HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 07-00383 - Terry Madsen - 710 S 5th W - Rezone from LDR2 to MDR2l Planning and Zoning Department
I STAFF REPORT
12 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
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.XRRENT ZONING:
PROPOSED ZONING:
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Rezoning Application, file # 07 00383
Terry Madsen
535 Maple Drive
St. Anthony, ID 83445
Same
Request to rezone area from LDR2 to MDR2.
710 South 5a' West
I.7" C 1 .111
Moderate -High Residential Density
Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
North: Residential, HDRI
East: Residential, MDRI
South: Residential, LDR2
West: Residential, LDR2
City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance Code 926)
§ 6.14 Amendments to this Ordinance
CITY OF
REXBURG
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Americo Family Community
AUTHORITY § 6.14 (E) "The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied"
I. BACKGROUND
The application is a request that the City rezone the subject property from Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) zoning. The difference between these zones is
that one is a lower density zone generally allowing only single family homes and duplexes as a
maximum density for housing, while the other, MDR2, will allow for multi -family housing including
dormitory housing at a density of 24 units per acre. This zone change would allow potentially 20
more dwelling units than what is currently allowed.
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The Rexburg Development code allows for the Commission to make recommendations to the City
Council regarding whether or not property should or should not be rezoned based on the criteria
found in section § 6.14 (E)(1).
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The site is a 0.975 -acre lot located at the southwest intersection of W 7' South and S 5s' West.
The surrounding area is multi -family to the north and east, and low-density residential homes to the
south and west.
III. ANALYSIS
The following criteria are to be used for evaluating the request to rezone. The criteria are followed by
staff s analysis.
a. Be in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan
The comprehensive plan map, or preferred land use map, designates the subject property as
moderate -high density residential. The requested zoning designation of MDR2 is an allowed zone
within the moderate -high density designation; therefore, this criterion is met.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities,
solid waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
The proposal is for an area of existing and recently installed infrastructure. Any improvements
that may be needed as a direct result of a future development proposal will be required to be
installed by the property owner at their expense, or as negotiated with the City at that time. This
criterion is therefore met.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services..
The area currently has access to all public services described, therefore this criterion is met. In
addition, property taxation and impact fees at the time of development will likely justify the
potential increase of any public services provided.
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties.
It is not anticipated that the proposed zoning of MDR2 will have impacts on surrounding
property, in that any development proposed in the subject area will be subject to all current City
setback, landscape, design standards, engineering standards, etc. which are designed to mitigate
potential impacts. However, as the subject property is directly adjacent to single-family zoning it
would more appropriate for a zoning designation of Medium Density Residential 1 (MDRI) to be
applied to the subject property. A different between MDR2 and MDRI is density, the former
allows 24 units per acre, and the latter allows 16 units per acre. It is unlikely that given current
requirements for setbacks, parking, building heights, etc. that a density of 24 units per acre can be
achieved. At a density of 16 units per acre, there are fewer impacts likely to occur regarding
traffic and trip generation from the site. The Commission should explore any other foreseeable
impacts to determine if there are any conditions of approval that my need to be applied to the
property to increase compatibility. Those conditions might include additional building/parking
setbacks, minimum landscaping requirements, etc.
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e. Recent changes inland use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
There have been no significant land use changes in the last year for properties adjoining the
subject property, therefore this criterion is met.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission take public testimony, and determine if the proposed re-
zoning request satisfies the above criteria. Staff recommends that Commission consider
recommending to the City Council a zoning designation of MRD I, rather than MDR2.
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