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Reason for Decision
City of Rexburg
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#20 00660
Comprehensive Plan Map Change
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S 4 W & W 4 S – From Commercial to Med. to High Residential
1.August 24, 2020, An application was received for a Comprehensive Plan Map change from
Commercial to Medium to High Density Residential from the City of Rexburg.
2.August 31, 2020, Staff Reviews were completed. Notice was sent to the newspaper to be
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published on September 15 and September 29.
3.September 1, 2020, An official notice of the hearing and public hearing instructions were
mailed to all adjacent property owners within 350’ of the parcel.
4.September 22, 2020, Notice was posted on the property. Documents were completed and
sent to the Commissioners.
5.October 1, 2020, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
6:35 p.m. – (20-00660) – Comprehensive Plan Map Change from Commercial to Medium
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to High Density Residential for S 4 W & W 4 S. The housing in this area supports a
residential use rather than a commercial use. (action) – City of Rexburg
Applicant Presentation – City of Rexburg – Alan
Parkinson – This is a project we look at when we were
rewriting the PED zone. Two people in this area have
requested putting residential there. Because of the zoning and
the Comprehensive Plan, they could not. The way the city is
moving and the PED changes, we felt this area should be
residential instead of commercial. The corner to the east where
the Christensen Auto Body is has been purchased by the
church. Potentially, there could be another church house in this area. Staff felt the best thing to
do would be to put this land into a position to be medium to high density residential. The piece
across the road fit better as medium to high-density and would become an island if not changed
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with the parcels north of W 4 S. Staff is recommending the Commission recommend this
proposal to City Council.
Commissioner Questions: Chairman Rory Kunz asked about the location of the care center.
The care center is thought to be an assisted living facility. Vince Haley identified storage units
that would be grandfathered. He asked if there would be future repercussions based on this
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change. Alan answered no. David Pulsipher asked about uses on the west; is it mostly
commercial? State Farm insurance prior used to be on the south west corner. The building is
currently sitting empty. A new owner has inquired about a residential use. Apartments are on the
west side. A property manager company. The taco bus is on the southeast corner. The
permanent building is more of a storage shed. The taco bus business would not be affected. A
vendor ordinance will be coming for food vendors. Christensen is moving allowing for a more
residential use. Staff is seeing a reduction of commercial uses in this area. Aaron Richards
confirmed this is a Comprehensive Plan change, not a zone change. David Pulsipher identified
on the map discussed in the work meeting this was a commercial area. Alan said with this
change, this area will change from medium to high density residential.
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 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.
Written Correspondence: None
Favor: None
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 6:44p.m.
Commissioners Discussion: Randall Kempton is surprised there are no commercial entities
interested in this area. It makes sense to have a medium to high density residential area at this
location due to the proximity to the university.
MOTION: Move to recommend City Council approve the amendment for the
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Comprehensive Plan Map to change the area of S 4 W and W 4 S from commercial to
medium to high density residential as proposed by the city because it fits the city’s
Comprehensive Plan as discussed., 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 = 8).
Yes: Aaron Richards, Chairman Rory Kunz, David Pulsipher, Greg Blacker, Randall
Kempton, Sally Smith, Jim Lawrence, Vince Haley.
City Council Meeting October 7, 2020
A.Resolution 2020 – 20 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Commercial to Moderate to
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High Density Residential at approximately South 4 West and West 4 South #20-00660 – Alan
Parkinson
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Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Map
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Amendment from Commercial to Moderate to High Density Residential at approximately South 4
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West and West 4 South and the city staff report.
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Council Member Mann moved to approve Resolution 2020 – 20 Comprehensive Plan Map
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Amendment from Commercial to Moderate to High Density Residential at approximately South 4
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West to West 4 South; Council President Busby 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
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