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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 25-01318
CASE NAME: Loya - Approx 204 S 5th W - Comp Plan Map Amendment fr LR to
IR
APPLICANT: Meikel Mortensen with Southfork Design
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Walter Loya
PURPOSE: Change the Comprehensive Plan Map
PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx 204 S 5th 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 request applies to 4 lots that total
approximately 1.68 acres.
• The properties currently consist of two
homes, a garage, and a vacant lot.
• The property is currently designated as
Low Residential (LR) and requested to
transition to Intermediate Residential
(IR).
• The adjacent parcels to the north, west,
and south are designated as Low
Residential. The parcels to the east are
designated as High Residential.
• A total of 47 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 map designation for 4 parcels
with a total of approximately 1.68 acres, located at approximately 204 S 5th W, from Low
Residential (LR) to Intermediate Residential (IR).
The property is located south of the Park Street Park.
The adjacent parcels to the north, west, and south are designated as Low Residential. The
parcels to east are designated as High Residential. (See attached current comp plan map)
The current Comprehensive Plan Map 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 Map 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.
Land use impacts that may need to be mitigated by conditions include the following:
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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.
Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map
revision.
None identified.
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 (LR) to Intermediate Residential (IR).
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. 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