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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1.9.25(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Minutes - January 9, 2025 P&Z Commissioners: City Staff: Vince Haley (Vice Chair) Bruce Casper Alan Parkinson – P&Z Administrator Todd Marx McKay Francis Katie Jo Saurey – P&Z Administrative Assistant Randall Kempton Vanessa Johnson Kyle Baldwin – Planner 1 Sally Smith (Chairperson) Brian Thackeray Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Aaron Richards Vern Muir Spencer Rammell – Commissioner Attorney Jim Lawrence Dan Hanna Chairperson Smith opened the meeting at 6:31 PM. Planning & Zoning Meeting: 1. Welcome 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Recognition of Service: Todd Marx 4. Commissioner Introduction: Dan Hanna 5. ROLL CALL of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Todd Marx, Randall Kempton, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna Absent: 6. Approval of the P&Z Minutes for December 5, 2024 (Action) MOTION: Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes as recorded for December 5, 2024 (Action) Action: Approve, Moved by Vince Haley, Seconded by Vanessa Johnson. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 6, No= 0, Abstain= 4). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Bruce Casper, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir No: none Abstain: McKay Francis, Jim Lawrence, Randall Kempton, Dan Hanna PUBLIC HEARING 7. Public Hearing – (24-00918) Annexation – Located at approximately 1076 W Main St, 5th W and University Dr, and Eagle Park, the application is to annex the properties into the City of Rexburg. – City of Rexburg (Action) (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 Haley asked if the properties must all be annexed together or if they can be approved separately. Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson and Attorney Rammell both confirmed it can be split into separate actions. Presentation: Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained that there are multiple parcels included in the annexation and showed the locations and zoning of the properties. He explained that while the Eagle Park parcel is a voluntary annexation because the city owns it, the other areas are involuntary but allowed to be annexed because they are islands and surrounded by city limits. He confirmed that there will be no zoning changes with the annexation. Administrator Parkinson stated that City Staff have reviewed the annexation and all parcels are receiving city services other than sewer and water. Commissioner Haley asked how long the areas have been islands. Administrator Parkinson estimated that the 5th West area has been an island for 15-20 years, while the Main Street area is more recent within the last few years. He indicated that another island was created with the annexation of the Artco property and stated that the new island will be annexed in soon. Commissioner Haley inquired about the effects of the annexation on the property. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that the properties would be subject to city taxes but will be grandfathered in unless the use changes. He also explained that if the septic fails, the properties would be required to connect to city sewer. Chairperson Smith asked if any islands remain. Administrator Parkinson clarified only the newly created island near Artco. Commissioner Muir asked if the 5th West area was the only island with residents. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that was correct. Commissioner Francis inquired about the size of the city owned parcel. Administrator Parkinson answered 8.14 acres and shared that eventually 5th West will be built through towards Moody. Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:44 pm. Favor: Ted Whyte shared that his property borders the parcels to be annexed and he expected the properties to be annexed long before now. He explained that he has held off developing his property, so he doesn’t create a weird spot where 5th West is widened. He shared that in his opinion, 5th West should be widened across University Blvd to be more of an open corridor. He is in favor of annexing the parcels to further expand services to that area. Neutral: none Opposed: Mark Garner, representing Alpine Propane, stated they are technically opposed to annexation and would prefer not to see any change, but acknowledged that being an enclave, it will be annexed eventually. He wanted to make sure it was on record that Alpine Propane intends to (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org continue to operate as it always has, and they intend to continue to farm the land behind Alpine Propane and qualifying for ag land treatment. Written Correspondence: none Rebuttal: none Chairperson Smith closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:48 pm. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Haley doesn’t see any reason not to move forward with the annexation. He commented that they have all been islands as long as he has been on the Planning & Zoning Commission the last 6-7 years. He continued that in the interest of being uniform and providing services to areas, he is in favor of the annexation. Commissioner Richards acknowledged the comments made by the propane company and pointed out that they will benefit from the updated intersection. He also noted that the island on 5th West will benefit from coming into the city. Chairperson Smith said she has wondered when the islands would finally be annexed into the city. Commissioner Hanna asked if the ag exemption would continue. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that it can continue as it is. Commissioner Hanna inquired about the advantages or disadvantages of waiting to annex the properties. Administrator Parkinson acknowledged that the properties are already complying with City Ordinances and Codes since they are located within the impact zone. Commissioner Francis asked if things like sidewalks would be required. Administrator Parkinson answered that the properties are grandfathered until they redevelop or go through a major upgrade, but in the RR1 zone, sidewalks are not required. Commissioner Haley noted that the city worked with residents and waited as long as possible before annexing the properties, but it was a long time coming. MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the annexation of these parcels, as listed, to remove the islands that currently exist and to bring the city property into the city as it should be. Action: Approve, Moved by McKay Francis, Seconded by Vern Muir. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: none VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 11, No= 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna No: none Abstain: none Heads Up: ▫ January 23rd, 2025: none 8. Adjourned at 6:56 PM.