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Council annexes three parcels south of Nibley Farms and assigns R-2A zoning; RM eligibility map discussion continued
Summary
The council accepted an annexation petition for three parcels south of the Nibley Farms subdivision, assigned them R-2A zoning on first reading, and continued separate consideration of adding one parcel to the city's RM (mixed residential) eligibility map so planning staff and the commission can refine the RM ordinance language.
The Nibley City Council on March 13 voted to accept the annexation of three parcels south of the Nibley Farms subdivision and assigned them an R-2A (low-density residential) zone on first reading. Planning staff and the applicant had initially requested an RM (mixed residential) designation for one parcel; the planning commission recommended R-2A for all three. The council continued a separate agenda item that would amend the city's RM eligibility map and directed staff and the planning commission to finalize proposed code amendments before the council takes up any RM designation.
Planner Levi presented maps showing the parcels (identified in county records as 030490013 and two adjacent parcels) and the proposed zoning. He told the council the annexation lies within Nibley's annexation declaration area and is consistent with the general plan's medium-density future land-use designation in parts of the surrounding area. The planning commission had public-heard the request and recommended an R-2A assignment for all three parcels, citing concerns about RM standards and the need to refine RM code language.
Councilmembers and staff discussed the creation of unincorporated islands and the county's concerns about maintenance of adjacent road segments; staff said adding the road right-of-way into the city was part of resolving those concerns and would simplify future utility work. Public comment included residents asking for clarity about likely housing types and timing; a proponent described conceptual designs and said construction could begin this season if entitlement and utility work proceed.
Actions: the council continued consideration of amending the RM eligibility map to allow staff and the planning commission additional time to draft code amendments and approved the annexation and R-2A zone assignment on first reading. The council asked staff to prepare clearer explanations of how the RM standards differ from the city's PUD/RPUD rules before any RM rezoning.
Next steps: staff will work with the planning commission on proposed RM code amendments and will return recommendations; the annexation and R-2A zoning will proceed through a second reading and final council vote after required notices.
