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Home My WebLink AboutSTAFF REPORT SUMMARY - 26-00094 - Diaz - Approx 401 S 12th W - Rezone fr RR2 to LDR2 & LDR3(208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org Planning and Zoning Staff Report CASE NUMBER: 26-00094 CASE NAME: Diaz – Approx 401 S 12th W - Rezone fr RR2 to LDR2 & LDR3 APPLICANT: Marco Diaz with Utah Development Group PROPERTY OWNER(S): Lavelle Steiner Parkinson and John Steiner PURPOSE: Change the Zoning Map PROPERTY LOCATION: Approx 401 S 12th W COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Low Residential & Intermediate Residential CURRENT ZONING: Rural Residential 2 (RR2) PROPOSED ZONING: Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) & Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) 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 15 acres currently zoned as RR2; 9.5 acres to LDR2 and 5.35 acres to LDR3. • The parcel currently has the Comprehensive Plan designations of Low Residential to the west, and Intermediate Residential along Highway 20 to the east. • The adjacent parcels are zoned as Rural Residential 1 (RR1), Rural Residential 2 (RR2), Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2), and Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1). The property directly across Highway 20 is zoned as Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). • A total of 81 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 zoning of a parcel from Rural Residential 2 (RR2) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3). The parcel is located at approximately 401 S 12th and is located between Highway 20 and 12th West, and Widdison Subdivision and Willow Brook Estates. The rezone request applies to approximately 15 acres. The parcel is currently farmed. The adjacent parcels to the south are zoned as Rural Residential 2 (RR2), the area to the northwest and southwest is zoned as Rural Residential 1 (RR1), the area to the southeast is zoned as Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), and the adjacent parcel to the northeast is zoned as Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2). The property directly across Highway 20 is zoned as Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) and Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2). (See attached current zoning map) The current zoning of Rural Residential 2 (RR2) allows for a maximum density of 2 units per acre, consisting of detached single-family homes. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum density for 15 acres would be 30 units. The proposed zoning of Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) allows for a maximum density of 6 units per acre, consisting of detached single-family homes, duplexes, or twin homes. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org density for 9.5 acres would be 57 units. The proposed zoning of Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) allows for a maximum density of 10 units per acre, consisting of detached and attached single-family homes, duplexes, twin homes, or a manufactured housing community. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the maximum density for 5.35 acres would be 53 units. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, a maximum of 110 units would be allowed on the entire property. Not considering parking, infrastructure, or permissible lot coverage requirements, the proposed zoning would increase the maximum density by 80 units. The current Comprehensive Plan designation of Low Residential supports the Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) zone request and the Comprehensive Plan designation of Intermediate Residential supports the Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) zone request. 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. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org 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. A Comprehensive Plan Map amendment and Rezone for an adjacent parcel were presented to P&Z on December 16th, 2025, and were recommended for approval. The City Council heard the applications on December 17th, 2025, and denied the requests. An amended rezone request was presented to P&Z January 8th, 2026, and was recommended for approval. The City Council heard the application January 21st, 2026, and was approved as first read. A Conditional Use Permit to allow a charter school was approved on June 25th, 2025, for a parcel to the northwest. A Conditional Use Permit to allow religious worship and a meeting house in the Summerfield subdivision in a Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) zone was approved September 9, 2025. (208) 359-3020 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Rexburg.org | Engage.Rexburg.org A portion of Summerfield was rezoned from Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3) on September 16, 2009. Two parcels near 455 S 12th W were rezoned from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) on January 20, 2010. Staff recommends that pending public testimony, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend to City Council to rezone the above described property from Rural Residential 2 (RR) to Low Density Residential 2 (LDR2) and Low Density Residential 3 (LDR3). 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 Zoning Map(s) 5. Current Comprehensive Plan Map(s) 6. Staff Review Summary 7. Staff Approval Summary 8. Receipt(s) of Payment 9. Hearing Publication Mailing 10. Posting Pictures