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Home My WebLink AboutDOCUMENTS - 07-00449 - Madison School District - Variance for Landscape SetbackNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning &Zoning Commission of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, Thursday, October 04, 2007, at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 12 North Center, Rexburg, Idaho, regarding a Variance of the setback requirement for parking lot at the Madison School District Administration office at 290 North I" East. The parcel is zoned Community Business Center (CBC). The said property is located at 290 North 1" East in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 2, Block 16 of the Original Town site, as per the recorded plat thereof, and running thence North 100 feet, thence East 125 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence West 125 feet to the point of beginning. At such heating the Planning & Zoning Commission will hear all persons and all objections and recommendations relative to such proposed permit. The City Clerk will also accept written comments at City Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on October 03, 2007. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 67-6509 and 67-6511 Idaho Code, and all amendments thereof DATED this 17'" day of September, 2007. Published: September 19, 2007 September 29, 2007 NYr•4191 By. Blair D. Kay, City Clerk CITY OF R.EXBURG AMERICAS FAMILY COMMUNITY Applicant C I T Y oCtffy of Rexburg Arnedn* nmif v Community Name: Madison School District 321 Address: City: Rexburg State: Idaho Owner (Complete if owner not applicant) Fee(s) Paid: Yes/No 290 N 1st East Phone: 208-359-3300 Fee: $30.00 C®7) -OP O�R�1,R�RC, Name: Address: City: State: Phone: Property Covered by Application: Address: 290 N Vt E, Rexburg, Id Zone: Mixed use, Commercial/Residential Legal Description (Lot, Block, Addition, Division Number) fening at the Southwest corner of Lot 2, Block 16 of the Original Town site, as per the recorded plat thereof, aiw ruining thence North 100 feet; thence East 125 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence West 125 feet to the point of beginning. Nature of Request (Briefly explain the proposed use) Expansion of existing Bus Parking to include 12 additional lighted secure parking spaces. We are requesting a variance on the City Code # 926 requiring a 40 foot landscaped setback from the City right of way. We are requesting a 28 foot landscaped setback to allow manoeuver room for buses. There will be no parking in this area. The lot will be enclosed with a 6 foot aluminum or wrought iron fence. The setback will be landscaped with grass between the sidewalk and road, and grass and shrubbery between the fence and the sidewalk. No new access is being requested. Existing use of property. Empty lot 1 lb9U UL9 D SEP 17 2007 , CITY OF REXBURG Requirements for Granting Variance "e following conditions must be fulfilled before a variance can be granted by the Planning & Zoning Commission. swing that a variance is profitable or desirable for the owner and no harm will be done to others is not sufficient. Below each requirement explain why your request conforms: 1. The need for a variance results from physical circumstances of the property. Such circumstances generally include size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings of the property and do not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property included in the variance is surrounded by District property. The District office is located to the north, bus parking is located to the east and the property is buffered to the south by a residential structure converted to . office use. Property across the City roadway to the west is empty lots and commercial storage with no setback from the City right of way. 2. Failure to obtain a variance will result in undue hardship to the applicant. Our district is, as is the City and County, growing rapidly. We have grown by 600 students in the last 5 years. We are required by law to provide transportation for our students. We have added 10 additional buses in the last few years and will be adding 2 more in 2008. We have no parking available for the buses we acquired this summer and they need electrical outlets for engine heaters before this winter. 3. The alleged hardship has not been created by the action of the property owner or applicant, e.g. applicant did not reduce size of lot by prior sale. have managed to get by with out this lot expansion until now, due to dynamic growth this expansion is cssary to provide transportation to the students of Rexburg and Madison County. 4. Approval of the variance will not be in conflict with the interest df the neighborhood or public interest in general. Expansion of this lot has already improved the visual aspect of the neighborhood. We have completed sidewalks and are converting a weed filled lot to a lighted, fenced area that will be well kept.. There is only commercial property to the west, north and east of this lot. Only two residences are within view of this lot. The Commission or Council may address other points than those discussed above, but a narrative addressing at least those applicable points will assist in processing your application. A PLOT PLAN MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS APPLICATION. Included on the plot plan setbacks, parking, etc. Formal notice will be sent to applicant after approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Notice will state the conditions of the permit. If conditions are violated or not met there will be 90 day period to cure the problem. Failure to comply with the terms may result in revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. ) Signature of Applicant Date 2 \;, AQ� yy�y� .:,�... v , � « owl Fill L St L L c G CO oi R Im 0 Z ti D Z. = 0 � L � � _ 70 z c. a r. 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In looking at the property and properties across the street and around the comer to the North and at Rays and the former Beehive book store and the tax building next to Rays.. My Wife and I can see no problem whatsoever with finishing the paving and putting a fence next to the sidewalk. As a matter of fact, it would be a lot more cost effective than trying to water and care for an area that most certainly would be covered with snow part of the year and weeds the rest. Lets face facts, Our tax money could best be put to use at the schools rather than whatever the city is looking at by forcing a setback of the parking at the administration offices. In fact might I suggest paving the area between the sidewalk and the curb also. Dean and Diane Sharp 135 E. 2nd N. Rexburg, Idaho 83440 On �OF�' Staff Review Variance Madison School District anxeup P.O Box 280 CITY OF 19 E Main St. o REXBURG Rexburg, Maho 83440 rn+ Phone (208) 359-3020 AmeiimS Fmnily Gmmunlry Review Action Fax (208) 359-3022 October 11, 2007 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval Approved Edi a��paE'ttj` ere Miscellaneous No building code issues are in question. 09/21/2007 Parcel #'s RPRRXB10163360 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval Approved 300' Notification List Generated. 09/24/2007 Description Closes and described the desired area. Parcel #'s RPRRXB10163360 09/24/2007 Re Box 280 P eV@�io 19 E Main St. �o 7nCITY �O7FF� REX B RG Rexburg, Idaho 83440 V Phone(208)359-3020 Amerlm's Family Community Review Action Fax (208) 359-3022 October 11, 2007 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval Approved 300' Notification List Generated. 09/24/2007 Description Closes and described the desired area. Parcel #'s RPRRXB10163360 09/24/2007 Fpcxeuq� P.O Box 280 ,e CITY of 19E Win St. REXBURG Rexburg, Idaho 83440 n.»,.��d: F� comnionlry Phone (208) 359-3020 Review Action Fax (208) 359-3022 October 11, 2007 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval Approved Development Standards Review The Commission must make findings of fact that satisfy the requirements for issuing a variance, they are: 1) The need for a variance results from physical limitations of the lot upon which the variance is requested which are not generally applicable to other properties in the same zone. 2) Failure to approve a variance will result in undue hardship. 3) The alleged hardship has not been created by the action of the applicant or the property owner. 4) Approval of the variance is not in conflict with public interest. The CBC zone requires a 20 -foot setback where there is a boulevard strip (which is proposed). The 20 -feet is to be designated for landscaping. It appears that the applicant is requesting a reduction in setback requirement from 20 feet down to 8 feet. The variance would allow a front yard setback reduction of 12 feet. If a variance is granted, specific conditions should be imposed regarding lanscaping and fencing. Number of trees should be specified along with sizes at planting, e.g. decidious trees to be 2 -inch caliper at planting, evergreen at 7 - feet in height at planting. Shrubs should be provided in 5 -gallon containers. Groundcover should be consistent with surrouinding area, i.e. grass, trees, and shrubs. An irrigation plan should be submitted to the City for review and approval. The district building to the north is at a zero -foot setback within the front yard. The properties to the south generally maintain a setback 20 feet. Should the variance be granted, a condition pE%epq P.O Box 280 CtTr OF 19 E. Main St. 'o REXBURG Rexburg, Idaho 83440 nv Phone (208) 359-3020 Arnerim's Frzmily Community Review Action Fax (208) 359-3022 October 11, 2007 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval Approved placed on the variance should be: "The variance from the current front yard setback shall only be for the use of bus maneuvering area and not for buildings or any other use. Should the area involved in the variance be changed in the future, the current setback requirements, at that time, shall be adhered to." Physical Limitations Undue Hardship Hardship Not created by applicant No conflict with Public Interest Parcel Ws RPRRXB10163360 `�F aFxeuxcRc� t. � P.O Box 280 ciTr of 19EMah 8 1 � ElUJ V l\�' Rexburg, Idaho 83440 nL Phone (208) 359-3020 AMi., FmNly CommwJty Review Action Fax (206) 359-3022 October 11, 2007 Permit Number: 07 00449 Project Name: Madison School District - Variance Project Type: Ordinance Variance Review Item Actions Required for Approval —Approved Public Works Review 10/04/2007 Parcel Vs RPRRXB10163360