City Council
Regular MeetingIdaho Falls, ID · April 11, 2022
Minutes
April 11, 2022 Council Work Session
The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Council Work Session, Monday, April 11, 2022, in the Council
Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls at 3:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call
There were present:
Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman
Councilor John Radford
Councilor Thomas Hally
Councilor Jim Freeman
Councilor Jim Francis
Councilor Lisa Burtenshaw
Also present:
Pamela Alexander, Municipal Services Director
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
Duane Nelson, Fire Chief
Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director
Kade Marquez, Transit Coordinator
PJ Holm, Parks and Recreation Director
Kent Fugal, City Engineer
Michael Kirkham, Assistant City Attorney
Randy Fife, City Attorney
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk
Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. with the following items:
Acceptance and/or Receipt of Minutes:
It was moved by Councilor Francis, seconded by Councilor Burtenshaw, that council receive the recommendations
from the April 5, 2022, meeting of the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use
Planning Act (LLUPA). The motion carried with the following vote: Aye – Councilors Hally, Radford, Francis, Dingman,
Burtenshaw, Freeman. Nay – none.
Calendars, Announcements, Reports, and Updates:
April 12, Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) Spring District Meeting
April 13, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) Board Meeting; and Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO)
April 14, City Council Meeting
Mayor Casper distributed additional upcoming calendar items stating any PowerPoint presentations from the AIC
District Meeting will be forwarded to the councilmembers. She stated the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Awards
Banquet was held April 7, 2022.
Liaison Reports and Councilmember Concerns:
Councilor Hally had no items to report.
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Councilor Radford stated the zoo announced the birth of a cotton-top tamarin, zoo clean-up was held on April 9,
2022, and the zoo opening is scheduled for April 13, 2022. He also stated Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) is progressing, and
he will make any power-related announcements at the IFP Board Meeting.
Councilor Burtenshaw stated the bridge from Lewisville Highway into Sage Lakes will not be finished this year as the
bridge decking collapsed, noting construction will not occur prior to any water in the canal. She noted the structure
is solid, this is a deck issue. She believes this could be addressed in the fall. She also stated the 17th Street and
Woodruff Avenue intersection project will not occur this year. She indicated this is trying to be re-worked with the
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), noting the funding is still secure. She believes an American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Committee discussion will be held at the first Council Work Session in May.
Councilor Francis stated a joint meeting of the city/county library boards was recently held with some public
comment. He indicated this is not about trading dollar numbers, they’re trying to trade formula numbers. He
indicated discussion is still occurring, noting the current contract expires October 1, 2022. He also indicated it was
suggested that the county may need to organize their own library system as there are different needs, including
satellite locations. Councilor Francis stated the city is keying off property tax allocations, noting 53% of check-out is
city and 47% of check-out is county. He indicated the county wants to look at expenditures, not revenues, as well
as defining usage. Mr. Fife briefly explained the county data and formula.
Councilor Freeman stated the BMPO Policy Board and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet together.
Council President Dingman stated there is ongoing conversation regarding Chapter 4. She believes, per Councilor
Burtenshaw’s ARPA report, that all individuals are looking forward to having the ARPA process completed. She
commended the new ARPA Committee.
Municipal Services/Discussion and Determination: Appraisal Review of City-owned Property:
Director Alexander stated the appraisal for the property discussed at the March 28, 2022, City Council Work Session
has been received. She recapped the property description as well as the legal description. She reviewed the
property discussion timelines, stating the public hearing has been scheduled for the April 28, 2022, City Council
Meeting. Director Alexander reviewed the updated property appraisal as completed by Kelley Real Estate
Appraisers, Inc. which was sent to the city on April 3, 2022: Market Value Opinion – 8.60 acres of development land
at $219,978 per acre = $1,891,810.80 or $1,892,000 (rounded); and Zoned for Park or Open Space use – is between
a single-family zone and industrial zone, and the highest and best use of property “as is condition”. She stated she
will follow up with staff regarding some easement issues and zoning. Mayor Casper stated, per conversation with
Elevate Academy, this appraisal value would most likely put the property out of reach, Elevate Academy questioned
if the property could be obtained at a discount or if there may be other areas (Elevate Academy is looking for seven
acres), and Elevate Academy is exploring other properties in Ammon. She noted Elevate Academy is having issues
with material and supplies to complete two other projects prior to this one. Mayor Casper suggested several options
for this property. Councilor Hally believes the property should be listed for sale as he was surprised at the higher
value, noting the city could always turn down a price, and the city could then decide to possibly donate the property
to Elevate Academy. Mayor Casper stated she recently visited with the Mayor of Ketchum regarding city pressures,
noting Ketchum is having the same kind of problem regarding people who are working in the city but can’t afford
to live in the city. She also stated Ketchum is currently working on a second housing project, using tax rebate
incentives, that is designed for a base rent price in the city, pending the eligibility rules, and this housing would be
available to anyone who works in the service industry in the City of Ketchum. Mayor Casper believes there may be
opportunities to look at housing options for this location before deciding to sell although any revenue could help
with budget issues. Councilor Radford explained another northern Idaho city doing this same model as described
by Mayor Casper in the City of Ketchum. Mayor Casper believes there may be an incentive for partnership of this
land or possibly creating a department for housing and/or transportation. Councilor Freeman questioned the
responsibility to the taxpayers for disbursement noting the property was donated. Councilor Radford believes
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taxpayer dollars should always be maximized; however, he also believes the city could partner with a private
market. Councilor Francis believes this could be a way to pay back the loan from Parks and Recreation (P&R) to
other city departments and it could allow funding for other P&R items that have fallen behind, although a portion
could be set aside for a housing authority. Councilor Radford questioned maximizing dollars from other city
properties. Discussion followed regarding other city properties. Director Alexander believes other city properties
do not seem to be prime holdings and are more of infill. Councilor Burtenshaw prefers in seeing what the maximum
value could be. She also believes the majority of this property should be rezoned to Limited Commercial (LC).
Additional discussion followed regarding the public hearing and the appraisal value. Mr. Fife stated the
advertisement was to set up a hearing, noting the council could make any decision at the hearing. He also stated
the timing of the rezone could not occur prior to the public hearing. Mayor Casper stated the appraisal was based
on using the land at its highest and best use, and in order to ask for that price it would need to be zoned for that
highest and best use. Brief discussion followed regarding the rezone. Per Mayor Casper, Director Cramer believes
the request was to rezone west of Vernon as LC and east of Vernon as R3A (Residential Mixed Use). He indicated
the neighborhood meeting has been initiated which would allow a June meeting with the Planning and Zoning (P&Z)
Commission, and presentation to the council in late June or early July. He explained the allowed uses in LC and R3A.
Following additional discussion, Mayor Casper stated the public hearing will proceed as advertised.
Municipal Services and Fire Department/Discussion and Determination: Real Estate Acquisition for Future Growth
and Development:
Chief Nelson stated finding property within the city is becoming demanding. Per previous discussion (April 8, 2022,
Executive Session) Chief Nelson requested council direction for the potential purpose of property, such as a
percentage of asking price with future council approval, and a threshold/cap for potentially 5-7 acres, noting the
previous discussion’s acreage amount of $219,000 per acre. Mayor Casper believes it’s fair for council to assume
the Fire Department will seek property that is extremely affordable. Per Mayor Casper, Chief Nelson stated the idea
is to work through a purchasing agreement with a percentage that could be used as escrow with council to approve
the final purchase. He also stated the agreement could state that any money would come back to the city if not
approved. Following brief comments, Mr. Fife believes the staff signing authority should be limited, and it should
come to the council as early as possible. Councilor Freeman and Council President Dingman stated they would agree
to up to 5% earnest money, to be approved as soon as possible, with the signing authority given to Mayor Casper
or Director Alexander. Mr. Fife clarified parameters could be set although he believes most land transactions don’t
return the 5%, although he noted the city would not have to rely on a lending institution. Council President Dingman
believes council should direct staff to negotiate the potential of getting the 5% earnest money back if possible in
the event a deal falls through. Discussion followed regarding earnest money, general property, and splitting any
property with other departments. Mr. Fife clarified this discussion is not regarding a specific piece of property, this
is about authority that is general to staff to acquire a particular piece of property. Mayor Casper reiterated this
discussion occurred at the April 8, 2022, Executive Session, recognizing it would be difficult to obtain property for
future city use. It was then moved by Council President Dingman, seconded by Councilor Burtenshaw, to direct staff
to execute the direction of council to purchase real estate of behalf of the City of Idaho Falls, specifically for the
Idaho Falls Fire Department, authorize the Mayor and the director of Municipal Services to authorize up to 5%
earnest money and give the authority for staff to negotiate that earnest money on the city’s behalf within that
range with the intention of a full or partial refund if the agreement doesn’t go through, and that this item come to
council for full approval of purchase at the next possible meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye –
Councilors Freeman, Francis, Hally, Radford, Burtenshaw, Dingman. Nay – none.
Public Works/Discussion: Microtransit Fees:
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Director Fredericksen stated one of the last steps for microtransit is to establish a fee to charge for the service. He
believes the fee for service makes the most sense at $3 per fare with any changes pending federal requirements for
certain conditions. He indicated the proposal is to establish the fee resolution to be $5 per fare noting the city can
always charge less than the advertised fee. Director Fredericksen believes the pilot program can be conducted for
2-3 years, which is totally funded by the federal government, and then these fares would help fund the program
beyond the pilot program. He believes it’s important to establish fees appropriately to begin with. Council President
Dingman stated Mr. Marquez has been in contact with numerous cities and other organizations and the city feels
comfortable with the $3 fare per way. She supports the proposal for the $5 per fare in the fee resolution. She also
stated, on behalf of the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) Board, they support the $5 cap which is a reasonable
number for an economic ride. Per Councilor Freeman, Council President Dingman stated there could be different
prices for subsidized riders (disabilities, seniors, etc.) per federal requirements. Councilor Radford questioned free
services. Mr. Marquez believes other services (pizza deliveries, Uber eats, etc.) would use public transportation
which degrades the level of service, which was a common theme. Council President Dingman stated this would be
setting the standard. She also expects promotions or sponsored partnerships for possible free-ride days. Director
Fredericksen noted ridership will be higher with a free service which would make it difficult to plan. Per Councilor
Radford, Mr. Marquez believes $3 will be competitive, noting three years of data is the minimum data for a long-
term program. He stated the intent is to provide a high-level customer service, and other options could be looked
at for assisting other individuals. Per Mayor Casper, Council President Dingman stated the city’s allocation will be
invested/supplemental to the future. Also per Mayor Casper, Mr. Marquez explained other funding sources that
could be available. He noted the agreement will be amended to include up to five years of funding. Per Councilor
Burtenshaw, Mr. Marquez anticipates most transactions would be on an app although a cash box will be provided
per current federal regulations. He stated this service is entirely a no-refund service if paid through the app, and
each rider would have an individual profile. It was then moved by Council President Dingman, seconded by Councilor
Radford, to advertise for the hearing for a fee resolution specific to public transportation advertised at a $5
maximum allowable fee. It was noted the fee hearing will be held April 28, 2022. The motion carried by the following
vote: Aye – Councilors Hally, Burtenshaw, Dingman, Freeman, Francis, Radford. Nay – none.
Public Works/Discussion: Impact Fees – Fee Resolution and Implementation:
Director Fredericksen distributed a list of the maximum supportable fees taken from the impact fee study along
with the recommendations from the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. He stated the committee’s proposed Year 1
implementation would be October 1, 2022, with the recommendation to implement 0% of fees for P&R, 66% of
fees for Transportation, 66% of fees for Police, and 66% of fees for Fire/EMS; Year 2 implementation of October 1,
2023, would involve 50% of fees to P&R, 75% of fees to Transportation, 75% of fees to Police, and 75% to Fire/EMS;
and Year 3 of October 1, 2024, would be full fees as dictated in the impact fee study. Per Councilor Radford, Director
Holm stated there are no P&R fees for commercial (non-residential). Director Fredericksen stated there is
preference to have the hearing for impact fees in the same hearing as the microtransit fees. He also stated staff’s
recommendation is for full implementation of fees and as soon as possible. Mayor Casper stated there are directors
interested in providing the service, which will take revenue, and there is a committee that understands the way
these fees will be received by that industry, which is to be expected. She believes the purposes for which these are
being collected, and the changes, positive or negative, that these fees will bring to the community should be thought
about. Councilor Francis questioned the draft minutes from the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Mr. Fugal stated
he will review those draft minutes as believes the spreadsheet is the intent of the committee. Councilor Freeman
believes the need is immediate and the fees are needed for revenue to prevent cutting services. He also believes
the P&R revenue is in most need. Councilor Burtenshaw reminded the council these fees are not to fill any budget
holes; this is only for capital improvement projects which will have a budget increase for future years for
maintenance. She wants this done correctly to prevent any return of money. Per Councilor Radford, Mr. Fugal
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reviewed the committee members, stating there is a broad range of experience and expertise. He also stated, per
the committee, there was agreement for the full amount of the fees to be charged although there was concern that
the full amount would be a lot to absorb in one step, and there was more concern for the residential versus the
commercial. Councilor Hally believes there should be two steps with the October 1, 2022, as Year 1 and October 1,
2023, as Year 2. Council President Dingman stated she is not comfortable starting in October, she prefers 100%
beginning June 1, 2022, realizing new development is going to continue to be subsidized and knowing this year will
significantly impact the strain on resources. Councilor Hally stated he would modify to the June 1 dates. Director
Fredericksen stated, per staff discussions, all raised concerns were recognized and how that impacts the city. He
also stated without the collection of the proposed fees, there is a reduction in level of service in what the city
provides today, and the directors don’t believe that is what the constituents are interested in seeing to subsidize
development. Councilor Radford is sympathetic to the tier approach for the large number, realizing this could be a
25% loss in revenue for the first year. Mayor Casper stated there are a lot of factors, however, she believes these
fees are going to be passed on and she has a hard time recognizing this to be problematic. She also believes the
council is trying to do good in the community due to growth impacts. Discussion followed regarding this increase to
the interest rate for mortgages. Councilor Francis stated he is not comfortable for the $4.2M for the Police Station
as he believes it could not be saved for a future addition. He believes this would take 17% off if only used for police
vehicles and not the building. Brief discussion followed. Per Council President Dingman, Mr. Fife confirmed the
recommended motion is only for a fee hearing. Mr. Fife believes it would be helpful to think what an impact fee is.
He stated the city gives services at a particular level while development is new. He indicated the subdivision code
allows the city to keep the services at the same level and charge for the impacts that are increasing the stresses on
those services, which the study has done. He provided an example of current infrastructure and new growth.
Director Fredericksen explained 17% of the fee was to stand-up new police vehicles, and the remaining 83% was
for the oversized capacity of the Police Station. Discussion followed regarding expansion of the Police Station and
the timeframe to pay for any expansion, and the TischlerBise study. Councilor Burtenshaw questioned removing
the rec center fee and taking 100% of the parks fee and changing the Transportation to 100%. Director Holm clarified
the rec center fees could be used to grow other and/or multiple facilities and not with an equal percentage.
Councilor Burtenshaw prefers 75% to P&R, 100% to Transportation, 75% to Police, and 75% or 100% to Fire/EMS
with June 1 implementation with next year at full implementation. Councilor Hally agreed. Mr. Fugal stated there
does not have to be year-by-year tracking, improvements must be made to satisfy the need of the fees with a good
faith effort, and the city needs to ensure the fee is not collected based on an expense that the city is not planning
to use. Mayor Casper stated once the fees are authorized each department must identify an eight-year plan for
these fees and if these fees cannot be spent legally, appropriately, and in good faith, this would be an internal
administrative move to adjust the fees downward. Councilor Freeman believes growth has been getting a free ride
and has put the city in a hole and implementing less than 100% would continue that precedent. It was then moved
by Councilor Freeman, seconded by Councilor Hally, to advertise the fees at the full amount on April 28, 2022, with
start date of June 1. Per Councilor Francis, Mayor Casper clarified this fee hearing would be advertised similar to
the microtransit fees which could be lowered. Mr. Fife confirmed the maximum fee is advertised subject to the
hearing. Roll call followed: Aye – Councilors Freeman, Dingman, Hally. Nay – Councilors Radford, Francis,
Burtenshaw. Mayor Casper voted Aye to break the tie. Mr. Kirkham read the typical fee hearing advertisement.
Following additional discussion regarding the proposed maximum fees, the relationship with the committee and
the builders, the fee advertisement, consistency, and trust in government, Mr. Kirkham recommended advertising
the proposed maximum fee. Mr. Fife believes this project has been particularly discussed. Councilor Freeman
believes the concerns by the committee were not ignored. Council President Dingman clarified the only decision
was for advertisement of the fee hearing. Councilor Burtenshaw prefers the four departments address their needs
in the public hearing. Mayor Casper believes that is appropriate.
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Community Development Services/Additional Discussion: Proposed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs):
Mayor Casper reminded the council that this ordinance passed on the first reading only at the March 31, 2022, City
Council Meeting. Director Cramer believes the concerns by the councilors were related to detached structures. He
explained the amended ordinance including exceptions for a detached ADU which now would have the same side
yard requirement as the primary structure no matter where it’s located on the property, the rear yard would have
a minimum of a 10’ setback except when adjacent to a public or private alley that is at least 16’, and any ADU which
is more than 12’ in height must meet the same setback requirements as a primary structure. Director Cramer noted
not all lots will accommodate the maximum of 750 square feet for an ADU. Per Councilor Freeman, Director Cramer
explained ADUs not being counted in the density calculation, stating this is complicated. Per Councilor Hally,
Director Cramer stated a separate address, or any utility issue could be addressed in a policy. Councilor Francis
prefers 15’ in the rear yard. Director Cramer believes the wider the setback, a design issue (a deck or landscaping)
may or may not happen. There was no additional direction to staff.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
s/ Kathy Hampton s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper
Kathy Hampton, City Clerk Rebecca L. Noah Casper, Mayor
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Agenda
Honorable Mayor and Council
Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director
April 6, 2022
April 5, 2022, Planning Commission Action
Planning Commission took the following action during the April 5, 2022, meeting.
1. ANNX22-007: Annexation/Initial Zoning. Annexation and Initial zoning of R1, Single Dwelling
Residential for 1.446 acres, East 24’ of the W ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 12, Township 1 North,
Range 37 East. Generally located north of W 81st Street S, east of S 15th W, south of W 65th S,
west of Broyhill Ave. On April 5, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to
recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning of R1 to the Mayor and City Council as
presented.
2. ANNX22-002: Annexation/Initial Zoning. Annexation and Initial zoning of R2, Mixed
Residential for 10.9 acres, S 1/*2 of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 31, Township 2 North,
Range 38 East. Generally located north of E 49th S, east of S 5th W, south of Castelerock Lane,
west of Holmes Avenue. On April 5, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
recommend approval of the annexation with an initial zoning of R1, Single Dwelling Residential to
the Mayor and City Council with a vote of 2 to 1.
2. ANNX22-003: Annexation/Initial Zoning. Annexation and Initial zoning of R2, Mixed
Residential for 5.6 acres, SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 37 East.
Generally located north of Pancheri Drive, east of Boxwood Drive, south of Bellin Circle, west
of S Bellin Road. On April 5, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to
recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning of R2 to the Mayor and City Council as
presented.
2. PLAT21-037: Preliminary Plat for Wasatch Apple Subdivision. Part of the NW ¼ of Section
29, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. Generally located between Home Depot and Community
Park near Apple Athletic. On April 5, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
voted to recommend approval of the amendment as presented
2. PLAT22-006: Final Plat for Fairway Estates Division 26. SE ¼ of Section 31, Township 3 N,
Range 38 E. Generally located north of Saddle Rock Lane, east of Cypress Creek, south of W
65th N, west of N 5th E. On April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended to the Mayor and
City Council approval of the Final Plat with the completion of the performance bond for the Bridge
near Lewisville Highway.
2. PUD21-007: Planned Unit Development for Casseopeia Townhomes. N ½ of the SW ¼ of the
SW ¼ of Section 13, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. Generally located north od Lola Street,
east of Grace Avenue, south of Cassiopeia Street, west of N Saturn Avenue. On April 5, 2022,
the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the PUD as
presented to the Mayor and city Council.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and Zoning
Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Board Meeting held March 1, 2022 at 9:00am in the Arts Council
conference room. Those in attendance: Jake Durtschi, Kevin Cutler, Brandi Newton, Tasha Taylor, Greg
Crockett, Kasi Nelson, Antonio Meza, Chip Langerak, Shanon Taylor, Emily Fitzpatrick, Anas Almassrahy,
Bud Cranor, Lisa Farris, Councilman Jim Francis, and Ralph Panttaja (owner of the Earl Building). Staff –
Mala Lyon and Juan Hernandez
Introductions – Bud Cranor is the new Chief of Staff with the Mayor. The city is still looking to find a
replacement for Dana who was the Economic Development Administrator. Ralph Panttaja is the new
owner of the Earl Building in the 500 block of Park Avenue and looks forward to being involved in the
downtown.
Minutes of the February 1, 2022 meeting reviewed; Kevin Cutler motioned to accept, Tasha Taylor
seconded; board approved.
Financial report – Brandi – there is construction going on that is affecting the Broadway parking lot so
the revenue is down there; waiting for the new Executive Director to be hired so we can look at money
making events and grant opportunities;
Antonio asked what has the BID money that was collected last year been spent on? We had all the new
planters and sideway work done before. Jake said you must look at the different budgets - we now get
$60,000 from the BID and we had 1.5 million that one year to do the sidewalks, new trees, planters and
all the rest. Improvement now will be small in comparison. Greg said we can go to the city if we have a
need for a project as they hold in reserve some of the BID taxes collected. Was the BID expanded to
include Cliff Street? No, there are two classes of BID members those that live in the BID boundaries and
pay into the BID are Class A and those that pay a separate BID fee to be included and be Class B
members, like the Vogue on Cliff Street. Chip said artwork is still in the plans, but it was a good thing we
didn’t do the crosswalk art as it would have all been torn up this summer. Brandi motioned that the
financial report be approved; Antonio seconded, and board approved.
Tasha reported that there are 3 qualified candidates so far for the Executive Director position, and they
hope to do interviews this week. Two are from out of town.
Jake – the water main replacement construction will be starting soon at Park Avenue and A Street with
the goal of it taking 12 weeks to complete the project. They have promised to maintain access to
businesses. If anyone has sidewalk or waterlines that need replacing this would be a good time to get
that work done. The State will be redoing Broadway and Yellowstone. We do not have dates on that,
but they are to keep one lane of traffic open. Bud suggested we contact Public Works to see if they
know a time frame. The new water tower construction will start this summer and be a 2 year project.
Jake will be attending meetings to represent the downtown as that moves forward.
Elections – we do not have someone nominated for the Vice President position; Steve Fischbach was
asked and is thinking about it. Greg request that a copy of the by laws be sent to him to review.
Councilman Jim Francis – an edge system was approved so that retail businesses can be along F Street;
south of Pancheri behind Candlewood suites development approved; Impact fees that will be paid up
front by the developer were approved – these fees will helped pay for a new fire station that will be
needed on the south and north sides of town due to growth. These fees will not be assessed for a
remodel only new construction. A Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) person has been hired.
Anas – this is a good time to talk about the design and improvements of crosswalks. Chip said he had
several meetings with the street department about faded signs and they were replaced. Talked to I.F.
Power about lamp poles that were not working, and they have been fixed. Crossing Broadway at night
now is you push the crosswalk button, and the lights change right away to stop the traffic. It takes time
to get these types of problems in front of the right people so they can be addressed and fixed. Greg said
we need to make sure the city traffic engineer is on top of the pedestrian traffic, so it is safe.
Lisa – we have $19,000 left for new projects and we will need the IFDDC to make a request for the 2022
funding.
Parking committee reminder – the deadline is March 15th for you to talk to the people you were
assigned to. Brandi said she had a good discussion with Les Schwab and it brought home the diversity of
businesses we have downtown and what their parking needs are.
Adjourned at 10:00am The next board meeting will be held April 5, 2022
Respectfully submitted
Jill Hansen, secretary and Mala Lyon
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 7, 2022
WEB
12:00 Noon
Members in Attendance: P. Holm, C. White, R. Nitschke, B. Combo, R. Campbell, J. Radford, R.
Foote, T. Hersh, M. Hill, P. Lloyd, D. Pennock
Members Not in Attendance: W. Johnson, J. Walker, B. Lee
Call to Order – B. Combo
B. Combo called the meeting to order at 12:06 pm.
Approval of Minutes
R. Nitschke moved to approve the February 7th minutes. C. White seconded. All voted in favor.
Director’s Report – P. Holm
P. Holm reported on the following:
Personnel updates:
• He invited the Commissioners to the Retirement party for Gaylen Denning and Don
Frongner Friday, at the Pinecrest clubhouse.
• Kevin Kavran is the new Sage Lakes Golf Pro.
Parks Organization Change
• An organizational change was made within the Parks Department. A
Landscape/Construction Manager Superintendent position was created, and Nate
Durtschi was promoted into the position. This promotion of Nate will help with the
management of employees and construction job projects, cutting the number of
employees who directly report to Superintendent R. Campbell and thus make the
division more efficient.
Overview of Capital projects
• Work continues on the Dehumidification Project at the Aquatic Center. Additional
funding is being sought after receiving change orders that put the project over budget.
• Duct work, painting and other loose ends of this project are being completed and the
project should be completed by May 23rd.
• The Skyline Tennis Court Project went out to bid and is expected to be completed ASAP
once the weather becomes favorable for the construction. School District 91 will
reimburse the Department for half of the cost of the project.
• The Parks and Recreation Department is finalizing the Heritage Park Landscape Plan.
Our staff has been working on this project and expect to be able to do a lot of the work
internally.
• Parks and Recreation staff are preparing the final design for the Sunnyside Park
Irrigation System. We will put it out to bid in the next month or so. We are holding the
bid for now in case we need to divert funding to the Heritage Park Project.
• The Tautphaus Park Tennis Court Overlay Project has been cancelled because the
consultant advised that if we do the overlay now, we will need to do it again in another
two years. It would be more cost effective if we plan to do an entire rebuild.
• Sunnyside Park improvements and the Liberty Park playground addition will be
completed this summer.
• We received an $84,0000 bid for the forty-two space niche wall at Rosehill Cemetery.
The bid will go to the City Council on Thursday, March 10th for approval.
• The Funland at the Zoo Restoration Committee continues selling bricks and working to
raise funds for the project. The website the community can visit to get further
information or purchase a brick is www.funlandatthezoo.com.
• We will be seeking approval from the City Council on a lease agreement with Snake
River BMX to lease a section of Sandy Downs to run their track. The lease agreement
will go to Council the 24th of March.
Golf Advisory Committee Report - T. Hersh
T. Hersh reported on the following:
• The Pro Shops at Sand Creek and Sage Lakes have received a comprehensive remodel.
• He is hoping the golf courses will open around the 20th of March if the weather
cooperates. The average annual opening day is March 15th for the golf courses with
Sage Lakes and Sand Creek being the first to open.
• All 18 holes will be available for play when the Pinecrest Golf Course opens as the
irrigation project is mostly completed with only minor cleanup remaining.
Division Updates
Parks – R. Campbell
R. Campbell reported on the following:
• The parks crews are hard at work with tree trimming and cleanup projects.
Zoo – D. Pennock
D. Pennock reported on the following:
• Opening day for the Idaho Falls Zoo will be April 13th. The Zoo cleanup day will be on
April 9th from 9am to 2pm. The Zoo is looking for any volunteers to help with cleanup.
• Junior Zoo crew applications are available now for the summer season, and the adult
volunteer applications are also available on the website.
• The Spring Break camps they are offering in a few weeks are already sold out.
Recreation – C. Horsley (absent)
Commissioner Reports
J. Walker – County Commissioner (absent)
School Dist. 91 – Pat Lloyd
P. Lloyd reported on the following:
• Spring sports were supposed to start the first week of March, but three out of five
events have been cancelled due to weather.
• They will offer a spring and fall season for their golf program.
• Baseball, softball, track, tennis, and golf will be the spring programs the district offers.
• Discussion is ongoing regarding the six tennis courts Skyline High School wanted
because it gives the school the ability to hold bigger state tournaments.
School Dist. 91 – W. Johnson (absent)
Shade Tree Committee – M. Hill
M. Hill reported on the following:
• The Shade Tree Committee is working with City Council on how to handle the future of
tree pest infestations, specifically with the emerald ash borer beetle.
• The Shade Tree Committee finalized the date for Arbor Day which is scheduled for May
10th beginning at 9 a.m. at Reinhart Park. Alturas High School will send student
volunteers to help.
• The Horticulture Division is working on a tree protection plan for trees that are growing
in locations where construction projects are underway
• P. Holm showed the commissioners the new PSA video on tree trimming. This video will
be posted on our City of Idaho Falls website and the Parks and Recreation Facebook
page, to educate the community on the tree trimming ordinance and how to properly
trim trees.
Adjournment at 12:40 pm.
Next meeting will be held April 4, 2022
Recorded by:
Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation
Municipal Services - Appraisal Review
Introduction
City of Idaho Falls
8.60 Acres of Land
Block 14 & 16, Bel-Aire Estates
Bennett/Vernon Avenue
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idah
Mayor and City Council
City of Idaho Falls
308 Constitution Way
Idaho Falls, ID 832402
PAlaxeander@idahofalls.gov
Effective Date: March 15, 2022
Kelley Real Estate Appraisers, Inc.
520 West 15th Street, Suite 100
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
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Letter of Transmittal
March 31, 2022
Mayor and City Council
City of Idaho Falls
308 Constitution Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
RE: Appraisal Report
Subject: Bel-Aire Estates Block 14 and 16
Bennett Avenue/Vernon Avenue
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho
Dear Mesdames and Messieurs:
As requested, I have made a careful, personal inspection of the above-referenced property. I
have also prepared a narrative appraisal report. I have provided you with my market value
opinion of the subject property's "fee simple" interest value, based on its highest and best use in
its "as is" condition.
Market Value is defined as "the most probable price which a property
should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite
to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably,
and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus." Implicit in this
definition are various conditions found in the whole Market Value
definition outlined in the report.
I have prepared this appraisal for you as a representative of Idaho Falls to be used by the city for
their internal use. The use of this appraisal by anyone other than the city for this or any other
purpose is prohibited. Furthermore, no third-party beneficiary has been anticipated.
Therefore, no such party should rely upon the contents nor the opinions of value herein.
I have prepared this appraisal report in compliance with the current edition of The Uniform
Standards of Professional Practice (USPAP), as set forth by the Appraisal Standards Board of the
Appraisal Foundation.
In this report, I have considered the three standard methods of valuation. These are the Cost,
Sales Comparison and Income Approaches. All of them have been considered. However, only
the Sales Comparison has been used. The Cost Approach is not used because the subject property
is unimproved development land. The Income Approach is also not used because the land has no
income history.
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Based on my inspection, study, and review of the market, it is my opinion that the subject
property has an indicated value, as of March 15, 2022, as follows:
8.60 Acres @ $219,978 per acre = $1,891,810.80
374,616 s.f. of Development Land @ $5.00 per s.f. = $1,891,810.80
CALLED
** $1,892,000.00*
** One Million, Eight-hundred, Ninety-two Thousand Dollars and 00/100 **
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Kelley,
Idaho CGA # 362
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Owner of Record: The city of Idaho Falls is the recorded owner of the subject
property. They have held title to it for more than three years.
They reportedly have not sold nor offered to sell it during that
time.
Location: Along both sides of Bennett and Vernon Avenue, south of Waid
Street, in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho.
Legal Description: A specific legal description was not given to the appraiser. But
based on the particular aerial map provided by the city, the
subject property is found on Lot 1, 2, and 3 of Block 16 and Lot
1 of Block 17, Bel-Aire Estates to the city of Idaho Falls,
Bonneville County, Idaho, according to the recorded plat
thereof.
Assessed Value & Tax: The property has no assessment or tax because it is owned by the
city of Idaho Falls.
Land Size: 8.90 Acres or 387,684 s.f. of development land
Land Description: The subject property is on both sides of Bennett Avenue as it
turns into Vernon Avenue. Waid Street is an east-west connector
street tying Alameda Avenue into Vernon Avenue. The land
south of Waid on both sides of Vernon is the subject property in
this report. Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 16 are west of Vernon, and
Lot 1 of Block 17 is east of Vernon and south of Waid Street.
The subject land is level to undulating. It is infested with lava
outcropping throughout it. There are water and sewer services to
the property. The sewer may go through the property along the
side of Veron and Bennet
A natural gas line also runs along the west side of Vernon and
Bennett. Vernon and Bennett are not improved with the curb or
gutter but are paved at present.
Building Description: There are no improvements or buildings on the property.
Zoning Designation: According to the City of Idaho Falls, the property is zoned for
Park or Open Space use. This zoning is between a single-family
zone and an industrial zone.
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Highest and Best Use: Development of high-density apartments
Effective Date: March 15, 2022
Market Value Opinion: $1,892,000.00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................1
CERTIFICATION AND STATEMENT OF LIMITING CONDITIONS...................................2-3
QUALIFICATION OF THE APPRAISER......................................................................................4
CERTIFICATION OF LICENSURE...............................................................................................5
STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTION AND LIMITING CONDITIONS...........................................6
SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL........................................................................................................6
APPROACHES TO VALUE...........................................................................................................7
EXPOSURE TIME..........................................................................................................................8
INTENDED USER AND INTENDED USE....................................................................................8
DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THIS APPRAISAL.............................................................9
FACTUAL DATA
AREA DATA ...........................................................................................................................10-12
NEIGHBORHOOD DATA ...........................................................................................................13
ESTATE TO BE APPRAISED......................................................................................................14
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPRAISAL..................................................................................14
LEGAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................14
ASSESSED VALUE......................................................................................................................14
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................15-17
OWNERSHIP HISTORY..............................................................................................................17
CITY ZONING DESIGNATION..................................................................................................17
FLOOD PLAIN DESIGNATION..................................................................................................17
DATA ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION
ANALYSIS OF HIGHEST AND BEST USE..........................................................................18-19
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH.....................................................................................26-29
ADDENDUM................................................................................................................................34
• Location Map
• Aerial Property Plat Map
• Zoning Map
• Photographs
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CERTIFICATION AND STATEMENT OF LIMITING CONDITIONS:
The appraiser certifies that to the best of his knowledge and belief:
1. The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
2. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported
assumptions and limiting conditions and are the personal, unbiased professional
analysis, opinions, and conclusions of the appraiser.
3. The Appraiser has no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject
of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
4. The Appraiser has no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report
or to the parties involved with this assignment.
5. My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting
predetermined results.
6. My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the
development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction of value that favors the
cause of the client, the amount of the value, the attainment of a stipulated result, the
occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal.
7. My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been
prepared in conformity with the Appraisal Foundation's Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice.
8. I personally inspected the subject property. I made a complete and thorough inspection
of the land and its improvements.
9. No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this
certification.
10. All conclusions and opinions concerning the real estate that are set forth in this letter
were prepared by the appraiser (s), whose signature appears on this report. No change
of any item in this report shall be made by anyone other than the appraiser, and the
appraiser shall have no responsibility for any such unauthorized change.
11. Our firm has not performed an appraisal assignment on this property in the past three
years. This information was conveyed to the client before accepting this appraisal
assignment.
CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS:
The certification appearing in this report is subject to the following conditions and to such other
specific and limiting conditions as are set forth by the appraiser.
1. The Appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters of a legal nature affecting the
property or the title thereto, nor does the appraiser render any opinion as to the title, which is
assumed to be good and marketable. The property is considered to be under responsible ownership.
2. Any sketch or plat map attached may show approximate dimensions and is included to
assist the reader in visualizing the property. The appraiser has not made a survey of the property.
3. The Appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having
made the inspection with reference to the property in question unless arrangements have
been previously made thereto.
4. Any distribution of the valuation in this report between land and improvement applies
only under the existing program of utilization. The separate valuations for land and building must
not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if so used.
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5. The Appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the
property, subsoil, or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes
no responsibility for such conditions or for engineering, which might be required to discover such
factors.
6. Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to me and contained in this report were
obtained from sources considered reliable and believed to be true and correct. However, no
responsibility for the accuracy of such items furnished can be assumed.
7.The description of the property herein is stated for the purpose of arriving at an opinion
of value. It should not be used for any other purpose, such as a description for a prospectus or for
describing the property for sale. All parts of this appraisal should only be construed as applying to
the opinion of value herein and should not be used separately for specific information.
8. Disclosure of the contents of this report is restricted to the intended users of the report.
No other individual is authorized by the appraiser to use this report.
9. Unless otherwise stated in this report, the existence of hazardous material, which
may or may not be present on the property, was not observed by the appraiser. The appraiser has
no knowledge of the existence of such materials on or in the property. The appraiser, however, is
not a qualified environmental auditor who has the skill to detect such substances. The presence of
substances such as asbestos, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, or other potentially hazardous
materials may affect the value of the property. Any latent environmental problem within or
underneath the property may also affect its value. The value estimate herein is predicated on the
assumption that there is no such material on or in the property that would cause a loss in value. No
responsibility is assumed for any such conditions or for any expertise or engineering knowledge
required to discover them. The client is urged to retain an expert in this field if desired.
Jeffrey L. Kelley, C.G.A.
Idaho State General Certified Appraiser, #CGA-362
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QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPRAISER
Jeffrey L. Kelley
Idaho State General Certified Appraiser, #362
Education:
Juris Doctorate - Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science - Brigham Young University, Provo Utah
Major: Finance
Minor: Economics
Background:
General Certified Appraiser, Idaho #CGA - Kelley RE Appraisers since 2000;
Assisting Appraiser - Kelley Real Estate Appraisers, LLC. - July 1994
Practicing Attorney - State of California, June 1991 - July 1994;
Members of the Idaho State Bar - April 1995;
Member of the Utah State Bar - May 1994;
Member of the California State Bar - June 1991;
Member of the Shelley City Council - January 2012
Member of the Bingham County Economic Development Council, January 2012
Managing Partner of Community Pioneer Publications – Nov. 2000 -
Special Training:
Institute Appraisal Course 120, 310, 320, 510 and 520
Standard and Ethics Courses — App. Inst. Course 420 A & B
Advanced Condemnation Appraisal Courses
App. Inst. Courses 710 & 720
ASFMRA Conservation Easement Seminars
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)
ASFMRA Standards and Ethics Course
Timber and Mineral Rights Seminar
1031 Exchange Seminar, ASFMRA Adv. Sales & Cost Analysis Seminar
Experience:
- Commercial Properties: Retail, Industrial, Professional Office &
Apartment Complexes;
- Agricultural Properties: Farmland, Ranches and Range Land;
- Recreational Properties: Conservation (Before & After) Easements,
Fee Ownerships, Estate Tax Appraisals;
- Condemnation Appraisals: Various ITD Projects around eastern Idaho as well as local municipality
condemnation appraisal including the City of Blackfoot, Rexburg,
Pocatello and Fremont County.
- Specialized Appraisals: Conservation Easements, Development and Mineral Right Extractions,
Schools, Gravel Pits, Railroad Right-of-Ways and Potato Fresh Pack
and Processing Facilities
- Client Base: Major Lending Institutions, Idaho Transportation Department,
Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Parks &
Recreation, Bureau of Rec., Army Corp of Eng. City of Pocatello, City
of Idaho Falls, The Nature Conservancy, Attorneys, Accountants,
General Service Administration, Small Business Administration, Farm
Service Agency, LDS. Church & other governmental and private
entities.
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STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS:
The opinions of value herein are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions and limiting
conditions:
• The property has lava flow scattered throughout it. This situation has been taken into
consideration in deriving its value opinion. Ax
• An extraordinary assumption is made that the subject property does not contain any
latent environmental problems that will affect its value. The appraiser found no obvious
environmental concerns while inspecting the property. However, the appraiser is not a
qualified environmental auditor.
SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL:
The client requested a market value opinion based on the property's fee interest. This appraisal
considers the highest and best use of the property in its "as is" condition. As stated in this
report, the definition of market value is derived from FIRREA Title XI. It is set forth below in
this report's "Definitions Used in the Appraisal" section. The definition of "fee simple" interest is
also defined below.
The Sales Comparison Approach is used exclusively to establish a market value opinion. Four
sales from the market are used to make this adjustment. These sales are located around the city
of Idaho Falls.
The Cost and Income Approaches were not used because the property is not improved, nor does
it have an income history. The Sales Comparison Approach analysis and the reporting of this
appraisal were completed according to the Uniform Standards of the Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Appraisal Standards Board.
The sales herein have been discovered and confirmed by the undersigned appraiser. As part of
the appraisal process, the property was inspected. The sales were also inspected as well.
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APPROACHES TO VALUE:
The three approaches to value considered in arriving at an estimate of the value of Real Estate
are called Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Approaches.
Cost Approach
In the Cost Approach, a value is estimated by computing the current replacement cost of the
improvements and applying an appropriate depreciation rate to arrive at a depreciated value of
the improvements. This depreciation rate is concluded either from comparing sales for similar
types of properties to their replacement cost, or from the various accepted Age-Life methods, or
both. The depreciated value is then added to the land value, found by comparison in the market,
to arrive at a market value opinion.
This approach is based on the assumption that the replacement cost is the upper limit of value.
This approach is best used when the improvements are new or near new and are proper
improvements for the property. As improvements increase in age and depreciation accumulates,
the validity of this approach lessens.
Sales Comparison Approach
The Sales Comparison Approach application produces an estimate of value by comparing the
subject with similar properties of the same type and class that have sold or are currently offered
for sale in the same or complementary areas. The sale prices of properties deemed most
comparable set the range in which the subject property's value will fall. When properly applied,
this approach generally allows for both depreciation and appreciation in value. This method is
the most relevant consideration of value for the acquisition of property by a public entity.
Income Approach
The Income Approach is a process of developing the net rental income from a property into an
indication of value. This is accomplished by analyzing the relationship between net rental
revenues from similar properties to their selling prices in the market. The relationship between
this net income and the selling price is called a capitalization rate. The net income is divided by
the capitalization rate to show value.
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EXPOSURE TIME:
The subject property would have an exposure time of six months to one year to sell at the market
value opinion. Exposure time is a fictional period that precedes the effective date of this
appraisal. The amount of time required for a specific property to be exposed to the market before
it sells. The appraiser used the marketing time of the sales in this appraisal to define the exposure
of the subject property.
INTENDED USER AND INTENDED USE:
The Mayor and Council of Idaho Falls are this appraisal report's clients and sole intended users.
The intended use of this appraisal report is to establish a market value opinion for a possible sale
of the property. This report is not authorized for any other intended user(s) or use. No third-
party beneficiaries were disclosed to the appraiser. Therefore, such party(s) shall not rely on
this report's content or value opinion.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THIS APPRAISAL:
• Market Value: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and
open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting
prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus.
Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as a specified date and the passing of
title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby:
(a) Buyer and seller are typically motivated;
(b) Both parties are well informed or well advised and both acting in what they
consider their own best interest;
(c) A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market;
(d) Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or terms of financial arrangements
comparable to it; and
(e) The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold, unaffected by special
or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. (12
CFR Part 34 (FIRREA))
• Highest and Best Use: The most profitable and likely use, within the realm of reasonable
probability, to which a property can legally be put or adapted that is financially feasible and
for which there is a current market.
• Improvements: Buildings or other relatively permanent structures or developments located
on or attached to the land.
• Extraordinary Assumption: An assumption is directly related to a specific assignment,
which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser's opinions or conclusions.
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FACTUAL DATA
AREA DATA:
The subject property is in the middle of Idaho Falls, east of the Pine Crest Municipal Golf
Course along both sides of Veron Avenue, in the Bel-Aire Addition to the city of Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls is situated in the middle of Bonneville County, Idaho
Bonneville County:
Bonneville County is in the middle of the Snake River Valley in Eastern Idaho. It had an
estimated population of 119,062 persons in 2019. Its drawing area is approximately 350,000
persons, comprising those in Wyoming's Upper Snake River Valley, Lost River Valley, and
Teton Basin. Idaho Falls is the county seat of Bonneville County.
Idaho Falls:
Idaho Falls is a large, rural community in the Snake River Valley. Its population is estimated at
61,459 persons in 2019. The City of Ammon, adjacent to Idaho Falls, had an estimated 15,859
persons in 2019. Ammon was once the fastest-growing city in Idaho.
The Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statical Area, defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an
area consisting of two counties and is anchored by the city of Idaho Falls. As of the 2010 Census,
it had a population of 130,374 persons. It has substantially grown since then.
Idaho Falls is the central business, a commercial and medical hub for eastern Idaho and western
Wyoming. It features a large regional mall, regional hospitals, and a regional airport. It also has
many national-chain department stores. It has a drawing area of approximately 350,000 persons.
Most people are drawn to the area for its shopping and medical services.
Idaho Falls has many hotel and motel accommodations, restaurants, and theaters. It is also a
tourist stop for summer vacationers traveling to and from Yellowstone National Park.
Sources of Income:
The principal sources of income for Idaho Falls and its trading area are agriculture, livestock
feeding, food processing, nuclear and environmental research, and recreational travel. The Idaho
National Laboratory (INL) and its operating contractors are the largest single employers. The
INL's headquarters is in Idaho Falls, and its operational facilities are in the desert west of the
community.
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) is the lead contractor of management and operational
responsibility for the Idaho National Laboratory. Its mission is to transform the facility into a
"preeminent" nuclear energy laboratory. One of the laboratory's primary tasks is to develop a
system that uses nuclear energy to produce hydrogen as a transportation fuel to reduce the
nation's dependence on imported fossil fuels. The INL and its contractors employ 7,000 to 8,000
people.
The Idaho National Lab recently constructed an education campus at its main headquarters in the
city. This campus helps train nuclear scientists and further research in the nuclear field.
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The INL is the largest employer in the area. Other significant employers include the Idaho Falls
School District with 1,700 employees; Columbia Eastern Idaho Medical Center with 1,311
employees; and Melaleuca, Inc., a personal healthcare products company with more than 1,300
employees. Recently, Melaleuca moved into a new headquarters facility southwest of the city,
along Interstate 15, in Bonneville County.
Other forms of industries in the community include agricultural processing, farming, and
manufacturing. Manufacturing varies from concrete blocks to technical equipment in the nuclear
field.
Two extensive malt barley facilities operated by Anheuser-Busch and G-Modelo (Corona Beer)
are on the city's south side. These plants produce malt for beer production, which is shipped by
rail to California and Mexico.
Accessibility:
The area is served by Interstate 15, U.S. Highway 91-191, 20, and 26, passing through the city.
Several commuter airlines also serve the community with daily jet and turbo flights to and from
Salt Lake City, Utah, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Denver, Colorado. The airport also has direct
weekly flights to Los Angeles, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona, through
Allegiant Air.
Other forms of transportation to the city include one (1) major and several regional bus lines and
the Union Pacific Railroad. Several truck lines and the railroad handle freight. Federal Express,
United Parcel Service, and Airborne provide delivery services throughout the area.
City Facilities:
Parks and recreational facilities include a zoo and three (3) 18 hole golf courses, all found within
the city. There are numerous parks and athletic fields located throughout the city.
There are three hospitals in the city. East Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), Mountain
View Hospital, and Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFHC) are in the city's southeastern
section. All three hospitals are south of the Grand Teton Mall. EIRMC is at the northwest corner
of Sunnyside Road and Channing Way. The other two hospitals are north of Coronado and east
of Channing Way. These regional medical centers for the upper Snake River Valley, Teton
Valley, and western Wyoming communities. EIRMC is a full-scale maternity ward, heart team,
cancer research center, and air rescue helicopter.
Many churches representing nearly all significant denominations are in the area. The
predominant religion is the LDS (Mormon) Church. There are many service clubs with the Air
Force, Army, and Navy Reserve units.
Two (2) school districts (91 and 93) provide elementary and secondary education. These districts
consist of multiple elementary schools, several junior highs, and five schools. Higher education
can be found at Eastern Idaho Community College. This facility is a new community college
offering associate degrees in various collegiate and trade degrees.
University Place is a facility near Freeman Park in the northwestern part of Idaho Falls. It
provides undergraduate and graduate courses from the University of Idaho, Idaho State
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University, and BYU-Idaho (Rexburg's main campus). These courses include general education
and advanced degree courses. This facility has grown substantially in recent years, with many
graduate students attending classes at the campus.
Recreational Facilities:
Idaho Falls has direct access to many major outdoor recreational facilities. It is approximately
110 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, 120 miles from West Yellowstone, Montana, Yellowstone
National Park, and 140 miles from Sun Valley. Idaho Falls is also found approximately 220
miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah, the most significant metropolitan center. Travel time to
Idaho Falls from Salt Lake City by automobile is four (4) hours. Flight time is approximately 28
minutes by jet.
Climate:
Idaho Falls has an elevation of 4,707 feet above sea level. The average daily temperature in the
summer is 81.4o, with a minimum daily average of 65.3o. In the winter, the daily average daily
temperature is 32.5o, with a minimum standard of 13o. There are 115 frost-free days in the
growing season, making the area ideal for raising potatoes, small grains, and forage crops.
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NEIGHBORHOOD DATA:
The subject property is found along the secondary streets of Bennett and Vernon Avenue, in the
northern section of Bel-Aire=Estates, east of the Pine Crest Golf Course, in Idaho Falls.
Bennett Avenue runs south of Anderson Street through light industrial development to Waid
Street, which turns into Vernon Avenue. Vernon Avenue bisects the northern portion of Bel-Aire
Estates, an early 1950's residential development of tiny homes constructed after World War II.
The subject area is level to undulating. Subsurface lava infests the location making it difficult to
develop. As a result, a portion of Bennett and Vernon is not improved with a curb, gutter, or
street surface. Waid Street is also not improved
The subject area has access to city water and sewer services. It appears the sewer may run
parallel to Vernon and Bennett. Natural gas is also installed along Vernon and Barrett. Overhead
electrical power and telephone service are also found in this area.
The subject property is in a transition zone between single-family residential development and
light industrial development. Pine Crest Golf Course borders it on the west. The Idaho
Irrigation Canal borders it on the east.
Currently, the area is zoned for Park and open space use. However, it likely would be zoned to
medium or high-density residential development as a buffer between single-family residential
and light industrial use.
There is high demand for multi-residential development in the Idaho Falls area. Such land value
has outpaced commercial development land. Currently, such unimproved land is running
between $4.80 and $5.25 per s.f.
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PROPERTY DATA:
Estate to Be Appraised:
The estate to be appraised is the "fee simple title" of the subject property based on its "as is"
condition. The term "fee simple" suggests that any other interests do not encumber this property
but are only subject to easements, recorded right-of-ways, and the four (4) powers of government
— Eminent domain, Escheat, Taxation, and Police power.
Effective Date of the Appraisal:
The effective date of this appraisal report is March 15, 2022. The appraiser inspected the
property on this date. The photographs herein were taken then.
Legal Description:
The subject's legal description is as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, of Block 16 and Lot 1 of Block 17 of the Bel-Aire
Estates to the city of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, State of
Idaho, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Assessed Value and Tax:
The property has no value assessment or tax as it is owned by the city of Idaho Falls, which is
not a taxed entity. :
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Location:
The subject property is found along both sides of Bennett and Vernon Avenue and south
of Waid Street, in the northern section of Bel-Aire Estates, which is east of the Pine Crest
Golf Course, in Idaho Falls Idaho.
Size and Shape:
The land consists of 7.20 acres of ground west of Bennett and Vernon Avenue and 1.40-
acres of land lying south of Waid Street and east of Vernon Avenue. Both are block
sections of ground. (See Plat Map and Photographs.)
Topography: The property's topography is level to undulating. It is on grade with the land
surrounding it. However, a substratum of lava runs through the area, making it
challenging to install infrastructures, such as water, sewer, or footings. According to the
appraiser, this lava infestation has not been delineated.
Access and Frontage: Bennett Avenue and Vernon Avenue provide direct access to the
subject property, as does Waid Street. Bennett and Vernon Avenue are paved. Waid
Street is unimproved.
City Utilities:
Water and sewer are at the property's edge to the south underneath Vernon Avenue. It
appears the sewer may run along Vernon and Bennett Avenue. Natural gas runs along this
section of the street. Overhead electrical power and telephone are found in the area.
Easements: There appears to be no apparent easement or encumbrances on the property.
Improvements: There are no improvements on the subject land.
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
The city of Idaho Falls is the recorded owner of the subject property. They have held title to it for
more than three years. They reportedly have not sold nor offered to sell it during that time.
CITY ZONING:
According to the City of Idaho Falls, the subject property is currently zoned for Parks and Open
Space use, as is the Pine Crest Golf Course to the west. However, this zoning could easily be
changed to an R-2 or R-3 zoning. It would be a buffer between single-family residential (Bel-
Aire Estates and light industrial land (the land along Anderson).
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DATA ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION
ANALYSIS OF HIGHEST AND BEST USE:
The subject property's highest and best use is determined to establish a value for it. The property
is analyzed as unimproved land using various elements that indicate its highest and most
profitable use. Four (4) use criteria or factors are used to determine the highest and best use.
These factors are as follows:
(1) Legally Permissible; (2) Physically Possible;
(3) Financially Feasible; (4) Maximally Productive.
Legally Permissible:
The subject property is currently zoned for Park or Open space use. However, this zoning
would likely be changed to R-2 or R-3 use because the property is between single-family
residential land and industrial land. Therefore, a more densely residential zoned land
barrier would be acceptable as a buffer zone.
Physically Possible:
The subject property consists of 8.60 acres of land, of which 7.20 acres are found west of
Vernon and 1.40 acres are found east of it and south of Waid Street. These tracts are
large enough to accommodate several large multi-tenant buildings. They would provide
an excellent location for apartments off of a major thoroughfare along a quiet secondary
street.
Financially Feasible:
This land is financially feasible for such use. Although the lava may be costly to
maneuver, current technics have made it less expensive to traverse. The demand for
multi-unit housing is high, and the subject location is a perfect site for such development.
The value of new housing outweighs the cost of removing lava.
Maximally Productive:
The subject property is in the city of Idaho Falls. It is found off of Anderson along a quiet
secondary street. It is near a golf course, which gives it additional tranquility. Therefore,
the highest and best use of the property, in its unimproved condition, is multi-residential
use.
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VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY
The Sales Comparison Approach is used exclusively to establish a value opinion for the subject
property. In this approach, the market is investigated for land sales similar to the subject
property's likeness and quality. Four sales have been used to establish a value for the subject
property. These sales range in size from 0.82 to 60.01 acres. They all have the potential for some
type of residential development, particularly multi-unit residential development.
Using the Sales Comparison Approach, each sale is mathematically adjusted either upward or
downward. The mathematical adjustment is made to reconcile any difference in the sale and the
subject property. Paired sales are used to make these adjustments. The final adjusted price on
each sale indicates a value for the subject property.
The following is a location map of these sales, followed by a sales list on the following page.
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LIST OF LAND SALES
Elements Sale 1 Sale 2 Sale 3 Sale 4
Buyer: Geocapitus Inv. Liberty Square, ID Max Mora WPP Apple Land
Sale Date: Dec-20 Oct-19 Feb-17 Aug-21
Sale Price: $916,197 $375,000 $160,000 $13,500,000
Total Acres: 5.13 2.01 0.82 60.01
Price Per Acre: $178,596 $186,753 $195,122 $224,974
Total S.F.: 223,463 87,468 35,719 2,613,905
Price Per S.F.: $4.10 $4.29 $4.48 $5.16
Highest and Best Use: Apartments Apartments Apartments Apartments
Improvements: None None None None
SE Corner S. Ammon 264-286 N Woodruff Jennie Lee, 25th &
Location: Jennie Lee
& Brookfield, Ammon Ave. Holmes Avenue
City Water & Sewer,
City Electrical, Water City Electrical, Water City Electrical, Water
Electrical power,
Utilities: & Sewer, Telephone, & Sewer, Telephone, & Sewer, Telephone,
Telephone, & Natural
& Natural Gas & Natural Gas & Natural Gas
Gas
Jennie Lee, 25th &
Accessibility: Jennie Lee Ammon & Brookfield Woodruff
Holmes Avenue
Zoning: R-3 R3A R-3 Various
Land Sale #1 is the December 2020 sale of land sold for $916,197 or $4.10 per s.f. It is on the
east side of Jennie Lee Drive, behind Les Swabb on 17th Street. It is a 5.13-acre tract of land that
is zoned for R-3 use. It sold for apartment development.
Each sale is relatively similar to the subject property. For example, Sale #1 is adjusted downward
by only $0.10 or approximately $91,000 for its lack of lava. It is assumed that the cost of lava
removal on the subject would be roughly $91,000 or $0.10 compared with this sale.
It is pretty challenging to access the amount of lava that will need to be removed without a
delineation. However, most tracts along Utah Avenue and in the Fremont area of the city, north
of U.S. Highway 20, required approximately $100,000 per site of lava removal to install water
and sewer lines.
A similar reduction in value is made for Sales #2 and 3. However, in Sale #4, a decrease of
$1,350,000 is required. This sale is a large tract of land with significant infrastructure, large
sewage and water lines, and other infrastructure that will require more cost for lava removal than
found on a smaller site. Based on the above, the subject property has an indicated value as
follows:
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Land Sales Adjustment Table
Element Subject Sale 1 Sale 2 Sale 3 Sale 3
Sale Price: - $916,197 $375,000 $160,000 $13,500,000
Land Size (s.f.): 374,616 223,463 87,468 35,719 2,613,905
Price Per S.F.: - $4.10 $4.29 $4.48 $5.16
Property Rights: N/A Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple
Adjusted Price: - 0 0 0 0
Financing Terms: N/A Cash Equiv. Cash Cash Cash
Adj. for Financing: - 0 0 0 0
Condition of Sale: N/A Arm's Length Arm's Length Arm's Length Arm's Length
Adj. for Condition: - 0 0 0 0
Market Conditions: N/A Dec-20 Oct-19 Feb-17 Aug-21
Adj. for Market Cond.: - 25% 25% 25% 0%
Total Adjustment: - $5.12 $5.36 $5.60 $5.16
Other Adjustments:
SE Corner S.
1800-1900 Jennie 264-286 N Woodruff Jennie Lee, 25th &
Location: Bennett & Vernon Ammon &
Lee, Idaho Falls Ave. Holmes Avenue
Brookfield, Ammon
Location Adjustment: - 0 0 0 0
223,000 s.f. 156,000 s.f. 87,468 s.f. 2,613,905 &
Size & Shape: 374,616, Block Shaped
Rectangular Rectangular Rectangular Rectangular
Size & Shape
- 0 0 0 0
Adjustment:
SE Corner S. Ammon
Ammon Road and Jennie Lee, 25th &
Access & Frontage: Bennett & Vernon Jennie Lee & Brookfield,
Brookfield Holmes Avenue
Ammon
Access & Front Adjust.: - 0 0 0 0
City Electrical, City Water & Sewer, City Electrical,
City Electrical, Water Electrical, Water &
Water & Sewer, Electrical power, Water & Sewer,
Community Services & Sewer, Telephone, & Sewer, Telephone,
Telephone, & Telephone, & Natural Telephonee &
Natural Gas & Natural Gas
Natural Gas Gas Natural Gas
Community Services Adj.: - 0 0 0 0
Single Family
Utility of Land: Apartment Dev. Apartment Dev. Apartment Dev. Apartment Dev.
Apartment Dev.
Utility Adjustment: - -0.10 -0.24 -0.56 -0.10
Total Adjustments: - -$0.10 -$0.24 -$0.56 -$0.10
% of Adjustment: - -2% -4% -10% -2%
Total Net Adjustment: - $5.02 $5.12 $5.04 $5.06
The sales indicate a value between $5.02 and $5.12 per s.f. A value of $5.05 per s.f. or $216,800
per acre has been applied to the subject. Sale #1 appears to be the most similar and requires the
least amount of adjustment. Therefore, the subject property has an indicated value as follows:
8.60 Acres @ $219,978 per acre = $1,891,810.80
374,616 s.f. of Development Land @ $5.00 per s.f. = $1,891,810.80
CALLED
** $1,892,000.00*
** One Million, Eight-hundred, Ninety-two Thousand Dollars and 00/100 **
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Addendum
• Location Map
• Aerial Plat Map
• Zoning Map
• Photographs
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Zoning Map
1. Looking south along Bennett
Avenue at the subject property.
2. Looking south at Lot 1, Block 14.
3. Looking east at Waid Street.
4. Looking west across Block 16.
5. Looking east across Lot 1, Block
14.
6. Looking north from Vernon Avenue
at the subject property.
KELLEY REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, INC.
174 East Center Street
Shelley, Idaho 83274
(208) 529-5058
Invoice
DATE INVOICE NO.
BILL TO
City of Idaho Falls 03/08/2022 03-22-05
308 Constitution Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
DESCRIPTION
Appraisal Report TERMS
Subject: Bel-Aire Estates Block 14 and 16
Bennett Avenue/Vernon Avenue Due on receipt
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho AMOUNT
2,500.00
Thank you for your business. Your prompt payment from this invoice will
be greatly appreciated. Total $2,500.00
Community Development Services-
Accessory Dwelling Units
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING CITY ZONING
CODE SECTIONS 11-2-6, 11-3-4, AND TABLES 11-2-1, 11-3-3 TO CLARIFY
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND
PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION BY
SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City adopted April 12, 2018, edition of the Comprehensive Zoning Code which
promotes the health, safety, peace, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City
by implementing the goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City desires the standards of the Zoning Code to be consistent and clear; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the Zoning Code, City Planning Division staff has determined there
are updates needed to improve the consistency and clarity of the Code’s standards pertaining to
Accessory Dwelling Units; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the desire for accessory dwelling units in all residential zones;
and
WHEREAS, accessory dwelling units are permitted in all zones as are minor changes to reduce
barriers to construct these units; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
February 15, 2022, and recommended approval of the code changes to the mentioned sections and
tables pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units; and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2022, the Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing and passed a
motion to approve the recommended changes on the first reading; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2022, the Council passed a motion to approve the revised recommended
changes;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Table 11-2-1, of the City Code shall be amended to read as follows:
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Table 11-2-1: Allowed Uses in Residential Zones
P = permitted use. C1 = administrative conditional use. C2 = Planning Commission conditional
use. C3 = City Council conditional use. A blank denotes a use that is not allowed in that zone.
*Indicates uses that are subject to specific land use provisions set forth in the Standards for
Allowed Land Uses Section of this Chapter.
Low Medium High
Density Density Density
Residenti Residentia Residenti
al l al
Proposed Land Use RE RP R1 R2 TN RM R3 R3
Classification H A
Accessory Use P P P P P P P P
Agriculture* P
Animal Care Clinic P* P
Artist Studio P*
Bed and Breakfast* P
Boarding /Rooming House P P
Day Care, Center* C2 P P P P
Day Care, Group* C1 C1 P P C1 P P
Day Care, Home C1 C1 P P C1 P P
Dwelling, Accessory Unit* P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Multi-Unit* P* P P P
Dwelling, Multi-Unit P P P P
Attached*
Dwelling, Single Unit P P P P P P
Attached*
Dwelling, Single Unit P P P P P P P P
Detached
Dwelling, Two Unit P P P P
Eating Establishment, Limited P* P
Financial Institutions P* P
Food Processing, Small Scale P*
Food Store P*
Fuel Station P*
Health Care and Social P* P
Services
Home Occupation* C1 C1 C1 C C1 C1 C1
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Information Technology P
Laundry and Dry Cleaning P* P
Live-Work* C P
1
Manufactured Home* P P P P P P P P
Mobile Home Park* C2 C2
Mortuary P
Park and Recreation Facility* P P P P P P P P
Parking Facility P
Personal Service P* P
Planned Unit Development* C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3
Professional Service P
Public Service Facility* C2 C2 C2 C2 C C2 C2 C2
2
Public Service Facility, P P P P P P P P
Limited
Public Service Use P
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SECTION 2. Section 11-2-6 of the City Code shall be amended to read as follows:
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11-2-6: STANDARD FOR ALLOWED LAND USES
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(N) Dwelling, Accessory Unit.
(1) The accessory dwelling unit may be configured as follows:
(a) As an integral portion of a principal dwelling unit on any floor or basement; or
(b) As an attached structure to the principal dwelling unit; or
(c) As a separate structure; or
(d) As a caretaker’s residence, when accessory and incidental to a permitted use and
constructed as an integral portion of any floor of a structure in an Industrial or
Commercial Zone.
(2) The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the following dimensional and design
requirements, except for those units that fall under 11-2-6(N)(1)(d): (Ord. 3218, 9-13-
18)
(a) The maximum size of the accessory dwelling is seven hundred and fifty (750) sq.
ft., and not more than one (1) bedroom.
(b) The structure that contains an accessory dwelling shall meet all required
dimensional standards for the zone, with the following exceptions:
(i) A detached accessory dwelling shall have the same side yard
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requirement as a primary structure, as required by the zone in which the
accessory dwelling is located.
(ii) A detached accessory dwelling shall have a minimum setback from
the rear property line of ten feet (10’), except when adjacent to a
public or private alley that is at least sixteen feet (16’) wide. If
adjacent to a public or private alley, the detached accessory dwelling
shall comply with Table 11-3-3 (3).
(c) A detached accessory dwelling that is more than twelve feet (12’) in height shall
comply with Table 11-3-3 (1).
(d) The accessory dwelling structure shall be well-matched in height, bulk, and site
location with the adjoining neighborhood.
(e) As an attached structure the accessory dwelling unit shall be designed together
with the principal dwelling in such a way as to resemble that of a single-unit
dwelling.
(f) As an attached or separate structure the accessory dwelling unit shall be designed
with the same architectural design, style and appearance of the principal dwelling
unit.
(g) If included as part of the primary structure, only one (1) entrance to the primary
structuremay be located on the front building elevation except for structures where
multiple entrances already exist. If multiple entrances exist then the accessory
dwelling may utilize an existing entrance on the front building elevation.
(h) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the primary
dwelling, meet the building code requirements for a separate unit, and be
functionally separate from the primary dwelling.
(i) Recreational vehicles shall be prohibited for use as an accessory dwelling unit.
(3) One (1) parking space shall be required on the lot where for the accessory dwelling is
located in addition to the existing minimum parking requirement for the principal
dwelling unit. A driveway apron may be used for this requirement. Conversion of a
garage into an accessory unit is not permitted unless required parking can be provided
elsewhere on the lot.
(4) The property owner shall occupy either the principal dwelling unit or the accessory
dwelling unit as their primary residence, except for units accessory to nonresidential
uses. This requirement shall be enforced through recordation of a deed restriction with
the Bonneville County Recorder.(Ord. 3218, 9-13-18)
(5) Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot of a principal dwelling
unit. Accessory dwelling units shall not be counted in density calculations.
(6) The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately or converted to any form
of legal ownership different from the principal dwelling unit.
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SECTION 3. Section 11-3-4(C) and Table 11-3-3 of the City Code shall be amended to read as
follows:
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11-3-4: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
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(C) Maximum Lot Coverage, Building Height, and Density.
(1) Public use, public service facility, school and religious institutions may be erected to any
height, provided the building is set back from the required building setback lines at least
one foot (1’) for each additional foot of building height above the maximum height
permitted in the Zone.
(2) In the RE, RP, R1, R2, TN and RMH Zones lot coverage for single unit residential uses
shall only include those areas under roofs.
(3) For multi-unit or commercial uses lot coverage shall include all areas under roofs and
paved surfaces, including driveways, walks, and parking areas. The remaining lot area
shall be landscaped as required by this Code.
(4) When a multi-unit dwelling or commercial use is developed on a property that adjoins a
propertyzoned RE, RP, R1, R2, TN, or unincorporated land designated for Low Density
Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the height of the building is over
twenty-four feet (24’), every one foot (1’) of additional building height requires and
additional one foot (1’) in setback. (Ord.3310, 6-18-20)
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Table 11-3-3: Dimensional Standards for Accessory Structures in Residential Zones
RE RP R1 R2 TN R3 R3A RM
H
Setbacks – Minimum in
ft.
Front 40 30 25 20 15 15 15 25
Side 20 0/7.5 0/6* 0/6* 0/5* 0/6 0/6* 0/10*
* *
Rear 40* 0* 0* 0* 0* 0* 0* 0*
Building height- 12/2 12/2 12/2 12/2 12/24
Maximum in ft. 4* 4* 4* 4* *
Lot coverage of the 30 30 30 30 30 30
rear yard, maximum %
*See explanations, exceptions and qualifications that follow in Section 11-3-4D (1-5) of this
Zoning Code.
(1) In residential zones, accessory structures which are more than twelve feet (12’) in height
must meet the same setbacks as primary buildings.
(2) In all residential zones, except the RE Zone, side yard requirements for accessory buildings
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shall be the same as for main buildings, except that no side yard shall be required for accessory
buildings which are located more than twelve feet (12’) in the rear of the main building.
(3) The rear yard setback shall be three feet (3’) on lots in any residential zone in which the
rear yard is contiguous to an alley.
(4) In the RMH Zone, a minimum rear yard of fifteen feet (15’) is permitted if one (1) of the
required side-yards is a minimum of twenty-five feet (25’).
(5) Properties zoned RP and RP-A prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code shall meet the
setbacks required at the time they were approved. A listing of applicable subdivisions can be found
in the
Section 11-7-2. The applicable setbacks required at the time they were approved are as follows:
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SECTION 4. Savings and Severability Clause. The provisions and parts of this Ordinance are
intended to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Codification Clause. The City Clerk is instructed to immediately forward this
Ordinance to the codifier of the official municipal code for proper revision of the Code.
SECTION 6. Publication. This Ordinance, or a summary thereof in compliance with Idaho Code,
shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect immediately
upon its passage, approval, and publication.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication.
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PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho,
this day of , 2022.
ATTEST: CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
______________________________ _____________________________________
KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK REBECCA L. NOAH CASPER, Ph.D., MAYOR
(SEAL)
STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss:
County of Bonneville )
I, KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY:
That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance
entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING
CITY ZONING CODE SECTIONS 11-2-6, 11-3-4, AND TABLES 11-2-1, 11-
3-3 TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION,
PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY, AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE
DATE.”
(SEAL) KATHY HAMPTON, CITY CLERK
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