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Reason for Decision
24-00868 – Teton Vu Estates – 1114 N Yellowstone Hwy – Plat
1. September 26, 2024, An application was received for a plat from Steven Hansen with H2
Venture Properties.
2. September 26, 2024, Application paperwork was complete.
3. September 26, 2024, Payment was received for the application.
4. September 26, 2024, Infrastructure plan reviews were initiated.
5. September 26, 2024, Plat reviews were initiated.
6. November 5, 2024, Infrastructure plans were approved with conditions by staff.
7. January 22, 2025, Plat was approved with conditions by staff.
8. January 22, 2025, Plat was submitted to the County Surveyor for review.
9. March 11, 2025, The County Surveyor approved the plat.
10. March 13, 2025, Staff Report was completed.
11. March 20, 2025, the application was presented to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
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.
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
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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.
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).
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Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Brian
Thackeray, Vern Muir
No:
Abstain:
12. April 02, 2025, the application was presented to City Council.
Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve the Teton Vu Estates Plat, located at
1114 N Yellowstone HWY, subdivided into 56 lots #24-00686 – Alan Parkinson
P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained that the Plat is a combination of townhomes along the front
and south side with apartment complexes in the back, the project meets the Planning and Zoning
standards. The city services can accommodate this project as well.
Council President Walker asked if this Plat is similar to the Thompson Farms project. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson said there are differences between both projects one being Tompson
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Farms was a Planned Unit Development where Teton Vu Estates is staying within the stanards
for that zone.
Council Member C. Erickson expressed his concerns with the capacity of the sewer line that will
service the Teton Vu Estates. Public Works Director Davidson replied, Teton Vu Estates will not be built
in time before the sewer line is replaced. The city has awarded the bids to replace that sewer line, and
They are working to bore underneath the river. The construction of the lift station for that sewer line will
start this fall.
Discussion regarding a meeting with the City of Sugar City and Teton regarding the costs to replace that
line.
Council Member Chambers moved to approve the Teton Vu Estates Plat, located at 1114 N
Yellowstone HWY, subdivided into 56; Council Member E. Erickson 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 President Walker
Council Member Reeser
The motion carried.