as a
medium density zone is a good idea. She thinks the zoning should be the same in this small of an
area.
Written Input: None
Rebuttal:
Michael encourages the Commission to ask for support at this time to be rezoned, and if you can
also do the other part of the block also. He feels this would be the best option. To table the
request, might alter the neighborhoods’ agreement.
Chairman Heidi Christensen closed the public input portion of the hearing at 7:41 p.m. She
invited staff to report.
Zoning Administrator, Craig Rindlisbacher identified this area as moderate to high residential in
the Comprehensive Plan. Staff has not come together on this issue; there are varying opinions.
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They are looking for direction from the Commission in the conditions of the approval. A larger
area would need to be noticed and go back through another public hearing process.
Rory Kunz talked about the 4th W. street traffic mentioned and asked about the traffic study for this
area. Scott Johnson does not have a traffic study specific to this rezone. On 4th, unless we want to
pay to cover the canal, the road will probably stay the same. The traffic entrances and exits would
be on different roads. This entire area has been looked at for the traffic study due to the Arbor
Cove and Rael Development.
Kristi Anderson wanted to clarify that Amy was not opposed? Can a decision be delayed? You
could give staff direction to come back with the entire block. If the area was going to change, Amy
would like her property be included.
Commission Discussion: Melanie Davenport was reminded that the zone change does not
necessarily determine that development will happen. Bruce Sutherland talked about the history of
the Steiner area being affected by the change from Ricks College to BYU-Idaho. Apartments went
in. People watched as homes around them have turned in to rentals. This area has been
transitioning. He sees wisdom in a blanket rezone. If the City requests the change, there is not an
extra charge. He recommends the Commission step back and allow the other side of Steiner to be
rezoned as well. Rory Kunz also has been thinking along these same lines. Due to the approvals
today, the zoning is not transitional. The medium density is more of a spot zone. As a zoning body
they have focused on transitioning in grade-downs or grade-ups. It makes sense to contact all of the
property owners on this block to be included in this zone change on 3rd W. He would like to see
more inclusion to keep the zoning more cohesive and congruent. Kristy Anderson asked, can you
have too much high-density housing? Does it matter? Will this create problems? Scott Johnson
answered, this is a trick question, there can be. He doesn’t believe the growth of the University will
cause this are to transition to be a problem. Someone still has to come in and want to develop the
area. The zone change can continue and ask staff to go forward and look at the rest of the block.
The request could also be tabled. Gil Shirley asked about the Comprehensive Plan for this area. It
is all moderate to high density residential. Gil Shirley lived on this block for 22 years when it was all
residential. It was a nice neighborhood. When the college changed, he knew it was going to change
and he sold the whole northwest corner of the block where there are apartments. He lives out of
town. He thinks this area will continue to change whether they like it or not. Melanie Davenport
sees less huge developments. They are looking at high density, but not as high-density as some they
have seen in the past.
Steve Oakey is usually in opposition of property zoning as far as spot zoning. Whose property
rights prevail over others? He would not delay this action, give the people what they want, because
it is these peoples’ property. He thinks the property owners should have the opportunity to sell as
needed. He doesn’t see a reason to table the request. Melanie Davenport says it would make a
difference to her if it didn’t come as a block and the comprehensive plan supports the action. Kristi
Anderson would personally prefer to wait and make sure it all happens. This would save people
money. The City will probably take on the additional cost. Rory Kunz does not want have to delay,
but he doesn’t want the neighbors not included to have to pay additional fees to be included in the
rezone. He thinks any future request in this area should be without fee. Melanie Davenport has
not heard the neighbors worry about the money. She thinks it would be reasonable if they pass this
request, the City should pursue the other half of the block. Bruce Sutherland says this is just a
recommendation; this application has to go to City Council, but suggests City Council instruct staff
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to look at a rezoning of the other parcels. Craig asked the Commissioners to clarify what “the rest”
is.
Motion: Motions to recommend to City Council to approve the zone change presented on
the west side of Steiner and 4th West with the recommendation City Council proceed with a
rezone east to 3rd W and south to 3rd S to clean up the zoning and make it conducive to
development. , Action: Moved by Bruce Sutherland, Seconded by Rory Kunz.
Discussion for the Motion: Kristi Anderson, are we saying the whole block or south of the
Medium Density Residential 2? Bruce Sutherland was saying the properties south of the current
MDR2 zone.
Bruce Sutherland withdrew his motion.
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Motion: Moved to make a substitute motion to recommend to City Council to approve the
zone change presented on the West side of Steiner with the recommendation City Council rezone
the whole block, excluding the northwest corner currently designated as Light Industrial to keep the
block unified., Action: Moved by Kristi Anderson, Seconded by Mark Rudd.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Kristi
Anderson, Mark Rudd, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey.
4. 6:50PM - (18-00275) 261 N 1st E – Conditional Use Permit for Warehousing and Storage in a
Mixed Use zone.
Johnny Watson – 1152 Bond Ave. – This is a strange proposal. This is a crazy looking lot, but the
usable piece is not even close to this. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Mixed Use.
He appreciates staff’s optimism for this area. There is a nice park and a housing development that
developed to the North. There is a huge investment in structures currently in this area. These
would have to disappear for Mixed Use to come to fruition. A nice housing development would be
a good place next to the park. He has stood before the Commission for multi-family projects. At
this time, the projects could not pencil economically. It is extremely difficult to build multi-family
housing unless you are on bare ground on the outskirts of our community. He represents the
owner. (The parcel was shown with the easement.) The buildable area is in the northeast corner of
the property. When they first went to staff, they wanted to rezone back to Light Industrial. Staff is
optimistic and wants the park to be surrounded by multi-family housing in the future. Staff
suggested the conditional use permit to allow Mixed Use in the future. They have designed a more
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attractive building than what exists there, but fits nicely with the area. He has more pictures, but he
prefers to keep this as more of a land use issue at this time.
Rory Kunz, do you know why they didn’t hold to Light Industrial? Johnny assumes this zoning will
establish a buffer between the park and the commercial center. The zone was changed because the
Grove originally anticipated a 2nd and 3rd phase. Mark Rudd is going to recuse himself and move to
the audience. Kristi Anderson asked about the Light Industrial zoning in this area. The four
structures to the north are Light Industrial. The Comprehensive Plan Map would also have to be
changed from Neighborhood/Mixed Use to Light Industrial, then the parcel would have to be
rezoned.
Chairman Heidi Christensen asked for any other clarifying questions. None.
Chairman Heidi Christensen opened the public input portion of the hearing at 8:18 p.m.
Favor:
Bret Stoddard – 1025 Country road in Sugar City. He is part owner in this venture. What Johnny
stated is completely accurate. He was thinking of housing as far as a 4-plex or a 6-plex. However, in
the middle of a light industrial zone with semis pulling out on this road, this is a danger. There will
not be any living quarters at all. In the event, someone comes in, the entire area would be
purchased, and they would entertain an offer.
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Tyler Peterson – 686 Tanglewood Drive – He is part owner. He has talked with as many
neighbors as he could get a hold of. He told them their plans. He wanted to let them know they are
trying to make good use of the parcel and raise the values of everyone’s property.
Stephanie Stoddard – 1025 Country road in Sugar City. She is in favor.
Neutral:
Randall Porter – P.O. Box 401, Rexburg. He owns the warehouse directly to the north of the
property with two of his brothers. Will you show us the buildable property lines? How many
square feet does this represent? He has looked at the property in the past. He was not sure if the
building would be the same size as what is already there. Chairman Heidi Christensen asked Staff
to answer these questions in their staff report.
Mark Rudd – 530 Rolling Hills - He knows the history of this area. In the past, this area had a
concrete plant. At one time, he wanted to build some storage units. He identified an alley at the
back of the park. They brought in a semi-truck, turned it around, and identified how much room is
needed to determine the easement. The easement is judge-ordered. He was prohibited by the
design standards that are required today. If they can fit this project in, and make it work, and
doesn’t prohibit anyone else, he is for the project.
Opposed:
Chuck Hill-264 S 5000 W – He owns one of the shops. He has a couple of semi-trucks he works
on in the buildings to the south. He uses the easement to turn those trucks around in. He needs to
be able to turn those trucks around. He is concerned about parking blocking the easement.
Written Input: None
Rebuttal: Johnny Watson responded. There is very little parking required for storage units. The
Mixed Use allows 90% lot coverage. The IBC does not allow the builder’s structure to be in
noncompliance. There is a 10’ separation. 0 front yard is required. He cannot create a circumstance
that places the current buildings to be in nonconformance with fire-rating. It is less expensive to
give the neighboring buildings the separation.
Chairman Heidi Christensen closed the public input portion of the hearing at 8:29 PM. She
invited staff to report.
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Scott Johnson said staff’s job is to look at the development long-term. He doesn’t say that this area
will change any time soon. They do believe that housing will come in this area. The Grove took
advantage of subsidies. Staff is not opposed to this project and this use can go away fairly easily if
the housing development presents itself.
Kristi Anderson asked what the Comprehensive plan designation is for this area? It is planned
Neighborhood Commercial/Mixed Use. Steve Oakey asked about the judge reference. Bret
Stoddard said the survey has been done currently and reflects the buildable land.
Motion to recommend City Council approve the conditional use permit to allow the
property owner to maximize their property and because it fits with the surrounding uses of
the area. Action: Moved by Steve Oakey, Seconded by Rory Kunz.
Commission Discussion: None.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Kristi
Anderson, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey.
Johnny Watson asked if the Commission will approve the Conditional Use Permit instead of
sending the request to City Council.
Steve Oakey asked the motion be amended to reflect Johnny’s request.
Motion: Motion to approve the conditional use permit to allow the property owner to
maximize their property and because it fits with the surrounding uses of the area., Action:
Moved by Steve Oakey, Seconded by Rory Kunz.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Chairman Heidi Christensen, Gil Shirley, Greg Blacker, Kristi
Anderson, Melanie Davenport, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey.
Unfinished/Old Business: None
New Business: None
Report on Projects: None
Tabled Requests: None
Building Permit Application Report: None
Heads Up:
July 12, 2018: No Meeting
July 19, 2018:
1. (18-00311) Approx. 411 S. Harvard Ave. – Rezone
2. (18-00305) Thomson Farms: The Grove – Final Plat (Phases 1, 2, & 3)
3. Cornell - Comprehensive Map Amendment
Meeting adjourned at 8:35PM until July 19th.