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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 25-01158
CASE NAME: Diaz – Approx 301 S 12th W - Rezone fr LDR1&LDR2 to
LDR2&LDR3
APPLICANT: Marco Diaz with Utah Development Group
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Birch Properties LLC
PURPOSE: Change the Zoning Map
PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx 301 S 12th W
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Low Residential & Intermediate Residential (with P&Z/City
Council approval)
CURRENT ZONING: Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) & Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2)
PROPOSED ZONING: Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) & Low Density Residential 3
(LDR3)
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:
• The property is currently a vacant field.
• The request applies to approximately 13.77 acres.
• The portion currently zoned as Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1), approximately 6.13
acres, is requested to transition to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2), while the portion
currently zoned Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2), approximately 7.67 acres, is requested
to transition to Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3).
• The adjacent parcels are zoned as Rural Residential 1 (RR1), Rural Residential 2 (RR2) and
Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1). The property directly across Highway 20 is zoned as
Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1).
• A total of 20 hearing notifications were mailed to surrounding property owners.
• Pending public testimony, staff asks that the Planning & Zoning Commission consider
recommending that City Council approve the application.
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Project Description
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning of approximately 301 S 12th W from Low
Density Residential 1 (LDR1) & Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Low Density Residential 2
(LDR2) & Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3). The portion currently zoned as Low Density
Residential 1 (LDR1), approximately 6.13 acres, is requested to transition to Low Density
Residential 2 (LDR2), while the portion currently zoned Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2),
approximately 7.67 acres, is requested to transition to Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3).
The request applies to a total of 13.77 acres and is located between Highway 20 and 12th West,
and Widdison Subdivision and Willowbrook Estates. The parcel was recently split and is
currently farmed.
The adjacent parcels to the north and southeast are zoned as Rural Residential 2 (RR2), the area
to the southwest is zoned as Rural Residential 1 (RR1), and the area to the west is zoned as Low
Density Residential 1 (LDR1). The property directly across Highway 20 is zoned as Medium
Density Residential 1 (MDR1). There is additional MDR1 zoning to the south (The Meadows
Townhomes), and Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) zoning to the west (Summerfield). (See
attached current zoning map)
The current zoning of Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1) allows for a maximum density of 4 units
per acre, consisting of detached single-family homes. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or
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permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum density for 6.13 acres would be 24 units.
The current zoning of Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) allows for a maximum density of 6 units
per acre, consisting of detached single-family homes, duplexes, or twin homes. Not considering
parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum density for 7.67
acres would be 46 units. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage
requirements, a maximum of 70 units would be allowed on this property.
The proposed zoning of Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) allows for a maximum density of 6
units per acre, consisting of detached single-family homes, duplexes, or twin homes. Not
considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum
density for 6.13 acres would be 36 units. The proposed zoning of Low Density Residential 3
(LDR3) allows for a maximum density of 10 units per acre, consisting of detached or attached
single-family homes. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage
requirements, the maximum density for 7.67 acres would be 76 units. Not considering parking,
infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, a maximum of 112 units would be
allowed on this property.
Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the proposed
zoning would increase the maximum density by 42 units.
The current Comprehensive Plan designation of Low Residential supports the Low Density
Residential 2 (LDR2) zone request. With the approval of the Comprehensive Plan map update
permit, number 25-01288, the current Comprehensive Plan designation of Intermediate
Residential supports the Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) zone request.
Applicable Laws and Codes
State Statutes: §67-65, §67-8003
City of Rexburg Ordinance 1200 Development Code
Considerations for Approval
In evaluating requests for amendments, the Commission shall consider the following:
1. The request’s conformance with the City’s Development Code.
2. The request’s conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
3. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage
facilities, solid waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
4. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety
services, public emergency services, schools, parks and recreational services.
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5. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect
adjoining properties.
6. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
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
1. 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)
2. The request’s conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Staff have determined that the request meets the City’s Comprehensive Plan
requirements as long as the Comprehensive Plan map update permit application
number 25-01288 is approved. (See Staff Approval Summary)
3. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage
facilities, solid waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
Public Works has approved the request. (See Staff Approval Summary)
4. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety
services, public emergency services, schools, parks and recreational services.
Public Works has approved the request. (See Staff Approval Summary)
5. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect
adjoining properties.
None identified.
6. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
Staff recommends that pending public testimony, the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend to City Council to rezone the above described property from Low Density
Residential 1 (LDR1) & Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) &
Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3).
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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. Warranty Deed(s)/Legal Description(s)
3. Record of Survey
4. Recorded Plat
5. Vicinity Map(s)
6. Current Zoning Map(s)
7. Current Comprehensive Plan Map(s)
8. Staff Review Summary
9. Staff Approval Summary
10. Receipt(s) of Payment
11. Hearing Publication Mailing
12. Posting Pictures