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#20 00816
Rezone to MDR2
215, 217, 219 & 225 N 3rd W
1. October 5, 2020, An application was received for a Rezone from Low-Density Residential 2
(LDR2) to Medium-Density Residential 2 (MDR2) from Barry Bame with Connect
Engineering.
2. October 13, 2020, an Affidavit of Legal Interest, Legal Description and payment was
requested. Those documents were also received and fees were paid.
3. October 23, 2020, Staff reviews were completed.
4. October 26, 2020, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on November 3rd and
November 10th .
5. October 28, 2020, An official notice of the hearing and public hearing instructions were
mailed to all adjacent property owners within 350’ of the parcel.
6. October 29, 2020, Notice was posted at 217 N 3rd W. Documents were completed and sent
to the Commissioners.
7. October 30, 2020, The Staff Review Summary was sent to Barry Bame.
8. November 17, 2020, An agenda for the meeting was sent to Barry Bame.
9. November 19, 2020, Barry Bame presented the application to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
6:45PM - (20-00816) – 215, 217, 219 & 225 N 3rd W – Rezone from Low-Density
Residential 2 to Medium-Density Residential 2. These parcels are across the street, N 3rd W,
from land recently rezoned to Medium-Density Residential 2. (action)
Applicant Presentation – Barry Bame – Connect Engineering, 1150 Hollipark Dr,
Idaho Falls – The property, as was recently stated, is directly across the street from land
recently rezoned to MDR2. The proposed rezone property is just east of the fairgrounds.
In this area, there are a couple of different uses: LDR2, which is what the property is
currently zoned, LDR3, MDR2, HDR1, in the general area. We don’t feel it is out of the
norm to ask for an MDR2 zone. Currently, there are mobile homes on the properties
proposed for rezone. This request is in alignment with the Comprehensive Plan with a low
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to moderate density residential designation. The plan is to build affordable housing on these
lots. There is easy access onto 2nd E, so he doesn’t feel the traffic will be a burden to the
area or the surrounding single-family homes that are there.
Commissioner Questions: None
Staff Report: Planning & Zoning – Alan Parkinson – This property has mobile
homes, with one that has been vacant for a while. The proposal agrees with the
Comprehensive Plan. The request meets the intent of what is going on within the
neighborhood. Public Works says the city can service the proposal with water and sewer.
Staff does not have any reservations recommending this proposal for approval to City
Council.
Commissioner Questions for Staff: Greg Blacker talked about the property bordering
the canal. He asked about concerns for possible development deeper into the lots. The
request is to rezone the front two lots that front N 3rd W. The parcel lines were identified
for the property proposed to be zoned. There are no concerns with the canal at this point.
Chairperson Kristi Anderson asked about two single-family homes to the West of this
request. Is there a third single-family home? A shop was identified north of one of the
homes. Greg asked about the bare ground behind the shop to determine if the same owner
also owned the bare ground. It was determined there was one owner for this entire parcel
Conflict of Interest? – Chairperson Kristi Anderson 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. Sally Smith said she sold Mr. Henrie this property, but she has not
financial interest in the projects.
Chairperson Kristi Anderson reviewed the public hearing procedures.
Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Correspondence: None
Rebuttal: None
Chairperson Kristi Anderson asked if anyone else would like to speak. He closed the
public input portion of the hearing at 6:56p.m.
Commissioners Discussion: Aaron Richards drove by the property when the tract to the
east was being rezoned. This is a great way to set up this area for redevelopment. Right
now, the area is blighted. Any type of housing, even with a higher density, will improve the
neighborhood.
MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the rezone of the properties
at 215, 217, 219 and 225 N 3rd W from Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium-
Density Residential 2, because it fits what we want the neighborhood to be., Action:
Approve, Moved by Greg Blacker, Seconded by Jim Lawrence.
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Commission Discusses the Motion: Randall Kempton said the rezone fits the
Comprehensive Plan; regardless of what the Commissioners want the property to develop
into, which is a strong reason. He is in favor of the motion. David Pulsipher likes the
motion as made, because the Commissions’ responsibilities are shifting to not only fitting the
Comprehensive Plan, but the proposal also has to make sense for the area. He does think
the proposal makes sense for the area.
VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Aaron Richards, David Pulsipher, Greg Blacker, Jim Lawrence, Kristi Anderson,
Randall Kempton, Sally Smith, Todd Marx, Vince Haley.
10. December 2, 2020, the application will be presented to City Council.
Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and 225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone #20-00816 – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the rezone request for 215, 217,
219 and 225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential
2 (MDR2) Zone and City Staff Report.
Barry Bame said he is an engineer with Connect Engineering. The area he is requesting be
rezoned is a transition area with a mix of Low Density, Medium Density and High Density
Residential. The rezone request fits the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The property is across
from a property that was recently rezoned to Medium Density Residential.
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Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and
225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
Zone and consider first read; 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
Council President Busby
The motion carried
11. December 16, 2020, City Council 2nd Read the Application.
Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and 225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone #20-00816 – Alan Parkinson
Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and 225 N
3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone and
consider second 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
The motion carried
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12. January 6, 2021, City Council 3rd Read the Application.
Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and 225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) Zone #20-00816 – Alan Parkinson
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No 1245 Rezone 215, 217, 219 and
225 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
Zone and consider third read; Council Member Walker 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
The motion carried