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Home My WebLink AboutRFD - 21-00580 - City-Center, Form-Based Code - Transect Zoning 1 | Page #21 00580 City-Center, Form-Based Code – Transect Zoning 1. July 27, 2021, An application was received for amendments to the Zoning for the City- Center District to match the regulating map of the Development Code. 2. August 5, 2021, Staff Reviews were completed. 3. August 9, 2021, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on August 17th and August 24th, 2021. 4. September 2, 2021, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6:40PM Form-Based Code - (21-00580) – Rezone parcels to match the Regulating Map. Change all parcels from S 2nd W to S 2 nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zone to approved Transects. action) - Alan Parkinson Applicant Presentation: The next step is to rezone the areas within the district, so we have the proper transects within the Comprehensive Plan Map area. There will be Core, City-Center, Main Street, and Residential to match the regulating map passed in the Development Code, City-Center chapter. Staff has been through this form-based code. This action will show where each of the transects will be located. Staff recommends the request to the Commission and then to City Council for approval. Commissioner Questions: David asked what the logic was for designating one block as residential? He understands the logic for the other areas. Alan said that block is so close to the university and residential areas, this created a buffer between the commercial and nearby residential areas. Down the road, there could be a change in transect. Aaron asked the difference between the last action item a couple of weeks ago and tonight’s action item. How are these different? Alan answered the action two weeks ago was modifying the Development Code creating the standards and rules for the different transects and this downtown area. Now, we are matching the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning the transects to establish areas for those rules and regulations. Aaron confirmed City Council approved the first reading of the Form-Based Code last night. Alan said there will be two more readings on the code. David asked if the rezone requires three reads. Alan said it does. City Council wants citizens to have ample time to hear what is going on and be able to respond. 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Reason for Decision City of Rexburg 2 | Page Commissioner Questions: None Chairman opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:46PM. Favor: None Neutral: None Opposed: None Written Correspondence: None Rebuttal: None Chairman asked if anyone else would like to speak. He closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:47PM. Conflict of Interest? – Chairman 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. None. Commissioner Discussion: Sally asked if we pass this tonight, what will be next? Alan answered, once it is passed through City Council, the form-based code will be enforced. The public can begin submitting applications. Sally asked if the City intends to see applications coming. Alan stated there are several people interested, and have brought ideas to the Staff, but they are waiting until this code is formally in place. The City has a project they want to start and help guide. Soon afterwards, the Central Business District for the downtown will be removed. This was a request that would have happened tonight, but there are two parcels outside of this area will need to be rezoned prior to removal of the Central Business District from the Development Code. The City is seeking their permission. Aaron asked at what point this code becomes an actual ordinance. Alan confirmed the ordinance is in place at the approval of the third read, with a meeting twice a month this will be six more weeks. Jim says it is exciting to finally get this code in place. It is a great opportunity for us to get our downtown the way we want it to be. MOTION: Move to recommend Council rezone the parcels from S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N to match the Regulating Map for the City-Center, Form-based Code, because the development codes have been adopted, as well as the Comprehensive Plan; this request is following suit., Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by Jim Lawrence. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6). Yes: Aaron Richards, Bruce Casper, David Pulsipher, Jim Lawrence, Sally Smith, Todd Marx. 5. September 15, 2021, the application was presented to City Council by Alan Parkinson, City Planner. Planning & Zoning Recommendation to Approve a Rezone on all parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N 3 | Page from their current zones to Form Based Transect Zoning #21-00580. Designated as Ordinance No 1267 if motion passes. – Alan Parkinson Administrator Parkinson reviewed the rezone for the downtown district. Council Member Wolfe moved to approve a Rezone on all parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zones to Form Based Transect Zoning #21-00580. Designated as Ordinance No 1267 if motion passes; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson None Council Member Mann Council Member Walker Council Member Wolfe Council Member Flora The motion carried 6. October 6, 2021, the application was presented to City Council by Alan Parkinson, City Planner, for a 2nd read. Planning & Zoning Recommendation to Approve a Rezone on all Parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zone to Form-Based Transect Zoning #21-00580. Designated as Ordinance No 1267 if motion passes - Alan Parkinson ORDINANCE NO. 1267 Rezone All Parcels in the Downtown City Center District to Form-Based Transect Zoning AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. 4 | Page Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No. 1267 to Rezone all Parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zone to Form-Based Transect Zoning and consider second read; Council President Busby 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. 7. October 20, 2021, the application was presented for a 3rd Read at City Council. Ordinance No 1267 Rezone on all Parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zone to Form-Based Transect Zoning #21-00580 - Alan Parkinson ORDINANCE NO. 1267 Rezone All Parcels in the Downtown City Center District to Form-Based Transect Zoning AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON 5 | Page COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1267 the Rezone on all Parcels in the Downtown City Center District in the area at approximately S 2nd W to S 2nd E and W 2nd S to E 1st N from their current zone to Form-Based Transect Zoning and consider third 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 Walker Council Member Wolfe The motion carried