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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 25-01288
CASE NAME: Diaz – Approx 301 S 12th W – Comp Plan Map change fr LR to IR
APPLICANT: Marco Diaz with Utah Development Group
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Birch Properties LLC
PURPOSE: Change the Comprehensive Plan Map
PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx 301 S 12th W
CURRENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION:
Low Residential (LR)
PROPOSED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION:
Intermediate Residential (IR)
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 7.67 of the 13.77
total acres.
• The adjacent parcels to the north,
west, and southwest are
designated as Low Residential.
The property to the southeast and
directly across Highway 20 is
designated as Intermediate
Residential.
• 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 comprehensive plan designation for a portion of
approximately 301 S 12th W from Low Residential to Intermediate Residential. Approximately
7.67 of the 13.77 total acres is requested to transition to Intermediate Residential.
The property 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, west, and southwest are designated as Low Residential. The
property to the southeast and directly across Highway 20 is designated as Intermediate
Residential. (See attached current comp plan map)
The current Comprehensive Plan designation of Low Residential allows for Transitional
Agriculture (TAG), Rural Residential 1 (RR1), Rural Residential 2 (RR2), Low Density Residential 1
(LDR1), and Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) zones.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan designation of Intermediate Residential allows Low Density
Residential 3 (LDR3), Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), and Medium Density Residential 2
(MDR2) zones.
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.
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.
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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. (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 change the Comprehensive Plan Map designation for the above
described property from Low Residential to Intermediate Residential.
Decision Options
The Planning & Zoning Commission may recommend Approval of the application, recommend
Approval with Conditions, or recommend Denial of the application.
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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 Comprehensive Plan Map(s)
7. Staff Review Summary
8. Staff Approval Summary
9. Receipt(s) of Payment
10. Hearing Publication Mailing
11. Posting Pictures