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Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
January 13, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Adam Thayer, Brett Hiltbrand, Carrie Holm, Boyd
Byrd, and Mike Schwartz. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager Don
Matson, and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson.
Mendenhall called the meeting to order at 6:OOpm.
Mendenhall asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the
board. None were reported.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: October 14, 2025.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Schwartz moved to accept
the meeting minutes of October 14, 2025 as emailed; Hiltbrand seconded. The full commission
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
An application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Use Map, on
approximately .87 acres of land from Commercial to Residential - High Density. Subject
property is located between Park Lawn Dr. and the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately
740 feet south of New Day Pkwy. At the meeting, the Commission will consider whether the
proposal satisfies the approval criteria in municipal code section 18.28.040.D. Type of action:
Recommendation.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and staff recommended
approval.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment. Due to no public comment
Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Thayer motioned to recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future
Land Use Map from Commercial to Residential - High Density as presented to the City Council.
Hiltbrand seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Boyd Byrd,
Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Motion carried.
2. An application for a Title 18 Map Amendment (zone change) from General Commercial (C-
2) to Dense Residential (R-4) on approximately .43 acres of land. Subject property is
located between Park Lawn Dr and the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately 740 feet
south of New Day Pkwy. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the area
for Commercial development; concurrent to this application it is proposed to amend the Future
Land Use map to Residential -High Density. At the meeting, the Commission will consider
whether the proposal satisfies the approval criteria in municipal code section
18.28.050.B. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and staff recommended
approval.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment. Due to no public comment
Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Hiltbrand motioned to recommended approval of a Title Map Amendment from General
Commercial (C-2) to Dense Residential (R-4) as presented to the City Council. Schwartz
seconded. With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Mike Schwartz, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes;
Adam Thayer, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an Extension of Time for a Conditional Use Permit for New Day Parkway
Animal Care, and the findings, facts and conclusions of law.
(Commission will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Applicant Larry Dunn presented a request for the removal of the first condition on the
findings, facts and conclusions of law "When agreement is reached among neighbors for
a new road access, and upon its construction, access to the site will change from New
Day Pkwy to the new street, and the street frontage will require landscaping per City
Code", and replace it with a condition allowing an extension of time for 24 months, to
expire on January 23, 2028.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and staff recommended
approval.
Following the advice from legal counsel the Board asked for clarification and some
additional information and tabled this item of business until their regular meeting in
March.
2. Acknowledge that Brett Hiltbrand, Seat 2, had agreed to serve on the Land Use and
Development Commission Board for another 4 year term.
Brett Hiltbrand agreed to serve another 4 year term.
3. Election of Officers -The Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice -Chair for the next
calendar year.
Mendenhall asked for nominations for Chair. Schwartz nominated Thayer, no other nominations
or volunteers; Schwartz motioned to accept the nomination for Adam Thayer as Chair for the
coming year, Hiltbrand seconded. All voted to approve.
Mendenhall asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Thayer nominated Hiltbrand, no other
nominations or volunteers; Thayer motioned to accept the nomination for Brett Hiltbrand as Vice
Chair for the coming year, Holm seconded. All voted to approve.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 6:38.
Adam Thayer, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk