HomeMy WebLinkAboutLETTER 1 - 18-00172 - 141 N 2nd W - Rexburg Power Substation - Rocky Mountain PowerApril 23, 2018
Rocky Mountain Power
Tim Solomon
Rexburg, ID 83440
Tim:
Planning & Zoning - The following is in process to be accepted as an item in the Development Code for the City of Rexburg, ID:
Under Definitions in Chapter 2:
Utility Yard: Any electrical, gas, steam, communications, water, television, drainage, irrigation, sewage disposal or flood control yard that has equipment exposed. Yards are required
to be screened as per Chapter 4. If equipment is underground in a vault or above ground in a building it need not be screened.
Under in Section 4.7 Screening and Fencing Requirements:
iii. Utility Yards. When utility yards (see definition in Chapter 2) are in zones other than Industrial or adjacent to any residential zones, commercial zones or any existing residential
or commercial zones, then screening is required. The screening required shall consist of a seven (7) foot tall decorative masonry wall that is set back from right-of-way seven (7)
feet and at property line when not adjacent to right-of-way. The area between the right-of-way and the wall shall be landscaped with decorative rock and shall be kept free of weeds.
The area between the right-of-way and the wall shall be planted with one (1) 2” caliper deciduous tree and five (5) five gallon bushes every thirty (30) feet. Trees and bushes required
by this section shall be maintained in a live condition. Water tanks are not required to be screened. Pumps and other equipment associated with water tanks will be in below grade
vaults, in buildings or shall be screened as utility yards.
Building - Please be advised that the Building Department will require an actual set of building plans for review before the building is either purchased or moved on site. In addition,
a building permit will be required for the actual building that is being proposed.
Public Works - Public Works is reviewing the pole locations. Keith Davidson will be in contact regarding the intersection of 4th S and 5th W.
Please call if there are any other questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tawnya Grover
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
City of Rexburg