HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - 25-00172 - Teton River Townhomes - 351 E Lorene St - Plat(208) 359-3020
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 25-00172
CASE NAME: Teton River Townhomes
APPLICANT: Joe Allen and Jim Hirrlinger
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Teton River Townhomes LLC
PURPOSE: To subdivide the property
PROPERTY LOCATION: 351 E Lorene St
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Intermediate Residential (IR)
CURRENT ZONING: Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
PARCEL SIZE: Approx 2.26 acres
PROPOSED # OF LOTS: 44
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:
• Townhomes are currently being built on the property.
• The property is adjacent to the Teton River Flats and Teton River Lofts projects. The plat
will consist of approximately 2.26 acres and will contain a total of 44 lots.
• Pending public testimony, Staff asks that the Planning & Zoning Commission consider
recommending that City Council approves the application.
(208) 359-3020
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
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Project Description
The applicant is requesting to subdivide approximately 2.26 acres into 43 townhome lots with a
common area lot.
The property is zoned as Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). The Comprehensive Plan
designation is Intermediate Residential.
The current 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).
Applicable Laws and Codes
State Statutes: §50-13, §67-65, §55-15
City of Rexburg Ordinance 1200 Development Code
Considerations for Approval
In evaluating requests for subdivisions, the Commission shall consider the following:
1. The request’s conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
2. The request’s conformance with the City’s Development Code.
3. The request's conformance with applicable ordinances.
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
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1. 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)
2. 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)
3. The request’s conformance with applicable ordinances.
N/A
Staff recommend that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend to City Council the
approval of the plat.
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. Proposed Plat
3. Vicinity Map
4. Current Zoning Map of Area
5. Current Comprehensive Plan Map of Area
6. Receipt(s) of Payment
7. Staff Approval Summary