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Idaho Falls council denies Willow Place Townhomes PUD after extended public hearing
Summary
After more than two hours of presentations and public testimony, the Idaho Falls City Council voted to deny the Willow Place Townhomes planned unit development (PUD), citing concerns about private streets, density, and neighborhood compatibility. Council directed staff to draft a written reason statement for the denial.
The Idaho Falls City Council voted on Jan. 22 to deny the Willow Place Townhomes planned unit development as presented after a lengthy public hearing and substantial public comment.
The project’s consultant presented plans for 14 single-family attached units on about 1.815 acres, requesting a PUD to allow a private street and a 20-foot front setback in exchange for public amenities and an increased density (8 units per acre under PUD rules). City staff explained the PUD standard that the minimum PUD size is 2 acres unless the council finds the land is redeveloping, provides a public benefit or amenity, or…
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