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#22-00413
Teton River Lofts – Phase 1 – Condo Plat
311 E Lorene St
1. June 9, 2022, An application was received for a Condo Plat from Scott Page and Bron
Leatham
2. June 27, 2022, Application paperwork was complete.
3. June 22, 2022, Payment was received for the application.
4. June 27, 2022, Plat plan reviews were initiated.
5. September 22, 2022, Plat plans reviews were approved.
6. February 15, 2023, Plat plan was submitted to the County Surveyor.
7. February 28, 2023, the County Surveyor approved the Plat.
8. March 16, 2023, Alan presented the application to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
(22-00413) Teton River Lofts Phase 1 – Condo Plat – Located at 311 E Lorene this
property is zoned Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). Phase 1 includes 2 buildings
totaling 48 units on approximately 2.22 acres. – Bron Leatham (Action)
Vince introduced the plat. Alan presented the Staff Report for the application, explaining the
location and proposed phasing. Alan elaborated that per Public Works, the buildings in this phase,
including infrastructure such as water and sewer, must be designed and built to be able to sustain
itself, even if nothing else is built.
Eric asked about street access for Phase 1. Alan confirmed that access would be off of Lorene
Street, and that the Fire Department has approved the plan and does not require a second access at
this time. The group discussed 2nd E traffic and acknowledged that by taking Lorene to Carlow to 7th
N allowed for stoplight access onto 2nd E.
Vince started a discussion concerning the Commission not approving the buildings themselves, just
the condo plat, and the staff’s review. Alan explained that the developer cannot sell the buildings
unless everything within the phase is completed and the condo plat is approved. Vince asked if the
developer would have to plat future buildings, or if future buildings could be rented. Alan confirmed
future buildings could have retained ownership and be rented. He went on to explain that with
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condo’s, the owner is buying paint to paint, and the HOA owns the structure, common areas, and
ground.
Discussion followed concerning the process of the application and purpose of the meeting.
Eric stated he thinks it looks like a great project and very attractive to families. McKay commented
that the developer is taking space that has been sitting and making it nice. Vince added that this is a
great transition from commercial to single-family residences.
MOTION: Motion to recommend the City Council approve (22-00413) Teton River Lofts
Condo Plat Phase 1 as proposed because it is a great addition and a needed product for the
area for young families and seniors since there is plenty of room and a variety of different
spaces.
Action: Approve, Moved by Eric Erickson, Seconded by Aaron Richards.
Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None
VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 7, No= 0, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Bruce Casper, Eric Erickson, McKay Francis, Aaron
Richards, Jim Lawrence
No:
Abstain:
9. April 5, 2023, the application was presented to City Council.
Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve Teton River Lofts Phase 1 Condo
Plat located at 311 E Lorene St #22-00413 – Stephen Zollinger (0:54:52)
City Attorney Zollinger reviewed the Staff Report for the Teton River Lofts Phase 1 Condo Plat.
Council Member Erickson expressed his concerns with the additional traffic on 7th North.
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Council Member Erickson moved to approve the Teton River Lofts Phase 1 Condo Plat located
at 311 E Lorene Street; Council Member Johnson 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.