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City of Rexburg
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Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
Springhill Suites — South Yellowstone Hwy.
Conditional Use Permit
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1. On June 6, 2008, Aaron Swenson of Forsgren Associates and representing Rexburg Lodging,
presented to the Rexburg Planning & Zoning Coordinator a Request and Application for a
Conditional Use Permit for a hotel, Springhill Suites, located on South Yellowstone Hwy
approximately 'Amile south of University Blvd.
2. On June 9, 2008, the City Clerk sent the Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the
local newspaper for June 11, 2008, and June 21, 2008. A notice was posted on the property
and sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the above mentioned property.
3. On June 26, 2008, Aaron Swenson presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the
City of Rexburg the Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a hotel located on South
Yellowstone Hwy approximately 'A mile south of University Blvd.
Dan Hanna motioned to recommend to City Council to grant the Conditional Use Permit
for Springhill Suites, on the South Yellowstone Hwy., with the conditions that storm
drainage be retained entirely on the 5 acre parcel, that connectivity be addressed in the
development agreement, that there be buffering to the south and east for the neighboring
properties to be addressed in a landscape plan, that the height of the building may not
exceed 55 feet, and that a dedication of right-of-way on the south border of the property, if
necessary, be addressed in the development agreement. Charles Andersen seconded the
motion.
None opposed. Motion carried.
4. On July 02, 2008 a public hearing before the City Council:
Council Member Erickson explained the concerns in the letter as discussed in Planning
and Zoning. Mr. Hedelius is concerned with the eminent domain issue. Mr. Hedelius has
concerns with the development of property on the south side of the hotel property where a
canal is located. Council Member Erickson did not believe the canal area would be
developed. If a road was developed by the canal; it would probably be on the north side of
the canal on the hotel property.
Public Works Director Millar said the east to west road would not be located on Mr.
Hedelius's property; however, a north to south road does exist on the grid system for future
development. The road system development will be determined as the Hedelius property is
developed. Future development will be the determinate for the location of the road system.
Council Member Erikson explained the plan is a good plan which will be done in phases.
Everything is in order to begin Phase 1 under the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Larsen recommended the motion include the same conditions recorded in the
Planning and Zoning minutes.
Council Member Erickson explained the reason for the east and south (berms or shields)
is to buffet the property. It is a good idea.
Council Member Mann moved to approve Conditional Use Permit for a "Hotel,
Springhill Suites" with the same conditions recommended in the Planning and Zoning
hearing in Dan Hanna's motion; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; all voted
aye, none opposed.
The motion carried.
Note: The project (Phase 1) is scheduled to be completed in 2009