HomeMy WebLinkAboutJeffery & Melissa Oliver - 281 Mark Ave Deborah Lovejoy
From: Jeff Oliver <oliver20msu@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:58 PM
To: Deborah Lovejoy
Cc: Jeff and Melissa Oliver
Subject: Henderson rezoning
Just wanted to take a moment to express my thoughts about the rezoning proposal for 204 S. 5th West.
I oppose the rezoning. The intersection of 5th West and Henderson faces congestion during peak traffic
times incident to cars turning left in opposite directions (due to the high zoning apartments already
there). Increasing zoning at 204 S would mean higher density zoning on both sides of the street, possibly
necessitating traffic control interventions there to make turning possible.
5th West is also a major street for elementary students not eligible for the bus. This sidewalk already
experiences high pedestrian traffic during elementary school times, sometimes pushing bikes and
pedestrians into the street. Higher density builds at 204 S would pose a risk to pedestrians with more
cars going in and out.
Additional concerns include setting a precedent for higher density rezoning on a busy street, decreasing
property values in key Rexburg neighborhoods, and additional traffic complications on an already
suboptimal street.
hope some of these concerns might be weighed during the public hearing tomorrow.
Best,
Jeff"Bobby" and Melissa Oliver
Jeffrey R. Oliver, PhD, MBA
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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