HomeMy WebLinkAboutREASON FOR DECISION - 18-00123 - 1130 & 1138 University Blvd - AnnexationReason for Decision
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Annexation 18-00123
1130& 1138 University Blvd.
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1. One of the properties in question, was up for sale and itis an island within City limits,
prompting negotiations with the current owners before selling. The City sponsored this
annexation on behalf of the landowners.
2. March 13, 2018, Application was received for Annexation into the City of Rexburg, with the
zoning to stay Community Business Center (CBC).
3. Notice was sent to newspaper on March 13, 2018 to be published on March 20, 2018 and
April 13, 2018.
4. April 4, 2018, Notice was mailed to landowners within 350' from the properties. Results of
Development Review Committee were sent to the applicant.
5. April 12, 2018 Notice was posted on the property
6. April 19, 2018 Application was presented at Planning & Zoning by Stephen Zollinger, City
Attorney.
X 6:35 p.m. (A18 00123) to Annex the property in the Impact Area at 1130 and 1138
University Blvd. in a Community Business Center (CBC) zone into the City of Rexburg.
(Berry Oil/Bowen Petroleum & Double H Gas) The zone will remain Community Business
Center (CBC). — Stephen Zollinger.
Stephen identified the parcels that are being annexed tonight. The red -hash line is
the current City of Rexburg boundary line and there is an island of two parcels. The
parcels are owned by Berry Oil and the Harris Family Trust. The City has met with
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both parties and they have consented to this annexation. The City is beginning the
process of looking at areas within the City that are islands within city limits.
Conversations are beginning with some of the bigger property owners to clean these
islands up. The infrastructure is all currently in place. There is a project in the course
of the next few months that will result in a sidewalk that will go along the front of these
properties to complete pedestrian access from the City to the High School.
The question was asked, the City prompted this request?
Stephen Zollinger, answered, the City became aware of a project moving forward
on the Berry Oil parcel. In order to build the project, they are looking at, they would
have to annex into the City. One of the properties is up for sale and this prompted the
action.
Chairman Rory Kunz opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:38 PM.
Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Input: None
Rebuttal: None
Chairman Rory Kunz closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:38 PM.
Motion: Motion to recommend to City Council the passage of the motion as
recorded to close up the island in the City., Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Oakey,
Seconded by Gil Shirley.
QVote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yea = 8).
Yea: Bruce Sutherland, Melanie Davenport, Greg Blacker, Steve Oakey, Darrik
Farmer, Gil Shirley, Rory Kunz, Kristi Anderson.
Rexburg City Council May 2, 2018 — Held the public hearing to annex 1130 & 1138
University Blvd into the City of Rexburg. Ordinance 1185 — Annexation of 1130 & 1138
University Boulevard in a Community Business Center (CBC) zone into the City of
Rexburg — Craig Rindlisbacher
Planner Rindlisbacher presented Ordinance 1185 — Annexation of 1130 & 1138 University
Blvd. The staff recommends this annexation as they do not like having islands within the city
limits.
Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing.
Testimony of those in favor — None
Testimony of those neutral — None
Testimony of those opposed — None
Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing.
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Discussion
Council Member Busby asked if the City has visited with the land owner. Mayor Merrill
replied that they have visited with the land owner several times and they are okay with the
annexation.
Council Member Mann asked if this is really a way to get a sidewalk installed going to the
High School and make it a safer access. Mayor Merrill indicated that getting a sidewalk is
one of the benefits but not the main reason for the annexation.
Council Member Busby asked if a Local Improvement District will be created or if the
City will install the sidewalk. Attorney Zollinger explained there is a joint project scheduled
for this area that will provide for the sidewalks.
Mayor Merrill asked for a motion.
Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance 1185 — Annexation of 1130 &
1138 University Boulevard in a Community Business Center (CBC) zone into the City of
Rexburg and consider it first read; Council President Smith seconded the motion; Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ave Those voting nav
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Smith
Council Member Walker
Council Member Busby
The motion carried
8. Rexburg City Council May 16, 2018 - Second Reading: Those items which have been
first read:
Ordinance No. 1185 — Annexation of 1130 & 1138 University Boulevard in a Community
Business Center (CBC) zone into the City of Rexburg.
Council Member Wolfe moved to second read Ordinance No. 1185 to annex 1130 & 1138
University Boulevard into the City of Rexburg; Council Member Flora seconded the motion;
Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ave Those voting nay
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Walker
Council President Smith
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The motion carried
9. Rexburg City Council June 6, 2018 - Third Reading: Those items which have been
second read:
Ordinance 1185 — Annexation of 1130 & 1138 University Boulevard in a Community
Business Center (CBC) zone into the City of Rexburg.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve and consider third read Ordinance 1185 —
Annexation of 1130 & 1138 University Boulevard in a Community Business Center
(CBC) zone into the City of Rexburg; Council President Smith seconded the motion; Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ave Those voting nay
Council President Smith None
Council Member Busby
Council Member Wolfe
Council Member Walker
The motion carried
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