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STAFF REPORT
35 North 10 East
Rexburg, ID 83440
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
PURPOSE:
PROPERTY LOCATION:
PROPERTYID
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
jONING DISTRICT:
APPLICABLE CRITERIA:
valc@rexburg.org Phone: 208.359.3020
www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
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Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application, file #14 00241
John & Kathleen Cook
5977 Cougar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA
Same as Applicant
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a duplex in an existing home
471 West lstNorth
Rexburg, ID 83440
RPRPRRXB10280191. RPRRXB10280161
Low -Moderate Density Residential
Low Density Residential 2
City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance Code 1026) —
§ 6.12 Conditional Use Permits
AUTHORITY § 6.12 (F) (7) "All other conditional use permits may only be granted after
review and recommendation by the Commission and approval by the City
Council... "
I. BACKGROUND
The property is currently a noncompliant duplex. The owner is new and wants to bring the use up to
compliance.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The project is located at 471 West 1s` North. The two lots requested for the CUP combined are
approximately 16,681 sq. 8.
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I11. ANALYSIS
The following are the criteria for granting a conditional use permit. Some of the criteria are followed
by staff s analysis. A conditional use will:
a. Constitute a conditional use as established in Table], Zoning Districts, Table 2, Land Use
Schedule.
A CUP is required for a duplex in the Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) zone.
b. Be in accordance with a specific or general objective of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
regulations of the City of Rexburg Development Code.
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Map identifies the area as "Low to Moderate Density Residential". The
use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Development Code (Ordinance 1026)
Duplexes are allowed with a Conditional Use Permit as per the City of Rexburg Development
Code Section 3.5.020.
c. Be designed and constructed in a manner to be harmonious with the existing character of the
neighborhood and the zone in which the property is located.
The applicant is not changing the appearance of the structure. The four parking spaces required
for a duplex can be achieved by counting two spaces in a double car garage and the two spaces in
front of the garage.
d. Not create a nuisance or safety hazard for neighboring properties in terms of excessive noise
or vibration, improperly directed glare or heat, electrical interference, odors, dust or air
pollutants, solid waste generation and storage, hazardous materials or waste, excessive traffic
generation, or interference with pedestrian traffic.
Regarding glare, heat, electrical interference, dust, air pollutants, noise, vibration, odors:
Adherence to City standards should prevent these impacts from becoming a nuisance.
e. Be adequately served by essential public facilities and services such as access streets, police
and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer service, and schools.
If existing facilities are not adequate, the developer shall show that such facilities shall be
upgraded sufficiently to serve the proposed use.
The City Engineer did not have concerns about this project.
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f. Not generate traffic in excess of the capacity of public streets or access points serving the
proposed use and will assure adequate visibility at traffic access points.
The City Engineer did not have concerns about this project.
g. Be effectively buffered to screen adjoining properties from adverse impacts of noise, building
size and resulting shadow, traffic, and parking.
Staff does not believe buffering is needed.
h. Be compatible with the slope of the site and the capacity of the soils and will not be in an area
of natural hazards unless suitably designed to protect lives and property.
N/A
i. Not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a historic feature of significance to the
community of Rexburg.
N/A
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission take public testimony, and determine if the proposed
conditional use permit can be approved with the following conditions:
1. The two parcels to be combined.
2. The applicant to pull a permit to change the existing use of the home to a duplex.
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Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning City of Rexburg
35 North l st East Phone: 208.359.3020
Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
Public Works Staff Review Comments
Conditional Use Permit Application
File #14 00241 —John & Kathleen Cook — 471 West 1s` North
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit to a duplex in an existing home.
Property Location: 471 West 1" North
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The CUP application request was reviewed. There were no Public Works concerns.
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Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning City of Rexburg
35 North Ist East Phone: 208.359.3020
Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
Fire Department Staff Review Comments
Conditional Use Permit Application
File #14 00241 --John & Kathleen Cook — 471 West 1s` North
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a duplex in an existing home
Property Location: 471 West 1" North
The CUP application request was reviewed. There were no Fire Department concerns.
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