Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · November 10, 2020
Minutes
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
November 10, 2020 City Annex Building, Conference Room
680 Park Avenue
Member Present: Alden Allen, Wendy Nobles, Gene Hicks, Nathan Kennedy, Kristi Brower, Ron Johnson,
James Wyatt
Staff Present: Naysha Foster, Current Planner
Call to Order: Ron, called the meeting to order at 12:19 p.m.
Minutes: Gene made a motion to approve the July 23, 2020 minutes with a modification of the word
“was” to “wash” in the first sentence. Kristi seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously as modified.
Conditional Use Permit
CUP20-004 James stated his firm is working on a part of this project for led that $2000.00 and thinks it is low
enough that he does not feel he needs to recuse himself. The Board agreed. Naysha Foster presented the staff report for
the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a pavilion located at 1200 Dunbar Dr. The CUP is to construct a pavilion in the
same location the picnic shelter or previous pavilion was on the Northwest side of the 5.4 acre parcel. There is an
existing gravel parking lot that will not be required to be improved at this time, also no street improvements would be
required at this time. The use is consistent with the existing use of the property and is permitted in an R1 zone with a
CUP. Conditional Use Permits are required for Public Service Facilities, Religious Institutions and Schools located in an
R1 Zone. Any site modifications would require a new CUP unless a master plan was approved and implemented within a
year. The Board of Adjustment may approve the CUP, approve with conditions, table for additional information or deny,
with findings supporting the decision. A legal notice was published on October 25, 2020. Public Hearing notices were
mailed to property owners within 300 feet on October 23, 2020 and the property was posted on October 30, 2020. The
staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with no conditions. The applicant, Jeff Nielson from NBW
Architects reported the pavilion will be 30’X60’ with metal columns and wood beams. There is a handicap stall and an
unimproved parking lot. The pavilion will be lit and operated on a timer. The pavilion will be open air to aid in security.
The Board had no questions for the applicant nor staff. James closed the public hearing and opened discussion to the
Board. There was no further discussion. Gene made a motion to approve the CUP as presented and Ron seconded. The
motion passed unanimously.
There was no other Public Testimony. Ron closed the public hearing.
Board Discussion: Gene asked about a prior case brought before the Board of Adjustment regarding the tire shop
on Yellowstone. Naysha gave an update letting the Board know the case was moving forward
and will be going through the court.
Reasoned Statement: Naysha read the reasoned statement. Ron made a motion to approve the reasoned statement as
read. Alden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Adjourn: Ron adjourned the meeting at 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Peterson, Recording Secretary
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Agenda
Board of Adjustment Special Meeting
November 10, 2020 City Council Chambers
12:15 p.m. 680 Park Avenue
And via WebEx
Agenda
Minutes: July 23, 2020
Public Hearings:
CUP20-004: Conditional Use Permit for Pavilion at 1200 Dunbar Dr
APPLICANT: NBW Architects
LOCATION: Near Rail Line, north of E Elva St., east of N Blvd., south of E Anderson St.,
west of N Holmes Ave.
Business: None
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