HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 20-00426 - Rezone to MU - 53 & 55 E 1st NCase No. 20 00426
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SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #20-00426
APPLICANT: Matt Ferguson
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Matthew & Amelia Ferguson
PURPOSE: The request is to change the Zoning Map for the property.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 53 & 55 E 1st N
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Commercial/Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: Mixed Use (MU) and Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
PROPOSED ZONING: Mixed Use (MU)
SURROUNDING LAND USES: (North, West) – Planned Unit Development – Single-family homes
(East) – Single-family homes and an approved 8-plex
(South) – Law office, Commercial
AND ZONING: (North) – Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
(South) – Central Business District (CBD)
(East & West) – Mixed Use (MU) & Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance No.1200)
§ 1.04.020 Zoning Map Revisions
AUTHORITY: §1.04.020 (D) “The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied.”
I. BACKGROUND
The property at 55 E 1st N currently has an approved Conditional Use Permit for a duplex issued in
April of 2013. Access for the existing duplex is shown on both lots. The lots are split for zoning
designations, with the north approx. 111’ of the lots in Low-Density Residential 2 and the south approx.
164’ in Mixed Use (MU). The Applicant is requesting the lots be completely zoned to Mixed Use
(MU) to take advantage of the density allowances. Right now, the Infill/Redevelopment requirements
for adjacent zones would identify additional requirements for where a building could be placed. The
property is also split by the Downtown District boundary.
The Rexburg Development Code allows the Commission to make recommendations to the City
Council regarding whether or not the property should or should not be rezoned based on the criteria
found in section
Community Development Department
STAFF REPORT
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Alan.parkinson@rexburg.org
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Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
Case No. 20 00426
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§1.04.020.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The parcel is east of the Charles Place Planned Unit Development
and west of the recently approved 8-plex called Ollie Manor. The
total area involved in this Rezone request is approximately 0.524
acres.
III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing the zone for the
parcel currently split between Low-Density Residential 2 and Mixed
Use to entirely Mixed Use. The request would require the
Commission and City Council to review the proposal against one set
of criteria, for the request to rezone. Below, staff has provided all
the criteria listed by Ordinance No. 1200 (Development Code) that
are required to be addressed, followed by staff’s analysis of each
criterion.
Criteria Rezone Requests (§1.04.020):
a. Be in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Neighborhood Commercial/Mixed Use allows a zoning of Mixed Use.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
The current duplex is attached to city water and sewer. All storm drainage will have to be handled
on site.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services.
N/A
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties.
Mixed Use (MU) would increase the density of these lots.
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
N/A
f. Meets the requirements of the Development Code.
Yes
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission take public testimony and determine if the proposed rezone
to Mixed Use (MU) for 53 and 55 E 1st N can be approved, denied or approved with conditions if the
Commission finds that the proposed request is compatible with the surrounding area or in the best interest
of the neighborhood and the community. Staff has reviewed the application and found it meets the
requirements for rezone.