HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 21-00860 - Shovelback Holdings LLC - 154 N 4th E - Rezone from LDR2 to MDR1Case No. 21 00860
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SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #21-00860
APPLICANT: Trever Einerson
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Shovelback Holdings, LLC
PURPOSE: The request is to change the Zoning Map for the property.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 154 N 4th E
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: LDR1-MDR1 (Low-Density Residential 1 to Medium-Density Residential 1)
CURRENT ZONING: Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2)
PROPOSED ZONING: Medium-Density Residential 1 (MDR1)
APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance No.1200)
§ 1.04.020 Zoning Map Revisions
AUTHORITY: §1.04.020 (D) “The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied.”
I. BACKGROUND
The home and shop on the property was
previously owned by Gordon and Ethel Smith.
The property is part of LID 51.
The Rexburg Development Code allows the
Commission to make recommendations to the
City Council regarding whether or not the
property should or should not be rezoned based
on the criteria found in section §1.04.020.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The property is located on the south east corner
of E 2nd N and N 4th E. There is a LDS Seminary
building to the east, two single-family homes to
the south, a LDS church to the west, and a
medical business and junior high, school
property to the north. The property is 1.307 acres.
Community Development Department
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35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Alan.parkinson@rexburg.org
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Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
Case No. 21 00860
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III. ANALYSIS
If approved, the request will result in changing
the zoning at 154 N 4th E from Low-Density
Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium-Density
Residential 1 (MDR1) for 1.307 acres.
The request would require the Commission and
City Council to review the proposal against one
set of criteria, for the request to rezone. Below,
staff has provided all the criteria listed by
Ordinance No. 1200 (Development Code) that
are required to be addressed, followed by staff’s
analysis of each criterion.
Criteria Rezone Requests (§1.04.020):
a. Be in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan Map. The challenge is that this
request is not contiguous to any other MDR1 zones, but is located within 465’ of similar zones.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
There is capacity for water and sewer. The proposed zone will not stress the existing public streets.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services. N/A
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties. N/A
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
The Junior High for Madison School District was changed on the Comprehensive Plan Map (19-
00096) in 2019 and also rezoned to Public Facilities (19-00093). Beginning in 2020, a duplex is
under construction at 127 N 4th E (20-00791). Ball fields were expanded in 2020 to the north of
this property in 2020.
f. Meets the requirements of the Development Code.
The request meets the requirements of the Development Code.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Planning and Zoning recommend to City Council to approve the rezone of 154 N 4th E
from Low-Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium-Density Residential 1 (MDR1), if the Commission
finds that the proposed request is compatible with the surrounding area or in the best interest of the
neighborhood and the community.