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Home My WebLink AboutRFD - 24-00110 - Sorensen Project - 52 N 3rd W - Rezone from LDR2 and MU to HDR1(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Reason for Decision 24-00110 – Sorensen Project – 52 N 3rd W – Rezone from LDR2 & MU to HDR1 1. February 16, 2024, An application was received from Cory Sorensen to rezone five parcels from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1). 2. February 16, 2024, Payment was received for the application. 3. February 21, 2024, Staff reviews were assigned. 4. March 5, 2024, Staff reviews were approved. 5. March 6, 2024, Staff Report was completed. 6. March 12, 2024, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published March 19, 2024 and March 26, 2024. 7. March 14, 2024, Notice was mailed to surrounding property owners. 8. March 26, 2024, Notice was posted on the property. 9. April 4, 2024, the application was presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Public Hearing – (24-00110) Sorensen Project– Rezone from LDR2 & MU to HDR1 – Located at approximately 52 N 3rd W, the application is to change the zoning of 2.16 acres from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1). – Cory Sorensen (Action) Presentation: Cory indicated that there is already HDR1 zoned to the north of the property and they are matching what is there. Alan pointed out this area is contiguous to a high density zoning and this is a common step down from a commercial area. He reiterated that this area is one that has the potential to be redeveloped. Sally clarified that the commercial aspect was the only difference between the Mixed Use and High Density Residential zones. Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 7:06 pm. Favor: none Neutral: none Opposed: none Written Correspondence: none Rebuttal: none Chairperson Smith closed the public input portion of the hearing at 7:07 pm. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Conflict of Interest/Ex parte Conversation: Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners to disclose any conflicts of interest or conversations held outside of this meeting relative to this particular subject. Commissioner Discussion: none MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the rezone the proposed properties from Low Density Residential 2 and Mixed Use to High Density Residential because it meets the requirements and would be a beautiful addition to that area. Action: Approve, Moved by Bruce Casper, Seconded by McKay Francis. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: none VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 8, No= 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Todd Marx, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Rob Woodall, Aaron Richards, Vince Haley (Vice Chair) No: Abstain: 10. April 17, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council. Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve the rezone at 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #24-00110. Designated as Ordinance No 1314 if motion passes - Alan Parkinson Discussion: Council Member Johnson asked for clarification as to which section of the property was LDR2. The north section of the property was LDR2. Council Member Chamber moved to approve Ordinance No 1314 the rezone at 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider first read; Council Member Reeser seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson none Council Member Chambers Council Member C. Erickson Council Member E. Erickson Council Member Reeser Council President Walker (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org The motion carried. 11. May 1, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council for a second read. Ordinance No 1314 Rezone 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #24-00110 - Alan Parkinson Discussion: ORDINANCE NO. 1314 Rezone 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) Zone AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1314 the rezone at 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider second read; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson none Council Member Chambers Council Member C. Erickson Council Member E. Erickson Council Member Reeser Council President Walker The motion carried. 12. May 15, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council for a third read. Ordinance No 1314 Rezone 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) #24-00110 - Alan Parkinson Action Item Discussion: ORDINANCE NO. 1314 Rezone 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) Zone AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1314 the rezone at 52 N 3rd W from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Mixed Use (MU) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) and consider third read; Council President Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson none Council Member Chambers Council Member C. Erickson Council Member E. Erickson Council Member Reeser Council President Walker The motion carried.