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Home My WebLink AboutRFD - 20-00505 - 220, 224, 228 N 3rd W & RPRRXB10122970 - Quicksilver Subdivision Rezone to MDR2 1 | Page #20 00505 Rezone to Medium-Density Residential 2 220, 224, 228 N 3rd W & RPRRXB10122970 1. June 24, 2020, An application was received for a rezone from Low-Density Residential 2 to Medium-Density Residential 2 from Connect Engineering. 2. June 29, 2020, payment was received for the application. Proof of ownership was requested for PLARS LLC. 3. June 30, 2020, Operating Agreement for PLARS LLC was received. A Plat and Site Plan were requested for the same area. 4. July 2, 2020, an application for a Plat was received. 5. July 13, 2020, The Staff Review Summary was sent to Blake Jolley for the rezone. Revisions were requested. 6. July 15, 2020, a Site Plan was received without dimensions and infrastructure on the plan. The plan was immediately reviewed and revisions requested on July 16, 2020. 7. August 12, 2020, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on August 18th and August 28th. 8. August 13, 2020, An official notice of the hearing and public hearing instructions were mailed to all adjacent property owners within 350’ of the parcel. 9. August 20, 2020, Notice was posted on the property in front of 228 N 3rd W. Documents were completed and sent to the Commissioners. Morgan Peterson was notified his application was scheduled for September 2. 10. September 3, 2020, Morgan Peterson said he would not be able to attend the meeting and asked Blake Jolley to present. He will also send a representative to the meeting. The application was presented by Blake Jolley to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6:45p.m. – (20-00505) – Rezone 220, 224 & 228 N 3rd W and parcel RPRRXB10122970 from Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). The Applicant is seeking to greater densify this area with rental properties. (action) – Blake Jolley for Morgan Peterson 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Reason for Decision City of Rexburg 2 | Page Applicant Presentation – Blake Jolley – 1150 Hollipark Drive – The main reason behind the request is the Comprehensive Plan allowing developers to see into the future. As we look at this area, it is identified as Low-Moderate Density Residential. Medium-Density Residential 2 (MDR2) is allowed in the designation for Low-Moderate Density Residential and fits the zoning designation. As we look at the zoning in the surrounding areas. In the general vicinity there is some MDR2 zoning. Northeast of this request is some MDR2. South of the block and northeast, there is some Medium-Density Residential 2 zoning. Blake feels this fits the area and the overall concept plan. Ability to serve the parcels with infrastructure. Some of the criteria for rezone requests are if they request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the capacity of existing public facilities (sewer, water, streets). Staff has identified this request does not put an undue burden on existing facilities and the capacities are available to handle this type of zone request. Safety, emergency and public services; Staff felt this was not applicable. The only comment is the area would have to be platted. We are in the process of doing this right now, irregardless of the decision tonight. There have been changes taking place in this area. The last item is compliance with the Development Code. “The change tonight will bring some of the current uses into compliance with that code with the current uses.” These items are being read from the Staff Report. Blake believes the request matches the trends the Applicant has seen in this area. Commissioner Questions: Kristi Anderson asked for the parcels to be identified. Steve Oakey asked if this area is in the Infill/Redevelopment area. It is not. The request is north of the boundary for the Infill/Redevelopment overlay. Staff Report: Alan Parkinson – The proposal is in an area that is currently Comprehensive Plan designation is Low to Moderate Density Residential. The property is currently zoned Low-Density Residential 2. The proposal is for Medium Density Residential 2 allowed in the same Comprehensive Plan Map designation. In the surrounding area, single-family homes are to the north. Mobile homes are to the east and the west. Single-family homes are to the south. Three of the homes to the south are duplexes. Zoning in the area is Low-Density Residential 2 surrounding the proposal. The property in recent months has been platted for additional lots and access. Platting is in process. The Applicant is seeking greater density with rental properties. There parcels are already attached to city water and sewer. Duplexes were approved in 2002, 2003 and 2004 on the south side of the block. If it is deemed necessary, a Traffic Study will be requested. Recommend the Commission approve the proposal if compatible with the area and in the best interest of the neighborhood and the community. Commissioner Questions for Staff: Greg Blacker asked if the rentals are owner- occupied. Alan answered there is a combination in this area; he is not sure of the specifics of who lives in or rents otherwise. Greg lives close to the area, but not in this area. He asked what the truck route for Walters’ Ready Mix is usually. Alan answered most of the trucks will come down 5th W or through Rocky Mountain. He does not believe it is a major road for N 3rd W. Conflict of Interest? - Chairman Rory Kunz asked the Commissioners if they have a conflict of interest or if they have been approached by any parties relative to this particular subject. If you believe your prior contact with respect to this subject has created a bias, you 3 | Page should recuse yourself, otherwise at this time please indicate the nature of your conversation or contact. None. Chairman Rory Kunz reviewed the public hearing procedures; he opened the portion of this meeting at 7:40p.m. Written Correspondence: None Favor: Wayne Henry – 381 E 3rd S – He holds the property directly to the west and the south. He does not live on the property, but rents the homes. The property that has three manufactured homes on the corner. The neighborhood is a variety of single-family, multi- family, commercial and the fair grounds. Wayne feels the development will improve the neighborhood and prompt further development. Increased density gives people incentive to invest, increase the landscaping, and to improve the neighborhood overall. In addition, the continuity of the neighborhood would be improved as well, since there is a lot of variety in the area. He put a mobile home up for rent and received 50 responses of people who wanted to live there. More affordable housing brings in people and more traffic. He is not sure of the impact. Increased people is increased tax base and keeps people in the community. Neutral: None Opposed: None Rebuttal: None Chairman Rory Kunz asked if anyone else would like to speak. He closed the public input portion of the hearing at 7:43p.m. Commissioners Discussion: Sally Smith feels this is a transitioning area. Major improvements were recently made in W 2nd N. Traffic should not be a problem. The fairgrounds are used more and more. More housing in this area is probably a good idea. She feels the area would be improved with the higher density. Since this proposal matches the Comprehensive Plan, Randall Kempton would be in favor. Aaron Richards would support this type of redevelopment, the land use and the area fit. MOTION: Move to recommend City Council approve the request for rezone of 220, 224 & 228 N 3rd W and parcel RPRRXB10122970 from Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) because it fits the Comprehensive Plan and seems to be a good area for this kind of development, Action: Approve, Moved by Randall Kempton, Seconded by Aaron Richards. Commission Discusses the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 11). Yes: Aaron Richards, Chairman Rory Kunz, David Pulsipher, Greg Blacker, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Randall Kempton, Sally Smith, Steve Oakey, Todd Marx, Vince Haley. 11. September 16, 2020, The Application was presented by City Staff to the City Council. Ordinance No 1236 Rezone 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone – Alan Parkinson 4 | Page Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the rezone request at approximately 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone. There is a possibility a traffic study is needed. A plat will be required before moving forward with a project. 5 | Page Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No. 1236 the Rezone at approximately 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone and consider first read; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Flora None Council Member Johnson Council Member Mann Council Member Walker Council Member Wolfe Council President Busby 6 | Page The motion carried 12. October 7, 2020, the application was presented to City Council for 2nd Read. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: Ordinance No 1236 Rezone 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone – Alan Parkinson ORDINANCE NO 1236 Rezone Approximately 220, 224, and 228 North 3rd West, Rexburg, Idaho to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Council President Busby moved to approve Ordinance No. 1236 Rezone 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone and consider second read; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Wolfe None Council Member Johnson Council Member Mann Council Member Walker Council President Busby The motion carried 13. October 21, 2020, the application was considered at City Council for 3rd Read and final approval. ORDINANCE NO 1236 Rezone Approximately 220, 224, and 228 North 3rd West, Rexburg, Idaho to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND 7 | Page PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No 1236 Rezone 220, 224, & 228 N 3rd W #20-00505 from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Flora None Council Member Johnson Council Member Mann Council Member Walker Council Member Wolfe The motion carried