HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 20-00505 - 220, 224, 228 N 3rd W - Quicksilver Subdivision Rezone to MDR2Case No. 20 00505
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SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #20-00505
APPLICANT: Connect Engineering
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Morgan Peterson, PLARS LLC
PURPOSE: The request is to change the Zoning Map for the property.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 220 N 3rd W, 224 N 3rd W, 228 N 3rd W & RPRRXB10122970
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Low-Moderate Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: Low-Density Residential 2
PROPOSED ZONING: Medium-Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
SURROUNDING LAND USES: (North) – Single-family; North east – Mobile Homes
(East) – Single-family homes, Rental property
(West) – Mobile Homes
(South) – Single-family homes, 3 Duplexes
AND ZONING: (North, South, East, West) – 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
In recent months the property has been platted for additional lots and access. The Applicant is seeking
to greater densify this area with rental properties.
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 §1.04.020.
Community Development Department
STAFF REPORT
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Alan.parkinson@rexburg.org
www.planning.org
Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
Case No. 20 00505
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II. SITE DESCRIPTION
220, 224 and 228 N 3rd W are located east of N
3rd W and central to the block.
III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing the
zone for the parcels from Low-Density
Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium-Density
Residential 2 (MDR2). 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.
Low to Moderate Density Residential allows a zoning of MDR.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
The parcels are already attached to city water and sewer for existing developed lots. Storm
drainage will have to be handled on site. The peak hour traffic will determine if a Traffic Study is
needed.
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.
The Applicant would need to plat the properties or combine lots.
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
The areas have not had changes. Duplexes were achieved in 2002, 2003 and 2004 on the south
side of this block. Northwest of this property in 2019, a duplex was completed adjacent to another
in 2008.
f. Meets the requirements of the Development Code.
These changes will bring the areas into conformance with their current uses.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Planning and Zoning recommend to City Council to approve the changes to the
properties from Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium-Density Residential 2 (MDR2) 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.