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Home My WebLink AboutRFD - 25-00318 – McFarland – 1036 McJon Ln – Annexation(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Reason for Decision 25-00318 – McFarland – 1036 McJon Ln – Annexation 1. April 15, 2025, An application was received to annex the property located at 1036 McJon Ln. 2. April 15, 2025, Payment was received for the application. 3. April 15, 2025, Application paperwork was completed. 4. April 15, 2025, Staff reviews were assigned. 5. April 28, 2025, Staff reviews were approved. 6. May 19, 2025, Staff Report was completed. 7. May 2, 2025, Notice was sent to the newspaper to be published May 2, 2025, May 16, 2025, and May 23, 2025, and June 13, 2025. 8. May 19, 2025, Notice was mailed to surrounding property owners within 350’ for the Planning & Zoning hearing. 9. May 19, 2025, Notice was mailed to surrounding property owners within 350’ for the City Council hearing. 10. May 22, 2025, Notice was posted on the property for both hearings. 11. June 5, 2025, the application was presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Public Hearing – (25-00318) McFarland – 1036 McJon Ln – Annexation – Located at 1036 McJon Ln, the application is to annex the property into the City of Rexburg. – James McFarland (Action) 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: Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained that the location of the parcel is north of Pine Brook Subdivision. A new house is being built, and the Health Department is not allowing the owner to connect to the existing septic system and is requiring connection to city services since it is within 300’ of the line. The City requires a property be annexed if services are being provided. Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:34 pm. Favor: none (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Neutral: none Opposed: none Written Correspondence: none Rebuttal: none Chairperson Smith closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:35 pm. Commissioner Discussion: The Commission further discussed the reason for the annexation, and Commissioner Richards asked if the main line was located on McJon Ln. Administrator Parkinson confirmed the location. Commissioner Muir inquired about the zoning. Administrator Parkinson answered the zone would stay the same as there was no request to change it. MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the annexation request of 1036 McJon Ln due to county sewer requirements and its adjacency to existing city sewer infrastructure. Action: Approve, Moved by Aaron Richards, Seconded by Sally Smith. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: none VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 8, No = 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Sally Smith (Chairperson), Aaron Richards, Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, Vanessa Johnson, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna, Tammy Geddes No: none Abstain: none 12. June 25, 2025, the application was presented to the City Council for a public hearing and to be considered first read. Public Hearing 6:30 P.M. Planning & Zoning recommendation to approve the annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg #25-00318. Designated as Ordinance No 1332 if motion passes and considered 1st read– Alan Parkinson Action Item Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained that the property in question is located north of the Pine Brook Subdivision. The homeowner is building a new home on the back portion of the lot and planning to remove the existing home from the front of the property. In the process, he needed to replace the sewer system. The homeowner consulted with District 7 Health Department to determine what steps were necessary. District 7 Health Department informed him that, due to the property's proximity to city services, they would not permit the installation of a septic system. Instead, he was required to connect to the city sewer system. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org P&Z Administrator Parkinson said the city code states, any property owner who wishes to connect to city utilities needs to be annexed into the city. The homeowner agreed to request annexation so that the city could move forward with providing sewer service to his property. Council Member E. Erickson inquired whether the adjoining property owners had been notified and given the opportunity to annex as well. P&Z Administrator Parkinson responded that most of the neighboring property owners were not interested in annexation at this time. Mayor Merrill opened the public hearing. Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit): None Public Testimony neutral to the proposal (5-minute limit): None Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit): None City Clerk Lovejoy mentioned there was written correspondence opposing the proposal. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Mayor Merrill closed the public hearing. Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No 1332 the annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg and consider first read; Council Member Chambers 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 The motion carried. 13. July 2, 2025, the application was presented to the City Council for a second read. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: Ordinance No 1332 Annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg #25-00318 – Alan Parkinson - Action Item ORDINANCE NO. 1332 Annexing 1036 McJon Ln in the Impact Area for the City of Rexburg into the City of Rexburg, Madison, Idaho AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Council Member Chambers moved to approve Ordinance No 1332 Annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg and consider second read; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote: (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson none Council Member Chambers Council Member C. Erickson Council Member E. Erickson Council Member Reeser Council President Walker The motion carried. 14. July 16, 2025, the application was presented to the City Council for a third and final read. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: Ordinance No 1332 Annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg #25- 00318 – Alan Parkinson Action Item ORDINANCE NO. 1332 Annexing 1036 McJon Ln in the Impact Area for the City of Rexburg into the City of Rexburg, Madison, Idaho AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Council Member Reeser moved to approve Ordinance No 1332 the annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg and consider third read; Council Member C. Erickson seconded the motion; Council President Walker asked for a vote: Those voting aye Those voting nay Council Member Johnson none Council Member C. Erickson Council Member Reeser Council President Walker The motion carried.