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#21 01033
Rezone from Community Business Center (CBC) to
High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
358 S 3rd W
1. January 3,2022, An application was received for a Rezone from Community Business Center
(CBC) to High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1) from Daren Wardell. Applicant was contacted
for payment of fees and fees were paid.
2. January 4, 2022, Staff Reviews were completed.
3. January 5, 2022, the Staff Report was attached to the permit and applicant was notified.
Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on January 18th and January 25th, 2022.
4. January 7, 2022, Notice was mailed to all property owners within 350’.
5. January 27, 2022, Notice was posted on the property.
6. February 3, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
7. 6:30PM (21-01033) 358 S 3rd W - Rezone from Community Business Center (CBC) to
High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1). The Comprehensive Plan designates this parcel and
the surrounding area as MDR1-HDR2, but the surrounding zoning is Community Business
Center, with some Medium-Density Residential 1 to the north and some High-Density
Residential 1 (HDR1) to the west and south. This parcel is within walking distance of the
BYU-I campus in the Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED). The property is 0.214 acres.
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Staff Report: Alan Parkinson – This is a rezone request by Darren Wardell. The property
is currently Community Business Center (CBC) to High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1).
There is a single-family home with a detached garage currently on the property. In this area
we have a lot of high-density residential. When we took a look at our Comprehensive Plan
map recently, the group designated this area as MDR1-HDR2. The rezone request matches
the Comprehensive Plan. Sewer and water can service the additional density. Storm water
will have to be handled on site. The request meets the requirements of the Development
Code. Staff recommends the Commissioner recommend this application to City Council.
Commissioner Questions: Randall checked his calculations. On this 0.2-acre parcel, this
would allow a maximum of six (6) units. He asked if Alan, when he was referring to the
high-density in the neighborhood, was referring to those located across Yellowstone. Alan
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
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Reason for Decision
City of Rexburg
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said there is high-density west of this property, within the same block, and also on the south
side of W 4th S. The group identified this area as one of redevelopment. The area is in the
Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED) and within walking distance of BYU-Idaho.
Applicant: Patrick Corcoran and Darren Wardell – They look forward to redeveloping
this property and hope to rezone to HDR1.
Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 7:06PM.
Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Correspondence: None
Chairperson Smith asked if anyone else would like to speak. She closed the public
input portion of the hearing at 7:07PM.
Rebuttal: None
Conflict of Interest? – Chairperson Smith 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: Randall is concerned about the location, where across the
street is a church. Many people are parking in this neighborhood in the church parking lot.
As we look at this higher density in this area, six (6) units does not seem like a huge impact.
Is off-street parking required at redevelopment? Alan said on-street parking is not allowed;
off-street parking is required. Randall thought this is the situation; he supports the request.
Chairperson Smith said are we good about removing the commercial. One property has
already rezoned from commercial to residential in the vicinity. Alan said this is a prime area
for residential. Jim likes the idea of this application due to the walkability to campus. Eric
asked if the adjoining properties to the north and south are single-family homes. Was any
response received from either of them? Alan did not hear from them. Several homes are
rentals in this area, but a few are owner-occupied. Vince asked with the zone change, what
will they be allowed to do? Alan said the parking will need to be behind the building. Six
units is the maximum density if they can make the parking work. Vince said he understands
the area going to high-density. He would have loved to see neighbors come in together.
Vince does not want to see a tower with smaller homes next to it creating an eyesore. With
that being said, he does not anticipate this are will turnover as quick as we think it will.
Chairperson Smith asked about the height allowance. Alan said the maximum is four (4)
stories. Vince said the maximum is 55’, but within fifty (50’) feet from a residential zone, the
maximum height is reduced to thirty-five (35’) feet.
MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the rezone of 358 S 3rd from
Community Business Center (CBC) to High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1), because
it fits within the Comprehensive Plan and is the development we are encouraging within
walking distance of the campus, Action: Approve, Moved by Randall Kempton,
Seconded by Jim Lawrence.
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Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None
VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Casper, David Pulsipher, Jim Lawrence, Randall Kempton, Chairperson
Sally Smith (Chairperson), Todd Marx, Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Eric Erickson,
Brad Wolfe.
8. February 16, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to City Council.
Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve a rezone at approximately 358 S 3rd W
from Commercial Business Center (CBC) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #21-01033.
Designated as Ordinance No 1277 if Motion Passes and Considered 1st Read – Alan
Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the rezone request fits the
Comprehensive Plan Map. A traffic impact study is not required at this time. Council President
Busby asked if the reason a traffic study is not required is because the property is in the Pedestrian
Emphasis District (PED). Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson replied the property being
in the PED Zone is not the reason a traffic impact study is not being completed. The decision is
made by the Public Works Department.
Council President Busby expressed his concerns with reducing parking for apartment complexes
in the PED Zone. The reduction in parking is not working because most students are bringing a
vehicle. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said a parking plan would need to be formed
to receive a reduction in parking and City Council approval.
Council Member Flora said a resident living near the property expressed her concerns regarding
street parking to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The diagonal street parking is being used by
students that do not purchase a parking pass from the apartment complex they are living in. During,
the winter months there isn’t a parking issue. There is a church house adjacent to the property. The
church members are having issues finding a parking stall on the street due to the apartment complex
residents parking on the street. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said the parking
issues are being considered. Public Works Director Davidson said no parking signs can be installed
to address the parking issues.
Council Member Johnson asked if approving the rezone exacerbate the parking issues. City
Attorney Zollinger said the parking issues are mainly caused by dormitory housing.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 1277 the rezone at
approximately 358 S 3rd W from Commercial Business Center (CBC) to High Density
Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider first read; Council Member Erickson seconded the
motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora
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Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
9. March 2, 2022, City Council 2nd Read the application.
Ordinance No 1277 Rezone at approximately 358 S 3rd W from Commercial Business
Center (CBC) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #21-01033 – Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO. 1277
Rezone Approximately 358 South 3rd West from Community Business Center (CBC) to
High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
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.
Council Member Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1277 the rezone at
approximately 358 S 3rd W from Commercial Business Center (CBC) to High Density
Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider second read; Council Member Flora seconded the
motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
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Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
10. March 16, 2022, City Council 3rd Read the application and finally approved the application.
Ordinance No 1277 Rezone at approximately 358 S 3rd W from Commercial Business
Center (CBC) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #21-01033 – Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO. 1277
Rezone Approximately 358 South 3rd West from Community Business Center (CBC) to High
Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
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.
Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1277 the rezone at
approximately 358 S 3rd W from Commercial Business Center (CBC) to High Density
Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider third read; Council Member Johnson seconded the
motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
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Council Member Flora
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
The motion carried.