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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.04.18 P&Z Minutes_exppdf 1 City Staff and Others: Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Tawnya Grover – P&Z Administrative Assistant/Plan Review Tracker Commissioner Rory Kunz has been asked to chair this meeting. Commissioner Rory Kunz opened the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Bruce Sutherland, Mark Rudd, Steve Oakey, John Bowen, Rory Kunz, Kristi Anderson, Council Liaison Brad Wolfe (Not voting). Absent: Chairman Heidi Christensen, Melanie Davenport, Greg Blacker, Darrik Farmer, Gil Shirley. Minutes: Motion: Motion to accept Planning and Zoning minutes for August 23, 2018, as recorded., Action: Adjourn, Moved by Kristi Anderson, Seconded by Steve Oakey. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 5, No = 0, Abstain = 1). Yes: Bruce Sutherland, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey. Abstain: Mark Rudd. Public Hearings: 1. 6:35PM – (18-00418) Steiner Block; In a previous Planning & Zoning meeting, it was determined not all neighbors were given the opportunity to participate in a rezone to HDR1. The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council asked that the rest of the neighbors be notified. The City contacted the remaining property owners and talked with those on site regarding the rezone of the rest of the block. This rezone will complete the requested action, resulting in the entire block zoning as HDR1. – Rezone from MDR1 and MDR2 to HDR1. (action) – City Council Natalie Powell talked about residents from Steiner who did not have the opportunity to rezone. Planning & Zoning Commissioners and City Council decided they would rezone the whole block based on public feedback. Natalie and Tawnya went door-to-door to speak to residents. The residents were in favor. Letters were also mailed out to notify property owners the change was coming in addition to the hearing notification. The HDR2 zone was not suggested for this area at this time, due to its distance from the University. Most of the HDR2 zoning right now is not to built out to density capacity, so it was felt an HDR1 zone would be appropriate for this area. 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Planning & Zoning Minutes October 4, 2018 2 Commissioner Rory Kunz asked for any other clarifying questions. Steve Oakey asked about the corner piece. The lot at the northwest corner is so tiny, nothing else can be built on it due to the setback requirements. It is also in an industrial zone. The potato warehouse there now, is a grandfathered building. This parcel is separated from the rest of the block by the railroad tracks. Commissioner Rory Kunz opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:37 p.m. Favor: None Neutral: None Opposed: None Written Input: 3 Steve Oakey clarified the Commission cannot ask for an up zone only a reduction in zone if desired. Rebuttal: None Commissioner Rory Kunz closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:41 PM. He invited staff to report. 4 5 Natalie Powell said the staff does not have any significant concerns about this area being rezoned to HDR1. The higher-density residential does not create the traffic as anticipated. Apartment buildings are being built to the east and north of the property. The staff did not feel HDR2 was warranted in this area at this time. MOTION: Recommend to City Council to pass this request as written due to the majority of support in this neighborhood and the fact the city has sponsored this action, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Steve Oakey, Seconded by Kristi Anderson. 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 = 6). Yes: Bruce Sutherland, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Mark Rudd, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey. 6 2. 6:40PM – (18-00493) Cornell Block; The City recently sponsored a Comprehensive Plan Map Change for the Cornell block (Resolution 2018-11). This area was also included in the (PED) Pedestrian Emphasis District Overlay with recent changes to the Development Code for the (HDR2) High-Density Residential 2 zone (Ord. 1196). Residents in the Cornell neighborhood brought this application forward initially, requesting a rezone to HDR1 for this area. The mayor directed the City to sponsor this rezone. From a planning perspective, it was determined that a rezone of HDR2 would allow larger development and higher-densities due to the adjacent location of these properties to the BYU-Idaho campus. – Rezone from MDR1 and LDR2 to HDR2. (action) Natalie Powell identified the area for rezone on the map. HDR2 is warranted at this location due to the proximity of the University. Steve Oakey said in the comprehensive plan map change, Steve disclosed his involvement in the proposal, and he was able to vote. Steve Oakey disclosed he and his wife were active in moving this request forward. Rory Kunz asked, if someone would like to develop at a lower density than the maximum allowed in the HDR2, could they do so? Natalie Powell answered this is an option, but the projects would need to meet the parking requirements and a larger lot is needed for such a project. Commissioner Rory Kunz asked for any other clarifying questions. None. Commissioner Rory Kunz opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:48 p.m. Favor: Nyle Fullmer - 236 S 2nd E; West side of 2nd E between 200 and 300 S – They are the only owner-occupied house on their side of the street. The rest of the houses on the street are all rental properties and have been for a number of years. He and his wife see this as a natural progression of this area. The city has seen 2nd E as being the demarcation line for high-density residential for a number of years. He fully supports this rezone. Neutral: None Opposed: None Written Input: Rebuttal: None 7 Commissioner Rory Kunz closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:51 p.m. He invited staff to report. Natalie Powell said public works did not have any concerns. Planning and Zoning recommended this zone change and wants to encourage build-out in this location for maximum density. 8 9 Bruce Sutherland says this looks like a natural progression of this area. This neighborhood has been transitioning for several years. It is the city’s desire to keep the high-density residential as close to the university as possible to limit the outgrowth and spread which creates difficulties with streets and infrastructure. MOTION: Motion: Motion to City Council to approve the request as described because the City Staff and the residents in this area are in support and it seems like a logical progression for this property around the university., Action: Adjourn, Moved by Bruce Sutherland, Seconded by Mark Rudd. 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 = 6). Yes: Bruce Sutherland, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Mark Rudd, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey. Unfinished/Old Business: None New Business: None Compliance: None Non-controversial Items Added to the Agenda: None Items for Consideration: Potential changes in the November & December Planning & Zoning meeting schedule: Nov 8th & 29th instead of Nov. 1st and 15th Dec. 13th only instead of Dec. 6th and 20th The Commissioners agreed. Brad Wolfe will have Natalie fill in for him, because he cannot be present. Report on Projects: None Tabled Requests: None Building Permit Application Report: None Steve Oakey asked about potential item for discussion from city staff about the prohibitions or road blocks to building small homes in the city. He referenced some discussion at the joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meeting regarding affordable housing. Can we soften some requirements to make this possible? Val Christensen said the barriers right now come from the state. The State is trying to put together amendments to the Building Code. The only ordinances we have are those that apply to manufactured homes about having a foundation or the homes have to go into a mobile home park. There are no size rules. Rory talked to city staff and he learned about the state’s requirements. One of the things he did learn, but was confused about, was the definition of a tiny home. The size was much smaller than he had anticipated. You can build any house that meets the minimum room requirements. Many times the tiny homes try to use ladders instead of stairs, head room, and plumbing code distances from toilets, etc. In a recreational home, all those rules do not apply. A tiny home is considered real property, where recreational homes are not. The city is subject to the state rules at this time. The Building Code requirements are per safety. The people who have come in to the city to talk about tiny homes, but the desire has been they do not want to put the homes on a foundation. Tiny homes could be put in a mobile 10 home park. Steve Oakey withdrew his request, because what he learned from Val is adequate, but asked to be kept apprised of changes in the requirements by the state. MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 PM., Action: Adjourn, Moved by John Bowen, Seconded by Kristi Anderson. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6). Yes: Bruce Sutherland, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Mark Rudd, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey. Heads Up: No Hearings Scheduled