Planning commission recommends rezoning of 1500 W. 2600 S. parcel to commercial

The Nibley City Planning Commission on March 20 recommended approval of Ordinance 25-12 to rezone Parcel 32274, a roughly 8-acre site at 1500 West 2600 South, from Residential R-2 to commercial.

Levi Roberts, city planner, told commissioners the property sits at the corner of 2600 South and Highway 89 and that the city's future land use map shows the area as commercial and medium- to high-density residential. "Staff's recommendation is to approve this rezone ordinance 25-12 with the findings that the proposed commercial zone designation is compatible with commercial and medium high density residential designation and city's adopted future land use map," Roberts said. He said staff believes the commercial zoning would support local economic development goals and create opportunities for jobs and tax revenue.

The applicant's representative, Trent, told the commission he appreciated staff's review and that the proposal ties into a broader plan for adjoining properties. "We appreciate staff's thorough review of this, and...we're thinking bigger picture here," Trent said.

Commission discussion touched on consistency with the general plan and the property's visibility on the highway; no public comments were recorded for the item. Commissioner Brett moved to recommend approval. The commission voted to recommend approval; the motion passed with five votes in favor and no votes against.

The recommendation will be forwarded to the city council for final action. At the hearing, staff noted that approval of the rezone does not itself authorize construction; any subsequent site plans or subdivisions would require separate reviews and approvals.

For more details, staff referenced the parcel's location on the future land use map and the applicant's concept materials submitted with the rezone application.