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Pocatello panel rezones 203 Warren Ave. to formalize longtime daycare use
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to rezone 203 Warren Ave. from Residential Medium Density Single Family to Residential Commercial Professional, aligning zoning with a site used as a daycare since 1999 and addressing a neighborhood outreach concern raised by the Alameda Neighborhood Association.
The Pocatello City Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a zoning map amendment that rezoned 203 Warren Avenue from Residential Medium Density Single Family to Residential Commercial Professional (RCP), after the property owner said the site has functioned as a daycare and preschool since November 1999.
Commissioner Katie Mendoza moved to approve the rezoning, finding it met the standards in section 17.02.017(e) of the Pocatello City Code; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. The motion authorized the chair to sign the findings of fact and recommendation.
Property owner Brandy Dyer told the commission she has operated a daycare and preschool at 203 Warren for years and requested the rezoning so the property’s zoning matches the existing use. Planning manager Becky Babb, standing in for the report author, said the site comprises four city lots totaling about 0.33 acres, the proposed RCP designation aligns with the comprehensive plan’s future land use map, and public facilities and services are available to support the permitted uses.
Marjana Hewlett, representing the Alameda Neighborhood Association, said the neighborhood supports the rezoning but urged the city to adopt stronger outreach protocols for recognized neighborhood organizations so associations can weigh in before public hearings. Staff noted a late opposition letter from neighbor Sean Williams raising concerns about potential late-night activity and property values; Dyer replied that RCP zoning includes time-of-use limits (noting 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and that her plan is to continue daycare operations and to offer children’s party rentals, not to change to an all-night use.
The commission authorized staff to finalize the findings and recommendation consistent with the motion. With the rezoning approved, the property’s zoning will match its long-standing commercial childcare use and the commission closed the public hearing and adjourned.
