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#22 00026
Comprehensive Plan Map change
from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use
248 Ricks Ave.
1. January 10, 2022, Randy Ashcraft called about 248 Ricks Avenue. He grew up being told the
west ten 10’ feet of his parents’ property has always been zoned CBD. Since this property
had not been included in the notice, research was conducted and GIS determined this fact.
The public hearing notice in the newspaper was stopped and rescheduled to include 248
Ricks.
2. January 10, 2022, An application was received for a Comprehensive Plan Map change from
LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use.
3. January 11, 2022, Affidavit and Legal Descriptions were received.
4. January 13, 2022, Staff Reviews were completed.
5. January 19, 2022, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on February 1st and
February 8th, 2022.
6. January 26, 2022, Notice was mailed to all property owners within 350’.
7. February 9, 2022, Notice was posted on the property.
8. February 17, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
(22-00026) 248 Ricks Ave – Comprehensive Plan Map change
from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use. (action) – City of
Rexburg, Ashcrafts
Staff Report: Alan Parkinson – This request is the reason the
notice was stopped for the following rezone and ordinance
amendment on January 20, 2022. This property needs to be changed on the Comprehensive
Plan in order to rezone the property in the next hearing. Ashcrafts have asked to join in on
the rezone adjacent to them. The request is to change the Comprehensive Plan map
designation from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use. Staff has reviewed the request
and believe the request fits with the ideals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The
request is adjacent to commercial use properties and the Ashcrafts’ desire is to eventually
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
www.rexburg.org
Reason for Decision
City of Rexburg
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transition the property to a commercial use. Staff recommends the request to the
Commission to recommend to City Council.
Commissioner Questions: Vince asked why the change is being made. Alan answered in
the following rezone, the parcel will have two zoning designations. The first step is to
change the Comprehensive Plan map.
Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:40PM. She
explained the process for the hearing.
Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Correspondence: None
Rebuttal: None
Chairperson Smith asked if anyone else would like to speak. She closed the public
input portion of the hearing at 6:41PM.
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: Vince said he does not have a conflict of interest but wants to
make a statement - this home was his daycare when he was five. Chairperson Smith
confirmed Mrs. Ashcraft had an influence on a lot of people. She believes this request is
more of a housekeeping item. Aaron also believes this is a housekeeping item; it is pretty
straightforward.
MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the change to the
Comprehensive Plan Map designation from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed
Use for 248 Ricks Avenue, because of the nature of the adjacent property uses and to
align them correctly., Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by Sally
Smith (Chairperson).
Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: Vince said instead of “to align them
correctly”, say “to align this property with the adjoining property uses.” Aaron amended his
motion.
MOTION: Motion to recommend the request to City Council to change the
Comprehensive Plan Map designation from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed
Use for 248 Ricks Avenue to align this property with an adjacent property’s use.,
Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by Sally Smith (Chairperson).
VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Aaron Richards, Bruce Casper, Jim Lawrence, Randall Kempton, Sally Smith
(Chairperson), Todd Marx, Vince Haley (Vice Chair).
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9. March 2, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to City Council.
Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment
at 248 Ricks Ave from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use #22-00026. Designated
as Resolution 2022 – 05 if motion passes – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the request to amend the
Comprehensive Plan Map at 248 Ricks Avenue due to a 10-foot overhang of the property; however,
the Ashcraft property is also included in the amendment by the owner’s request.
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDING
REXBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
Resolution No. 2022 - 05
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of March 2022, the City Council for the City of Rexburg was duly
convened upon notice properly given and a quorum was duly noted; and
WHEREAS, in a Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on the 17th day of February
2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing, taking public comment for and against the
proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map. The public hearing ended with a unanimous vote to
recommend the proposed Comprehensive Plan Map change to City Council; and
WHEREAS, in a subsequent City Council meeting on the 2nd day of March 2022, the City Council
reviewed the findings from the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Public Hearing held on the 17th day of
February 2022; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive plan is a living document; an ongoing planning participation effort by
the citizens of the community is encouraged to ensure changing conditions meet the needs of the community;
and
WHEREAS, proposed changes to comprehensive plan map can change land use designations; and
WHEREAS, the following approved Land Use designation changes to the Comprehensive Plan Map
from LDR1 - MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use at approximately 248 Ricks Ave (22-00026) in the City of
Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho and more particularly described as follows:
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Legal Description:
Commencing at a point 140.25' north of the Southeast Corner of Lot 3, Block 35, of the original Rexburg
Townsite, Madison County, Idaho as per the recorded plat thereof, and running thence North 24.75'; thence
West 12.5'; thence North 148.5'; thence East 95'; thence south 173.25'; thence West 82.5' to the point of
beginning.
WHEREAS, the changes shown on the Comprehensive Plan Map dated March 2, 2022 have been approved
by the City Council;
NOW THEREFORE, by resolution duly adopted on the date first above written, be it resolved by
the Mayor and the City Council the following:
The City of Rexburg does hereby accept and adopt the said Comprehensive Plan Map Land Use Designations
in the City of Rexburg Comprehensive Plan.
RESOLVED this ___ day of ___ 2022; by the City Council, City of Rexburg, Idaho.
________________________________
SIGNED BY: Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
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I hereby attest that the above is a true copy of a Resolution passed at a regular meeting of the Rexburg City
Council, City of Rexburg, held on March 2, 2022.
(Seal)
________________________________
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT MAP:
AMENDED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP 03-02-2022
Council Member Chambers moved to approve a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment at 248
Ricks Ave from LDR1-MDR1 to Commercial/Mixed Use; 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 Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried.