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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFD - 22-00190 - Palisades - Handcart Ln - Comp Plan Map change to MDR1-HDR2 1 | P a g e #22 00190 Comprehensive Plan Map Change from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1-HDR2 Handcart Ln. 1. March 25, 2022 An application was received for a Comprehensive Plan Map change from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1-HDR2 from Shalynn Lister. Submittal documents were all received. 2. March 28, 2022, Fees were paid. 3. April 12, 2022, Staff Reviews were completed and a Staff Review Summary was sent to Shalynn and Bron. 4. April 14, 2022, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on April 19th and April 26th, 2022. 5. April 18, 2022, Notice was mailed to all property owners within 350’. 6. April 28, 2022, Notice was posted on the property. 7. May 5, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (22-00190) – 2 parcels on Handcart Ln (RPRPNRV0020010 & RPRPNRV002002A) “Palisades” – Comprehensive Plan Map change from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1-HDR2. These 2 parcels are part of the Pioneer Village subdivision. The surrounding property is designated as Commercial/Mixed Use or MDR1-HDR2. The total area for both parcels is 1.458 acres. – Bron Leatham (action) (19:48) Applicant Presentation: Bron Leatham – 1272 N Yellowstone Hwy – The property is currently zoned Mixed Use which allows up to thirty (30) dwelling units per acre. Of that, ten (10%) percent of the square footage has to be commercial. He is not a retail developer, and he is hesitant to build retail space to have it sit at a location that does not feel like it makes a lot of sense. Potentially, the parcels would hold two buildings that would be condo platted apartments. The request would do away with the commercial element requirement. Commissioner Questions: None Staff Report: Alan Parkinson – Staff said recent changes were made to the Mixed-Use zone. The zone used to allow the potential to have a residential/commercial mix, 100% 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 | P a g e residential or 100% commercial. The density used to allow 42 units/acre. When the code was modified, the objective for the zone was to establish a true mixed use, combining residential and commercial uses on the same parcel. So, the Mixed Use may have worked in the past with G’s Dairy on the corner. Looking at this area, you can see the MDR1-HDR2 surrounding this property. There is a minimum requirement, but the development can adjust the square feet beyond that. He showed the MDR and HDR in the area. Staff feels the request is a good fit for the area. Staff recommends the application to the Commission to recommend to City Council. Commissioner Questions: Vice Chairman Haley confirmed these parcels are part of a larger area annexed in 2001. Bruce sees three roads surrounding these parcels and asked about access Staff would require. Could parking for medium density and high-density uses fit on these two parcels? Alan said the applicant will have to meet the development code requirements when he plans the development. The applicant can only build to the density that matches the parking on the parcel. Parking will determine the density that will be allowed. Keith will determine access points. Alan said Keith will prefer the least intrusive locations for access. These details will all be reviewed when the plans are submitted. Vice Chairman Haley opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:57PM. Favor: None Neutral: None Opposed: None Written Correspondence: None Rebuttal: None Vice Chairman Haley asked if anyone would like to speak. He closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:57PM. Conflict of Interest? – Vice Chairman Haley 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. Chairman Haley disclosed his wife works for the applicant, but she does not have any financial interest in the application. Commissioner Discussion: Brad says this request seems to fit the area. Higher-density residential is prominent in this area. He agrees with Bron, that it is dicey to put in commercial at this time. He does not feel the commercial will expand in the middle of the surrounding apartments. Todd agrees. Vice Chairman Haley agreed with Todd, nothing has been built on these lots; these parcels have remained vacant land. The commercial stores in the strip mall to the south have had several changes of businesses. There is not great access for commercial. Eric asked what is north of the Paul Mitchell school. Vice Chairman Haley said there are apartments. He asked Alan to remove the colors from the map, so they can see the buildings in the area. Eric asked why the apartments are in a mixed- use zone and they did not have to make this same change tonight. Alan answered when the apartments were built, the mixed-use zone, a combination of commercial and residential was not required. The changes to the mixed-use zone happened last year. Vice Chairman Haley reminded the Commissioners and former City Councilman, Brad Wolfe specifically to recall 3 | P a g e previous applications in which the applicants were seeking Mixed Use for the higher density, without any intention to have commercial. Brad confirmed this was true. Alan said the Mixed-Use zone also had a small setback allowing a greater number of units than HDR2, which allows the forty-two (42) units per acre. Vice Chair Haley said we recently rezoned land to the northeast also to HDR1 (21-00681 – Madison Station on Trejo St.). There is not a lot of commercial growth in this area. Eric agrees, the request blends with the other residential properties. MOTION: Motion to recommend the City Council to approve (22-00190) – 2 parcels on Handcart Ln (RPRPNRV0020010 & RPRPNRV002002A) “Palisades” – Comprehensive Plan Map change from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1-HDR2, because it fits with the uses and buildings currently in the area. Action: Approve, Moved by Brad Wolfe, Seconded by Aaron Richards. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7 No = 0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, Eric Erickson, Brad Wolfe. 8. May 18, 2022, Alan Parkinson presented the application to City Council. Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment at approximately Handcart Ln from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1-HDR2 #22-00190. Designated as Resolution 2022 – 12 if motion passes – Alan Parkinson – Alan Parkinson (1:55:05) Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed a map of the property and said the property has been vacant for a long time. The applicant would like to change the zone; however, the Comprehensive Plan Map needs to be changed first. Council Member Johnson said the zone change is a good fit for this area. 4 | P a g e Council Member Johnson moved to approve Resolution 2022 – 22 Comprehensive Plan Map amendment at approximately Handcart Ln from Commercial/Mixed Use to MDR1- HDR2; Council Member Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: 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.