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After hours of testimony, Idaho Falls council denies Willow Place PUD reconsideration and invites mediation
Summary
Following a lengthy reconsideration hearing, the City Council denied the developer's appeal of the February Willow Place PUD denial but indicated the issue is suitable for mediation and directed staff to pursue next steps; council cited concerns over acreage, streetscape and consistency with prior approvals.
The City Council held an extended reconsideration hearing April 2 for the Willow Place Townhomes Planned Unit Development, which the council had denied in February. The applicant, represented by Ryan Singleton of Mountain West Engineering (Bear Hunter Holdings LLC), argued the denial was arbitrary and asked the council to reverse its prior decision under Idaho Code 67-6535. The applicant's legal presentation focused on standards for PUDs, contending the record did not support the denial.
City staff reviewed the timeline, ordinance definitions (including the code's definition of "redeveloping"), prior PUD approvals and the council's recent statement of relevant criteria. Staff acknowledged the applicant had submitted a request for reconsideration within the statutory 14-day window and summarized the basis for the council's earlier…
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