Planning commission approves annexations and plats; records votes to send CIP update to council
November 05, 2025 | Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho
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The Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission took several formal actions on Nov. 5. Summary of motions and outcomes:
- Annexation & initial zoning — LC (Limited Commercial, airport overlay): Motion to recommend approval to mayor and City Council (moved by Commissioner Kim); passed by voice vote (commission recorded ayes). Applicant described the annexation as approximately 8.5 acres; staff packet contained differing acreage figures and staff noted exhibit discrepancies.
- Annexation & initial zoning — R-2 (Mixed Residential): Applicant Chris Cantill requested annexation of 1.5 acres for R-2 zoning; staff recommended approval and the commission voted to recommend approval to the mayor and City Council by voice vote.
- Final plat — Willows Place Townhomes (Division 1): Developer representative Brad Penrith presented a final plat for attached homes with public utilities; staff recommended approval and the commission recommended approval to the mayor and City Council (voice vote).
- Final plat — Stenger Farms Commercial Addition (second amended): Applicant presented nine new commercial pad lots; staff said utilities/easements are in place and recommended approval; the commission recommended approval to the mayor and City Council (voice vote).
- Urban renewal plan resolution (River Walk): The commission approved a resolution validating plan conformity with the comprehensive plan (see separate article). The plan was described as focusing on three infill sites with high remediation costs due to shallow basalt; plan validated by commission vote.
Procedure notes: Where packet figures conflicted (for example, staff referenced prior packet numbers such as 0.396 acres and later an exhibit referenced 18.554 acres for an annexation), staff said the newer exhibit should be considered; the commission recorded the discrepancy for Council review.
Record and next steps: The commission's recommendations are advisory for annexations and plats (forwarded to mayor and City Council); the CIP/impact-fee study was forwarded to City Council for its public hearing and adoption decision. For the urban renewal resolution the commission is the approving entity for the resolution and it will proceed consistent with state law and the city's timetable.
- Annexation & initial zoning — LC (Limited Commercial, airport overlay): Motion to recommend approval to mayor and City Council (moved by Commissioner Kim); passed by voice vote (commission recorded ayes). Applicant described the annexation as approximately 8.5 acres; staff packet contained differing acreage figures and staff noted exhibit discrepancies.
- Annexation & initial zoning — R-2 (Mixed Residential): Applicant Chris Cantill requested annexation of 1.5 acres for R-2 zoning; staff recommended approval and the commission voted to recommend approval to the mayor and City Council by voice vote.
- Final plat — Willows Place Townhomes (Division 1): Developer representative Brad Penrith presented a final plat for attached homes with public utilities; staff recommended approval and the commission recommended approval to the mayor and City Council (voice vote).
- Final plat — Stenger Farms Commercial Addition (second amended): Applicant presented nine new commercial pad lots; staff said utilities/easements are in place and recommended approval; the commission recommended approval to the mayor and City Council (voice vote).
- Urban renewal plan resolution (River Walk): The commission approved a resolution validating plan conformity with the comprehensive plan (see separate article). The plan was described as focusing on three infill sites with high remediation costs due to shallow basalt; plan validated by commission vote.
Procedure notes: Where packet figures conflicted (for example, staff referenced prior packet numbers such as 0.396 acres and later an exhibit referenced 18.554 acres for an annexation), staff said the newer exhibit should be considered; the commission recorded the discrepancy for Council review.
Record and next steps: The commission's recommendations are advisory for annexations and plats (forwarded to mayor and City Council); the CIP/impact-fee study was forwarded to City Council for its public hearing and adoption decision. For the urban renewal resolution the commission is the approving entity for the resolution and it will proceed consistent with state law and the city's timetable.
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