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Home My WebLink AboutPlan Rexburg Public Draft Comments2023 Public Draft001 Page 1230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #001 Posted by Edward Grampp on 05/14/2023 at 9:41am [Comment ID: 10441] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 It seems like expanding a road to 5 lanes to cut through the middle of 2 neighborhoods doesn’t make a lot of sense. Those funds could instead be used to modify 7th South since that is already a 5 lane road. I think that using those funds to instead build overpass walkways on 2nd East to the university and 7th south to the temple would be more prudent. There are still too many student accidents on those 2 roads Page 2230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 STEERING COMMITTEE Brent McFarland Brett Crandall Brett Jeppesen Bron Leatham Caleb Ward Eric Erickson Kristi Anderson Kurt Webb Rachel Gonzalez Randy Lords Rob Call Robert Chambers Sally Smith Tammy Geddes Tisha Flora Todd Smith CONSULTANTS Logan Simpson Harmony Design BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH Thanks to Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc. (the “Foundation”) for providing financial support to update the Rexburg Comprehensive Plan. The information in this document does not necessarily represent the views of the Foundation, Foundation staff, or its Board of Directors. MAYOR Jerry Merrill CITY COUNCIL Jordan Busby Robert Chambers Colin Erickson Tisha Flora Bryanna Johnson Mikel Walker TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Alan Parker Keith Davidson Scott Johnson Stephen Zollinger Kyle Baldwin Spencer Rammell Jerry Merrill Bret Stoddard SPECIAL THANKS TO You are encouraged to continue shaping Plan Rexburg’s implementation and amendments. Please visit www.rexburg.org or follow the City’s different social media platforms @CityofRexburg to stay informed on ongoing planning processes and engagement opportunities. COMMUNITY MEMBERS Thank you to the community members that participated in this planning process. Your input and direction was invaluable shaping this plan!Public Draft002 Page 3230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #002 Posted by Kyle Baldwin on 05/25/2023 at 2:51pm [Comment ID: 10486] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Should be "Alan Parkinson" Page 4230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 FIRST INHABITANTS, PIONEERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR THE VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF REXBURG THAT WE KNOW TODAY. The first inhabitants of the Madison County area were the Bannock, Snake, Lemhi, Blackfoot and Crow tribes, who lived there for short periods of time, hunting and resting en route to trading rendezvous. The first white people to pass through the area were members of Andrew Henry’s party of trappers, who spent the winter of 1810 a short distance from what is now St. Anthony. For the next seventy years, trappers harvested pelts from all over the Upper Snake River Valley. “Beaver Dick”, Richard Leigh, was the most famous, he lived with his first wife, Jenny, an Eastern Shoshone, and his six children on the Snake River five miles from Rexburg. In 1876, a smallpox epidemic took the lives of his family. He married another Native woman, Susan Tadpole, and they had three children. Leigh knew the area well and once guided Theodore Roosevelt on a hunting trip. A County park monument and a picnic area west of Rexburg are named after him. In 1882, President John Taylor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) called Thomas E. Ricks to be Bishop of the Bannock LDS Ward, which included all of eastern Idaho. Ricks set out immediately to select “a central point for religious, educational, and commercial enterprises, and to prepare the way for rapid colonization of the country.” A site was selected and when word of the settlement got back to Utah, people were eager to come. Surveyor Andrew S. Anderson, Ricks, and William B. Preston set up survey lines for a new town March 11, 1883 and named it Ricksburg (this was later changed to Rexburg in conformity with Ricks’ German stem name). LDS Church members were called by their leaders to settle many areas, but this was not true of the Upper Snake River Valley. Volunteers arrived to settle the country as fast as the land could handle them, despite poor wagon roads, treacherous river crossings, and a very difficult journey from Utah. By the end of 1883, there were 815 members on the Bannock Ward records and by the end of 1884, there were 1,420. Many large counties were carved up in Idaho’s history before the present boundaries were established. Madison County area was within Oneida County from 1864 to 1885; within Bingham County from 1885 to 1893, and within Fremont County from 1893 to 1913. There had been some contention between St. Anthony and Rexburg over which city should be the County seat, and finally Rexburg’s leading community started a drive to divide the County. After much political haggling and a public election, Madison County was created November 8, 1913. (This narrative was based on information collected and contributed by Louis S. Clements, Harold S. Forbush, and Debra Holm)Public DraftPage 5230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 Overview 1 Hearing All Voices 2 Updating the Plan 2 Local Planning Efforts 2 Regional Efforts and Coordination 3 Plan Purpose and Authority 3 Plan Development 3 Planning Through a Health Lens 5 Plan Rexburg Vision Statement 6 Community Wellness Statement 7 EXISTING CONDITIONS 9 Overview 9 Population 10 Housing 12 Economy 14 Schools 17 Public Safety 18 Public Utilities 20 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 22 Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas 25 Transportation 29 Health and Wellbeing 31 DESIRED CONDITIONS 35 Overview 35 Implementation Measures 36 Implementation Measures Development 36 Implementation Measures Categories 36Public DraftPage 6230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Prioritization Considerations 36 Implementation Table 37 HOW WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY 38 HOW WE GROW OUR COMMUNITY 41 HOW WE STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY 43 HOW WE MOVE GOODS AND PEOPLE 45 LAND USE PLANNING TOOLS 49 Overview 49 Existing Land Use Planning Tools and Considerations 50 Future Land Use Map and Designations 54 APPENDIX Plan Rexburg Phase 1 Engagement Summary* Plan Rexburg Phase 2 Engagement Summary* Plan Rexburg Phase 3 Engagement Summary *Available at www.rexburg.org/planning/page/planning-efforts Figures Figure 1. Project Timeline ..................................................................3 Figure 2. Public Outreach by the Numbers .....................................4 Figure 3. Implementation Measures Categories ............................36 Figure 4. Summary Table of Allowable Zoning for Each Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation .................................59 Maps Map 1. Public Facilities and Services Inventory ............................19 Map 2. Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space ...........................24 Map 3. Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas ........................28 Map 4. Roads and Trails Inventory ................................................30 Map 5. Future Land Use ...................................................................54Public DraftPage 7230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Kathrine Belnap vI CITY OF REXBURG INTRODUCTION Public DraftPage 8230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 1 INTRODUCTION OvERvIEW The Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) is a community-informed document that offers guidance for the City’s decision-makers to best accommodate the challenges and opportunities associated with growth. As mandated by Idaho Statute 67-6508, the Plan addresses many elements of the community and considers past, present, and future trends to advance quality of life for the Rexburg community. The Planning Area considered in this Plan includes the City and the City’s Impact Area. Plan Rexburg considers all planning components as required by Idaho Statute 67-6508. 1. Property Rights 2. Population 3. School Facilities and Transportation 4. Economic Development 5. Land Use 6. Natural Resources 7. Hazardous Areas 8. Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities 9. Transportation 10. Recreation 11. Special Areas or Sites 12. Housing 13. Community Design 14. Implementation 15. National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (Not Applicable) 16. Airports 17. AgriculturePublic Draft003 Page 9230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #003 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/01/2023 at 12:14am [Comment ID: 10519] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I've never liked the phrase "community-informed document." It sounds like the document “informed the community” about what the city plans to do to them. A better phrase might be “community-developed document,” implying community participation and mutual consent. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 6:39pm [Comment ID: 10571] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 So far, I think this document has been community informed. Hopefully, the community's input will make it a community developed document. I understand that the Logan Simpson Consulting Firm is most interested in helping it become community developed from what Emily shared at the last public meeting. Page 10230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 2 CITY OF REXBURG HEARING ALL vOICES The community-driven nature of comprehensive planning results in broad perspectives shared by community members. Since comprehensive plans are limited in scope and must follow statutory guidelines, not all perspectives are included into the final document. However, Plan Rexburg acknowledges that robust public feedback and comments were heard and considered in the development of this document. UPDATING THE PLAN CURRENT UPDATE Much has changed since Rexburg’s former Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2008. The population has grown by about 40%, resulting in added pressures for housing, recreation, transportation, and economic needs, among others. As importantly, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on land use planning across the globe, with many cities re-evaluating their policies and plans to accommodate changing needs and trends. There have been strong shifts towards remote work and online learning, affecting where and how people choose to live, work, study, worship, and recreate. At the same time, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of public spaces and the need for access to green spaces, which has led to increased investment in parks and other outdoor amenities. The pandemic has also highlighted the need for more resilient and adaptable cities, with a focus on walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use development, and active transportation. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated many existing trends in land use planning and is likely to have a lasting impact on the way cities and communities evolve. FUTURE UPDATES Plan Rexburg has a life of around ten years but looks forward at least twenty years into the future to anticipate how the community will accommodate changing community priorities, technologies, and market demands. Plan Rexburg is a living document that is used on a regular basis and updated as needed. The City should review the Plan goals, objectives, and actions annually. There are no restrictions on how frequently the Plan may be amended. When considering an amendment, decision-makers should ask themselves, “Have conditions changed so that the Plan does not reflect the City’s preferred development patterns or its current goals?” If this question cannot be answered affirmatively, any amendment should be considered with caution. LOCAL PLANNING EFFORTS This Plan is the continuation of various other planning efforts the City has been taking over the years. Some planning accomplishments to date that should be celebrated include: • Water Facilities Planning Study (2015) • Parks Plan (2018) • Trails Plan (2018) • Wastewater Collection System Master Plan (2019) • City Center District Strategic Vision and Development Blueprint (2019) • Facility Planning Study - Wastewater Treatment Plant (2021) • City Center Form Based Code (2021) • Madison County Transportation Master Plan (2022)Public Draft004 005 006 007 008 Page 11230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #004 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 12:13am [Comment ID: 10493] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Check with Matt about the park ratio in Rexburg. We are lower than we'd like to be. #005 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:14pm [Comment ID: 10524] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I like the "considered with caution". The problem I see is that what comes to P&Z and City Council are amendments that the developer wants to see . . . not necessarily what the community wants. The balance between market driven, land rights, and community desires has proven to be problematic. The reason I like the "consider with caution" statement is because it gives commissioners and council members direction. #006 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 12:20am [Comment ID: 10495] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Will this be revised BEFORE this comp plan is placed before city council? I know there was strong recommendation from City Attorney, Stephen Zollinger, from a recent City Council meeting to visit this plan particularly regarding the East Parkway Corridor. #007 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 12:11am [Comment ID: 10492] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 It needs be noted that the 40% growth included a 14,000 increase in the 2020 census of college student population which has been in Rexburg but not counted until 2020. Mark should be able to shed light on this information as he was the one who pressed the US government to add college students into the census. This 40% needs an explanation so as not to misrepresent what actually took place. Our town did not grow by that number. We've had that number for years. #008 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 12:16am [Comment ID: 10494] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Does the term "City's" preferred development mean the city staff's preferred Page 12230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 development or the city's citizen's preferred development? Or both? Reply by Wanless Southwick on 06/01/2023 at 12:19am [Comment ID: 10520] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Real public participation is essential for harmony during growth Page 13230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 3 REGIONAL EFFORTS AND COORDINATION This Plan is also connected to other regional planning efforts. Coordination between plans and ordinances is important and could include the development and refinement of other plans. The plans of Madison County and adjacent communities like Sugar City, should be considered to achieve the desired future for the region. Coordination with regional entities may focus on issues such as regional transportation, land use compatibility, parks and open space, natural resource protection, hazard mitigation, water and sewer services, and education and economic development, to mention a few. PLAN PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY The Plan informs administrative decision-making on a daily basis. Therefore, it is critical for city leadership and public officials to remain well versed in the Plan to assure that day-to-day decisions are aligned with the policies and long-term initiatives outlined herein. City leadership and staff should reference the Plan during: • Preparation of specific project plans, • Prioritization of public facility improvements, • Adoption of land use and transportation related ordinances, and • Review of development proposals. PLAN DEvELOPMENT As illustrated in the Project Timeline below, Plan Rexburg was developed in three phases, from Spring 2022 to Summer 2023. All phases included public events to involve the community in shaping the Plan. Figure 1. Project Timeline Public Draft009 Page 14230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #009 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/01/2023 at 12:33am [Comment ID: 10521] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 YES! If the plan truly represents COMMUNITY desires, then the plan should guide city administrative decisions to prevent entrenched employees from substituting their own agendas during community decisions. Page 15230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 4 CITY OF REXBURG As shown below, well over ###* community comments were received through community interviews, online questionnaires, information booths, and workshops, as well as meetings with the Steering Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council. Community input served to substantiate existing policies and inform new ones, and, ultimately, helped prioritize and direct implementation actions. More importantly, it gave community members an opportunity to have policies and programs shaped by them and for them. Outreach efforts were made possible thanks to contributions from key City staff who supported with coordination. City staff supported communication efforts on the project’s website and the City’s social media platforms, and assisted in public event logistics and facilitation. The Steering Committee (SC) also played an instrumental role in the development of the Plan by reviewing materials and providing direction to ensure that every step of the process was consistent with the character of the community. The SC were active participants throughout the planning process; providing invaluable feedback, weighing-in on decisions, collaborating with other groups, and reviewing the final Plan. To see the list of SC members, please refer to the acknowledgements section. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council also had multiple opportunities to contribute to the planning process at different stages throughout the development of the Plan. 23 Community Interviews 200+ Information Booth Participants 54 Land Use Workshop Participants 57 Open House Participants 390* Questionnaire Responses 35+* Engage Rexburg (Website) Participants 7 Steering Committee Meetings 6 Work Sessions with City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Note: For a detailed summary of the public outreach events, please refer to the Appendix. ** Numbers to be updated after public review period (May 2023). Figure 2. Public Outreach by the Numbers Public Draft010011 012 013 Page 16230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #010 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 6:58pm [Comment ID: 10577] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I am on the Steering Committee. I do not agree with this statement regarding the SC input. I attended every SC meeting. I attended all of the public input meetings. I listened to public response, so I would be ready to provide valuable community input. However, our SC meetings were mostly "listening" meetings. We listened to what had been put together by city staff and Logan Simpson. I am concerned that these statements misrepresent my contribution as a SC member. We had a few meetings where we started giving input and were asked to stop so we could finish the meeting on time. We did not go through the document as a SC. This area of the document needs a revision. #011 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:19pm [Comment ID: 10525] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I have appreciated being involved and attending the meetings and open house events. Most of them have been positive, however I even feel the negative experiences were learning tools to improve as a city. I am hoping this document and the feedback are used by our future developers and planners. #012 Posted by Bryanna Johnson on 05/27/2023 at 1:35am [Comment ID: 10502] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 4, Disagree: 0 I am on the city council and I have not had any opportunity to contribute to this document yet. I feel this is a misrepresentation and am disappointed this line is in there. #013 Posted by Justin Clarke on 05/15/2023 at 6:08pm [Comment ID: 10451] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 23 is not going to be a reflective sample of the population Page 17230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 5 THE FISHBOWL METAPHOR The fishbowl metaphor is a useful tool for understanding how SDOH shape community health and wellbeing. In the metaphor, the fish represent individuals in a community, while the fishbowl represents the broader social and environmental factors that shape their health outcomes and risks. The quality of the fishbowl water represents the social determinants of health. If the water is clean and clear, the fish are healthy and thriving. If the water is polluted or contaminated, the fish may become sick and struggle to survive. Similarly, if the SDOHs in a community are positive and supportive, individuals in that community are more likely to experience good health outcomes. However, if the SDOH are negative, such as poverty, inadequate housing, lack of access to healthcare, and exposure to environmental toxins, individuals in that community are more likely to experience poor health outcomes. The fishbowl metaphor also highlights the interconnectedness of social determinants of health. Just as the quality of the water in a fishbowl is affected by multiple factors, including the quality of the food and the filtration system, SDOH are influenced by multiple factors, including social and economic policies, environmental factors, and individual behaviors. (Keyes and Galea, 2016). Fish represent individuals in a community. The fishbowl represents the broader social and environmental factors that shape their health outcomes. PLANNING THROUGH A HEALTH LENS The City of Rexburg was fortunate to receive funding from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health to integrate health throughout this planning process. Plan Rexburg will look at each plan element through a health lens and evaluate how policy and goals can holistically support the health and wellbeing of the Rexburg community. Health and wellbeing refers to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health and wellbeing outcomes and risks. (Health.gov). Public DraftPage 18230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Kaatia Larsen 6 CITY OF REXBURG PLAN REXBURG vISION STATEMENT The Plan Rexburg Vision Statement outlines the long-term aspirations of the community. It provides a clear picture of what the community hopes to achieve over a 10- to 20-year horizon. The guiding elements—the goals, objectives, and actions—in Plan Rexburg were developed using the below Vision Statement as a guide. As Rexburg continues to grow, it is important that decision-makers keep the Plan Rexburg Vision Statement in the forefront to ensure that the qualities established by the Plan are maintained or enhanced. A vision is like light-house, which illuminates rather than limits, giving direction rather than destination. ~James, J. Mapes, Foresight First Plan Rexburg’s vision is to: “Honor Rexburg’s character and values while welcoming innovative ideas” Vision Development This vision statement was drafted by the project team and presented to the public in the form of a questionnaire for input and refinement. Public Draft014 015 Page 19230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #014 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 7:57pm [Comment ID: 10443] - Link Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 What are the definitions of "Rexburg's character & values"? If they are part of the vision of Rexburg, they should be defined. #015 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 11:35am [Comment ID: 10533] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Who constituted the "project team?" What was learned from the questionnaire? I never heard about the questionnaire. Page 20230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Kaatia Larsen PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 7 COMMUNITY WELLNESS STATEMENT The following statement was developed as part of the 2018 Parks Plan. Given the health focus of Plan Rexburg, it is appropriate to uphold this community wellness statement. The City of Rexburg believes in working with community health partners and private and public entities to promote healthy habits and lifestyles. Opportunities for promoting healthy behaviors and practices can contribute to the overall quality of life for our [community]. A healthy population, with lower health costs, with less days lost to illness, means greater worker and student productivity, higher wages, higher edu cational attainment, and makes Rexburg a more competitive city. In an effort to use more inclusive words, the word “community” was used to replace the word “citizen”. Public Draft016 Page 21230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #016 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 11:55am [Comment ID: 10534] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Is it appropriate for the city to focus on influencing people's behavior? Or should the city focus on its public services to assure abundant opportunities for citizens to blossom and achieve their best quality of life. Page 22230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Lisa Dayley 8 CITY OF REXBURG EXISTING CONDITONS Public DraftPage 23230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 9 EXISTING CONDITIONS OvERvIEW This chapter provides an informative snapshot of the past and existing conditions and trends that informed Plan Rexburg’s desired conditions (the goals, objectives, and actions). The snapshots address most of the State-required planning components. The land Use, Community Design, and Special Areas or Sites are covered in the Land Use Chapter; and the Implementation section in the Desired Conditions Chapter. Data sources for the existing conditions snapshots include: the U.S. Census, the U.S. American Community Survey (ACS), City and County Data, and other reliable sources as cited throughout the chatper. Planning components included in the Existing Conditions 1. Population 2. Housing 3. Economy 4. Schools 5. Public Safety 6. Public Utilities 7. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 8. Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas 9. Transportation and Mobility 10. Community Health and Wellbeing - Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Grant RequirementPublic DraftPage 24230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 10 CITY OF REXBURG POPULATION POPULATION GROWTH Rexburg is the county seat of Madison County and the largest city within the County, making up 74% of the County’s total population. As of 2020, Rexburg had a population of about 40,000 people (City of Rexburg). This is a 55% growth since 2010. Most of Rexburg’s growth over the past 10 years was in the under 18 and the 45-64 age groups. 2010 2020 TOTAL GROWTH GROWTH RATE PERCENT GROWTH Rexburg 25,484 39,409 13,925 4%55% Sugar City 1,514 1,783 269 2%18% Madison County 37,536 52,913 15,377 3%41% POPULATION GROWTH Source: U.S. Census 2010, 2020 POPULATION PROJECTIONS Recent population projections conducted as part of the 2022 Madison County Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update indicate that from 2021 to 2048, the County’s total population will grow by 87%. Plan Rexburg assumes the same population growth percentage for the City of Rexburg. [NOTE: the City is currently reviewing the projection resutls/methods]. BYU-Idaho and Growth: In 2001, Ricks College transitioned into a four-year University, Brigham Young University (BYU)-Idaho, bringing pronounced growth to the City of Rexburg. During BYU-Idaho’s first years, there were about 9,000 students enrolled. Today, there are 32,000 students enrolled in classes on the Rexburg campus annually. The increase in enrollment has resulted in accompanying population growth for faculty and support staff at the university, as well as increased need for goods and services locally which have had the multiplier effect of generating additional jobs in the community. Rexburg’s Temples and Growth: In 2008, the Rexburg community celebrated the dedication of the Rexburg Idaho Temple, a five-story, 57,500 square foot structure located adjacent to BYU-Idaho. The Temple has been a source of pride for the community and a spiritual and cultural center for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The Rexburg Idaho Temple community, like the city’s overall population, has experienced significant growth. A second temple, the Teton River Temple, will be built on North Salem Road, near the U.S.20 interchange. The three-story temple will be approximately 130,000 square feet and will be constructed on a 16.6-acre site. POPULATION GROWTH BY AGE GROUP (2010-2020) 49365 and over 45-64 35-44 18-34 Under 18 1,158 693 278 1,929 Age Group Population Growth Rexburg Madison County 2021 20212048 2048 98,500 73,000 52,913 40,000 Source: Madison County TMP, 2022. POPULATION PROJECTIONS Source: U.S. Census 2010, 2020 Public Draft017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 Page 25230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #017 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:04pm [Comment ID: 10535] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This under-18 population group represents CHILDREN IN FAMILIES, not college students. #018 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:19am [Comment ID: 10501] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I am curious about this term "cultural center." Would someone be willing to shed light on this term for me? Thanks Reply by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:07pm [Comment ID: 10536] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Not a "Cultural Center." #019 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:36pm [Comment ID: 10503] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I may not understand. When I add these numbers, should they reflect the "Total Growth" shown on the chart at the left? #020 Posted by Kyle Baldwin on 05/25/2023 at 3:08pm [Comment ID: 10487] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 N 2nd East? #021 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:38pm [Comment ID: 10504] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 misspelling of "results." It'll take care of itself I imagine one the projections are reviewed. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 05/30/2023 at 4:46pm [Comment ID: 10516] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 "when" not "one" Page 26230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #022 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:41pm [Comment ID: 10505] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 This number doesn't match the number on the bar graph at the upper right of this table. Should it? #023 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:16am [Comment ID: 10500] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Clarifying this number is important. "On campus" students may add to 32,000. At the same time, several are duplicates since they attend for two of the three tracks. For those unfamiliar with BYU-Idaho, this would be a place for explanation that students do not attend as other universities. There are three semesters. Students are scheduled for two of the three. Some stay for the third semester to take classes so as to complete their studies sooner. I don't know the percentage that are attending all three semesters. Whatever that number may be, we could be counting students in triplicate. It is noted that in a public meeting for this comp plan, citizens shared numbers that the university on campus students had been dropping. Let's double check these numbers and give a clear representation. #024 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:08am [Comment ID: 10499] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Thank you #025 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:28pm [Comment ID: 10701] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Is there any way to only show population of “Rexburg City” with permanent residents figures? I has always been confusing to look at the Rexburg Population sign and always wonder if that includes students or does it not. Love the students but we all know they come and go in mass. #026 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:07am [Comment ID: 10497] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 In meetings earlier we showed 2008 numbers being 27,000. It looks like Rexburg dropped 2,000 in population in 2 years' time. Page 27230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 The part about this that concerns me is that if we use the 2008 population of 27,000 and add the 14,000 we were granted for college students, Rexburg's population dropped by 2,000 in 2020. We had not increased. This chart makes it appear otherwise. This would be an appropriate place to clarify what actually caused the growth to appear to be 4%. Russell Daines commented on the Engage Rexburg platform regarding the population numbers as well. Take a look at his findings. He shows that Rexburg should plan for moderate growth. #027 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 1:08am [Comment ID: 10498] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 See Russell Daine's numbers on Engage Rexburg. This will clarify these numbers. #028 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 05/27/2023 at 12:57am [Comment ID: 10496] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Again, this number is deceiving. We were allowed to add 14,000 college students to the 2020 census. The students have been here for the three semesters every year without the federal government allowing for them to be counted. In 2020 we were allowed to count them. In meetings it was stated that this number would be clarified. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:05pm [Comment ID: 10578] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 We can clarify this with an asterisk. Page 28230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 11 RACE AND ETHNICITY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTREXBURG’S MEDIAN AGE 23.1 Rexburg’s median age of 23.1 (2020) is indicative of a young population. (U.S. Census, 2020) White, Non-Hispanic In 2020, Rexburg’s gender ratio was 103, meaning that there were 103 males to every 100 females. (U.S. Census, 2020) GENDER 103 86% In 2020, 86% of Rexburg’s population were White, Non-Hispanics. The two other most common groups were Hispanics and Multi-racial, making up 9% and 3% of the population respectively. (U.S. Census, 2020) About 600 veterans lived in Rexburg in 2020, the majority over the age of 65 according to the 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimate. While this number is relatively small, studies have shown that veterans are at higher risk of mental health conditions than the general population. VETERANS Of the population over 25 years of age in Rexburg, 97% graduated from high school. 43% of Rexburg’s students obtained a Bachelor’s degree or higher. This is above neighboring Idaho Falls’ attainment of 30%. When comparing educational attainment to other student communities in the state, Rexburg was above Pocatello (28%), but lower than Moscow (54%). High school diploma Bachelor’s degree or higher 97% 43% 600vetrans in Rexburg Public Draft029 030 031 032 033 Page 29230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #029 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:07pm [Comment ID: 10579] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Provide citations #030 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:16pm [Comment ID: 10537] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Cite these "studies." I'm a veteran. Other veterans I know are strong, contributing members of the community. This statement implies veterans are a detriment to the community. Offensive. #031 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:09pm [Comment ID: 10580] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This information seems out of context. Is there a particular reason we are stating mental health conditions of veterans? #032 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 6:52pm [Comment ID: 10424] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Even though Rexburg's population is fairly young, planning needs to take into account that many older residents prefer to "age in place". This means that planning should be mindful of the need to create an "aging-friendly" community...that is, a community environment where people can live their entire lives rather than having to relocate and thereby lose the social capital that has accrued over a lifetime simply because they are experiencing the expected personal changes that come with age. Generally speaking, "aging-friendly" communities have the characteristics listed below. It would be nice if the updated comprehensive plan explicitly mentioned one or mre of these characteristics. INCLUSIVE: People of all ages, races/ethnicities, and abilities, especially elders, are welcome. SUSTAINABLE: Residents are committed to a lifestyle that is sustainable environmentally, economically, and socially. Size matters. People need to know each other, and scale determines the nature of human interaction. Small is better. HEALTHY: The community encourages and supports wellness of the mind, body, and spirit, and, to the same degree, plans and prepares programs and systems that support those dealing with disease, disability, and death. Page 30230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 ACCESSIBLE: The setting provides easy access to the home and community. For example, all homes, businesses, and public spaces are wheelchair-friendly and incorporate universal design features. Multiple modes of transportation are encouraged. INTERDEPENDENT: The community fosters reciprocity and mutual support among family, friends, and neighbors across generations. ENGAGED: Promotes opportunities for community participation, social and civic engagement, education, and creative expression. In concluding this comment, I note that - with regard to population aging - Rural America is often “center stage” because rural areas generally have a higher proportion of older persons than do urban areas. More so than is the case for urban areas, rural counties (such as Madison County) in the United States have experienced - and will continue to experience - a significant increase in both the number and the percentage of older persons. #033 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:31pm [Comment ID: 10702] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Again does this include the student population. I feel that defining actual age of permanent residents is important Page 31230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 12 CITY OF REXBURG HOUSING HOUSING UNITS Over the past ten years, the number of households in Rexburg grew from 6,580 in 2010 to 11,832 in 2020—a 80% increase. AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE Rexburg’s average household size experienced a slight decrease from 3.43 in 2010 to 3.13 in 2020. However, Rexburg’s household size remains the largest amongst peer communities. Total Housing Units and Persons per Household REXBURG IDAHO FALLS MOSCOW POCATELLO Total Housing Units 11,832 25,043 10,688 22,865 Persons per Household 3.1 2.6 2.2 2.5 Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 MEDIAN YEAR HOUSING BUILT In 2020, Rexburg had the newest housing stock amongst peer communities, with 2001 being the median year that residential buildings were originally constructed. Rexburg 2001 Idaho Falls 1976 Pocatello 1970 Moscow 1979 Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 Median Year Structure Built HOUSING UNIT TYPES Amongst peer communities in 2020, Rexburg and Moscow had the most similar composition of housing types, with a general distribution of single units (<40%) vs.. multi-units (>60%). Housing Unit Types Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 29% 7% 18% 41% 4% 1, detached 1, attached 2-4 apartments 5 or more Mobile home or other type of housingRexburgIdaho Falls Moscow PocatelloPublic Draft034 035 036 Page 32230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #034 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:10pm [Comment ID: 10581] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 cite resource #035 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:20pm [Comment ID: 10538] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Implies more families with children #036 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:22pm [Comment ID: 10539] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Suggests a deficit in single family, detached dwellings Page 33230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 13 VACANT HOUSING UNITS In terms of tenure, while peer communities had a similar number of vacant housing units ranging from 5 to 9%, Rexburg had a significantly larger number at 23%. This high percentage vacancy rate is likely due University students shifting to remote classes during the pandemic which resulted in many empty dormitories. AFFORDABILITY In 2020, while Rexburg had the lowest incomes amongst peer communities, home values were highest in Rexburg ($221,700) and Moscow ($240,500). $221,700 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units in Rexburg Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDS Cost-burdened households are those who pay more than 30% of their gross income on basic required housing expenses. (U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department). In 2020, Rexburg’s homeowners were less cost-burdened than peer communities, with just 16% of the households experiencing a burden, but Rexburg’s renters where the most cost- burdened across peer communities, with 63% of households experiencing a burden. REXBURG IDAHO FALLS MOSCOW POCATELLO Median per Capita Income $21,869 $28,629 $24,421 $23,760 Median Household Income $33,278 $ =56,590 $42,262 $46,882 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units $221,700 $179,600 $240,500 $154,000 % of Cost-Burdened Homeowners 16%22%21%20% % of Cost-Burdened Renters 63%44%52%41% Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 Incomes, home values, and cost-burdened households HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION While the Census cost-burdened data is helpful in showing the percentage of households that have a hard time covering housing expenses, this measure ignores transportation costs—a household’s second-largest expenditure. The Housing and Transportation (H+T) Index reveals that, overall, the Rexburg community pays more than 50% of their income in housing and transportation costs (Center for Neighborhood Technology, 2020). Housing alone is traditionally deemed affordable when consuming no more than 30% of income.Public Draft037 038 039 040 Page 34230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #037 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:24pm [Comment ID: 10584] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 were #038 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 12:26pm [Comment ID: 10540] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Implies excess construction of apartment complexes. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:22pm [Comment ID: 10582] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 We can check with our county assessor, Shawn Boice. When I spoke with him about it, even before the pandemic, college housing units weren't filling. Housing for single college students were overbuilt. Isn't this one reason why one of the housing complexes asked to be changed to family condos instead of student housing? #039 Posted by Todd Smith on 05/09/2023 at 10:46am [Comment ID: 10385] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 What is the meaning of the "=" sign here? #040 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:24pm [Comment ID: 10583] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Driven most likely by the number of college students? Page 35230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 14 CITY OF REXBURG ECONOMY INCOMES Between 2010 and 2020 Rexburg’s median household income grew by 20%, from $27,585 to $33,278. Despite this increase, the 2020 median household income of $33,278 was lower than the County’s ($44,419) and neighboring Sugar City ($48,125). While the difference in income could be attributed to the large student population (who generally have lower incomes), a comparison of median household income and per capita incomes with other student communities like Moscow and Pocatello reveal that Rexburg’s incomes are the lowest from the group. Over the past 10 years, Rexburg’s distribution of household income remained relatively the same for most income groups, other than for households earning $100,000 to $149,999, which grew by 7%. (2010-2020, ACS 5-Year Estimates, in inflation-adjusted dollars). Median Household income and Per Capita Income Rexburg Madison County Sugar City $33,278 $21,869 $44,419 $21,943 $48,125 $19,665 $56,590 $28,629 $42,262 $24,421 $46,882 $23,760 Idaho Falls Moscow Pocatello Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 Median Per Capita IncomeMedian Household Income POVERTY The U.S. Census Bureau uses a set of income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine poverty level. The 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates indicate that, of the population for whom poverty status was determined in 2020, 34% of them were living below the federal poverty level. From this group, 46% were in 18- 34 years old, 35% were under the age of 5, and 24% were related children of householder under 18 years. 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates further reveal that Women, Black or African American alone, Hispanics or Latinos, and Multi-racial groups were more impacted by poverty, than men, Whites, and Non-Hispanics. LABOR FORCE Between 2010 and 2020, Rexburg’s civilian labor force grew from 12,139 to 15,848–a 31% increase. Statewide, the civilian labor force experienced a growth of 9%. (2010 and 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates). OCCUPATIONS Over the past ten years, the largest occupation (job or profession) increase in Rexburg was the management, business, science, and arts occupation, growing by 9%, followed by the production, transportation, and material moving occupation, growing by 2%. (2010 and 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates). INDUSTRIES Over the past ten years, the three industries (economic sectors that produces raw materials, goods, or services.) that experienced the most growth were: (1) agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, growing by 1.7%; (2) transportation and warehousing, and utilities, growing by 1.3%; and (3) retail trade, growing by 0.9%. (2010 and 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates).Public Draft041 Page 36230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #041 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:36pm [Comment ID: 10585] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 If civilian labor force grew 31% and occupations grew by 9%, where is the other 22%? Page 37230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 15 According to Business Analyst Data from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Rexburg had 1,034 businesses in 2022, and in the same year, the top five industries that employed the most people were: educational services, retail trade, health care/social services, and accommodation/food services. Some of Rexburg’s businesses that made up its top industries in 2022 were: Top Five Industries (employing the most people) in Rexburg in 2022 Educational Services Retail Trade Health Care/Social Assistance Accommodation/ Food Services Professional/ Scientific/Tech 24% 15% 12% 9% 5% Source: ESRI Business Analyst, 2022 -BYU-Idaho -Madison Memorial Hospital -Madison School District #321 -Discovery Research -The Occasions Group -Melaleuca -Barrett Business Services -Wal-Mart -Madison County -Basic American Foods WAGES While no City- or County-specific wage data was found, the Idaho Department of Labor does provide occupational employment and wages for the eastern region (i.e., Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton Counties). The table below illustrates the entry wages and average wages for different occupations in the eastern region. ENTRY WAGE AvERAGE (MEAN) OCCUPATION TITLE Hourly Hourly Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations $9 $12 Personal Care and Service Occupations $9 $14 Sales and Related Occupations $10 $18 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations $10 $15 Healthcare Support Occupations $10 $14 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations $11 $15 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations $11 $24 Production Occupations $11 $19 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations $11 $18 Educational Instruction and Library Occupations $12 $25 Office and Administrative Support Occupations $12 $18 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations $14 $23 Community and Social Service Occupations $15 $24 Construction and Extraction Occupations $15 $22 Protective Service Occupations $16 $27 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations $17 $34 Legal Occupations $18 $35 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations $18 $38 Business and Financial Operations Occupations $18 $35 Management Occupations $20 $44 Computer and Mathematical Occupations $21 $47 Architecture and Engineering Occupations $28 $52 Entry and Average Wages by Occupation in Eastern Region Source: Idaho Department of Labor, 2021 Rexburg had 1,034 businesses in 2022 Public DraftPage 38230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 16 CITY OF REXBURG DRIVING TO WORK The 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimate indicates that the mean travel time for Rexburg residents who commute to work was 12 minutes each way. This is the shortest commute amongst all peer communities. PEER COMMUNITY MEAN TRAvEL TIME TO WORK (MINUTES) Rexburg 12 Madison County 14 Moscow 15 Pocatello 16 Sugar City 16 Idaho Falls 18 State of Idaho 21 Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020 Onthemap.com offers an understanding of the distances travelled by Rexburg commuters (right) and of the inflow and outflow of workers that live, commute in to and out of Rexburg (below). In 2019, Rexburg had about 3,800 people that lived and worked in town. However, about 4,200 residents left town for work and 7,800 non-residents came into town for work. This adds up to about 12,000 people using the local and regional transportation networks on a daily basis just for commuting to work. This situation is exacerbated when 63% of Rexburg residents drive alone to work (2020 ACS 5-Year Estimate). Source: OntheMap.com, 2019 Rexburg’s Jobs by Distance - Work Census Block to Home Census Block (Primary Jobs) 56% 19% 9% 16% <10 miles 10-24 miles 25-50 miles >50 milesRexburg’s Inflow/Outflow Job Counts (Primary Jobs) Source: OntheMap.com, 2019 7,800 4,200 3,800 Live and work Live and work in Rexburgin Rexburg Leave Leave Rexburg Rexburg for workfor work Drive to Drive to Rexburg Rexburg for workfor work 12 MIN. Mean travel time for Rexburg residents who commute to work. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimate, 2020 of Rexburg residents drive alone to work 63 % Source: ACS 5-year estimate, 2020Public Draft042 Page 39230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #042 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:45pm [Comment ID: 10586] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Emily, from Logan Simpson Consulting Firm, shared that this visual reminds us that our optimal hope is to have those leaving Rexburg for work and those driving into Rexburg for work would be living in Rexburg and work in Rexburg. I wonder how we consider growth of Rexburg with this Plan to provide such results. Page 40230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 17 SCHOOLS MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT #321 Madison School District #321 covers almost 300 square miles, and serves the majority of Madison County, including all of Rexburg. District #322 serves the remaining areas of Madison County, including neighboring Sugar City. Within District #321, the high school, junior high, and middle schools are located within the City of Rexburg, with the elementary schools in Archer, Lyman, Hibbard, and Rexburg. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL The Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program is of utmost importance to the Rexburg community. Enhancement of school routes include, extending and repairing sidewalks, intersections, and school zone signage, as well as regulating speed limits. The Madison County Transportation Master Plan identifies areas for additional safety consideration. Additional pedestrian safety emphasis areas should include areas around parks and natural areas, commercial districts, libraries, and other community resources and destinations. City’s enhancement of SRTS are considered as roads are built or updated. However, the City is still to formalize the program. BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO Offerings and Enrollment BYU-Idaho is a four-year university owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The University offers baccalaureate and associate degrees, integrated degrees, and internships, and attracts more than 32,000 students annually. Additionally, the Pathway online program, served nearly 27,000 online students across the globe in 2021. (BYU-Idaho) Growth and Economic Driver The BYU-Idaho campus currently spans 430 acres with over 40 major buildings, residence halls, and a 5,000-seat outdoor stadium (BYU- Idaho). The University is one of Rexburg’s primary growth and employment drivers. Growing from 9,000 annual students, when the university first opened in 2001, to 32,000 students today, has resulted in accompanying population growth for faculty and support staff, as well as increased need for goods and services which have had the multiplier effect of generating additional jobs in the community. Student Housing BYU-Idaho offers on-campus dormitories for single men and women with cooking style dormitories as an option for women. On-campus housing is also provided for families. University Village is owned and operated by BYU-Idaho and houses students who qualify to live in community housing. Off-campus housing consists of approved single-gender complexes ranging in price and size. All single students are required to live in approved housing unless circumstances prevent them from doing so. SRTS Purpose: to enable lifelong habits for a healthy and active lifestyle. Public Draft043 044 045 046 047 Page 41230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #043 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 11:53am [Comment ID: 10644] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 This description is clearly a carry over from a different time--at least seven years ago. The only dormitory housing BYUI offers for single students is the Centre Square complex, which has cooking facilities for both men and women. What concerns me most about this is not so much the description itself, but the fact that nobody took the time to check and update it. If something this simple was missed, what other inaccuracies will future decisions be based on? #044 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:52pm [Comment ID: 10589] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I did not realize these dormitories were still provided for single students. #045 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:47pm [Comment ID: 10587] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 How many square miles? (This can help us understand similarities.) #046 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:51pm [Comment ID: 10588] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Are we comparing apples to apples? Were there 3 tracks in 2001 like the three tracks in 2023? Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:13pm [Comment ID: 10646] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 This number is misleading, as it implies that Rexburg hosts 32,000 students simultaneously. In fact, the maximum number of campus-based students in the last two years was 25,631 in Fall 2021, 23,000 of whom were counted as living in Rexburg (see https://www.byui.edu/newsroom). Since then, numbers have been generally lower. I recommend this description be revised to reflect these actual numbers and to indicate that, while the creation of BYUI from Ricks college did stimulate significant growth, the number of students, faculty, and staff in Rexburg are not expected to grow significantly. Page 42230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #047 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 11:56am [Comment ID: 10645] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Although interesting, I don't see how this is relevant to the comprehensive plan for Rexburg. Page 43230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 18 CITY OF REXBURG PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE The Rexburg Police Department is located at 25 East Main St. The police department has 25 full-time employees, five part-time employees, and six full- time civilian office staff employees. EMERGENCY SERVICES The City’s fire services and emergency medical services (EMS) are combined into one agency, the Emergency Services Department. The primary emergency response facility is located next to City Hall at 26 N. Center St. This station provides first response to all fire and EMS incidents within Madison County. The majority of the fire personnel are cross-trained as basic, advanced, or paramedic level EMT’s. Police Services: • Animal Control• Bicycle Patrol• Community Service• Crime Prevention • DARE• Detectives• Emergency Response Team• K-9• Patrol • School Resource Officers Fire Protection Fire protection in Rexburg is provided by 13 full-time fire fighters and 60 paid fighters who are on call. Additional support is provided by approximately 60 paid-call volunteer firefighters and a second fire station. Funding for fire protection is provided by the Madison County Fire District. Several agencies provide the revenue sources to maintain emergency services including the fire district, the City of Rexburg, and the Ambulance District. EMS Ambulance service is provided by the Madison County Ambulance District, dispatched from Rexburg, and housed at Rexburg’s Emergency Services Department. The District currently has five ambulances that respond to approximately 1,400 calls annually, with a response time of two to five minutes in the City of Rexburg. Ambulances are replaced at 100,000 miles or every three to four years. MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Madison Memorial Hospital is an acute primary care facility located on the east end of Main St. Madison Memorial has 69 beds and provides a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, laboratory services, respiratory care, physical therapy, and obstetrics. The hospital’s facilities include private patient rooms, an intensive care unit, a surgery center, a childbirth center, a diagnostic imaging center, and a laboratory. Madison Memorial is one of the largest employers in the City and County, employing about 400 people in 2021. Other Nearby Health Services Other hospitals and medical centers near Rexburg include: 1) The Idaho Falls Recovery center in Idaho Falls (approximately 30 miles); 2) The Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls (about 42 miles); and 3) The Teton Valley Hospital and Surgicenter in Driggs (about 47 miles). NOTE: Text in red being reviewed by staff.Public Draft048 Page 44230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #048 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 7:58pm [Comment ID: 10590] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Looking forward to seeing the updated numbers. Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:15pm [Comment ID: 10647] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 It concerns me, given the time this document was in development, that these numbers are still under review. 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Public Facilities and Services Inventory Food Deserts Food deserts refer to the lack of access to healthy food and are linked to a variety of health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Currently, only the central and north-east neighborhoods benefit from having food stores within a one mile buffer. Neighborhoods outside the pink buffer are considered to be a food desert. Public Draft049 050 051 Page 46230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #049 Posted by Serena Kugath on 05/12/2023 at 2:39pm [Comment ID: 10440] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 6, Disagree: 0 As you all know, I and the Crest Haven neighborhood are am adamantly against the Eastern Park Corridor - looking forward to a time to talk specifically about it. Thanks City Staff and Council #050 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:02pm [Comment ID: 10591] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 If this is a concern, what does the city economic development propose to resolve the situation? Does that need to be added to this plan? #051 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 2:12pm [Comment ID: 10541] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Food desert is a phony concept. No one in Rexburg has a lack of access to healthy food simply because they live more than one mile from a major food store. Page 47230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 20 CITY OF REXBURG PUBLIC UTILITIES WATER Water Supply Rexburg’s water supply is pumped directly from eight ground water wells, with no treatment required prior to culinary use (indoor water use). Of the eight wells, five have emergency backup power sources. The wells access the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer, which is recharged by the Snake River, the Teton River, and various small streams. Evidence shows that the aquifer may be declining due to an imbalance in extraction and recharge, causing less water to be available to area well owners. Regional efforts are needed to ensure the proper recharge and sustainability of the aquifer. Evidence shows that the Snake River Aquifer may be declining due to an imbalance in extraction and recharge, causing less water to be available to area well owners. Water Demand The City’s 2015 Water Facilities Planning Study found that maximum daily demand can be met without the use of Rexburg’s largest well, but that new water sources would need to be developed to keep pace with population growth. The Study indicates that by 2023 there would be a 5,350 gallon per minute deficiency in the system with the largest well off-line. In 2015, average summer water demands were 413 gallons per capita per day, with winter demand being 99 gallons per capita per day. The difference in seasonal demand is likely due to the volume of agricultural and landscaping irrigation during the summer. Water Storage Three reservoirs and one tower provide water storage for Rexburg. The system is aided by three booster tanks and 546,265 feet of distribution piping, and regulated by a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA). This system controls the function of the wells by monitoring reservoir levels, pump flows and pressures, and booster pump operation. Water Quality Water sources are tested annually per the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidelines. To date, contaminants have not been found. However, EPA recently proposed changes to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation to establish legally enforceable levels, for six PFAS (a group of chemicals known to be harmful to humans and the environment) in drinking water. The proposed rule would require public water systems to: • Monitor for these PFAS • Notify the public of the levels of these PFAS • Reduce the levels of these PFAS in drinking water if they exceed the proposed standards. EPA anticipates finalizing the regulation by the end of 2023. If fully implemented, the rule will mitigate thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. Idaho State University Public Draft052 053 054 055 056 057 058 Page 48230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #052 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 2:49pm [Comment ID: 10544] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Not worth a place in this document. It is unfounded conjecture. #053 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:06pm [Comment ID: 10545] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 PFAS chemicals are far more prevalent in surface water than in ground water. Rexburg drinking water comes from wells and thus has a very low potential for significant PFAS contamination. Discussion of PFAS here is just “fluff” and unnecessary. #054 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 2:46pm [Comment ID: 10543] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Drinking water “contaminants have not been found” is a misleading statement. All drinking water contains low levels of various chemicals of concern. A more proper statement would be “Drinking water tests show water quality standards are being met.” #055 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 2:22pm [Comment ID: 10542] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Where is Rexburg water quality testing data to be found? #056 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:05pm [Comment ID: 10592] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Do we have updated data on this? 2015 seems long enough ago with the growth we have experienced. Keith, I remember you discussing this information in meetings. What updated data do you have? #057 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:09pm [Comment ID: 10546] - Link Type: Comment Page 49230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Description: http://dww.deq.idaho.gov/IDPDWW/JSP/WaterSystemDetail.jsp?tinwsys_is_number=3 502&tinwsys_st_code=ID&wsnumber=ID7330022 #058 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:37pm [Comment ID: 10598] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 It's 2023. Is there a deficiency? Page 50230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 21 WASTEWATER Rexburg’s Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the City of Rexburg, Sugar City, and the City of Teton in Madison County. The treatment plant is located on 16 acres, 8 acres of which is used for drying beds. The facility also has approximately 16 additional acres to be used as a future site for lagoons. The Wastewater Department that oversees the treatment plant also manages the collection system and pumping stations for wastewater. The collection system contains 11 lift stations; of which 6 pump directly into the treatment plant. Results from the 2021 Wastewater Facility Planning Study The City’s 2021 Wastewater Facility Planning Study reports that average daily influent flows have been increasing but have not exceeded capacity. In general, the Study found that the wastewater facility serving Rexburg has the capacity to meet demands with planned asset management programs and monitoring. The Facility Planning Study makes extensive recommendations for improving each of the phases of wastewater treatment, including budget, financing mechanism, staffing, and maintenance for each required item needed to function through 2040. SANITATION Rexburg has a Municipal Sanitation Department responsible for collection and delivery of trash and recyclables, as well as receptacles. Trash is brought to the Madison County transfer station, then delivered to either the Madison County Landfill or the Jefferson County Landfill. The City’s sanitation department collects approximately 25,000 tons of trash during a typical month.Public Draft059 060 Page 51230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #059 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:21pm [Comment ID: 10547] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Backyard chickens eat food waste, reducing the volume of garbage that must be landfilled by the city. https://www.biocycle.net/feed-chickens-not-landfills/ #060 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:15pm [Comment ID: 10593] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Any measures taken for recycling that should be mentioned here? What measures are being taken to reduce so much waste? Page 52230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 22 CITY OF REXBURG PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PARKS Rexburg has developed three types of park facilities, each with a distinct purpose and role to meet community needs. • Private Parks (2.12 total acres) serve private neighborhoods. Although these facilities are generally not available for public use, they serve the subdivision where they are situated. • Neighborhood Parks (10.47 total acres) serve the broader neighbor hood with larger amenities to meet the needs of the neighborhood. Occasionally, these parks may include a regional draw, such as a skate park or splash pad. • Community Parks (89.26 total acres) serve the City and often the re gion with larger scale amenities and features. More specific details about the City’s existing and future parks as well as the level of service is available in the 2018 Parks Plan. The Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space Map (page 24) does offer an insight as to the wakability of parks and the connectivity of the trails system. CITY/COUNTY FACILITIES • Madison County Fairgrounds offers an indoor arena and two outdoor arenas used on a continuous basis for livestock oriented activities and other social and cultural events throughout the year. • City/County Golf Courses include the Teton Lakes Golf Course (27 hole) and the Rexburg Municipal Golf Course (9 hole) and are available for public use. During the winter months, both are used for cross-country skiing activities. NATURAL AREAS The Teton River Natural Area, crossing through the heart of the City, provides a unique opportunity for Rexburg residents to enjoy an undeveloped riparian area within the heart of the City. An extensive trail running through the river corridor and eventually connecting to the proposed trails of Madison County Trails Master Plan will become a sought-after recreation opportunity for residents and visitors alike. AGRICULTURAL LANDS Although not typically considered recreational resources, agricultural lands offer vast open spaces that provide scenic views and a peaceful setting for relaxation and outdoor activities, both of which are a great contributor to mental and physical health. Agricultural lands provide a range of other benefits such as food security, conservation of natural resources, economic development, and climate change mitigation. The American Farmland Trust indicates that while the three Idaho counties most at risk of losing farmland are Ada, Canyon, and 101.85Total acres of parks in Rexburg From 2016 to 2040: Idahoans will pave over, fragment, or compromise 113,100 acres of farmland and ranchland. That’s the equivalent of losing700 farms and$72 million in farm output, and1,500 jobs based on County averages. Kootenai , the State as a whole will be impacted if recent development trends continue. The City of Rexburg and Madison County should continue to collaborate to direct higher densities to the City and preserve valuable farmland in the County.Public Draft061 062 063 064 065 Page 53230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #061 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:28pm [Comment ID: 10526] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Does this count the two parks that are not useable? Just for accuracy let's list useable areas and areas that will be developed for the future. #062 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:28pm [Comment ID: 10548] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Rural residential zones in Rexburg should be treasured for their role of preserving stable country neighborhoods. #063 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:20pm [Comment ID: 10595] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Is this by Rexburg Rapids? Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:23pm [Comment ID: 10648] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I agree--this description is so vague that I do not know where this area is for certain. Recommend identifying this area more clearly/specifically. #064 Posted by Kyle Baldwin on 05/25/2023 at 3:21pm [Comment ID: 10488] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Where did these numbers come from? #065 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:19pm [Comment ID: 10594] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Add snowshoeing and tubing Page 54230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 23 REGIONAL PARKS Rexburg residents and visitors can enjoy some of the nation’s most spectacular scenery, such as the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, in just a few hours drive. Additionally, Rexburg is nearby world-class sites including: Craters of the Moon National Monument, the Idaho National Laboratory, Jackson Hole, Island Park, Ririe and Palisades Reservoirs, Sand Hills, and the Historic Teton Dam. The City’s location creates a prime opportunity for capitalizing on tourism and regional travel and visitation. TRAILS The City currently has a small system of trails, lo cated mainly in its parks and along portions of the Teton River. The most established trails are located within Porter Park, Smith Park, Riverside Park, and Nature Park. Many of the existing paved trails are in great con dition and feel safe and inviting to trail users, but they do not provide larger community connections. Rex burg’s 2018 Trails Plan offers the design guidelines to create a series of interconnected trail routes throughout the City and County. This concept would enable trail us ers to connect to most destinations on a variety of trails; from nature trails to sidewalks and bicycle lanes to paved shared use paths. The Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space Map (page 24) illustrates the connectivity of the current and proposed trail system. Trail Users Trail users may include but are not limited to: walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and other wheeled devices like segways, scooters, roller skates, skateboards, and wheel chairs. Cyclists The existing trail system poorly serves bicyclists, as there are few striped bicycle lanes and many of the paved paths in the parks are narrow, limiting shared pedestrian and bicycle use. Access There are several small trail systems located in parks and along the Teton River in the City of Rex burg. However, much of the sidewalk and bicycle lane network is incomplete or nonexistent, making it difficult to walk, wheel, or bicycle to these trails. Many of the existing trails lack amenities like lighting, sig nage, and benches to invite users. Access consideration are also needed for safely crossing U.S.20 on the southeast end of town. See the X symbol on the Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space Map (page 24) Expanding and improving bicycle infrastructure in Rexburg While Rexburg is already doing great work to create a safer and more bike-friendly environment, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)’s Urban Bikeway Design Guide is a great resource for the City and community partners to consider. The guide offers suggestions on various types of bike lanes—including buffered and protected lanes—, bicycle boulevards, intersection treatments, signals, signage, and more. Expanding and improving bicycle infrastructure will not only result in more cyclists and less car traffic, but also on more health benefits for the community (e.g., reducing chronic disease like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease; improving equity; improve safety; increasing physical activity; reducing human exposure to transportation-related emissions; and reducing motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities). Public Draft066 067 068069 070 071 072 073 Page 55230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #066 Posted by Barbara J Odegard on 05/08/2023 at 5:28pm [Comment ID: 10382] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The big X appears to be on the southwest part of town, not south east. #067 Posted by Traci Sessions on 06/04/2023 at 11:31pm [Comment ID: 10716] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Many of the trails are not in great condition, The trail by Teton River behind the business park is in very poor condition and unsafe in spits. The trail around Smith Park is also falling apart in spots. #068 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:28pm [Comment ID: 10649] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Recommend changing "improve safety" to "improving safety" for proper parallel construction. #069 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:33pm [Comment ID: 10597] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Help me understand what "equity" is improved? #070 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 8:30pm [Comment ID: 10596] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Several community members requested this connectivity throughout Rexburg. #071 Posted by Kyle Baldwin on 05/25/2023 at 3:25pm [Comment ID: 10489] - Link Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) isn't considered a regional park, it's a Federally funded research and development facility. Reply by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:40pm [Comment ID: 10703] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Page 56230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 And not just any visitor can have access to INL. #072 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:42pm [Comment ID: 10704] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 As city growth continues and eats up open and safe trails it would be nice to have a County wide trail system. #073 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:34pm [Comment ID: 10650] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Segway is a brand name, so should be capitalized. Alternatively, consider replacing "segways, scooters" with "motorized and unmotorized scooters." Page 57230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 24 CITY OF REXBURG Map 2. Access to Parks, Trails, and Open Space Public Draft074 075 076 077 078 079 Page 58230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #074 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:13pm [Comment ID: 10432] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 The Parks Department webpage states: " Parks have become a place where residents gather to relax, play, and celebrate. Everyone has a park memory. As Rexburg continues to grow, the City wants to maintain and build new parks so that future generations can enjoy and make memories in these parks." I agree, and would love to see at least two or more parks located in the SE quadrant of the City. From my perspective, an ideal location for a proposed park would be the acreage along the north side of East 7th South...between the Eaglewood and Harvest Heights subdivisions. #075 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:00pm [Comment ID: 10429] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 During Phase 2 of updating the Comprehensive plan, some of the feedback I provided observed that the trail that runs along the South Fork of the Teton River could be extended east along Barney Dairy Road, south through the Hidden Valley subdivision, and then up through a ravine so that it intersects with E 7th South. I was very pleased to see this route (or most of it) was included as a "proposed trail" in this map. Thank you!! #076 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:08pm [Comment ID: 10431] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This comment recommends that at least one pedestrian bridge be constructed over the South Fork of the Teton River East of Hwy 33. There is already one pedestrian bridge across the river on the West side of Hwy 33 (near Fat Cats on the north side of the rivers and the soccer fields on the south side), but there is not pedestrian bridge east of Hwy 33/2nd East. #077 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:35pm [Comment ID: 10651] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The meaning of these purple colors is not immediately apparent. Recommend adding "to ____ (I'm not sure what)" after "Ten..." and "Fifteen minute walk." #078 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:31pm [Comment ID: 10527] - Link Page 59230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 The southwest areas of town lack sidewalks, trails, and parks. #079 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:03pm [Comment ID: 10430] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Each day I walk about 7 miles around Rexburg. Part of this daily jaunt is on the trail that runs parallel to the South Fork of the Teton River. Because there is no pedestrian path/trail underneath the bridge on 2nd East (Hwy. 33), I need to use the cross-walk at the intersection of 2nd East/Hwy. 33 and Teton River Village (i.e. between Jack-in-the-Box and Citizen's Bank). I don't mind doing this, but sometimes my crossing holds up traffic. Personally, I feel that traffic might flow more smoothly at this intersection if those walking along the trail could continue via a pedestrian walkway on the south end of the bridge Page 60230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 25 NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAZARDOUS AREAS NATURAL RESOURCES View Corridors Rexburg is located in an area of unique visual quality. Important view corridors include the Rexburg Bench, the Teton Mountain Range, and the Teton River. Rivers and Streams Rexburg is located in a county that is traversed by two large rivers and many smaller streams. The Teton River flows directly through the municipal boundaries of Rexburg, and the Snake River flows past the City on its west. The smaller of the two river corridors, the Teton River, is a unique resource for the City and has a community centerpiece. Wetlands Most of Rexburg’s wetlands are located near the South Fork of the Teton River. The mapped wetlands provide a “red flag” for development purposes but also a “green flag” for conservation purposes. Wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems on the planet. They provide a range of ecosystem services such as water purification, carbon sequestration, and flood control, and they support a diverse range of plant and animal life. Snake River Plain Aquifer Spanning 60 miles across, the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer is the state’s largest “body” of water. The acquifer’s crystal-clear water is the only source of drinking water for nearly 300,000 residents of eastern Idaho. That is why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated it as a “sole source aquifer” in 1991. Rexburg is fortunate to get all of its water from this aquifer and committed to its preservation. Idaho National Laboratory Technical Assistance Program The following potential hazards were identified as part of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)’s Technical Assistance Program. Rexburg’s hazardous areas include not only natural hazards (i.e. flooding and earthquakes), but also industrial hazards (chemicals and pesticides, underground storage tanks, railroad crossings, grain silos, etc.) NATURAL HAZARDS Hazardous Soils The soils surrounding Rexburg differ depending on location. Low permeability and strength are the main limitations for urban use. Radon gas emission is another concern in certain portions of the Rexburg area. Steep Slopes [Existing Conditions: Rexburg Bench?] Subdivision development in areas with steep slopes should be encouraged to work closely with the Public Works Department to ensure adequate storm water management is addressed. Development should be encouraged to avoid areas of steep slopes (30% or greater). Volcanic Hazards Rexburg is located in close proximity to Yellowstone National Park, which is a nested set of three volcano calderas. This volcanic system has erupted three times, all several million years ago. These eruptions have been very infrequent, and the likelihood of one occurring within the next several thousand years is extremely remote. The volcanic characteristics of the region are of interest and highlight the uniqueness of the region; however, volcanoes or volcanic activity should not be considered a significant threat to the City or County. Public Draft080 081 082 083 084 Page 61230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #080 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:41pm [Comment ID: 10654] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Missing a verb: "is committed" #081 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:44pm [Comment ID: 10655] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This paragraph seems out of place from the surrounding descriptions. Are the steep slope areas specifically identified anywhere? It seems like directions to developers belongs in a different section than this. #082 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:37pm [Comment ID: 10549] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Where in Rexburg the are Radon gas concerns located? Are testing data available? #083 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:37pm [Comment ID: 10652] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 How does Planning and Zoning take these view corridors into account? #084 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:38pm [Comment ID: 10653] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 "has" seems to be the wrong word here. Possibly meant to be "is?" Page 62230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 26 CITY OF REXBURG Floodplains The Federal Emergency Management Agency has prepared maps of the 100- and 500-year floodplains within Madison County and the City of Rexburg. Statistically, the 100-year floods, or those within the A zone, are floods which have a 1% chance of occurring within a given year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publishes Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) for areas prone to flooding. This information can be used to identify areas that need special planning. Flooding may result in damage or loss of property, injury or loss of life, and contamination of waterways with debris and hazardous chemicals. There is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Madison County, which indicates flood-prone areas within the City and County. The majority of the flood areas are located in the valley near each of the rivers (Snake River, Henry’s Fork, and North and South Forks of the Teton River). Several businesses and homes were constructed in some of these areas prior to their identification by FEMA in 1978. Spring flooding due to melting snow and rain, is common within the flood prone areas and sometimes affects homes and businesses in these areas. Future construction in the flood zones should be consistent with any applicable restrictions and regulations. In addition, any homes or businesses already located in the flood-prone areas should be informed of the potential hazard. Businesses within flood-prone areas should not be allowed to store hazardous chemicals, or be able to show that any such chemicals are stored in a manner that ensures they will not pose a contamination risk in the event of a flood. Seismic Hazards Madison County is located within the Intermountain Seismic Belt. The two largest earthquakes in the last several decades in the intermountain seismic belt occurred in 1959, the Quake Lake Earthquake (7.5 Richter magnitude), and in 1983, the Borah Peak earthquake (7.3 Richter magnitude). Both were felt in the Rexburg area, but did not cause any significant damage. There are a number of faults that have the potential to affect Rexburg. The East Teton fault is the most likely cause of severe damage in Rexburg. The Rexburg Fault runs from the Heise Cliffs areas south of Rexburg, north through Rexburg, and then curves to the northeast. The Rexburg/Heise fault(s) has not moved in quite some time, but there is no indication that it is inactive. Fault trench analyses suggest that the last movement on the fault caused a 7.1 Richter magnitude earthquake approximately 25,000 years ago. If another large earthquake occurred on this fault, essentially all the buildings in Rexburg would be in danger of experiencing some level of damage. There are also other faults (the faults on either side of the Driggs Graben and Centennial horst, for example) that could cause significant damage. All new buildings have been designed and built to meet the seismic codes for the area. Most of the newer homes in the County should withstand an earthquake. It is recommended that City planners address emergency preparedness in the event that an earthquake does impact the area. More detailed seismic information for the Rexburg area can be obtained from various geological information agencies. Other Hazards In addition to the above hazards, critical erosion (defined as areas with erosion rates higher than allowable soil loss limits) has been identified as a concern within the Rexburg Bench area. The erosion is primarily the result of melting snow on the farmlands above. Future development along the base and slope of the Bench may need to address erosion concerns prior to development. Public Draft085 086 087 Page 63230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #085 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 11:09pm [Comment ID: 10602] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Do we have a plan published for the city in the event of a natural disaster? If so, where can it be found? #086 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:39pm [Comment ID: 10551] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Where is the map? #087 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 3:38pm [Comment ID: 10550] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Where are the flood-plain maps? Page 64230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 27 INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS Industrial hazards cover a vast range of hazards that have resulted as a part of the advancement of industry. It is not the intent of this section to identify all industrial hazards, but to indicate likely hazards based on current industry trends in the City. Hazards associated with any new industry should be assessed by the City prior to allowing new the industry into the City. Railroad The railroad provides a vital service for the agricultural industry. However, the City should consider the hazards associated with this service in authorizing expansions in areas traversed by railroad tracks. Traffic and railroad crossings should be considered in expanding areas of the City for industrial growth. Emergency plans need contingencies for human injury and death resulting from impact, fire, explosion, and hazardous chemical release. Air Pollution Air pollution is typically not a problem in rural areas and small cities; however it is becoming a global issue and the recommendations of Plan Rexburg should aim to reduce the air emissions created by development and population in the City by requiring appropriate mitigation measures for construction sites and industrial operations to reduce dust, and the reduction of necessary vehicle trips through land use strategies that concentrate development near existing infrastructure and community resources. Underground Storage Tanks Underground storage tanks constitute a hazard in that leakage from these tanks can result in contamination of ground water aquifers. Tanks should be constructed according to the standards of the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department to minimize this risk. Additionally, there may be areas of high water table where underground storage tanks are determined to be inappropriate. The placement of these tanks should be considered by decision-makers, particularly in areas close to residences or critical facilities such as schools and hospitals. Hazardous Chemical Storage Hazardous chemicals stored properly do not pose an immediate hazard to the public. However, if the chemicals are spilled or are involved in an accident (i.e. fire, explosion, etc.) there could be a chemical release –potentially affecting the public. City officials need to know the type of chemicals stored in a business or farm to protect emergency personnel in the event of an accident and the public from undue hazards. State and Federal laws require notification of hazardous chemical spills according to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Section 302. Additionally, the public should be informed of releases in accordance with all applicable regulations. The City should ensure areas of previous chemical spills are remediated and cleaned to meet federal and state standards prior to redevelopment of the land. Public Draft088 Page 65230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #088 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 12:48pm [Comment ID: 10656] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 words reversed: should be "the new" rather than "new the" Page 66230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 28 CITY OF REXBURG Map 3. Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas Public DraftPage 67230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 29 TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY NETWORK The existing roadway network consists of local (e.g., residential subdivision streets), collector (e.g., 2nd S. St.) and arterial streets (e.g., Main St.), as well as the state highway U.S.20. Each of these roadway classifications serves a different, yet important function in the roadway system. As part of the 2022 Madison County Transportation Master Plan (TMP), a Level of Service (LOS) analysis was conducted to categorize congestion on roadways. While most roadway segments in the County are operating at an acceptable LOS, three Rexburg areas, below, are experiencing significant delays. The TMP modeled the best course of action to relieve congestion and includes detailed recommendations that must be considered by the Regional Planning Organization (RPO) as development and growth occurs. • 2nd East (between Main St. and 7th N. St.) • U.S.20 Ramps at Main St. • U.S.20 Ramps at University Boulevard ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION [Existing Condition] Alternative transportation modes are an important part of the overall transportation system and include both motorized and non-motorized travel options. These modes of transportation should be accommodated in a vibrant and interconnected transportation system. Infrastructure design should take into account the needs of all users, including those with disabilities, to ensure that options are inclusive and equitable. Motorized Options Examples include a traditional bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, and van share facilities. A bus system has long been discussed and could become a vital link to expanding access to the University while at the same time reducing traffic congestion in the Downtown. Non-motorized options Examples include walking, biking, skateboarding, and horseback riding, as well as wheelchair users. Micro mobility (small, lightweight vehicles that are typically powered by electric motors and designed for short- distance travel) is also considered a non-motorized option due to its low speed and low powered engines. BRIDGES The City maintains 10 bridges. Of these, the bridge located on 1st North St. and 4th West St. has a load restriction. The City is working with the Idaho Department of Transportarion to asses options for updating the restriction. AIRPORT The Rexburg-Madison County Airport is jointly owned and operated by the City of Rexburg and Madison County. There is a single asphalt runway approximately 75 feet in width and 4,200 feet in length. A full-length taxiway with several smaller taxiways provides access to the general aviation hangars and facilities. The airport serves primarily private and agricultural aircraft. There have been discussions of providing a commercial service, however, the airport configuration is landlocked and the ability to grow and expand is limited. A committee currently exists and feasibility studies are being conducted to evaluate the potential for relocation. RAIL The 52-mile-long Yellowstone Branch of the Eastern Idaho Railroad (EIRR) passes through Madison County between Idaho Falls and Ashton. The railroad runs parallel to the Old Yellowstone Highway and follows the general path similar to U.S. 20. EIRR started running as a collection of two disconnected clusters of the former Union Pacific branches. EIRR is owned by Watco Inc. and moves more than 35,000 carloads per year to the Union Pacific with interchanges at Idaho Falls on the northern segment and Minidoka on the Southern segment. Equitable Transportation Community Explorer (ETCE) Tool Developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), this tool explores the burden disadvantage communities experience resulting from underinvestment in the areas of: Transportation Insecurity, Climate and Disaster Risk Burden, Environmental Burden, Health Vulnerability, and Social Vulnerability. ETCE findings revealed one disadvantaged tract (about 18% of the County’s overall population) in Rexburg, see map on next page. Future transportation investments prioritizing this area can leverage funds from USDOT. Public Draft089 090 091 092 093 094 095 Page 68230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #089 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 1:14pm [Comment ID: 10660] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This tract encompasses a considerable portion of the central part of Rexburg. Does this mean the city can obtain extra funding for maintaining roads in this tract? Is there more to this than that? The description sounds like political mumbo-jumbo. #090 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 1:08pm [Comment ID: 10659] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Is this the number of cars passing through Rexburg each year? If not, recommend revising to reflect actual traffic through the city. #091 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 4:13pm [Comment ID: 10552] - Link Type: Question Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 The railroad passes through the middle of Rexburg, from the southwest to the northeast. Has anyone considered using that railroad right-of-way for a light-rail transit system to help alleviate the city’s north/south traffic congestion? #092 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 11:22pm [Comment ID: 10603] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Currently, several student housing facilities accommodate students with their own bus system which is helpful for congestion. Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 1:04pm [Comment ID: 10658] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 ...in addition to the Walmart shuttle. It seems like these could be acknowledged in this summary of the current state, even if, looking down the road, there is a thought that somehow the city ought to be responsible for providing these (Is that what this section is intended to suggest?). #093 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:47pm [Comment ID: 10705] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 The intersection at 5000 so. And Archer/Lyman highway needs reviewing. Curious Page 69230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 what the increase in traffic has become since many now take the Thornton exit as a means of getting into Rexburg. #094 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 4:22pm [Comment ID: 10553] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Rexburg does not have adequate east/west traffic options. Additional US 20 ramps over 7th South and Moody Road should be a priority. #095 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 1:01pm [Comment ID: 10657] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The last part of this paragraph seems out-of-date. Specifically, projects to radically change the US 20 interchanges at Main Street and University are already well along in the planning process, with construction expected in the next two years (see https://itdprojects.org/projects/us20rexburg/). Are those projects part of the TMP? If so, it seems like this part of the paragraph could reflect the current and near-term state. If not, is the RPO expected to do more with them? Page 70230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 30 CITY OF REXBURG Map 4. Roads and Trails Inventory Public Draft096 097 098 099 100101 102103 Page 71230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #096 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:17pm [Comment ID: 10433] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The proposed East Parkway will require careful balancing of concerns by those residing in affected neighborhoods, and the need to alleviate traffic on East 7th South. I know that this proposed roadway has generated considerable debate in recent weeks. #097 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:00pm [Comment ID: 10664] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 The proposed East Parkway appears to be a significant undertaking--probably the most substantial in the entire transportation plan--and yet the details of the proposal nor its purpose have been clearly articulated. Given the number of residents whose lives would be materially impacted, it is incumbent upon city planners to do a better job of explaining both the need, intended approach, and anticipated end state. #098 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 1:55pm [Comment ID: 10663] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The East Parkway proposal appears to be a major undertaking for which neither plan nor purpose are clearly articulated. As drawn, it is apparent that this roadway would profoundly affect many residents on the southern and eastern edges of the city. If such disruption is truly necessary, city planners owe these residents a well-laid out explanation. #099 Posted by ADAM R JACOBSMEYER on 05/10/2023 at 3:08pm [Comment ID: 10388] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 It seems to me that the growth that might necessitate a parkway for this city is not east of town and that this money/road should be used west of town. #100 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 4:35pm [Comment ID: 10679] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 4, Disagree: 0 There is considerable opposition to the proposed “East Parkway” because of its disruption to the residential neighborhood through which it would be routed. Page 72230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Instead, consider creating a beltway loop around Rexburg to alleviate traffic congestion. The loop could originate at the Thornton Exit of US Highway 20. Even now, some people find it more convenient to take the Thornton exit to get to their homes on the WEST SIDE of Rexburg in Hibbard by traveling north on South 3000 West Street. Similarly, traffic toward the EAST SIDE of Rexburg could take the Thornton Exit, travel northeast along the old Yellowstone Highway to Poleline Road, east to Digger Drive, and thence north along the east side of Rexburg. Those two parts of the beltway would connect via Moody Road (2000 North Street) on the north side of Rexburg. The only immediate construction required would be a US Highway 20 overpass over Moody Road. See draft map at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-YMQnCrNQx_fYTNK5iD266W1360Nx2qu/view?usp=s haring #101 Posted by Kristin Williams on 05/23/2023 at 3:03am [Comment ID: 10484] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 4, Disagree: 0 I believe the East Parkway is not needful and will destroy the integrity of the surrounding neighborhoods. Cutting directly through established neighborhoods, close to many homes, driveways, and a church building, it will be unsafe and will cause traffic congestion in certain spots that will negatively impact the surrounding neighborhoods. This road will essentially cut off Crest Haven from Valley View and Founders square, leaving Crest Haven an island between University on the West, 2nd East on the East and 7th South on the South. In addition, there is no reason that traffic needs to be routed out toward Sugar City that way. If the road goes through from University up to 2nd East, traffic heading to BYUI and the LDS Temple will bottle neck and back up at the corner of Sunrise Dr which will encourage drivers in a hurry to turn left and cut through the Crest Haven Neighborhood along Westwood or Hillview and then up Crestview, which will cause another hazardous intersection at the top of Crestview. BYUI traffic needs to be routed up University and 7th South and not through neighborhoods full of children. #102 Posted by Holly Green on 06/04/2023 at 11:54pm [Comment ID: 10720] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 The East Parkway Corridor needs to be reviewed so that it does not go through established neighborhoods which would then have no buffer from a 5-7 lane road. This road would essentially make the Crest Haven neighborhood an island, cut off from other neighborhoods. It would also cut off families from the church building on the corner of 2nd East and Sunrise Drive, which many youth and children walk to throughout the week. Putting a major road there would make the current pedestrian traffic unsafe. I would also question why a corridor needs to be built east of town to Sugar City when development is happening on the west side of Rexburg. Is this Page 73230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 parkway proposal being driven by community voices or the voices of developers? #103 Posted by Mat Miles on 05/18/2023 at 12:06pm [Comment ID: 10462] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 I don't see how adding this road solves any traffic issues. Farmers use Poleline road and people who want to go to town use 7th south. Page 74230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 31 MADISON COUNTY HEALTH OUTCOMES Health outcomes represent how healthy a county is right now, in terms of length of life and quality of life. Madison County is ranked among the healthiest counties in Idaho (Highest 75%-100%) based on health outcomes. MADISON COUNTY IDAHO UNITED STATES Health Outcomes Premature Death 4,300 6,300 7,300 Quality of Life Poor or Fair Health 19%15%17% Poor Physical Health Days 5 3.9 3.9 Poor Mental Health Days 5 4.4 4.5 Low Birthweight 6%7%8% Additional Health Outcomes (not included in overall ranking) COVID-19 Age-Adjusted Mortality 68 64 85 Life Expectancy 79.4 79.2 78.5 Premature Age-Adjusted Mortality 260 310 360 Child Mortality 50 50 50 Infant Mortality 3 5 6 Frequent Physical Distress 16%12%12% Frequent Mental Distress 17%14%14% Diabetes Prevalence 11%9%9% HIV Prevalence 84 378 Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data. Source: County Health Rankings, 2019 16% of adults reported experiencing poor physical health for 14 or more of the last 30 days. 17% of adults reported experiencing poor mental health for 14 or more of the last 30 days. 11% of adults were living with a diagnosis of diabetes. As shown, while Madison County performed better than the state and the country on most indicators, there were three indicators that did not fare so well: HEALTH AND WELLBEING Health and wellbeing refers to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health and wellbeing outcomes and risks. (Health.gov). Health Data Challenges and Opportunities Larger communities (of 50,000+) benefit from readily available data sets to better understand their health trends including SDOH. While Rexburg is not there yet, Madison County data (particularly because Rexburg makes up 74% of the County’s total population) helps explain Rexburg’s health wellbeing conditions. Future studies can benefit from the City Health Dashboard which Rexburg will have access to as of the summer of 2023. Rexburg is a Winner of the City Health Dashboard Put Us On The Map Challenge The City of Rexburg was slected as winner of the City Health Dashboard’s Put Us on the Map Challenge. As of the summer of 2023, Rexburg can expect to have access to an array of regularly updated data such as, life expectancy, park access, and children in poverty. Public Draft104 105106107 108 Page 75230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #104 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:20am [Comment ID: 10605] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Is this on Health.gov? #105 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:02pm [Comment ID: 10444] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 What do these numbers mean? The Rexburg numbers are higher than those for the State of Idaho which appears that Rexburg is less healthy than the average for the state. Some clarification should be made. #106 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 7:53pm [Comment ID: 10442] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 What are Rexburg's "character and values"? Are they defined in this document? #107 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:35pm [Comment ID: 10528] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Does the 5 represent 5 poor health day?? It this based on weather days? sick days? #108 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:22am [Comment ID: 10606] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Do we have a definition of Premature Death? Page 76230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 32 CITY OF REXBURG MADISON COUNTY HEALTH FACTORS Health Factors represent things that can be modified to improve the length and quality of life for residents. Madison County is ranked among the healthiest counties in Idaho (Highest 75%-100%) based on risk factors. MADISON COUNTY IDAHO UNITED STATES Health Behaviors Adult Smoking 16%16%16% Adult Obesity 36%30%32% Food Environment Index 7.2 7.5 7.8 Physical Inactivity 26%23%26% Access to Exercise Opportunities 82%67%80% Excessive Drinking 12%20%20% Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths 11%31%27% Sexually Transmitted Infections 82.7 384 551 Teen Births 6 18 19 Additional Health Behaviors (not included in overall ranking) Food Insecurity 13%10%11% Limited Access to Healthy Foods 12%8%6% Drug Overdose Deaths 15 23 Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths 4 13 12 Insufficient Sleep 35%33%35% Clinical Care Uninsured 9%13%11% Primary Care Physicians 1,480:1 1,520:1 1,310:1 Dentists 1,610:1 1,510:1 1,400:1 Mental Health Providers 600:01 440:01 350:01 Preventable Hospital Stays 1,914 2,123 3,767 Mammography Screening 36%41%43% Flu Vaccinations 43%43%48% Additional Clinical Care (not included in overall ranking) Uninsured Adults 12%16%13% Uninsured Children 4%5%6% Other Primary Care Providers 960:01 820:01 870:01 Social & Economic Factors High School Completion 95%91%89% Some College 85%66%67% Unemployment 2.7%5.4%8.1% Children in Poverty 11%12%16% Income Inequality 5.5 4.1 4.9 Children in Single-Parent Households 6%17%25% Social Associations 0 7.3 9.2 Violent Crime 54 221 386 Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data. Source: County Health Rankings, 2019 The County Health Rankings highlighted the following health factor trends for Madison County: 82.7 new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections were diagnosed per 100,000 people. 9% of people under the age of 65 did not have health insurance. There was one primary care physician per 1,480 people. There was one dentist per 1,610 people registered. 1,914 hospital stays per 100,000 people enrolled in Medicare might have been prevented by outpatient treatment. 36% of female Medicare enrollees received an annual mammography screening. 43% of Medicare enrollees received an annual flu vaccine. 12% of adults under age 65 did not have health insurance. 4% of children under age 19 did not have health insurance. 2.7% of people age 16 and older were unemployed but seeking work. 11% of children lived in poverty. 54 violent crimes such as rape, homicide, robbery and aggravated assault, reported per 100,000 people.Public Draft109 Page 77230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #109 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:02pm [Comment ID: 10666] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 These are interesting facts without context. How is a reader supposed to infer anything from them? Are these numbers high, low, or typical? Do these numbers call for immediate action or long-term measures? Page 78230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 33 Madison County Health Factors Continued... MADISON COUNTY IDAHO UNITED STATES Additional Social & Economic Factors (not included in overall ranking) High School Graduation 94%81%86% Disconnected Youth 7%7% Reading Scores 3.2 3.1 3.1 Math Scores 3 3 School Segregation 0.03 0.14 0.25 School Funding Adequacy ($1,255)($415)$741 Gender Pay Gap 0.59 0.75 0.81 Median Household Income $53,700 $62,600 $67,300 Living Wage $33.91 $35.73 $38.11 Children Eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch 33%37%52% Residential Segregation - Black/White 81 63 Residential Segregation - Non-White/White 42 35 46 Child Care Cost Burden 19%20%25% Child Care Centers 1 4 6 Homicides 2 6 Suicides 13 22 14 Firearm Fatalities 7 16 12 Juvenile Arrests 19 Physical Environment Air Pollution - Particulate Matter 6.2 6.8 7.5 Drinking Water Violations Yes Severe Housing Problems 30%14%17% Driving Alone to Work 67%78%75% Long Commute - Driving Alone 14%24%37% Additional Physical Environment (not included in overall ranking) Traffic Volume 301 262 395 Homeownership 42%71%64% Severe Housing Cost Burden 21%11%14% Broadband Access 76%86%85% Two other health factor trends highlighted by the County Health Rankings were: On average, per-pupil spending among school districts was $1,255 below the estimated amount needed to support students in achieving average U.S. test scores. An annual average of 6.2 micrograms per cubic meter of fine particulate matter was measured in the air. While the The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has primary annual average standards of 12.0 micrograms per cubic meter, the current World Health Organization’s standards are 5 micrograms per cubic meter. Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data. Source: County Health Rankings, 2019 Public Draft110 111 112 113 Page 79230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #110 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 4:39pm [Comment ID: 10555] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Why highlight air pollution when Madison County’s is better than Idaho’s and better than the rest of the United States. This is unnecessary fluff. #111 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:05pm [Comment ID: 10667] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This seems inconsistent with earlier remarks about Rexburg drawing crystal clear water from the Snake River aquifer. #112 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 4:31pm [Comment ID: 10554] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 This needs clarification./ #113 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:39pm [Comment ID: 10529] - Link Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Could we list the website where these tables come from for additional information? For example, the traffic volume of 301 does not mean anything to me because I am unclear what that number represents. Page 80230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Emily Morales 34 CITY OF REXBURG DESIRED CONDITIONS Public DraftPage 81230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 35 DESIRED CONDITIONS OvERvIEW This chapter identifies the implementation measures—the goals, objectives, and actions—to be taken by the City and community partners to achieve the desired conditions for Plan Rexburg: How We Live and Grow. Since implementation can take time, City leaders and staff must reassess and prioritize action items annually. Implementation measures may be adjusted over time based on availability of new or improved information, changing circumstances, resource availability, and anticipated effectiveness, so long as they remain consistent with the intent of the Plan. Public DraftPage 82230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 36 CITY OF REXBURG IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES • Goals are broad, long-term aspirations for what the City of Rexburg wants to achieve. • Objectives are specific, measurable targets that support the attainment of a goal. • Actions are the tasks that must completed in order to achieve objectives and attain goals. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES DEvELOPMENT Building on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and other recent studies and plans, the implementation measures were confirmed, refined, or expanded. City staff were involved in this process and indicated a desire to streamline former measures. Community input and the desire to advance health and wellbeing for the Rexburg community informed a series of opportunities that resulted in new implementation measures. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES CATEGORIES In an effort to streamline and facilitate the implementation process, measures are organized into the four areas illustrated below. The Implementation Table further details the objectives and actions. PRIORITIZATION CONSIDERATIONS Ultimately, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) prioritizes the implementation of Plan Rexburg. Decisions are made based on a variety of changing conditions and priorities. Prioritization may change based on funding levels and/ or sources (e.g., grant funding that must be used for a certain type of project); new opportunities for partnerships; and the emergence of new private development projects. The following criteria can help P&Z in determining the priority of actions to implement: • Health, Safety, Welfare, and Code Compliance: actions that involve projects that improve public health, safety, welfare, or ensure code compliance. • Ease of Implementation: actions that capitalize on opportunities to be easily implemented (i.e., low cost with large gains, staff capacity, development-ready projects, available property, etc.). • Community Significance: actions that provide benefit to many people within the community, contributes to the HOW WE SERvE OUR COMMUNITY HOW WE GROW OUR COMMUNITY HOW WE STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY HOW WE MOvE GOODS AND PEOPLE • Population • Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities • Schools • Recreation • Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas • Private Property Rights • Land Use • Special Areas or Sites • Community Design • Housing • Agriculture • Economic Development • Transportation • Airport ID Statute 67-6508 required elements included in this areaFigure 3. Implementation Measures Categories Future Public Draft114 Page 83230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #114 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:14pm [Comment ID: 10556] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The city's use of "Strategic Planning" committees to supplant policies of the comprehensive plan (as described in the July 18, 2019 Planning and Zoning minutes) does NOT even attempt to get community input. How can we get entrenched city employees to view themselves as public servants rather than as empowered managers of the public? Page 84230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 37 Plan Rexburg Vision and to balancing needs across the community. • Partnerships for Funding: actions that leverage partnerships for funding (i.e., regional partners, federal or state grants, private sources, etc.). • Satisfies Urgent Need: actions that satisfy urgent needs within the community (i.e., transportation and safety improvements). • Completes Phasing of Current Projects: actions that complete phases of current projects that are yet to be completed. • Plan Integration: City leadership and staff should ensure consistency between Plan Rexburg and development proposals, the land use codes, and infrastructure capacity. Additionally, the City should work to integrate the Plan’s actions into the City’s Capital Improvement Plans to ensure implementation. For this reason, the development of an annual workplan is recommended. IMPLEMENTATION TABLE The goals, objectives, and actions outlined in implementation tables presented over the next couple of pages support the Plan Rexburg Vision Statement and are intended to influence future zoning and regulation changes, leverage partnerships, prioritize capital investments, and help establish new programs and services. The resources and partnerships required for each action should be considered in conjunction with annual budgeting and capital planning. Actions are outlined by their respective type and timeline as follows: TYPE • Regulatory Reform: Some development regulations and standards will need to be updated to ensure consistency with the goals and strategies in this Plan. • Capital Projects: These major infrastructure investments and funding partnerships are specifically relevant to the implementation of the Plan goals and objectives but should be considered in conjunction with other capital improvements and related plans to determine priorities, project efficiencies, and timing of capital improvement expenditures. • Plan or Study: Specific locations or initiatives that may require direction at a more detailed level than what is established in this Plan. These include site-specific development guidelines, master and/ or subarea plans, and feasibility or funding studies. These plans and studies may be done by City Staff and/or consultants alongside an advisory committee made up of community members. • Program or Resource: These may include developing an educational program, marketing campaign, or a repository of resources to inform the public, encourage civic engagement, and overall, invite the community to contribute to the success of the Plan efforts. Programs and resources may also involve seeking or continuing collaborative efforts (i.e., partnerships) with local and regional organizations. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE • Short-term: 0 to 5 years • Mid-term: 5 to 15 years • Long-term: 15 years or more • Ongoing ANNUAL WORKPLAN Each year, City leadership including, City Council, P&Z, and department heads, among others, should jointly develop a work plan with key actions for the year. Using the Implementation Table as a guiding document, the group should assess changing and pressing priorities and capitalize on known resources and partners for the year. The annual workplan creation is an opportunity to define more measurable targets for different objectives and to identify actions to include in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Public Draft115 Page 85230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #115 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:19pm [Comment ID: 10557] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Consider using the Engage Rexburg platform to reach out and get citizen input on each year’s proposed annual workplan. Page 86230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 38 CITY OF REXBURG HOW WE SERvE OUR COMMUNITY Population | Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities | Schools | Recreation | Natural Resources and Hazardous Areas | Private Property Rights GOALS OBJECTIvES 1. Goal 1: Provide efficient and consistent levels of public services that contribute to advancing quality of life and strengthening the image of Rexburg as "America's Family Community." • Promote the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. • Promote and safeguard water quality and efficiencies. • Ensure that development occurs in a manner that is safe, that facilitates efficient delivery of public services, and does not outstrip available or potential capacities. • Integrate public services, utilities, and facilities into the fabric of neighborhoods with as little disruption as possible. • Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate levels of service for public school facilities. • Support a diverse range of educational opportunities that continue lifelong learning and aligns with job market trends. 2. Goal 2: Provide year-round, safe, accessible, and quality facilities and programs that support recreational and cultural opportunities and promote social cohesion for all ages and abilities. • Implement recommendations in the 2018 Parks Plan and 2018 Trails Plan. • Balance residential and commercial growth with additional parks and recreation amenities. • Support the development of an integrated trail network connecting Rexburg neighborhoods to parks, recreation areas, and community amenities such as the Teton River corridor, BYU-I, and Downtown. • Encourage the development of indoor recreation facilities and programs to increase opportunities during winter months. • Promote more cultural activities and spaces (e.g., museum, music, arts, etc.) • Develop multi-generational programs and events that increase opportunities for community cohesion. • Increase and improve communication of public events and recreational opportunities. 3. Goal 3: Protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of the Rexburg community by minimizing risks to life and property as a result of natural hazards and land use decisions. • Protect sensitive natural resources. • Leverage natural assets that contribute to the beauty and character of Rexburg. • Regulate development in hazardous areas. • Continue to ensure that the City’s land use actions, decisions, and regulations to protect private property rights.Public Draft116 117 118 119 120 Page 87230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #116 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:12pm [Comment ID: 10682] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 I would love to see bike trails that safely connect. :) #117 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:56pm [Comment ID: 10706] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Trails throughout Madison County #118 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:11pm [Comment ID: 10681] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Thank you for including safety in this goal. As we consider future growth, what major thoroughfares will be added to support the increased capacity? #119 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 5:58pm [Comment ID: 10707] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Curious what the $$$ commitment from the City is? And what efforts are being made to work with county officials #120 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:36pm [Comment ID: 10558] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Accommodate personal self-reliance initiatives by citizens and homeowners. Page 88230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 39 ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Ensure land use decisions continue to uphold the City's authority and responsibility to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Regulatory Reform Ongoing Follow recommendations in the 2021 Wastewater Facilities Planning Study.Capital Project Ongoing Follow recommendations in the 2015 Water Facilities Planning Study; assess timeline for an update. Capital Project Ongoing Stay abreast of changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure compliance with potential changes in 2023.Program or Resource Ongoing Consider developing standards to help conserve water.Regulatory Reform Short-term Collaborate with local and regional farmers to identify and promote water conservation efforts.Program or Resource Short-term Monitor public resource usage to more accurately and efficiently anticipate and plan for population growth.Program or Resource Ongoing Establish and convene semi-annual meetings with other public utilities and essential service providers, including Madison School District 321, to review master plans and coordinate anticipated land use entitlements, transportation connectivity, and public utilities and services. Program or Resource Short-term; Ongoing Establish and convene quarterly meetings with Madison School Districts and BYU-I to coordinate data sharing, wayfinding improvements, and potential impacts of anticipate rezonings or development projects. Program or Resource Short-term; Ongoing Work to formalize the Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program and capitalize on funding sources from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC). Program or Resource Ongoing Annually, assess the need to update development impact fees that align with community needs and regional best practices (and costs) to enhance amenities and appropriately cover infrastructure costs; Assess feasibility of variable impact fees (e.g., reduction in areas where infrastructure is already in place or for projects offering a collective benefit such as affordable housing; higher impact fee for low-density development). Regulatory Reform Ongoing Asses the need to create performance based zoning to require developers to show evidence that they can meet a specified level of performance prior to the approval of their project. Plan/Study Short-term Require development plans to address connections to surrounding neighborhood amenities including roads, sidewalks, trails, and pathways. If no plan exists for the area, a study should be conducted. Regulatory Reform Ongoing Implement financing programs to maintain and upgrade critical facilities and services.Program or Resource Short-term Continue to require the use of underground utility lines where feasible.Regulatory Reform Ongoing Encourage educational institutions and community organizations to provide a broad set of programs within the community, including programs for special needs students, early childhood, the arts, math and science, English as a Second Language, and life-skills. Program or Resource Ongoing Promote the expansion of continuing education offerings and their alignment with job market trends.Program or Resource Ongoing Collaborate with educational institutions to ensure the City’s wayfinding signs include directions to school facilities.Program or Resource Short-term Review and consider implementing recommendations in the 2018 Parks Plan and 2018 Trails Plan.Capital Project Short-termPublic Draft121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129130 Page 89230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #121 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:43pm [Comment ID: 10530] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Due to the high cost of financing, I would not consider this a short-term project. More of an ongoing, long-term project that we continue setting money aside for as well as being aware of and applying for grants. #122 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:46pm [Comment ID: 10560] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 4, Disagree: 0 Do not use fees to discourage rural residential or low-density single-family neighborhood development! Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 6:31pm [Comment ID: 10568] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 I agree. Cities can choose incentives or hinderances for developers. Rexburg needs more single family dwellings -- more stability (five plus years) to support business in order for the city to thrive. Reply by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:24pm [Comment ID: 10685] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 If anything, high-density properties put more stress on community services, roads, and schools. Shouldn't the fees be higher for high-density properties??? #123 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:28pm [Comment ID: 10686] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Please define "encourage educational institutions". I feel Madison School District and Madison Cares offer an amazing plethora of services. There is a challenge keeping up with growth. Many classrooms are overcrowded, and services are maxed out. What more can the city of Rexburg do to encourage additional services? #124 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:16pm [Comment ID: 10683] - Link Type: Comment Page 90230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 My fourth-grade students did a public awareness campaign about water conservation. Envolving local students could help disseminate need to homes and the community. #125 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:20pm [Comment ID: 10684] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Such as...the over crowded Teton Lakes Golf Course and Rexburg Rapids. In towns we have visited they have a "local" fee and an "out of town" fee. Can we charge more to people who come from neighboring communities and put additional stress on our services? #126 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:40pm [Comment ID: 10559] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Work with the Rexburg canal company to take full advantage of surface waters in Rexburg. #127 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 6:01pm [Comment ID: 10708] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 At what point do you meet with county officials as well. #128 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 5:48pm [Comment ID: 10561] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 spelling = assess #129 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:52am [Comment ID: 10626] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This appears to be only of the only places in this document dictating "higher impact fees." Impact fees are discussed annually. This needs that flexibility just like any other impact fees discussed regularly. #130 Page 91230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/02/2023 at 6:28pm [Comment ID: 10566] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Emily, in some of our other meetings, there was another word you used for "affordable" housing. What was it? Page 92230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 40 CITY OF REXBURG ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Increase parking options or connectivity in recreational areas to increase access to trails throughout the City.Capital Project Mid-term Work with local civic organizations to encourage community events along the City’s trail systems to raise awareness and funding for additional trails.Program or Resource Ongoing When the 2018 Parks Plan and the 2018 Trails Plan are due for an update, consider doing a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan that integrates parks and trails considerations along with overall recreation opportunities and multi-modal connectivity. Plan/Study Mid-term Identify and acquire sites for future parks and recreational facilities in areas of the city currently not well-served by parks.Capital Project Mid-term Ensure new subdivision reviews consider the allocation of trails corresponding to the routes outlined on the Trails Plan trail map.Program or Resource Ongoing Require new developments to connect to the regional trail network.Regulatory Reform Ongoing Create and promote river access points and water sports recreation. Capital Project Short-term Explore funding opportunities to support the design, construction, and maintenance of parks, open spaces, and recreation opportunities. Some examples are: exaction, dedications, and impact fees; conservation easements; recreation or Open Space Bonds; as well as local, private, state, and federal funds. Reference the Parks and Trails Plans for more details. Program or Resource Ongoing Convene Madison County and Sugar City to identify and secure funding for a regional community recreation center and other recreation facilities that operate year-round. Capital Project Short-term Establish joint use agreements with the canal/ditch companies to expand the trail network Program or Resource Short-term Establish joint use agreements with the educational institutions to increase the number of parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities.Program or Resource Short-term Establish and regularly convene a dedicated cross-functional team that includes representatives from BYU-I and other community groups to plan and execute joint communication efforts and community-building events (sports and cultural events; volunteering opportunities; etc.) that bring together the student and non-student community. Program or Resource Short-term; Ongoing Collaborate with community groups and event organizers to advertise key services (e.g., daycare options and special needs programs), recreational opportunities (e.g., trails, river access, etc.) and community events on the City’s website/event calendar. Program or Resource Ongoing Continue to increase the number of winter recreation opportunities.Capital Project Short-term Collaborate with the schools and Rexburg's Parks Advisory Board to incorporate thematic opportunities for environmental and historical education in the design of recreational areas and trails (e.g., markers that identify species and the historical significance of land/events). Program or Resource Ongoing Create and maintain a publicly available trails map that can live on the City's website, public facilities, and info centers. Program or Resource Short-term; Ongoing Promote the involvement of community members of different backgrounds, ages, and abilities in designing public spaces and programs that can be enjoyed by all; assess interest in the feasibility of a community gardening program. Program or Resource OngoingPublic Draft131 132 133 134 135136 Page 93230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #131 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:29pm [Comment ID: 10687] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I agree and would love to help support this action. #132 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:32pm [Comment ID: 10688] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 The Teton River has a rich in history in this area. Making it a beautiful focal point and a place to relax and feel calm as the city grows would be beautiful. #133 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:34pm [Comment ID: 10689] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Our family loves the cross-country skiing at the golf course. Thank you! #134 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 6:03pm [Comment ID: 10709] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Happy to champion a trails of Madison County so as to expand existing trails throughout the county #135 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 6:04pm [Comment ID: 10710] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 THIS!!!!!!! #136 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:46am [Comment ID: 10609] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Is this through a Rec District? Or another way? Page 94230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 41 ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Collaborate with event organizers and local businesses to support them in following ADA guidelines to ensure spaces and events are accessible. Program or Resource Ongoing Per guidance in Plan Rexburg's Land Use Chapter, continue to ensure that the City's land use actions, decisions, and regulations protect private property rights. Program or Resource Ongoing Collaborate with healthcare providers to assess the feasibility of expanding local health programs. Program or Resource Short-term Identify partners and resources to promote air quality in and around Rexburg to ensure air quality is addressed as the city/region continues to grow. Program or Resource Ongoing HOW WE GROW OUR COMMUNITY Land Use | Special Areas or Sites | Community Design | Housing | Agriculture GOALS OBJECTIvES 1. Plan and facilitate purposeful growth patterns that promote efficiencies in infrastructure provision and advance quality of life for the Rexburg Community. • Use Plan Rexburg Land Use Chapter to guide development decisions. • Increase and improve publicly available resources to raise awareness about land use efforts and facilitate land use decisions. • Continue involving neighboring communities and the County in regional planning efforts. 2. Draw upon the geographic and landmark features of Rexburg to guide future development and preserve the character of the City. • Continue developing tools and program, including grants and incentives, to improve community design. • Protect special areas or sites with natural, cultural, historical, or local significance. • Continue to encourage and support City-wide beautification programs to strengthen community pride. • Maintain the Tree City USA recognition. 3. Uphold the recommendations in the City Center Vision 2050.• Ensure land use decisions and development review processes are in line with the recommendations in the City Center Vision 2050 • Ensure land use decisions and development reviews follow the City Center Form Based Code. 4. Promote complete neighborhoods that create an optimal mix of people, housing types, activities, services, and transportation options. • Promote housing developments that are walkable, reducing sprawl and the need for car travel. • Promote attainable, accessible, and quality housing options that meet the needs of all Rexburg residents. • Reduce the proportion of cost-burdened homeowners (currently 16%) and renters (currently 63%) • Promote upkeep and improvements to the appearance of all residential areas.Public Draft137138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Page 95230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #137 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:42pm [Comment ID: 10435] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 5, Disagree: 0 I very much like this section of the Comprehensive Plan wherein there is a delineation of "Goals", "Objectives" and "Actions". That said, I was expecting this section to also include "Policies". Perhaps those who drafted this iteration of the Plan were equating "objectives" with "policies", but in my mind these are different. As an illustration (regarding how goals might be linked to policies"), here are some suggestion of land use and housing goals vs. policies: Suggested Land Use Goals: - Provide a healthful, safe, and sustainable environment. - Plan for future growth of the City in a cost effective manner while maintaining high quality public facilities and services. Encourage development that advances the City's identity ("America's Family Community"), provides transportation linkages, and supports a pedestrian-friendly environment. - Locate medium and high density residential zones near shopping, health care, and transportation services. Suggested Land Use Policies: - Encourage developers to work with neighborhoods to develop plans that address neighborhood concerns, such as environmental protection, aesthetics, quality of life, property values, and preservation of open space. - Maintain design standards and a design review process to ensure that neighborhood and community centers are developed with minimal impact on surrounding land uses, are consistent with community character, and assure pedestrian and vehicular access Suggested Housing Goals: - Preserve the character of existing neighborhoods via contiguous zoning, and support high quality new development. - Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments, and encourage the preservation of existing housing stock. Suggested Housing Policies: - Encourage residential developments that protect the environment, provide usable open space, and exhibit exceptional quality and design. - Consider the balance between housing affordability, environmental quality, public resources/services, and the maintenance of neighborhood character. - Encourage the development of residential areas so that open space, views, Page 96230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 watersheds, and critical areas are permanently protected. Reply by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:38pm [Comment ID: 10690] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Well said. "Suggested Land Use Policies: - Encourage developers to work with neighborhoods to develop plans that address neighborhood concerns, such as environmental protection, aesthetics, quality of life, property values, and preservation of open space." #138 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 1:03am [Comment ID: 10614] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Are these items already in place? Or is this a new set of goals and actions to be implemented? What is the start date, and who is in charge of making it happen? #139 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:51pm [Comment ID: 10691] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 What will this look like? Rexburg is currently a beautiful community. How do we maintain as we grow? Thank you for considering this in the plan. #140 Posted by Kathy Goff on 06/04/2023 at 8:26pm [Comment ID: 10713] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 We need to consider subdivisions where smaller homes could be constructed on smaller plots of land. Not everyone can afford or wants to afford the size of homes that are often dictated by current subdivisions and HOA entities. We need to allow for a wider range of materials, styles and sq. footages so that housing can be more affordable for owner and renters. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/04/2023 at 11:25pm [Comment ID: 10715] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Kathy, variety is important, isn't it. Are you thinking of homes similar to those in the Summerfield subdivision where there is a variety of square footage for the home as well as the yard? Is there another place in town you see would be a good example of what you hope to see? #141 Page 97230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 6:13pm [Comment ID: 10563] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Housing developments that are “walkable” are appropriate for some parts of Rexburg, but Rexburg still needs neighborhoods with an abundance of single-family, detached residences. #142 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:58am [Comment ID: 10612] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Typically, those who own their own home have a pride of ownership and are more likely to upkeep their place vs those who rent. #143 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 6:05pm [Comment ID: 10562] - Link Type: Question Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 What is the “City Center Vision 2050?” Where can it be seen? #144 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:12pm [Comment ID: 10668] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 If this is a separate document, can a link be attached to its references? #145 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:57am [Comment ID: 10611] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I agree. We are heavy in areas that promote higher turnover. We need to establish areas with more stability. #146 Posted by Eric Erickson on 06/04/2023 at 4:39pm [Comment ID: 10696] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Suggestion - Has the city thought about creating an Live-Work Units (LWUs). These are properties that combine residential and non-residential uses in either commercial or residentially zoned areas. LWUs are usually restricted in that they require the owner of the business to also reside in the property or vice versa. This is ideal for promoting start-ups and also freelancers. Page 98230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #147 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 12:49am [Comment ID: 10610] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This was brought up at one of the community meetings. Thanks for adding it. Page 99230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 42 CITY OF REXBURG ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Enhance City's website to include more guidance on how to use GIS platforms Program or Resource Short-term Ensure that the City Zoning Map updates follow revisions to the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan Regulatory Reform Ongoing Develop and implement site planning standards for commercial development, specifically along Main St. and in areas with historical significance.Regulatory Reform Short-term Create a 1-pager public document highlighting the benefits of developing vacant or underused land with existing infrastructure prior to additional greenfield development.Program or Resource Short-term As the zoning of industrial areas in the heart of the city and near sensitive areas change, consider their conversion to employment centers and open space areas. Program or Resource Long-term Hold monthly meetings with the Madison County and the cities of Sugar City, Teton, and Newdale to ensure consistency in development standards and infrastructure needs across jurisdictional boundaries. Program or Resource Ongoing Create design guidelines that celebrate and preserve distinct features throughout Rexburg and that set a standard for quality design and materials. Plan/Study Short-term Ensure streets design and improvements consider both aesthetic and functional perspectives, including traffic control devices, signs, lighting, medians, curb and gutter, parking strips, public spaces, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, micromobility, snow removal, landscaping, and tree plantings, among other. Program or Resource Ongoing Encourage street-side tree planting for new subdivision areas via landscape requirements. Regulatory Reform Ongoing Use landscaped medians to break up the width of roadways, soften traffic noise, and lessen and control the impact of traffic volume; ensuring landscaped areas do not impeded views at intersections. Capital Project Mid-term Establish minimum landscape and shade requirements for parking lots on commercial developments.Regulatory Reform Short-term; Ongoing Require developments along public lands and the Teton River to integrate the natural features as a recreational, aesthetic, and economic element.Regulatory Reform Ongoing Explore the need and applicability of various tools to protect sensitive areas and view corridors such as -River and stream corridors -Hillsides, ridges, or benches, -Groundwater and surface water Regulatory Reform Mid-term Partner with local historians, schools, and volunteers to expand and publicize the special areas and sites record (per Land Use Chapter) to use as a tool for promoting awareness of historic and architecturally significant buildings. Program or Resource Ongoing Research the possibility of nominating sites (e.g., the Tabernacle Building) to the National Historic Register.Program or Resource Short-term Subdivision developments in areas with steep slopes should work closely with the Public Works Department to ensure adequate storm water management is addressed and avoid slopes of 30% or greater. Program or Resource Ongoing Consider the development of a marker or plaque program to commemorate existing and former historically significant sites.Program or Resource Short-term Continue to plan and implement consistent landscaping, street lighting, and street furnishings in the downtown area.Program or Resource Ongoing Design and execute construction of a mixed-use parking structure on the block in between Collage Avenue and 1st East and Carlson Avenue and 1st South.Capital Project Mid-term Update the Land Use Code to allow for flexible spaces and convertible streets that support a wide range of uses including local festivals and events, such as the Rexburg Farmer’s Market. Regulatory Reform Short-termPublic Draft148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 Page 100230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #148 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 6:16pm [Comment ID: 10565] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 What does this mean? #149 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:58pm [Comment ID: 10693] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Can we create a list of water-wise drought-resistant plants? #150 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 6:14pm [Comment ID: 10564] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Good! #151 Posted by Sharee Barton on 06/04/2023 at 1:54pm [Comment ID: 10692] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 What are the plans for additional arteries through the city? 2nd East's capacity is maxed out. #152 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 6:07pm [Comment ID: 10711] - Link Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 What impact will the proposed 500+ MPC up on the bench have on so many aspects of Rexburg and Madison CO. Flooding, water usage, sewer etc… #153 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 1:00am [Comment ID: 10613] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Is this currently in place? #154 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:02pm [Comment ID: 10671] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Page 101230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 As worded, this item stands out as significantly different from all other items. Recommend something like "Establish and enforce policies to ensure adequate storm water management on slopes of 30% or greater." #155 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:58pm [Comment ID: 10670] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Recommend rephrase: "Require that developments along public lands and the Teton River integrate the natural features as a recreational, aesthetic, and economic element." As written there is some ambiguity. Page 102230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 43 ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Continue to emphasize pedestrian/bike routes throughout the City but with enhanced options in the Downtown.Program or Resource Ongoing Continue to work on identifying and planning for a Joint Administration Building to host City and County operations Downtown.Capital Project Mid-term Implement ways (landscaping, design, amenities, technology, etc.) to make Downtown an interactive area to create additional destination opportunities, community activities, and vibrancy. Plan/Study Ongoing Work with developers and business owners to enhance Downtown as a destination, with additional small/boutique shops, restaurants, public art, and community amenities.Program or Resource Mid-term Collaborate with economic development efforts to identify and actively pursue boutique lodging businesses for Downtown Plan/Study Short-term Implement more efficient parking traffic management options in Downtown. Program or Resource Short-term Continue providing city-sponsored revolving loan funds, or matching grant funds for façade renovation for businesses fronting on Center Street and College Ave. Program or Resource Ongoing Identify programs to encourage new housing developments and retrofits to include energy-efficient and water-wise materials and practices while ensuring homes are both affordable and cost comparable. Program or Resource Short-term Continue to update off-site improvement requirements to include separation buffers for bicyclist and pedestrian safety and comfort as well as adequate connections between destinations and directional signage. Regulatory Reform Short-term Require new developments located adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods to be compatible in scale and use and to accommodate sufficient buffers (e.g., landscaping, sound barriers, etc.) between non-compatible uses. Regulatory Reform Ongoing Continue to encourage neighborhood developments include public facilities, amenities, and services (e.g., food store, pharmacy, etc.) at a convenient distance.Program or Resource Ongoing Promote healthy food access (e.g., to grocery stores and other nutritious food options) are equally distributed throughout the City to ensure, prioritizing areas which currently lack. Program or Resource Ongoing Expand code enforcement of rundown properties and those not meeting code standards to include an educational approach to explain reasons for standards as well as funding opportunities. Regulatory Reform Ongoing HOW WE STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY Economic Development “Our community wants businesses, businesses want talent, and talent wants a great place” GOALS OBJECTIvES 1. Promote and support a sustainable economy that is conducive to diversifying employment opportunities, to offering secure, living-wage jobs, and to enhancing the quality of life of the Rexburg community. • Expand intergovernmental cooperation. • Foster a coordinated land use strategy that is conducive to economic development. • Align economic development and housing options. • Continue to promote downtown as the center and heart of Rexburg. • Support local and regional educational institutions to promote a well-educated, trained workforce and educational opportunities for all residents.Public Draft156 157 158 Page 103230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #156 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 1:06am [Comment ID: 10615] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Which building are you hoping to use? #157 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:13pm [Comment ID: 10445] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Add "to" before "include" in this sentence. #158 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:08pm [Comment ID: 10672] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This sentence is very poorly written. Do you mean something more like "Take steps to promote equal distribution of healthy food access (...) throughout the city, prioritizing areas which currently lack"? Page 104230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 44 CITY OF REXBURG ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Convene Madison Economic Partners, State Economic Development Agencies, and the Urban Renewal Agency to assess grant opportunities, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure improvements that can support more economic development. Program or Resource Ongoing Establish a dedicated cross-functional team that includes representatives from BYU-I, regional colleges, and large employers to expanded vocational training opportunities that match job market trends. Program or Resource Ongoing Incentivize current residents with existing businesses outside of the municipal boundary, to relocate within the City Program or Resource Short-term Collaborate with local processing facilities and farmers to assess feasibility of diversifying crop processing. Program or Resource Short-term Develop a strategy to recapture lost sales opportunities in areas such as entertainment, sit-down restaurants, and convenience shopping categories, as well as to capture recreational traffic to and from the nearby National Parks Plan/Study Short-term Continue enhancements to the marketing/recruitment plan to draw new employers to Rexburg.Program or Resource Ongoing Market land use availability for logistics management, online banking, maker spaces, and technology industries to Rexburg; Encourage the development of Class A office buildings of significant size in central locations with access to services and amenities (e.g., Elevation Labs in Idaho Falls) Program or Resource Ongoing Market downtown as a unique destination place that offers economic, social, and cultural activities for locals and visitors alike. Program or Resource Ongoing Encourage joint marketing of downtown businesses.Program or Resource Ongoing Maintain a demographic and economic market information dashboard on the City website to support existing businesses and aid in new business development.Program or Resource Ongoing Identify and address barriers to entertainment and restaurant opportunities.Program or Resource Short-term Assess opportunities for expanding incentives for business growth and relocation.Program or Resource Ongoing Identify and actively pursue businesses that can build on regional recreation opportunities such as sporting goods store(s) and bicycle shop(s). Program or Resource Short-term Expand partnerships with BYU Idaho and the regional colleges to grow opportunities for business entrepreneurship and business incubation.Program or Resource Ongoing Promote streetscape improvements along College Ave, Center Street, and Downtown, to enhance the visual connection between these areas.Capital Project Short-term Assess the feasibility of a hotel/conference center and expanded restaurant options. Plan/Study Short-term Ensure infrastructure capacity is maintained and expanded to attract key businesses. Capital Project Ongoing Continue discussions with the Union Pacific Railroad and East Idaho Rail to broaden economic opportunities for Rexburg. Program or Resource Ongoing Collaborate with the Developmental Disability Agency and others to promote job opportunities for atypical community members. Program or Resource OngoingPublic Draft159 160161 162 163 Page 105230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #159 Posted by Justin Clarke on 05/15/2023 at 6:30pm [Comment ID: 10453] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 BYU-Idaho has been referred to in practically every possible combination imaginable. Be consistent. Check with the schools branding guidelines for the correct format. #160 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:09am [Comment ID: 10618] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 How do we do this? We have had a few bicycle shops in town. They haven't lasted. How is Big 5 doing? It's a sporting goods store. #161 Posted by Eric Erickson on 06/04/2023 at 4:47pm [Comment ID: 10698] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Something to think about is prospecting the outdoor product companies to set up an outlet store. Most of your outlet type stores are in smaller cities. #162 Posted by Eric Erickson on 06/04/2023 at 4:44pm [Comment ID: 10697] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Is there even a plan that we present to businesses interested in setting up shop here in Rexburg. I get the marketing/recruitment plan, but what is the plan or the incentives the city gives if they are thinking about doing business in Rexburg. #163 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:05am [Comment ID: 10617] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 How often is this addressed? Incentives can be helpful to inviting businesses to Rexburg and keeping them Page 106230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 45 HOW WE MOvE GOODS AND PEOPLE Transportation | Airport GOALS OBJECTIvES 1. Facilitate, provide, and maintain transportation options that support economic development and enhance quality of life. • Continue involving the Madison County Rural Planning Organization (RPO) in transportation planning efforts. • Ensure implementation of and alignment with Madison County Transportation Master Plan (TMP) • Ensure implementation of and alignment with The Rexburg Trails Plan. • Preserve the traffic function of the City’s “grid” streets by minimizing deviations to the grid. • Improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility of sidewalks, bike lines, and trails to provide year-round active transportation to everyday destinations, like schools, parks, downtown, and places for work, worship, and shopping. ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Hold monthly meetings with the Madison County Rural Planning Organization (RPO) to ensure consistency in transportation planning and decision making.Program or Resource Ongoing Continue studies to assess feasibility of moving the Rexburg-Madison County Airport to a new, bigger site and to identify remediation efforts and new uses for current airport site. Plan/Study Short-term Assess best timing, funding, and partners to improve the three areas experiencing significant delays: -2nd East (between Main St. and 7th N. St.) -US-20 Ramps at Main St. -US-20 Ramps at University Boulevard Program or Resource Mid-term Assess best timing, funding, and partners to implement the following transportation projects: -US-20 interchanges at Main St. and University Blvd. -East Parkway Corridor -5th West St. Extension and US-20 overpasses at Moody Road, Poleline Road, and 7th S. St. Program or Resource Long-term Consider the recommendations in the Trails Plan with every land use decision to ensure development projects contribute to enhancing the Trail network.Program or Resource Ongoing Collaborate with the Trails of Madison County organization to implement the Madison County Trails Master Plan and Greenbelt Plan.Program or Resource Ongoing Ensure future transportation investments prioritize the "disadvantage" census tract as described in the USDOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer (ETCE) Tool to not only improve the welfare of this disadvantaged area but also tap into US DOT funding opportunities. Capital Project Short-term Identify and apply for Safe Routes to School Projects to leverage ITD funding opportunities.Program or Resource Short-term Assess feasibility of and locations for electric vehicles charging stations. Plan/Study Short-termPublic Draft164 165 166 167 168 Page 107230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #164 Posted by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:47pm [Comment ID: 10531] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Some of these great action items seem more like "ongoing" instead of short-term #165 Posted by Jill Anderson on 06/04/2023 at 6:12pm [Comment ID: 10712] - Link Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 And with these three delays many are choosing the Thornton exit and driving into town on the back roads. #166 Posted by Eric Erickson on 06/04/2023 at 4:50pm [Comment ID: 10699] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I could not find where this comment fits best; however, the Eagle Campground is an absolute mess. People go down there and do whatever they please. It's not uncommon to see people living there throughout the summer. I think this could be a great hub for all the trails that are spoken of in this draft. Reply by Tammy Geddes on 06/04/2023 at 11:33pm [Comment ID: 10717] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This is so interesting. I know that annually the city does a clean up in Eagle Park. At the same time, I have seen "campers" camp for weeks or more. How can we bring more light to this park? More openness? Bike Trails? #167 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 10:39pm [Comment ID: 10600] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Where is this disadvantged area? Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:13pm [Comment ID: 10673] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Purple cross-hatch on p. 30. #168 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 10:36pm [Comment ID: 10599] - Link Type: Comment Page 108230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 YES! Provide more east/west traffic-flow options. Page 109230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 46 CITY OF REXBURG ACTIONS TYPE TIMELINE Consider a shared vehicle program or other small-scale public transportation service (e.g., van-on-demand) for communities in highest need. Plan/Study Long-term Continue to address multi-modal safety needs with City-wide street lighting.Plan/Study Short-term Maintain the truck route plan to limit heavy industrial traffic to state highways and City-designated truck routes. Discourage the location of schools, neighborhood centers, parks and other pedestrian-oriented areas on truck routes. Program or Resource Ongoing Continue to promote sidewalk connectivity and multi-modal transportation networks in the City; when resurfacing asphalt, update sidewalks to ADA standards and introduce bikeways. Capital Project Ongoing Identify and eliminate physical and social barriers to pedestrian and cyclist access to schools, parks, and other public amenities.Capital Project Ongoing Assess ways to incentivize non-motorized travel, particularly in the Downtown area and around the BYU-I Campus. Program or Resource Short-term Allow modified street design elements, such as on street parking, street medians, etc. to improve safety. Regulatory Reform Short-term Identify areas with high pedestrian volumes and evaluate feasibility of pedestrian crossing treatments that consider the best signalization and timing plans. Plan/Study Short-term Continue the winter on-street parking restriction, requiring residents to ensure that their vehicles and/or personal property are off the public right of way overnight as determined by the Mayor and Council. Capital Project Ongoing Ensure sidewalks and trails are maintained during the winter. Capital Project Ongoing Identify areas with high pedestrian volumes and evaluate feasibility of pedestrian crossing treatments that consider the best signalization and timing plans.Plan/Study Short term Continue the winter on-street parking restriction, requiring residents to ensure that their vehicles and/or personal property are off the public right of way overnight between the months between November and April or dates, as determined by the Mayor, which are appropriate for given conditions. Capital Project Ongoing Ensure sidewalks and trails are maintained during the winter. Capital Project Ongoing Public Draft169170 171 172 Page 110230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #169 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/04/2023 at 11:44pm [Comment ID: 10719] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Doesn't City Council assist in this decision? If so, please amend. #170 Posted by Traci Sessions on 06/04/2023 at 11:43pm [Comment ID: 10718] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 A better plan may be to say move cars off the street when it snows. It doesn’t magically quit snowing after April 15th and as seen this years roads still needed plowed but cars were parked legally on the street. #171 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:15pm [Comment ID: 10675] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Duplicate -- delete #172 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:15pm [Comment ID: 10674] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 duplicate--delete Page 111230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 47 Page intentionally left blank.Public DraftPage 112230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Photo by Colin Johns 48 CITY OF REXBURG LAND USE PLANNING TOOLS Public DraftPage 113230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 49 LAND USE PLANNING TOOLS OvERvIEW This chapter presents the City’s existing land use tools and considerations followed by the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Designations. The FLUM and Designations show how and where the community desires to grow in the future. This information is responsive to existing conditions, natural constraints, the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Audit, a considerations from other City Plans, as well as community and leadership input. Public DraftPage 114230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 50 CITY OF REXBURG EXISTING LAND USE PLANNING TOOLS AND CONSIDERATIONS IMPACT AREA As shown in the Future Land Use Map on page 53, the Impact Area is land just outside of the city boundary in which the city can potentially expand and annexation into the city can occur. The scope of the Area of Impact is negotiated between the City and the County as land that can be reasonably annexed. This area is technically still county property, but the County has made an agreement with the City of Rexburg. The County upholds the City of Rexburg’s rules in this area to allow for a smooth transition to city regulations and Development Code requirements. The City of Rexburg is the enforcing agency responsible for compliance in this area. CITY ORDINANCES AND ZONING MAP The City of Rexburg should ensure City Ordinances and the Zoning Map are consistent with each other and the FLUM. Zoning that is not consistent with the FLUM should be avoided. Where it is deemed appropriate to change current zoning, the FLUM should also be updated. Future Land Use Map vs. Zoning Classifications The land use designations in the FLUM may or may not match up with existing zoning classifications, they are simply describing the character and type of land use that is desired for a certain location in the City. For example, there may not necessarily be an Intermediate Residential zoning classification, but it is a FLUM designation as described in this Plan. The FLUM does not legally entitle a landowner to develop their property in a certain way. Landowners may find that their property is identified as “Commercial” on the FLUM, but the Zoning Map identifies their land as zoned for Medium Density Residential 2. In this hypothetical case, the FFLUM simply shows that the City would eventually like to see that area be developed in a way that is consistent with the character and intent of the Commercial area, as described in this Plan. A landowner may need to apply to the City for a zone change if they would like to develop their property with some use consistent with the “Commercial” description. Additionally, while the City may determine that the property is appropriate for that land use, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will determine the appropriate timing. PROPERTY RIGHTS Constitutional Requirements and a Balance of Interests Both the federal constitution and the constitution of the State of Idaho provide that private property may not be taken for public use without just compensation as prescribed by law. Idaho Code sections 67-6508 (a), 67- 8001, 67-8002, and 67-8003 establish a review process, which the City uses to evaluate whether proposed regulatory or administrative actions result in a taking of private property without due process of law. However, Section 67-8001 states that it is not the purpose of the chapter to expand or reduce the scope of the private property protections provided in the State and federal Constitutions. Section 67-8001 further states that nothing in the section grants a person the right to seek judicial relief requiring compliance with the provisions of the chapter. Any laws or regulations governing private property should heavily depend upon the government’s authority and responsibility to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Based upon this premise, courts have supported the limitation of the use of private property through land use planning regulations such as Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Ordinances, and Environmental Quality Acts. In line with this process, and following the recommendations from the State of Idaho Attorney General’s Office, the following six questions are asked as part of all planning, zoning, and land use decisions. 1. Does the regulation or action result in a permanent or temporary physical occupation of private property? 2. Does the regulation or action require a property owner to dedicate a portion of property or to grant an easement? 3. Does the regulation deprive the owner of all economically viable uses of the property? 4. Does the regulation have a significant impact on the landowner’s economic interest? 5. Does the regulation deny a fundamental attribute of ownership? 6. Does the regulation serve the same purpose that would be served by directly prohibiting the use or action; and does the condition imposed substantially advance that purpose?Public DraftPage 115230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 51 CITY CENTER FORM-BASE CODE Adopted in 2021, the Rexburg City Center Form Based Code is a regulation for the Downtown area that fosters predictable built results and a high-quality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code. All Downtown developments must conform with the City Center Form Based Code. PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS DISTRICT The purpose of the Pedestrian Emphasis District is to enable and enhance activity close to the City Center and BYU-Idaho. Dormitory-style housing within the Pedestrian Emphasis District will not require a Conditional Use Permit. URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICTS The City of Rexburg began to explore the use of tax increment financing as an economic development tool in 1990 and on November 6, 1991 the Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency was formed. The Rexburg URA oversees and coordinates redevelopment efforts the following five districts: 1. Downtown District Redevelopment Plan 2. E 2nd S Addition Downtown District Amended 3. North Central District 4. North Highway 5. North Interchange Urban Renewal 6. University Boulevard-South 12th West Urban Renewal Plan COMMUNITY DESIGN Appearance of a city reflects a great deal about the community and the people who live in it. Appearance also greatly determines whether or not the community is perceived as a progressive and active environment, and thus plays a strong role in the economics of the area. A town that is well planned and attractive will draw shoppers, visitors, businesses, and residents. Considerations for Rexburg’s community design, such as entrances or gateways, landscaping, viewsheds, and building design, were considered in the creation of the future land use designations. As described in the Land Use Designations section, each Land Use Designation portrays the desired character—or community design—to guide how the community desires to grow in the future. The City has received recognition as a Tree City U.S.A. since 2005. Trees in the city, also known as urban forests, are increasingly recognized as the backbone of a city’s green infrastructure—a cost-effective, resilient approach to managing weather impacts by reducing and treating stormwater at its source while delivering many community benefits. One large, urban tree can produce over $4,000 of total monetary benefit over its first fifty years. Additionally, for every $1 invested in planting urban trees, municipalities see an average annual return on investment of $2.25 (U.S.FS, 2018). While many environmental and societal benefits associated with urban trees can be scientifically quantified, others are difficult to assess. Beautification, peace of mind, stress relief, general wellbeing… and the overall aesthetic of a forested area are impossible to fully appraise. Arguably, the most important features about trees are the most challenging to quantify. How can a value be placed on something as magnificent as the sprawling trees at Porter Pakr? The City supports a healthy community forest as part of the development or redevelopment process. The City encourages developers to plant street trees in new subdivisions at appropriate times or make provisions to encourage and enable tree planting in subdivision designs. New and existing business in industrial parks should create an overall landscape theme that establishes a unified and cohesive development that maximizes landscaping features. MULTI-USE TRAIL NETWORK Plan Rexburg also supports the extension of a Multi- Use Trail Network—a network of bike lanes, trails, parks, and open spaces—as the city continues to grow. In many cases the green grid sections may be nothing more than a quiet street with a painted bike lane on the roadway. In other areas, the green grid sections may be comprised of trails along rivers, canals, or major roadways. For example, efforts will continue to tie the Teton River Park’s bike and jogging path to an interconnected bike system that connects new Public Draft173 174 Page 116230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #173 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:26am [Comment ID: 10619] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 I had no idea a tree could produce money. How is this $4,000 calculated? Where do I find that info? #174 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 10:56pm [Comment ID: 10601] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 What is the University Boulevard - S 12th West urban renewal plan? Where can we see a copy? Page 117230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 52 CITY OF REXBURG and existing neighborhoods to other community destinations. Likewise, collaborative efforts—between the City, developers, schools, etc.—should continue to grow the parks and open space network. HISTORIC GRID PRESERVATION AND EXTENSION Like many cities and towns in the West, Rexburg was settled by Mormon pioneers. The City was settled following a distinct pattern of development originally conceived of by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints first leader, Joseph Smith. The Plat of Zion, as it was called, was a grid network of blocks and streets oriented around a central three-block section set aside for community services: schools, churches, businesses, and other public facilities. Plan Rexburg preserves this history and heritage and recognizes the benefits of this pattern of development. Therefore, Plan Rexburg supports the extension of the grid into new areas of development. Moreover, the Plan encourages planning for future areas of development as self-sustaining neighborhood units but interconnected to the overall city via a network of multi-use trails (for motorized and non-motorized vehicles). CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT In line with supporting the Multi-Use Trail Network and the Historic Grid Preservation and Extension, the City of Rexburg promotes the use of cluster developments that maximize the amount of open space within a development plan. Development is clustered in less sensitive areas (or neighborhood centers) rather than evenly spread out at a lower density. SPECIAL AREAS AND SITES The community has identified several sites within the community that have special or historical significance to them. Many of these sites have structures that remain standing, and many are simply locations of previous structures and locations of historical significance. The City should maintain an up-to-date log of these special areas and sites to record their existence for future generations. Areas, sites, and structures of local historical significance include: Churches and Religious Buildings • Rexburg Tabernacle • Rexburg 2nd Ward LDS Chapel • Rexburg 3rd Ward LDS Chapel • Rexburg 4th Ward LDS Chapel (1930-present) • Community Presbyterian Church (1916-present) • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1902- ) • Catholic Church (1963-present) Historic Buildings and Sites • Porter Park Rock Restrooms • Madison County Courthouse • BYU-I Campus Buildings • Mill Hollow Mill Site • Historic Downtown and College Avenue Miscellaneous sites • Rexburg Carousel • Rexburg Cemetery • Smith Park • Porter Park • Teton River • Snake River • Rexburg Bench Sites Outside Madison County • Teton Dam Site • Diversion Dam • Great Feeder HeadgatesPublic Draft175 176 177 Page 118230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #175 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:30am [Comment ID: 10620] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 missing a year or the word "present" #176 Posted by Mark Paulsen on 05/15/2023 at 7:40pm [Comment ID: 10455] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 The community Presbyterian church… is now a Calvary Chapel and has been for 6 years #177 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:22pm [Comment ID: 10446] - Link Type: Question Agree: 4, Disagree: 0 It is not clear to me what "cluster developments" are. Page 119230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 53 Map 5. Future Land Use Public Draft178 179 180181 182 183 184185 186187 188 189 190 191 Page 120230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #178 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:38pm [Comment ID: 10678] - Link Type: Question Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I think it is unfortunate that we can only see comments made to this electronic version of the FLUM. Numerous comments were put on post-it notes at the open house held last month. Is/will there be a place where all public comments can be seen? Reply by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 4:53pm [Comment ID: 10680] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Will we get to see the Post-It-Note comments put on the FLUM map at the public workshops? Reply by Ashley Sullenger on 06/04/2023 at 10:34pm [Comment ID: 10714] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Great question. It would be wonderful if the public could read what was shared there. #179 Posted by cliftonbarber on 05/11/2023 at 9:25pm [Comment ID: 10434] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 "Low residential" land use areas will include the zoning designations of RR!, RR2, LDR1, and LDR2. What is unclear is how these zoning designations will be integrated. Admittedly, guidelines for such integration may be beyond the purview of a Comprehensive Plan (as noted on page 54...distinguishing between the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Ordinance/Development Code), but it will need to be addressed at some point. #180 Posted by Scott Theis on 05/09/2023 at 10:07am [Comment ID: 10384] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 6, Disagree: 0 The proposed East Parkway is ill-conceived and will make things worse. Use Poleline Rd. #181 Posted by Matt Tomlinson on 05/12/2023 at 2:22pm [Comment ID: 10438] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 7, Disagree: 0 Page 121230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Strong opposition to roads that run through these neighborhoods. Increased traffic means more noise pollution, more air pollution, and more safety concerns for our children and elderly residents who rely on quiet streets. It will also lead to decreased property value and a diminished quality of life for all who call these neighborhoods home. Please reconsider. #182 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 2:15pm [Comment ID: 10669] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Is it possible to change the color palette in this map? Some of the colors are difficult to distinguish from each other. #183 Posted by Wendy and Bruce Cook on 05/19/2023 at 9:54pm [Comment ID: 10474] - Link Agree: 5, Disagree: 0 1. East Parkway Corridor concerns with safety, cost (including those property owners who will be paid for this road to go through their property) and placement. 2. Why the increase to Intermediate Residential directly across from the temple? What does the developer have planned that the City would like to see this increased? #184 Posted by Derek Wadsworth on 05/24/2023 at 12:36am [Comment ID: 10485] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 12, Disagree: 0 I question the wisdom of adding more intermediate residential zones in an already heavy traffic area of 12th West. With the closing of all on grade entrances to I-20 there are only two arteries from west of I-20 to Rexburg city center from Hwy 33 to the Thornton overpass. Couple that with traffic from the high school and elementary school and it would appear that 12th West is well beyond full capacity. Additional intermediate residential zoned areas would exacerbate the traffic problem resulting in safety concerns for both local residents and individuals traveling these roads. Reply by Wanless Southwick on 05/26/2023 at 12:22pm [Comment ID: 10490] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 7, Disagree: 0 Excellent analysis! Yes, this part of town should be reserved for low density residential. Reply by David Higginson on 05/31/2023 at 12:26pm [Comment ID: 10518] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Page 122230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 I Zagreb with Wanless #185 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:41pm [Comment ID: 10448] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 11, Disagree: 0 This area should be Low Residential instead of Intermediate Residential. Even though it is adjacent to Highway 20, it could be LDR2. In a recent zoning change, part of this area was zoned LDR1/LDR2. Reply by Wanless Southwick on 05/17/2023 at 6:05pm [Comment ID: 10458] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 8, Disagree: 0 Yes, this stable country neighborhood, with its RR1, RR2, LDR1 and LDR2 zones on the west side of Highway 20 (from Widdison Lane on the north to West 7th South on the south) should be designated Low Residential on the “Future Land Use Map.” The 2006 mistake of cramming congested, Medium-Density-Residential apartments next to Highway 20, was inconsistent with the character of the rest of the neighborhood and should not be repeated again in this area. Reply by Anna Tietjen on 05/21/2023 at 8:48pm [Comment ID: 10475] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 7, Disagree: 0 I agree that this area should only be Low Residential and none of it should be Intermediate Residential. Let’s keep our neighborhood family friendly. Reply by Tisha Flora on 06/01/2023 at 1:54pm [Comment ID: 10532] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Why put on a future comprehensive map that this area is intermediate residential when the council only has approved it to be low density? Also, with the majority of our housing being intermediate, especially comparing the different housing types in neighboring cities, I think it appropriate to designate this area low density. #186 Posted by Bron Leatham on 05/15/2023 at 6:40pm [Comment ID: 10454] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 We own a combined 40 acres of property that fronts Hwy 20 and it is currently zoned MIXED USE, which allows for up to 30 dwelling units per acre in addition to a mix of commercial development. The current zoning designation is a higher intensity land use than what the new plan allows. Our current entitlement was secured at the time Page 123230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 we purchased the property. This proposal would adversely affect the financial viability of this property. I'm not sure if Mixed Use would fall under commercial or High Residential, but with our current zoning, we are planning for both. We would appreciate seeing the new plan accommodating our current entitlements somehow. #187 Posted by Bron Leatham on 05/15/2023 at 6:19pm [Comment ID: 10452] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 This area identified as Flood Plain was removed from the Flood Plain effective in 2023. A study was completed and submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers and was approved earlier this year to remove the land bordered as follows: West of Hwy 20, North of Main, East of 12th West, and South of the existing trailer park. This change is memorialized in an official Letter of Map Revision from the Army Corps that can be provided by our consultant Gerald Williams. #188 Posted by Wayne Tietjen on 05/26/2023 at 10:27pm [Comment ID: 10491] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 I too would like this area to be low density residential. I grew up in this area and have always enjoyed the country feel. I vote we keep it that way. #189 Posted by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:28pm [Comment ID: 10676] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I wanted to reply to a comment by Tammy Geddes that suggested that the FLUM in this document is a new proposal. If it is, that should be made much more clearly in the presentation, and perhaps there should be a more focused venue provided for citizen comment. #190 Posted by Tammy Geddes on 06/03/2023 at 10:37am [Comment ID: 10621] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I wish that as a Steering Committee we could have seen this map and discussed it together with the input we had received from the community before the map was placed here for proposal. It is not easy to "see" the scope of the map without having had opportunity for clarification of places already built and those not built yet and what is being proposed. Reply by Curtis Martin on 06/03/2023 at 3:34pm [Comment ID: 10677] - Link Page 124230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 Type: Comment Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 If this FLUM is a new proposal, it seems like there should be a more focused venue for citizen comment. Sorry for the repeat of this comment. I lost track of the Reply button when I wanted to reply to this earlier. If I could delete my other comment, I would. #191 Posted by Leon Parson on 06/01/2023 at 12:53am [Comment ID: 10522] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 I agree with Derek Wadsworth's observation and comments. It is noteworthy that Derek does not live on south 12th west..! The proposed diamond intersections at the two designated gateways, HWY 33 and University Blvd. will not accommodate the increasing number of vehicles that use them. West of HWY between those two gateways, beginning with south 12th west, extends to the Henry's Fork of the Snake River and beyond as the residents that live on the east side of Henry's Fork on top of and surrounding the Menan Buttes also come to Rexburg, or go north or south on HWY 20 via HWY 33. Increasing the width of south 12 west only exasperates the situation. I understand that an overpass on 7th south is"in the pal\\lan". Nevertheless, It would be extremely prudent to consider to expedite an open dialogue with the Idaho Transportation Dept regarding an overpass on 7th South sooner than later. Reply by Leon Parson on 06/01/2023 at 12:56am [Comment ID: 10523] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 TYPO ...! *plan Reply by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 12:34am [Comment ID: 10608] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 1, Disagree: 0 Leon is referring to Derek Wadsworth's comments about vacant property along South 12th West, between 12th West street and US Highway 20 Page 125230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 54 CITY OF REXBURG FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND DESIGNATIONS The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) on the previous page and the Future Land Use Designations, described over the next couple of pages, are a guide for City staff and officials as they evaluate development proposals or revisions to City policy. As any development, redevelopment, or zone changes occur within the City or Impact Area, these should align with the FLUM and Designations as presented in this Plan. The designations presented over the next pages illustrate desired development features for Rexburg. Designations are designed to be flexible enough to not deter development while also promoting purposeful and efficient design and connections that contribute to advancing quality of life for the community. As Rexburg continues to grow, land use planning should create environments that support the health and wellbeing of community members. The image below helps convey the key differences between the Future Land Use Map and the City Ordinance FUTURE LAND USE MAP ZONING ORDINANCE/ DEvELOPMENT CODE Defines specific requirements for parcels within defined zone districts. Generally illustrates community desired land use concepts by showing categories of development types and patterns. CategoriesZones Regulates use, bulk, height, density, and other characteristics appropriate for a specific site. Does not pre-determine exact land uses or densities for given parcels of land. General Defined Defines community vision for the land.Carries out the community vision for the land.EstablishesImplements Figure 4. Land Use Map vs. Zoning Ordinance/Development Code Public Draft192 193 194 195 Page 126230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #192 Posted by Barbara J Odegard on 05/08/2023 at 5:39pm [Comment ID: 10383] - Link Type: Technical Edit Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Missing punctuation here. #193 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 1:19am [Comment ID: 10616] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Unlike the rest of this comprehensive plan, the future land use map (FLUM) has regulatory teeth. Rezoning must comply with the future land use map. If citizens in a neighborhood object to a proposed rezoning effort, the city staff recommends approval of the rezoning over the objections of the residents, using the justification that the proposed rezoning complies with the FLUM map. If a developer requests a zoning change that is inconsistent with the FLUM map, the FLUM map must be amended before that rezoning request can be considered. These facts illustrate why it is important for the future land use map to truly represent the community’s desired land use instead of land-developer agendas. #194 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/02/2023 at 11:26pm [Comment ID: 10604] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 This “future land use map” (FLUM) should actually be “community desired land use concepts,” NOT city employee or land developer preferences to be imposed on neighborhoods. #195 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 12:24am [Comment ID: 10607] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 Comments made above on this “future land use map” (page 53) represent a “community vision for the land.” Is there anyone entitled to overrule that vision as expressed here? Page 127230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 55 DESIRED FEATURES LOW RESIDENTIAL Character: Low Residential (LR) areas will typically develop on the city’s edge, adjacent to natural elements such as rivers, floodplains, bluffs, view corridors, and farmland. To better integrate and preserve these unique features, design standards for new development may include open-style fencing and water-wise landscaping. Built Form: LR areas will be characterized by a mixture of larger-lot, estate-style homes, carefully integrated with clusters of lower-density homes and duplex/patio homes that offer more options for Rexburg’s different housing needs. Future considerations may include accessory dwelling units. Access: LR area residents will rely on adjacent areas to access jobs, services, and amenities. While motorized vehicles play a bigger role in these areas, new developments should increase multi-modal connections to the City’s trail network giving residents the opportunity to actively commute into town and/or to recreate in their neighborhoods. New connections may be accomplished by creating new trails or leveraging existing features like ditches. Local example Local exampleDwelling Units per Acre: 1–4. Anticipated Zoning: TAG, RR1, RR2, LDR1, LDR2. INTERMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL Character: Intermediate Residential (IR) areas will typically develop across the City, especially as a transition—also known as the missing middle—between low and high residential areas and other more intense uses such as commercial and mixed-use. These areas are intended to develop as complete neighborhoods, with small-scale services and public amenities within walking distance. Built Form: IR areas will be characterized by a wider mix of housing typologies incorporating detached and attached single-unit homes, townhomes, duplexes, fourplexes, and courtyard apartments. Future considerations may include accessory dwelling units. This diversity of housing typologies should contribute to expanding options for first time home buyers and smaller households. Secondary uses may include home businesses, daycares, and other small-scale neighborhood services compatible with the character of the area. Access: Transportation connections should emphasize active modes that allow people to safely reach nearby destinations on their feet, bike, or wheelchair. Dwelling Units per Acre: 10–20. Anticipated Zoning: LDR3, MDR1, MDR2. Local example Local example (Photo by Leatham Development)Public Draft196197 198 Page 128230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #196 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:48pm [Comment ID: 10449] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 I did not clearly identify the area that I believe should be Low Residential instead of Intermediate Residential on the FLUM. It is west of Highway 20 between Main Street and 7th South Street. Part of this area (the Birch Property) was recently rezoned as LDR1/LDR2. #197 Posted by Brent Harris on 05/14/2023 at 8:34pm [Comment ID: 10447] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 3, Disagree: 0 Part of the area adjacent to Highway 20 between Main Street and 7th South Street is shown as Intermediate Residential on the FLUM. It does not appear that it meets the definition of Intermediate Residential. Realizing that it is adjacent to Highway 20, it probably should still be Low Residential; i.e, LDR2. #198 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 1:38pm [Comment ID: 10661] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 What is a patio home? How does it differ from a duplex or twin home? Page 129230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 56 CITY OF REXBURG HIGH RESIDENTIAL Character: High Residential (HR) areas will typically develop adjacent to Downtown and BYU-Idaho, and as mixed-use, compact neighborhoods that combine residential, business, and commercial uses. HR areas should contribute to expanding housing options and affordability for Rexburg’s students and workforce and for those seeking to remain in Rexburg once larger homes and yardwork may be less desirable. Built Form: These areas will be characterized by a denser mix of housing options such as multi-unit, condos, apartment/dormitory complexes, and townhomes. HR areas allow infill development (to increase density and place new development near existing resources and infrastructure) and encourage adaptive reuse of existing structures for offices, boutiques, or personal services. Access: HR areas should integrate multiple modes of transportation and design elements (e.g., step backs, balconies, rooftops, courtyards, and landscaping) favorable to a primarily pedestrian environment. Transportation connections should emphasize active modes that allow people to pleasantly move on their feet, bike, or wheelchair. CITY CENTER FORM-BASE As described in Rexburg City Center District Strategic Vision and Development Blueprint 2050, the City Center “will be the community and regional hub for economic growth and prosperity…” The intent of this area is to strengthen commercial, entertainment, cultural, and public assets to promote more opportunities and enjoyment for those that live, work, or play in the City Center. This area will allow infill development (to increase density and place new development near existing resources and infrastructure) and encourage adaptive reuse of existing structures for offices, boutiques, or personal services. New developments should develop following the standards established in the Form-Based Code which intent is to: • Ensure a diversity of economic activities. • Encourage living in the City Center. • Enhance public uses and spaces. • Create effective pedestrian connections. • Activate the street with building forms that meet market trends. Dwelling Units per Acre: 30-42. Anticipated Zoning: HDR1, HDR2, MU. Dwelling Units per Acre: 10+ Anticipated Zoning: MST, CCT, CT, RT. Local example Local example Local example Other examplePublic Draft199 Page 130230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #199 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 1:51pm [Comment ID: 10662] - Link Type: Question Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 Where is the "Rexburg City Center District Strategic Vision and Development Blueprint 2050" located that we might study it? Page 131230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 57 COMMERCIAL Commercial areas welcome a variety of retail and employment services appropriate for highway frontage areas. Uses may include grocery stores, shopping centers, dining, hotels, and other hospitality and entertainment options, as well as employment parks. Building types may include free- standing, mid-rise, retail and office buildings in a unified campus-like setting with high quality design integrated with sidewalks, landscaped features, and public spaces. When developed as mixed-use, Commercial areas should promote compact development integrating high residential and community amenities within walking distance. Commercial areas should promote access to multiple modes of transportation options and strengthen connectivity with surrounding uses. Given their location along major arterials and around transportation nodes, Commercial areas may become an ideal location for future transit facilities and electric vehicle charging stations. Dwelling Units per Acre: 15–30. Anticipated Zoning: CBC, RBC, RBD, MU. INDUSTRIAL Industrial (IF) areas will develop primarily around the city’s northeast and southwest corners and on the Rexburg-Madison County Airport if relocated. These areas should provide sufficient hard surface to allow for movement of goods and should have convenient access to truck routes, railroads, and/or other major thoroughfares. IF areas are intended to provide an array of building types and sizes that support the diverse businesses that contribute to Rexburg’s economy. These areas will support uses such as manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, food processing, and makers spaces, as well as start-ups and research and development firms requiring a large footprint. IF areas should develop in an aesthetically pleasing manner that integrates green space, offering visual relief and natural protection from adjacent uses. Dwelling Units per Acre: N/A. Anticipated Zoning: LI, HI. Local example (Photo by Alan Blakely) Other example Local example (Photo by theproducenews.com) Other examplePublic Draft200 Page 132230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #200 Posted by Eric Erickson on 06/04/2023 at 5:00pm [Comment ID: 10700] - Link Type: Comment Agree: 2, Disagree: 0 This is just an observation, but there is a lot of details around housing and parks, but there are only generalities when it comes to commerce. I have mentioned this before. If its the case the city makes more money from the roll down of property taxes, then the city remains a bedroom community. If the city wants to be more sustainable, it needs to have a solid plan to bring in commerce. I would include working with the Universities IBC program or the private incubator over on 4th North. That incubator got a recent grant for over a million dollars, and I have not heard anything they are doing to help the area. Page 133230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 58 CITY OF REXBURG OPEN SPACE, PARKS, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES The desired intent of this land use category is to provide public access to open spaces and recreational areas, as well as to essential public services and facilities. This land use category may include parks, playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, river amenities, and low impact recreational trails, as well as public buildings such as public and private educational institutions, churches, libraries, community centers, government offices, and police and fire stations. Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities are characterized by superb connections to multiple modes of transportation and by integrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements into their design to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy these spaces year-round. Many Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities may host large gatherings and should accommodate a large influx of pedestrian and car traffic. Local public art is highly encouraged to add pride, character, and beauty to these spaces. Dwelling Units per Acre: N/A. Anticipated Zoning: UD, OS, PF. Local example Other example Public Draft201 Page 134230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 #201 Posted by Wanless Southwick on 06/03/2023 at 2:02pm [Comment ID: 10665] - Link Type: Suggested Revision Agree: 0, Disagree: 0 ...and hospitals Page 135230504_Plan Rexburg_Public Draft_SS.pdf Printed 06/07/2023 PLAN REXBURG: HOW WE LIVE AND GROW 59 COMPREHENSIvE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION ALLOWABLE ZONING DISTRICT Low Residential TAG RR1 RR2 LDR1 LDR2 Transitional Agriculture Rural Residential 1 Rural Residential 2 Low Density Residential 1 Low Density Residential 2 Intermediate Residential LDR3 MDR1 MDR2 Low Density Residential 3 Medium Density Residential 1 Medium Density Residential 2 High Residential HDR1 HDR2 MU High Density Residential 1 High Density Residential 2 Mixed Use City Center Form-Base MST CCT CT RT Main Street Transect City Center Transect Core Transect Residential Transect Commercial CBC POZ RBC RBD MU Community Business Center Professional Office Zone Regional Business Center Residential Business District Mixed Use Industrial LI HI Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities UD OS PF University District Open Space Public Facilities (Point of reference and may be included in any zone) AMENDMENTS SUMMARY: • 05 May, 2010 by Resolution 2010–07 • 18 Aug., 2010 by Resolution 2010-12 • 13 May, 2010 Ordinance 1045 • 03 Nov., 2010 by Ordinance 1055 • 03 Aug., 2011 by Ordinance 1073 Figure 5. 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