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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 3.6.25(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Minutes - March 6, 2025 P&Z Commissioners: City Staff: Vince Haley (Vice Chair) McKay Francis Alan Parkinson – P&Z Administrator Randall Kempton Vanessa Johnson Katie Jo Saurey – P&Z Administrative Assistant Sally Smith (Chairperson) Brian Thackeray Kyle Baldwin – Planner 1 Aaron Richards Vern Muir Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Jim Lawrence Dan Hanna Spencer Rammell – Commissioner Attorney Bruce Casper Chairperson Kempton opened the meeting at 6:30 PM. Planning & Zoning Meeting: 1. Welcome 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. ROLL CALL of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir Absent: Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Dan Hanna 4. Approval of the P&Z Minutes for February 6, 2025 (Action) MOTION: Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes as recorded for February 6, 2025 (Action) Action: Approve, Moved by Bruce Casper, Seconded by Vern Muir. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes = 7, No= 0, Abstain = 1). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir No: none Abstain: McKay Francis PUBLIC HEARING 5. Public Hearing – (25-00039) Yellowstone Heights – Rezone from MDR1 to MDR2 – Located at approximately 238 & 243 Ella Ln, the application is to change the zoning map of 3.002 acres from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). – Jared Killpack (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. Presentation: Commissioner Johnson arrived at 6:33 Planning & Zoning Administrator Parkinson began by showing the property’s location on the map on the screen. He explained that the property was rezoned to MDR1 within the last few years. He shared that the original plan was to plat and build four 12-plexes, but the applicant modified their plans to conform to the MDR1 requirements. Administrator Parkinson explained that the zone change would allow the applicant to put the additional units on the parcel and is consistent with the original plan of the area. Commissioner Francis asked if the property was pre-planned. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that the property is already condo platted, but the applicant will need to amend the plat, if the zone change is approved. Commissioner Muir inquired about the number of structures on the parcel. Administrator Parkinson answered two structures that are platted as condos are located on the south side, and the amended plat will use the footprint of the condos on the north side. The applicant, Brandon Hall, confirmed that was correct. Attorney Rammell asked Administrator Parkinson to reiterate the brief presentation of the application for those who were late. Chairperson Kempton opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:37 pm. Favor: none Neutral: none Opposed: none Written Correspondence: none Rebuttal: none Chairperson Kempton closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:38 pm. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Haley reasoned that the area has had a lot of growth with large complexes and this fits with the growth the area has experienced. Commissioner Lawrence agreed. Commissioner Francis discussed the residential growth in the area, including Thomson Farms and the new Drive In development. He stated that this fits in well with the higher density area and that he doesn’t see any conflicts. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the zone change from MDR1 to MDR2 on the proposed property because of the surroundings of commercial and higher density residential, and it fits with the area and the Comprehensive Plan. Action: Approve, Moved by Vince Haley, Seconded by Vanessa Johnson. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: none VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 8, No= 0, Abstain= 0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir No: none Abstain: none Commissioner Training Administrator Parkinson introduced the video as being part of the training videos put together by the Association of Idaho Cities and American Planning Association. The group reviewed the video training then discussed the overlay’s relevant to the City of Rexburg and the Form Based code. Commissioner Kempton related the permitted uses topic of the video to the recent code changes that grouped similar services and simplified the uses. Administrator Parkinson shared that the next proposed changes to the code would be landscaping, daycares, and parking. Commissioner Muir asked how home businesses are regulated within the city. Administrator Parkinson discussed Home Occupations and Home Businesses and their requirements. Discussion moved on to the challenges of representing the city as a whole, and not just personal interests or the few who attend a hearing. Heads Up: ▫ March 20th, 2025: none 6. Adjourned at 7:13 PM.