HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMP PLAN NARRATIVE - 21-00623 - Rexburg 32 - RPRXBCA0014217 - Comp. Plan Map change to Commercial/Mixed UseAugust 9, 2021
Planning Department
35 N 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Rexburg 32
Dear Planning Department,
On behalf of Ball Ventures, Horrocks Engineers is submitting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application for the Rexburg 32 project. The site’s current comprehensive plan map designation is Rural
and is generally located West of S Frontage Rd and South of W 2000 S.
PROPOSED PROJECT
We are requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow for the project site to change from a
rural designation to a Commercial/Mixed Use designation.
EXISTING LAND USES
Existing land use is currently agricultural.
ADJACENT PROPERTY USES AND ZONE
Commercial:
Parcels to the South (RPR5N39E014508 and RPR05N39E014525) are zoned Community Business Center.
Parcels to the North (RPRXBCA0359180 and RPRXBCA0359006) are zoned Community Business Center.
Parcel to the Northeast (RPRXBCA0365440) is zoned Community Business Center.
PROPERTY USE
The anticipated use of this site is a RV Park.
COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
This project speaks to several Land Use Goals and Objectives shown below, from ensuring that the design
is consistent and compatible with the surrounding Community Business Center zoned adjacent properties
to complying with the existing pattern of development.
The City of Rexburg’s Comprehensive Plan states that,”…Rexburg welcomes visitors and tourists and is
uniquely situated to build upon tourism as a contributor to its economic base. The city strives to attract
business that will serve the needs of the residents and tourists…” The proposed project does just that.
It should be noted that the proposed project also includes two parks and one dog park which further
speaks to the Land Use Goals and Objectives.
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Chapter 6, #1: Preserve the high quality of life that currently exists in Rexburg and strengthen the
image of the city as “America’s Family Community.”
This project directly aligns with each of the below Chapter Goals:
1. Objective 1.1: Through the use of zoning, planning and land use encourage future development
and growth to occur in an orderly and planned fashion that fosters a sense of community and
neighborhood connection.
2. Objective 1.2: Aspire to provide for a graduated transition between the land uses of the City of
Rexburg, Sugar City, and unincorporated County and agricultural lands.
3. Objective 1.4: As appropriate, protect the quality of existing residential neighborhoods, ensure
new residential development is of high quality, and provides a variety of housing opportunities
to meet the needs of all Rexburg residents.
Chapter 6, #2: As appropriate, preserve key natural and open spaces, maintain and enhance existing
park spaces, and promote development of additional park spaces to meet growing demands.
This project directly aligns with each of the below Chapter Goals:
1. Objective 2.2: Aspire to become a city where all residents, including those not able to drive,
the ability to access parks, open spaces, and community amenities.
Chapter 6, #3: Encourage the efficient use of land, public infrastructure, and tax dollars.
This project directly aligns with each of the below Chapter Goals:
1. Objective 3.1: Minimize capital improvement costs to the City by encouraging new development
to occur near similar developments or existing infrastructure systems where possible.
Chapter 10, #1: Aspire to a goal for all Rexburg residents to have adequate access to high-quality,
clean, and safe park and recreation facilities.
This project directly aligns with each of the below Chapter Goals:
1. Objective 1.1: Maintain, and when possible, further develop existing parks and green space
areas throughout the City.
2. Objective 1.2: Plan for the development of additional park spaces as the City grows to
ensure all Rexburg residents have convenient access to parks.
a. Policy: Encourage developers to set aside park space in areas of new development.
Note: “The City should work with developers to have smaller park spaces designed
into subdivisions, and ensure that homeowner association fees and programs are
established for park maintenance.”
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CONCLUSION
Horrocks Engineers is pleased to submit this Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application and
associated documents to the Rexburg Planning Department for review. We feel this project adequately
meets the goals and objectives of Rexburg’s Comprehensive Plan.
If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact me at (435) 669-4579.
Thank you,
Kindi Moosman
Planner
P: 435-669-4579 | E: kindi.moosman@horrocks.com