HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 22-00142 - University View - 649 S 2nd W - Condo PlatCase No. 22 00142
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SUBJECT: Condo Plat Application - File #22-00142
APPLICANT: Horrocks Engineering
PROPERTY OWNER(S): University View Ivy Owner LLC – Beau Jaussi
PURPOSE: The request is to change subdivide an existing dormitory
apartment complex into individual units sold individually as
condominiums.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 649 S 2nd W
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: MDR1-HDR2
CURRENT ZONING: High-Density Residential 2 (HDR2)
PROPOSED # OF LOTS: 152 Condo Units
APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance No.1200)
§ 1.04.040 Subdivision Rules
AUTHORITY: §10.03.040 (3b) “The Commission may recommend that the amendment
be granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied.”
I. BACKGROUND
In 2009, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was granted for 152 dormitory apartments in the
Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED with the following conditions (09-00386):
1. Work with adjoining property owner to the North to create a pedestrian pathway on the South
boundary of this project 50% of land required for this path & provide 50% of construction cost
and an easement for its use. Show on Site Plan.
2. Determine if length of buildings can be approved as part of P&Z meeting. The elevations
presented at the meeting tonight are sufficient as Design Review approval. .
3. Trash interior to lot and enclosed.
4. Approved site plan reflecting all conditions and incorporating all City Standards prior to
Building Permit. (with berm landscaped. Snow removal plan and storm drainage shown.
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5. Lighting under 15' in
height and not to create
glare; adhering to the
City's Lighting standards.
6. Bike racks on hard
surface must be provided
and shown on Site Plan.
7. Sidewalk and pathway
maintenance as per PED
Ordinance.
8. Parking Contracts to be
approved by City
Attorney.
9. Apply PED
requirements.
10. Shall meet Design
Standards.
11. Storm drainage and
Engineering
considerations approved
by City Engineer.
This development was originally named “Henderson Apartments” in 2010 when the buildings
were built and in 2013, the name had changed to “The Ivy Apartments” when the stairs were
remodeled. In 2017, the Ivy obtained a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for reduced visitor parking
to six (6%) percent (17-00756) with no additional conditions. The name of “University View”
has been used for the last few years.
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 recommended to City Council
based on the Development Code requirements §10.03.040.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The property is located at 649 S 2nd W. A group home is located to the west at 660 S 2nd W. Centre
Square BYU-I housing is located east of this property at 650 S 1st W. University Village BYU-I
housing is located to the south. Nauvoo House is located to the north at 175 W 5th S. There are 152
units. The total area for the lot is 5.11 acres.
III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing a dormitory use to a condominium use.
The request would require the Commission and City Council to review the proposal against one set of
criteria, for the plat. 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 Requests
• (§10.03.040.C.2) Plat bears all required certificates, acknowledgements and signature
blocks.
• (§10.03.020.C.3.) Evidence has been submitted showing proof of ownership of the land
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being platted.
• (§10.03.040.C.4) Covenants, Conditions, and Regulations (CC&Rs)
• (§10.03.040.C.5) Landscape Plan is not applicable.
• (§10.03.040.c.4) Dedications of streets and public improvements.
Land has been previously conveyed to the city and recorded.
a. Be in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
6.1.4 states, “When planning the City, aim to provide housing for Rexburg residents in all stages
of life by identifying in the land use plan locations for a variety of dwelling sizes and types
including single-family homes, townhomes, mixed-use options, apartments, and condominiums
(p.66)." The Comprehensive Plan is in conformance with the proposed change.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
The city is currently servicing the buildings.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services.
The city is currently servicing the buildings.
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties.
Some units will only have a (1) single parking stall per unit, while others will have two (2) stalls.
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
BYU-I University Apartments added some enclosed stairways and updated some mechanical and
electrical systems. Templeview Transitional Care has made some updates to their building.
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 Condominium Plat of
University View at 649 S 2nd W, if the Commission finds that the proposed request is compatible with the
surrounding area, meets the requirements of the Development Code, and is in the best interest of the
neighborhood and the community.