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Home My WebLink AboutREASON FOR DECISION - 17-00324 - Ringel RezoneReason for Decision City of Rexburg 35 North Pf East Phone: 208.359.3020 Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022 Annexation/Comprehensive Plan - Land Use Amendment/Rezone Ringel Property - #17 00323 20 S. 12" W. CITY OF REXBURG Ow America's Pnmily 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" 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 (RRl). Motion to approve and first read the annexation and rezone was carried. July 19, 2017 Council was recommended to suspend the riles. 2"d 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' 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 Krisd Anderson None opposed. Motion carried. (Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment) — Continued On August 02, 2017 at City Council, City Planner Rindlisbacher 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 naX Council President Smith None Council Member Flora Council Member Benfield Council Member Mann Council Member Busby Council Member Wolfe The motion carried Rezone 8. On June 13, 2017, the Ringels presented to the P&Z Coordinator an application to rezone tract 2 and tract 3 of 20 South 12`h West. Tract 2: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 39 East, Boise Meridian, Madison County, Idaho, thence S 00022'47" E 58.00 feet along the East section line of Section 26, thence S 89°28'38" W 250.00 feet along highway 33 right of way to the point of beginning, thence continuing West along the highway right of way 800.00 feet, thence S00022'59" E 705.93 feet, thence N 89000'42" E 800.00 feet, thence North 692.13 feet more or less to the point of beginning. 2 Tract 3: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 26, Township 6 North, Range 39 East, Boise Meridian, Madison County, Idaho, thence S 00°22'47" E 58.00 feet along the East section line of Section 26, thence S 89°28'38" W 1050.00 feet along highway 33 right of way, to the point of beginning, thence S00022'59"E 705.93 feet, thence S 89°00'42"W 543.4 feet, thence N 00011'46" W 358.3 feet, thence N 89'38'14" E 10.00 feet, thence N 00°09'23" W 357.37 feet to highway 33 right of way, thence East 530.79 feet more or less along highway 33 Right of Way to point of beginning. 9. On July 21, 2017, the City Clerk sent the Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the local newspaper for July 28`x' and August 11'x' prior to the rezone hearing. 10. On August 17, 2017, Rod Jones presented a request to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Ringel land on 20 South 12`x' West be rezoned from Rural Residential One (RR1) to Medium -Density Residential 2 (MDR2) for tract 2 and Low -Density Residential 2 (LDR2) for tract 3. (File #17 00324) MOTION: Steve Oakey recommends to City Council the request be accepted, because the comprehensive plan was approved by the City Council as per request., staff has no immediate concerns, and the property owners' request will allow them to make a substantial investment in our community. John Bowen seconded the motion. VOTE: Those in Favor Chairman Heidi Christensen Steve Oakey John Bowen Darrik Farmer Gil Shirley Rory Kunz Motion carried. Those Opposed Kristi Anderson Greg Blacker 11. On September 06, 2017 at City Council Bill 1172 for the Ringel property rezone at approximately 20 South ITh West (#17 00324) from Rural Residential One (RR1) to Medium - Density Residential 2 (MDR2) for tract 2 and Low -Density Residential 2 (LDR2) for tract 3. (Recommend suspending the rules). Rod Jones with Idaho's Real Estate of Rexburg presented the rezone. The first 250 feet will be commercial, then medium density and then low density. The developer is anxious to get going on this. Council Member Busby asked if there has been a traffic study done out there. City Planner Rindlisbacher said they have not done a specific traffic study for this parcel but they did do a long term study previously that included this area. Mayor Merrill commented that the Idaho Transportation Department is recommending "diverging diamonds" for our interchanges like the one in Chubbuck and ITD has moved Rexburg up on the scale for getting assistance due to mobility issues. Council Member Flora asked how many acres the MDR2 section is. It is about 10 acres. There can be 16 to 20 units per acre. Mr. Rindlisbacher indicated that this growth was anticipated in the last traffic study. Council Member Busby moved to approve Bill 1172 - Ringel property Rezone at approximately 20 South 12"' West (#17 00324) from Rural Residential One (RR1) to Medium - Density Residential 2 (MDR2) for tract 2 and Low -Density Residential 2 (LDR2) for tract 3; Council President Smith seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting ave Council President Smith Council Member Flora Council Member Mann Council Member Wolfe Council Member Benfield Council Member Busby The motion carried Those voting nay None Council Member Wolfe moved to suspend the rules for Bill 1172; Council Member Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for atoll call vote: Those voting ave Council President Smith Council Member Flora Council Member Mann Council Member Wolfe Council Member Benfield Council Member Busby The motion carried Those voting nay None Council Member Busby moved approve and third read Bill 1172 - Ringel property Rezone at approximately 20 South 12" West (#17 00324) from Rural Residential One (RRl) to Medium - Density Residential 2 (MDR2) for tract 2 and Low -Density Residential 2 (LDR2) for tract 3; Council Member Smith seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting ave Council President Smith Council Member Flora Council Member Mann Council Member Wolfe Council Member Benfield Council Member Busby The motion carried Those voting nav None