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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 3.20.25(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Minutes - March 20, 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 Vice Chairperson Haley opened the meeting at 6:35 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, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir Absent: Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Vanessa Johnson, Dan Hanna 4. Approval of the P&Z Minutes for March 6, 2025 (Action) MOTION: Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes as recorded for March 6, 2025 (Action) Action: Approve, Moved by Randall Kempton, Seconded by Aaron Richards. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes = 5, No = 0, Abstain = 1). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Aaron Richards, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir No: Abstain: Sally Smith (Chairperson), PLAT 5. PLAT – (24-00868) Teton Vu Estates – Plat – Located at 1114 N Yellowstone Hwy, the application is to subdivide the parcel into 56 lots. – Steven Hansen (Action) Conflict of Interest/Ex parte Conversation: Vice Chairperson Haley asked the Commissioners to disclose any conflicts of interest or conversations held outside of this meeting relative to this particular subject. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Presentation: Administrator Parkinson started by showing the plat on the screen, indicating it will be located at the old Teton Vu Drive-in movie theatre. Staff reviewed the application and all requirements have been met. Commissioner Haley inquired about the status of the sewer line update in the area. Administrator Parkinson believed it would start this year with a lift station in Riverside Park. Administrator Parkinson shared that this plat contains a combination of townhomes and apartment complexes and is planning to have a clubhouse. Commissioner Muir asked for the number of dwelling units. The applicant, Steven Hansen, answered 50 townhomes and 5 apartment buildings, each containing 24 apartments. Commissioner Richards questioned if the parking requirements would be based on Dormitory or Community housing requirements. Administrator Parkinson responded Community housing requirements, at 2 spaces per unit. Applicant Steven Hansen shared he is excited to bring this to the community. There is a need for housing and they have been working for about a year to bring this to fruition. Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Comprehensive Plan map and the zoning map, reaffirming that the Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) zone fits within the Intermediate Residential (IR) Comprehensive Plan designation. Commissioner Kempton inquired about the egress streets. Administrator Parkinson explained that Teton Vu Drive will be a public road that not only provides access to this subdivision, but will connect to future developments to the East. He noted the additional connections to the Northeast and to Stegelmeier Lane and indicated the remaining roads will be privately owned and maintained by the HOA. The group discussed the subdivision’s proximity to city limits and the non-residential traffic in the area. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Richards complimented the design with townhomes buffering the apartments to give it a more residential feel. Commissioner Kempton expressed no issues with the plat. Commissioner Muir asked about sidewalk connectivity, especially to the bike path. Administrator Parkinson explained there is no planned crosswalk at this point, but eventually there will be sidewalk connectivity to Thomson Farms, where a stop light is planned for the future, depending on development in this part of the city and demand. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Commissioner Smith asked for updates on the East Parkway Corridor or 5th W as ways to alleviate traffic. Administrator Parkinson shared that grants have been applied for to assist with the roadways, but he didn’t know the status of them. Commissioner Haley stated that this subdivision is a great high density project near the city limits. MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the Teton Vu Estates plat, located at 1114 N Yellowstone Hwy because it meets the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and needed housing growth within city of Rexburg. Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by Vern Muir. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 6, No = 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir No: Abstain: Heads Up: ▫ April 3rd, 2025: none Administrator Parkinson thanked the Commissioners for attending at the last minute, after the meeting had been previously cancelled. He shared that there may be other plats coming up, but it is hard to predict which meeting they will be ready for. He shared that staff is working on updates to the Landscaping, Daycare, and Parking Codes, and will be holding a joint work meeting prior to brining them forward for a decision. Commissioner Haley advised the other Commissioners to plan on having a meeting until they receive a cancellation notice. 6. Adjourned at 6:52 PM.