Pocatello Council Tackles Rezoning, $1.3M Water Well Contract; Planning Commission Set for 64-Townhome Hearing
The Pocatello City Council's July 2 regular meeting agenda included votes on a $1,315,000 water well contract, a rezoning near Century High School, and the annexation of roughly 19 acres into city limits. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the available record.
City Council — July 2 Regular Meeting
The council was scheduled to act on several infrastructure and land-use items:
- **Well #17 Project:** A bid of $1,315,000 to Starr Corporation for the Well #17 Project was listed for award.
- **Hazard abatement:** A $89,500 contract with Safetech Inc. for hazard abatement at 429 Washington Avenue was on the agenda.
- **Rezoning:** An ordinance to rezone 6100 South 5th Avenue from Residential Commercial Professional to Light Industrial (LI).
- **Annexation:** Approximately 19.19 acres across from Century High School, zoned Commercial General (CG), proposed for annexation into city limits.
- **Public hearings:** Hearings on the Pocatello Housing Plan and the Urban Forest Plan.
Because minutes are not yet published, it is not possible to confirm which items passed, failed, or were continued.
City Council — July 2 Budget Review
A separate council meeting focused on the draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal and a presentation on the proposed 2027 medical benefits plan. No formal decisions were listed; the meeting was for council input and review.
City Council — July 2 Clarification Meeting
A procedural clarification meeting was held to discuss items on the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions were made.
City Council — June 22 Executive Session
The council held a special meeting to convene into executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring an interest in real property. No final action was to be taken during the closed session, and the meeting was to adjourn immediately after. Minutes are not yet published.
Historic Preservation Commission — July 1
The Historic Preservation Commission agenda included approving June 3 meeting minutes and reviewing a historic plaque installation estimated at $22,267.69 plus $1,292.79 in shipping. The commission also planned to coordinate an August 5 downtown walking tour, discuss partnerships with Visit Pocatello and Chubbuck for plaque signage, and explore future historic home history and brochure projects. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming Up
- **July 8 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** A public hearing on preliminary plat PP26-006, which would subdivide Lot 2 Block 2 of The Crossings Division 1 into 64 townhome lots and three private drives, located west of Paradigm Way and north of Venture Way. Applicant is Troy Allan Builders, Inc. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including planting 18 trees along the frontage. The commission's recommendation goes to the City Council. A separate clarification meeting with no substantive actions is also scheduled.
- **July 9 — Hearing Examiner:** A public hearing on a variance request by ICON Pocatello LLC for a student housing project at 651 Memorial Drive. The variance would allow a 75-foot building height (the RCP zone allows 45 feet), 173 units with up to 5 unrelated occupants per unit, and reduced parking — 52 on-site and 200 off-site stalls versus the 290.5 required. A previous variance (19-3492) was approved for the same site in 2019. Staff recommends approval with conditions including emergency access, a signage permit, and a landscaping plan. Public testimony will be taken.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — City Council takes up $1.3 million water well contract, rezoning; HPC plans walking tour
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