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Home My WebLink AboutSTAFF REPORT SUMMARY - 25-01261 - Loveland Development - Approx 801 S 12th W - Comp Plan Map change fr C&IR to C&IR(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Staff Report CASE NUMBER: 25-01261 CASE NAME: Loveland Development - Approx 801 S 12th W - Comp Plan Map Amendment fr C&IR to C&IR APPLICANT: Jalen Fuhriman with Eagle Rock Engineering PROPERTY OWNER(S): Heinz Family LLC/Mitch Loveland PURPOSE: Change the Comprehensive Plan Map PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx 801 S 12th W CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial (C ) & Intermediate Residential (IR) PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial (C ) & 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 42.38 acres. • The property is currently designated as Intermediate Residential (IR) and Commercial (C ), this request is to change the areas of each designation. • The adjacent parcels to the north are designated as Low Residential. The parcels to the northwest, northeast, and east are designated as Intermediate Residential. Parcels to the south are designated as Commercial. Parcels to the west are designated as Open Space and Public Facilities. • A total of 37 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. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Project Description The applicant is requesting to change the comprehensive plan map designation for approximately 42.38 acres, located at approximately 801 S 12th W, from Commercial (C ) & Intermediate Residential (IR) to Commercial (C ) & Intermediate Residential (IR). The property is located between Highway 20 and 12th West, and 7th S and University Blvd, across from the Madison School District Field House. The adjacent parcels to the north are designated as Low Residential. The parcels to the northwest, northeast, and east are designated as Intermediate Residential. Parcels to the south are designated as Commercial. Parcels to the west are designated as Open Space and Public Facilities. (See attached current comp plan map) The current Comprehensive Plan Map designation of Intermediate Residential allows Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3), Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), and Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) zones. The current Comprehensive Plan Map designation of Commercial (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org allows for Regional Business Center (RBC), Community Business Center (CBC), Residential Business Center (RBC), and Mixed Use (MU) zones. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Map designation of Intermediate Residential allows Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3), Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), and Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) zones. The current Comprehensive Plan Map designation of Commercial allows for Regional Business Center (RBC), Community Business Center (CBC), Residential Business District (RBD), and Mixed Use (MU) zones. The property will continue to allow the same zones, just in different areas of the parcel. 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. 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. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org 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. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision. A Conditional Use Permit to allow religious worship and a meeting house in a Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) zone was approved September 9, 2025. A parcel to the north had a Conditional Use Permit to allow a charter school approved on June 25th, 2025. The parcel was then split, with the developer requesting a zone change for the east half. A Conditional Use Permit to allow a Construction and Retail Supplies with outdoor storage (lumberyard) was approved December 2, 2025, for property to the south. A new commercial building (Good2Go) has been constructed to the South, along University Blvd. 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 Commercial (C ) & Intermediate Residential (IR) to Commercial (C ) & Intermediate Residential (IR). (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org 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. Vicinity Map(s) 4. Current Comprehensive Plan Map(s) 5. Staff Review Summary 6. Staff Approval Summary 7. Receipt(s) of Payment 8. Hearing Publication Mailing 9. Posting Pictures