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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 2.5.26(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Minutes - February 5, 2026 P&Z Commissioners: City Staff: Randall Kempton (Vice Chair) Alan Parkinson – P&Z Administrator Sally Smith (Chairperson) Brian Thackeray Katie Jo Saurey – P&Z Administrative Assistant Aaron Richards Vern Muir Kyle Baldwin – Planner 1 Jim Lawrence Dan Hanna Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Bruce Casper Tammy Geddes Spencer Rammell – Commissioner Attorney McKay Francis Chairperson Smith opened the meeting at 6:33 PM. Planning & Zoning Meeting: 1. Welcome 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Business 4. ROLL CALL of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Randall Kempton (Vice Chair), Sally Smith (Chairperson), Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna, Tammy Geddes Absent: Aaron Richards 5. Approval of the P&Z Minutes for January 8, 2026 (Action) MOTION: Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes for January 8, 2026 (Action) Action: Approve, Moved by Jim Lawrence, Seconded by Bruce Casper. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: None VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes = 9, No = 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Randall Kempton (Vice Chair), Sally Smith (Chairperson), Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna, Tammy Geddes No: none Abstain: none 6. Public Hearing – (25-01351) Approx 1600 N 2nd E – Annexation & Rezone from TAG to CBC – Located at approximately 1600 N 2nd E, the application is to annex property in the Impact Area into the City of Rexburg and to rezone the property from Transitional Agriculture (TAG) to Community Business Center (CBC). – Dan Zoldak (Action) (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Conflict of Interest/Ex parte Conversation: Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners to disclose any conflicts of interest or conversations held outside of this meeting relative to this particular subject. Presentation: Administrator Parkinson introduced the application to annex and rezone approximately 40 acres. He stated that staff have reviewed the request and the City is able to provide the necessary utilities and services, including water, sewer, and access, and that staff identified no challenges with the request. A Traffic Impact Study may need to be completed and will be addressed with a future plat. Administrator Parkinson noted that the annexation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that the property is currently zoned as Transitional Agriculture (TAG), which serves as a holding zone until annexation. The applicant is requesting a CBC (Community Business Center) zone, which aligns with the current Comprehensive Plan designation of Commercial. The exact location of the parcel was shown on the map on the screen, then Administrator Parkinson showed the zoning map, sharing that surrounding zones included Transitional Agriculture (TAG), Light Industrial (LI) and Regional Business Center (RBC). He pointed out that the northern border of the parcel is the Sugar City city boundary. Chairperson Smith opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:39 pm. Favor: none Neutral: Nate Basil representing Idaho Ag Credit, stated that his primary concern is access. He explained that their current driveway is located before the Temple’s access point, and additional traffic in the area could significantly affect the ability of employees and patrons to enter their property safely. He noted the potential for conflicts between vehicles turning left into the temple and those turning right into their business, which could increase the risk of head-on collisions. He requested that access impacts be carefully addressed if the project moves forward. Opposed: none Written Correspondence: none Rebuttal: Administrator Parkinson briefly addressed the access concerns, noting that the city is working to connect the developer with the property owners to coordinate access. He explained that a traffic impact study will be required with the plat, and its findings will determine what access improvements are necessary and how those improvements should be designed. Commissioner Casper asked for clarification on an adjacent parcel. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that it was already within city limits, is not part of this development, and has a separate owner. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Chairperson Smith closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:41 pm. Commissioner Discussion: Commissioner Francis asked for clarification on the procedure for the annexation and the rezone. Administrator Parkinson confirmed that both requests could be made in a single motion and that City Council would have the final decision. The group discussed the city boundaries, the impact area, and that the parcel was in both the City of Rexburg and City of Sugar City impact areas and the developer would choose which city to annex into. Commissioner Lawrence expressed support for the annexation and rezone, noting that the location, near the highway, was a great place for future development. Chairperson Smith agreed. Commissioner Kempton agreed, adding that given the freeway interchange and the surrounding commercial developments support the property developing commercially. Administrator Parkinson reiterated that any transportation or access issues will be addressed through the required traffic impact study. This study will determine whether improvements such as a stoplight or additional turning lanes are needed and how the roadway to the east should be designed. He stated that the developer will be responsible for coordinating with Idaho Ag Credit to ensure appropriate access. MOTION: Motion to recommend City Council approve the annexation and rezone from Transitional Agriculture (TAG) to Community Business Center (CBC) for the property located at approximately 1600 N 2nd E because it is a good way to develop the property due to its proximity to the highway, the value it can bring to Rexburg, and because the request is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Action: Approve, Moved by Jim Lawrence, Seconded by McKay Francis. Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: Commission Kempton requested to modify the motion to add that the request is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes = 9, No = 0, Abstain = 0). Yes: Randall Kempton (Vice Chair), Sally Smith (Chairperson), Jim Lawrence, Bruce Casper, McKay Francis, Brian Thackeray, Vern Muir, Dan Hanna, Tammy Geddes No: none Abstain: none Heads Up: none 7. Adjourned at 6:47 PM.