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Reason for Decision
24-00022 – Rotary Park – 245 Rodney Dr – Rezone from PF to LDR2
1. January 10, 2024, An application was created to rezone two parcels from Public
Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2).
2. February 14, 2024, Staff reviews were assigned.
3. February 20, 2024, Staff reviews were approved.
4. March 5, 2024, Staff Report was completed.
5. February 29, 2024, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published March 1, 2024
and March 8, 2024.
6. March 5, 2024, Notice was mailed to surrounding property owners.
7. March 12, 2024, Notice was posted on the property.
8. March 21, 2024, the application was presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Public Hearing – (24-00022) Rotary Park – Rezone from PF to LDR2 – Located at
approximately 245 Rodney Dr, the application is to change the zoning of approximately
.40 acres from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2). – Alan Parkinson
(Action)
Presentation:
Alan showed the location of the lot on the screen. He explained that the City and Rotary
Club have already moved the park and it will just sit idle unless something else is done
with it. The City decided it would best be used as residential. He expressed he has
heard concerns about removing the park, but that the money from this will be used for
the new park across Barney Dairy Road and that a rapid flash will be installed to
increase safety while crossing Barney Dairy Road to the new park that will provide
better amenities and more use to the community. He then showed renderings of the
new park.
Vince clarified that the decisions pertaining to the park are that of the Rotary Club. Alan
confirmed, further explaining that the City worked with the Rotary Club, since the City
maintains the park and is trying to provide amenities to the public as efficiently as
possible. He mentioned a stipulation requiring the funds from the park would need to be
used for another park.
Vince referenced some of the written correspondence that indicated the City made the
decision, rather than a mutual decision between the City and the Rotary Club.
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Rob inquired about the future of the walkway that connects the Jr. High School to the
residential neighborhoods. Alan confirmed it would be maintained. Vince pointed out
that the walkway directly to the Jr. High School was located to the South of the property
in question. Vanessa asked for the distance to the new park, as well as the difference in
size. Alan answered it was 900 feet from this park to the new park, and the new park
would contain multiple acres and is part of a master planned area. Brian inquired if the
new park was part of the new Barney Dairy Park. Alan confirmed, sharing that it will be
called Teton River Park and some of the amenities planned.
Vince indicated additional written correspondence was added to the file.
Alan reminded the commission that tonight’s decision does not affect whether there is a
park there or not, and the park is a separate issue.
Brian asked if the property is still being used as a park, and Vanessa asked if there
were any toys. Alan confirmed that it is being used as a park, and has a small play
structure, but that it will not be maintained moving forward.
Sally reiterated that the decision concerning the park was already made, so there is no
input for that, since the Rotary Club already made the agreement, only the rezone is to
be considered.
(video index 00:19:38)
Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:49 pm.
Favor: none
Neutral: none
Opposed: none
Written Correspondence: Letters in opposition.
Rebuttal: none
Chairperson Smith closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:51 pm.
(video index 00:20:40)
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:
Vince referenced the two letters in the file in addition to the letters in the file now, and
asked if they would be considered. Attorney Rammell and Alan stated they can be read into
the record.
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Traci Winn 290 Rodney Drive, spoke from the audience, sharing that she understands that
the decision to remove the park was already made by the Rotary Club and the expense to
take care of little parks. She inquired about the lots being buildable lots. Alan confirmed
that they would be.
Vince referred to Cami Muir’s letter, quoting a sentence about minds being made up before
the meeting, and invited her to visit with the City to better understand the process. Vince
stated for the record that he had not had any conversations prior to the meeting and
pointed out that the Planning & Zoning Commission is a recommending board and is only
changing the zoning on the land, not making the decision to remove the park.
Attorney Rammell advised to read the letters into the record. Sally asked Vince to read
the letters into the record.
Vince referenced a document submitted by Rachel Mullen that is a petition and has 10
pages of signatures.
Vince read Cami Muir’s letter into the record.
Vince then read Rachel Mullin’s letter into the record.
Vince stated the next letter sent in by Traci Sessions was already in the record.
Brian inquired about the consequences of not approving the zone change. Alan explained
that the zoning makes no difference in whether the property is a park, the decision has
been made to move the park. Brian clarified that green space is not being taken away, just
moving it 900 feet. Alan confirmed.
Traci commented that when the neighborhood met about the new park, they were told it
probably not be a park for little children, not contain any equipment for the little children,
and be geared towards teenagers. Brian confirmed that he attended that meeting and
heard the same.
Vince asked if in the motion the current park could be kept until the new park is complete
and to remind citizens that the park is a City Council issue. Attorney Rammell responded
that City Council reviews this record and will be apprised of the comments whether they are
in the motion or not. Alan reminded the Commissioners that their job is to deal with land
use only.
MOTION: Motion to recommend that City Council approve the rezone of the proposed
property from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) because of the
residential surroundings and the moving of Rotary Park.
Action: Approve, Moved by Vince Haley, Seconded by Todd Marx.
Commissioner Discussion on the Motion:
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VOTE: Motion carried (Summary: Yes= 7, No= 1, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Jim Lawrence, Vanessa
Johnson, Rob Woodall, Brian Thackeray
No: Bruce Casper
Abstain:
9. April 3, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council.
Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve a rezone from Public Facilities (PF) to
Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) at 245 Rodney Dr #24-00022. Designated as
Ordinance No 1311 if motion passes – Alan Parkinson
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the staff report regarding the rezone from Public Facilities
(PF) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) at 245 Rodney Drive.
Council Member Johnson said the residents living by the park are upset that they are losing their
neighborhood park. City Attorney Zollinger said the Parks and Rotary Committee members determined
the Rotary Park is underutilized and an under managed park, so a neighborhood meeting was scheduled
to inform the residents about the decommission of that park. The city Rotary Park is within a mile radius
of five other city parks and those parks have better amenities. The committee members and City Staff
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determined it would be better to sell the land the park is on and use those funds to purchase amenities for
the other parks.
Discussion regarding potential locations for future parks.
Council Member E. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1311 a Rezone at
approximately 245 Rodney Drive from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) and consider first read; Council Member Chambers seconded the motion; Council
President Walker 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.
10. April 17, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council for a second read.
Ordinance No 1311 Rezone 245 Rodney Dr from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density
Residential 2 (LDR2) #24-00022 – Alan Parkinson
Discussion:
Council President Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1311 the Rezone 245 Rodney
Drive from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and consider second 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
The motion carried.
11. May 1, 2024, the application was presented to the City Council for a third and final read.
Ordinance No 1311 Rezone 245 Rodney Dr from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density
Residential 2 (LDR2) #24-00022 – Alan Parkinson
Discussion:
ORDINANCE NO. 1311
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Rezone 245 Rodney Dr from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) 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.
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve Ordinance No 1311 the Rezone at
approximately 245 Rodney Drive from Public Facilities (PF) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) 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.