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Home My WebLink AboutRFD - 22-00848 - Palisades Apartments - Handcart Ln - Rezone from HDR1 to HDR2 1 | Page #22 00848 Rezone from High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) Handcart Ln 1. November 9, 2022, An application was received for a Rezone from High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) from Bron Leatham. 2. November 16, 2022, Application paperwork was completed. 3. November 9, 2022, Payment was received for the application. 4. November 29, 2022, Staff Reviews were completed. 5. December 6, 2022, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published on December 20th & December 27th, 2022. 6. December 5, 2022, the Staff Report was completed. 7. December 12, 2022, Notice was mailed to all property owners within 350’. 8. December 28, 2022, Notice was posted on the property. 9. January 5, 2023, Alan Parkinson presented the application to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (22-00848) Palisades Apartments – Handcart Ln – Rezone from HDR1 to HDR2. The Comprehensive Plan Map designation for this parcel is Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) – High Density Residential 2 (HDR2). The parcel is approximately 1.458 acres. - Bron Leatham (Action) 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 | Page Alan presented the application for rezone, explaining the location and zoning and endorsing the application for recommendation for approval to City Council. Sally asked for the differences between HDR1 and HDR2. Alan answered HDR1 allows for 30 units, while HDR2 allows for 42 units per acre; almost everything else is identical. Sally confirmed the acreage as approximately 1.4 acres. Eric asked Alan about parking, since the parcel is so small with higher density limits, and he shared his concern with parking on small parcels. Alan clarified the developer is aware of the parking requirements. Once a site/building plan is submitted, we’ll make sure the developer meets the code requirements. Sally asked what the parking requirements are. Alan explained two parking stalls are required for each unit that contains more than one bedroom, while a single bedroom only requires 1.5 parking stalls per unit. Eric mentioned the application indicated studio apartments. Alan confirmed that studio apartments would qualify for 1.5 parking stalls per unit. Vince asked for the building height limit in HDR2. Alan responded 55-60 feet and the height of Stonebrook was discussed. Vince asked about Cook Farms zoning and Alan verified Juniper sands is HDR2. Bron Leatham arrived and presented his application. Bron explained that they are seeking to rezone the two lots, from HDR1-HDR2. They developed Juniper Sands nearby and it has been a successful project. Juniper Sands is about 144 units on 4 acres, almost the maximum density possible, and it is a terrific product for married and single individuals. It is a great product with a competitive price point. He acknowledges most of the surrounding is HDR1, except the 20 or so acres of Juniper Sands. He pointed out that all infrastructure is already in place for this site. Sally asked about how the roundabout was working. Vanessa replied that she drives it twice a day and it is great. Eric asked if it was alleviating pressure on the intersection, Vanessa responded that she thinks it has. Bron thinks safety has improved, and the roundabout will provide additional relief once it is fully built out to the south and connects with Golden Beauty. Alan commented that there will be additional benefits when the roundabout is completed in the spring, when the Railroad construction is completed. Bruce commented that this 3 | Page development will taking peoples parking. Vanessa commented that when nearby townhomes resurface their parking lots, those residents park on this lot. Eric expressed his concern to Alan regarding the traffic at this intersection. Alan responded that Keith has looked at this and believes that once the roundabout is completed, it will be able to handle the traffic. A discussion of possible future road projects ensued. Chairperson Smith opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 pm. Favor: None Neutral: None Against: None Conflict: None Chairperson Smith closed the public hearing at 6:45 pm. Rebuttal: none Discussion: Vince asked for the zoning map to be displayed. He then commented about the relative zoning, HDR2 to South and HDR1 to North, and how the height would be a concern if the density was less, but with the density as it is, the height won’t be as much of an impact. He stated that the height does not concern him enough to vote against the zoning change. Eric inquired about other developments that are in the HDR2 zone, with only Juniper Sands fitting that description on the same side of town. Todd agreed with Vince, he would be concerned about potential height but the buildings already there are similar, and commented that without having 4 acres, the developer will be limited by parking. (video index 16:42) McKay agreed and discussed the differences between HDR1 and HDR2 commenting that the differences are negligible between HDR1 to HDR2. Vince commented that the roads that are there are a good buffer. McKay commented that there are no individual homeowners in attendance because this is a like product to the surrounding area and believes this is a positive addition to the community. Randall wishes it would be a park, as there is not a lot of green space in that area. Eric discussed commercial/mixed use and his preference for commercial development in that area such as a little grocery store. Sally commented that G’s Dairy is right there. Eric thinks this is a good use of this ground, but would like to find a way to encourage commercial development. Todd brought up the business offices across from Bodify being vacant. Vince responded that in the future there might be improvement with the new access/roundabout. Eric commented that the railroad track creates an issue and separates town. Vince circled back to the application at hand for the rezone of undeveloped land. 4 | Page Plats: None MOTION: Motion to recommend the City Council approve (22-00848) the Palisades Apartments Rezone from HDR1 to HDR2, because it meets the Comprehensive Plan and it fits in the area based on discussion. Action: Approve, Moved by Vince Haley Seconded by Sally Smith Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 9 , No= 0 , Abstain = 0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Todd Marx, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Bruce Casper, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, McKay Francis, Jim Lawrence No: N/A Abstain: N/A 10. January 18, 2023, the application was presented to City Council. Planning & Zoning recommendation to rezone 2 parcels on Handcart Ln, parcel numbers RPRPNRV0020010 and RPRPNRV002002A, from High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High- Density Residential 2 (HDR2) Zone – Alan Parkinson Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the city staff report for the rezone request of two parcels on Handcart Lane, parcel numbers RPRPNRV0020010 and RPRPNRV002002A, from High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High-Density Residential 2 (HDR2) Zone. He recommended the suspension of the third read for this ordinance. Council Member Walker said he owns a business near this property and believes this rezone would be a good fit for the area. Council President Busby expressed his concerns with parking in this area due to the apartment parking ratios and it being a high trafficked area. Discussion regarding parking on city streets. 5 | Page Council Member Walker moved to approve to suspend the rules for Ordinance No 1297 to Rezone two parcels on Handcart Ln, parcel numbers RPRPNRV0020010 and RPRPNRV002002A, from High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High-Density Residential 2 (HDR2) Zone; Council Member Flora 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 Council Member Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1297 to Rezone two parcels on Handcart Lane, parcel numbers RPRPNRV0020010 and RPRPNRV002002A, from High-Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High-Density Residential 2 (HDR2) Zone and consider third read; Council Member Chambers seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay 6 | Page Council Member Flora none Council Member Johnson Council Member Chambers Council Member Erickson Council Member Walker Council President Busby The motion carried