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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 24-01171
CASE NAME: White Owl Business Park – 4 W Moody Rd - Rezone fr LI to MDR2
APPLICANT: Bron Leatham
PROPERTY OWNER(S): White Owl Business Park LLC
PURPOSE: Change the Zoning Map
PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx. 4 W Moody Rd
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Intermediate Residential
CURRENT ZONING: Light Industrial (LI)
PROPOSED ZONING: Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
AUTHORITY: §1.03.010 (A) “The Commission shall have the authority to consider and recommend to the Council
ordinances, amendments thereto, and repeal of ordinances affecting zoning, planning, and building
within the City of Rexburg”
Summary of Information to consider with this request:
• The property is currently a field.
• The request applies to approximately 16.9 acres of the 26.35 acre parcel.
• The adjacent parcels are zoned as Transitional Agriculture (TAG). There is a parcel zoned
as Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to the west, and a large conditional use project
to the east.
• A total of 11 hearing notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners.
• Pending pubic testimony, staff asks that the Planning & Zoning Commission consider
recommending that City Council approves the application.
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Project Description
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning of a portion of a parcel from Light Industrial (LI)
to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). The request applies to approximately 16.9 acres of
the 26.35 acre parcel and is located at approximately 4 W Moody Rd. The property has been
used as farm land and is vacant of any buildings or structures.
The immediately adjacent parcels are zoned as Transitional Agriculture (TAG). There is a
property zoned as Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to the west, Regional Business Center
(RBC) to the east, and Community Business Center (CBC) to the southeast. (See attached current
zoning map)
The current zoning of Light Industrial (LI) allows for light manufacturing, processing, assembling,
warehousing, storage, wholesale distribution, and incidental service facilities and public
facilities to serve the manufacturing area.
The proposed zoning of Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) allows for a maximum density of
20 units per acre, consisting of attached single-family homes, multi-family, or a dormitory with a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot
coverage requirements, a maximum of 338 units would be allowed on this property.
The current Comprehensive Plan designation of Intermediate Residential supports the Medium
Density Residential 2 (MDR2) zone request.
Applicable Laws and Codes
State Statutes: §67-65, §67-8003
City of Rexburg Ordinance 1200 Development Code
Considerations for Approval
In evaluating requests for amendments, the Commission shall consider the following:
1. The request’s conformance with the City’s Development Code.
2. The request’s conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
3. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage
facilities, solid waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
4. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety
services, public emergency services, schools, parks and recreational services.
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5. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect
adjoining properties.
6. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
Land use impacts that may need to be mitigated by conditions include the following:
1. An increase in daily or peak hour traffic.
2. A change in circulation patterns on or around the property.
3. A significant increase in the demand for parking.
4. A change in the density of people on site.
5. Expansion of the hours of operation.
6. Any increased environmental impact, such as noise or air pollutions; offensive odors;
excessive illumination or glare, etc.
Analysis/Potential Impacts/Recommendation
1. The request’s conformance with the City’s Development Code.
Staff have determined that the request meets the City’s Development Code
requirements. (See Staff Approval Summary)
2. The request’s conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Staff have determined that the request meets the City’s Comprehensive Plan
requirements. (See Staff Approval Summary)
3. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage
facilities, solid waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
Public Works has approved the request but has noted that the City cannot currently
serve the parcel with sewer services and potential projects may drive the need for a
Traffic Impact Study. (See Staff Approval Summary)
4. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety
services, public emergency services, schools, parks and recreational services.
The Public Works departments have approved the request. (See Staff Approval
Summary)
5. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect
adjoining properties.
None identified.
6. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
A Conditional Use Permit was approved in 2023 for a religious worship and meeting
house for property to the east.
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The property is adjacent to Teton River Temple subdivision, approved in 2024. There are
two subdivisions to the west, one approved in 2020, and the other in 2023.
In June 2024, City Council voted to allow a potential apartment complex, located in the
city impact area to the west of this property, to connect to city services.
Staff recommends that pending public testimony, the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend to City Council to rezone the above described property from Light Industrial (LI) to
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2).
Decision Options
The Planning & Zoning Commission may recommend Approval of the application, recommend
Approval with Conditions, or recommend Denial of the application.
Attachments
1. Permit Application Summary (PA SUMMARY)
2. Warranty Deed(s)/Legal Description(s)
3. Record of Survey
4. Vicinity Map(s)
5. Current Zoning Map(s)
6. Current Comprehensive Plan Map(s)
7. Receipt(s) of Payment
8. Staff Review Summary
9. Staff Approval Summary
10. Hearing Publication Mailing
11. Posting Pictures