Commission recommends annexation of Jenkins Parcel to R-3 zoning with airport overlay
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Summary
The Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend annexation of a 0.63‑acre parcel (the Jenkins Parcel) and initial R‑3 multiple‑dwelling residential zoning with an airport overlay of limited development to the mayor and city council.
The Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 7 recommended annexation of the Jenkins Parcel and initial zoning to R‑3 (multiple dwelling residential) with an airport overlay of limited development for a 0.63‑acre site.
The applicant, represented by Kelly Chiles of Kindly Horn and a development team from DevCo Development, told commissioners the property is a county enclave surrounded by city limits and lies within the city’s area of impact. "We are here tonight, to talk about the Jenkins Parcel annexation and initial zoning," Chiles said, and asked the commission to recommend approval.
Staff told the commission the action before the body was a recommendation to the mayor and city council and that staff found the annexation and initial zoning consistent with the comprehensive plan and the city’s zoning code. As staff summarized, "Staff recommends the annexation initial zoning application and or has reviewed it and finds that it's consistent with the comp plan and the city's comprehensive zoning code and recommends approval of the annexation with the an initial zoning of R 3 with the airport overlay zone."
Commission discussion and public comment were brief; no members of the public spoke during the hearing. Commissioners confirmed utilities (water, sewer, power and telecom) are located along the property frontage and noted the site would become part of the Creekside Village subdivision currently under design.
During the hearing the applicant described the parcel as "0.63 acres, which is designated as Government Lot 1, Section 7, Township 2 North Range 38 East." When the motion was read later it referenced Government Lot 1, Section 4; the record therefore contains differing section references for the lot.
A motion to recommend approval of annexation and initial zoning to R‑3 with the airport overlay (limited development) for the 0.633‑acre parcel was made and seconded. The commission took a roll call vote; Commissioners Cantu, Storer, Eiler, Ogden, Meehan and Scott voted aye. The motion passed.
The recommendation will go to the mayor and city council for final action.
Votes on this item were advisory only; final annexation and zoning require city council approval.