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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 11.3.221 City Staff and Others: Alan Parkinson – P&Z Administrator Katie Jo Saurey – P&Z Administrative Assistant Kyle Baldwin – Planner 1 Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Spencer Rammell – Commissioner Attorney Vice Chairperson Haley opened the meeting at 6:31 PM. Planning & Zoning Meeting: Welcome: Vince Haley Pledge of Allegiance: McKay Francis Commissioner Roll Call: ROLL CALL of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, McKay Francis, Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence Absent: Bruce Casper, Sally Smith (Chairperson) Brad Wolfe, Randall Kempton. Minutes: Planning & Zoning Meeting September 15, 2022 (action) MOTION: Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes as recorded for September 15, 2022. Action: Approve, Moved by Eric Erickson, Seconded by Todd Marx. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes = 5, No=0, Abstain =2). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, Jim Lawrence No: Abstain: McKay Francis, Aaron Richards Public Hearings: None Plats: 1. (22-00303) Pebble Creek – Approximately 2100 W 2000 S. The property borders 12th W and 2000 S. The plat is approximately 20 of the parcels 66 acres. - Richard Smith, Mark Blanscett, Brandt Monette (Action) (video index 0:02:11) 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Planning & Zoning Minutes November 3, 2022 2 Staff Report: Kyle Baldwin showed the parcel on the overhead map. He stated that this piece of the parcel is zoned LDR3, and is approximately 20 of the 66 acres. LDR3 is allowed 10 units per acre, so they could put up to 200 units in there, but are asking for 142 lots within that. Public Works will address concerns in the development agreement; the developer will need to add new asphalt to 2000 S and lighting was not shown on the infrastructure plans. It may help if this was included in a motion. Vince Haley reiterated that lighting will have to be included to be approved by its staff to move forward, but wants to be sure that is included with our motion tonight. Commissioner Questions: Aaron Richards asked if the Plat passed all of the Staff’s Reviews and requirements for the zoning. Kyle responded yes. McKay Francis asked if the property was it rezoned recently? Kyle responded yes, but it had been some time ago, earlier this year. Vince agreed that it had been a couple months ago and that it seemed that more of it was LDR3, and the Commission recommended to lower it? Kyle agreed, but thought it was previously zoned MDR and they asked for a decrease on this specific parcel section. Bruce Casper Joined the meeting at 6:36 pm. Aaron Richards stated that looking at the site plan and plat, and based on the density allowed by zoning, and the layout with open space proposed, it looks like an outstanding project. Vince reviewed that in these plats, it is not a public hearing, so the commission is leaning on staff to make sure everything fits, and the Commission’s role is to make sure it fits within the community. Eric Erickson asked for help understanding the P&Z Commission’s role, that it seems like they are here to understand what staff has reviewed. He asked when would the commission ever not approve a plat? Vince answered that if you felt it wouldn’t fit the area or there was some kind of condition not met, but most of that will be met by the staff. 3 McKay Francis asked if there were any exceptions being asked for in this plat, or anything asked for that does not fit the zoning criteria? Kyle responded no. Aaron Richards clarified that perhaps it is because an applicant can bring anything forward, they have that public right. This goes through the public process, with staff saying it meets the requirements, so this is basically a public record of the approval of that process. Vince Agreed. Jim Lawrence stated his only concern was not seeing the lighting plan but that was addressed. Vince asked Kyle if with all the asphalt work on South side of the road, if these developers would do other side. Kyle responded Yes, just within that section that they are developing. Vince asked if Iron Horse was going in clear to church? Kyle clarified the Yellowstone RV would go as far as the church. Vince asked if this would leave a gap between Motel 6 and this parcel? Kyle responded yes it would until the CBC part was developed. Eric stated he read one issue had to do with fiber and asked if this a new requirement for any subdivision that by ordinance they have to provide fiber? Kyle answered that it is a new ordinance, but he was not sure what it entailed, whether just infrastructure or the fiber itself, but there are certain requirements to fulfill with fiber. Mark Blanscett, the applicant, stated that they were asked to put 4 ports of conduit in allowing for 4 fiber companies. It was explained to him, that the purpose of this was so they didn’t have to tear up road to provide additional fiber. Eric asked if it was basically a stub out in the public right away and if there are any requirements for new subdivisions to take that fiber into the buildings, or if it was up to the developer? Kyle said he believed it was up to the developer. Eric was wondering how far along we are with fiber, when will it be a reality? Kyle said they’ve been laying fiber lines for months. Patrick Jackson reported that they are about 60% done with conduit around the city already. Conduit is a pathway, and they’ve been asking developers to lay that. Most developers are going to do that anyway, as this will bring more money in for them, and they haven’t run into any developer who hasn’t wanted to. It’s literally just conduit, the fiber will be laid by the providers. Eric asked if each of these units will have fiber to the new construction? Mark answered they will have access to it. That they will select a fiber broadband provider to run in one of the ports, leaving the other 3 open in case other providers are needed in the future. Vince asked for any additional comments. Mark stated the only thing he would add is the City of Rexburg has a slightly different process but wanted to let the Commissioner’s know how awesome staff has been to work with. He did come in with some frustrations at one point because he didn’t understand the fiber requirements, but staff explained it and he had a chance to come to a meeting of the minds. He complimented the staff, stating that they are great to work with. MOTION: Motion to recommend the City Council approve (22-00303) the Pebble Creek Plat at approximately 2100 W 2000 S, that the plat meets the necessary requirements subject to the applicant including the necessary street lighting. Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by McKay Francis. Attorney Rammell advised that Bruce Casper should abstain from this vote as he missed the beginning of the presentation. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes=7, No=0, Abstain =1). 4 Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, McKay Francis, Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence No: 0 Abstain: Bruce Casper 2. (22-00450) Friendship Estates – Approximately 2nd N 4th E. The property is currently an open field of approximately 0.689 acres. – Brantley Brooks (Action) (video index 0:15:06) Vince explained that this plat has an approx. address of 2nd N 4th E across from Rexburg Medical Center. Kyle started his presentation by stating that the plat is zoned LDR2 and has not gone through any recent zone changes. Within LDR2, for single-family detached, 8000 sq feet is the minimum requirement, and does allow twin homes. For twin homes, must have two (2) 5000 sq ft lots or 10,000 sq ft lot for entire building. Within this plat, it is divided into six (6) 5000 sq ft lots. Staff has reviewed it and it meets all requirements and is being presented to the Commissioners for recommendation to City Council for approval. Eric said the application states 6 twin homes, but that basically it is 3 twin homes. Kyle responded yes, 6 lots with 3 twin homes. Aaron clarified that it is 6 dwelling units, 3 structures. Jim asked if the structure with tree in plans would be more expensive? He stated he didn’t see anything on drainage, and asked if it had been addressed? Kyle responded yes it will be addressed in the individual building permits and will be required to be retained on site. McKay asked if there are any exceptions being asked for outside of what the zoning allowed? Kyle responded that to the best of his knowledge no. 5 Eric asked for clarification on how they got exactly 5000 sq ft lots? Brantley Brooks stated that to answer, they had just parceled this section off from the house and shop right next to it, and left exactly 30,000 sq ft, to plan for that. Bruce stated this same parcel came up 6 months ago for a zone change and there were a lot of residents opposed to the zone change and asked what the difference was between now and then. Kyle answered that the neighborhood spoke against LDR3. This is not a zone change, it is already zoned LDR2, and they are asking to get approval on plat for this project. This project meets the current zone standards. They don’t need to do a zone change. Aaron stated it was a very contentious evening, and several of the community asked why twin homes or duplexes couldn’t be built to current zone standards. The applicant is reflecting that by not touching the zoning. Vince stated that he knows that field is open and has not really been maintained for years. He feels like this is a great infill opportunity for that area. Eric agreed that it is needed, that twin homes are a good fit. Aaron stated he had thought of another question for staff: after carving off this parcel, from the existing home, does the existing home meet the necessary setbacks? Kyle responded yes, they do. Vince commented that these twin homes face the medical center, some mixed commercial, rather than facing housing. MOTION: Motion to recommend the City Council approve (22-00450) the Friendship Estates Plat at approximately 2nd N 4th E, as it fits within the regulations of the current zoning and seems to be a great use of property. Action: Approve, Moved by McKay Francis, Seconded by Jim Lawrence. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes=8, No=0, Abstain =0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, McKay Francis, Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper No: Abstain: Heads Up for November 17th: 1. (22-00733) Aaron Peterson – Approx 301 S 12th W – Rezone Adjourned at 6:55PM.