24-Lot Major Subdivision: Orchard Grove
UPDATE: The Major Subdivision was approved on January 22, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp., on behalf of Collin Bangs, John Barrett, and Robert & Evelyn Bean, for a 24-lot major subdivision, annexation, and zoning upon annexation of 3.08 acres located at 2555 Bean Lane and 2505 Larkin Wood Drive. The proposed subdivision is named Orchard Grove Subdivision.
The proposed subdivision is not currently located within Missoula City limits and will require annexation and zoning upon annexation. The applicant has requested to zone to RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse). The RT5.4 Residential zoning district permits detached houses, lot-line houses, two-unit houses (duplex), and 2-unit townhouses as residential building types.
The subject property is located directly west of Reserve Street and abuts Larkin Wood Drive and South Grove Street. The subdividers are proposing cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication. Upon annexation, the subject property will be located in City Council Ward 6 and the Two Rivers Neighborhood Council area.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Planning Board: January 2, 2024 at 6 PM – Planning Board Public Hearing
City Council: January 8, 2024 at 6 PM – City Council Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: January 10, 2024 at time TBD – Discussion and Motions
City Council: January 22, 2024 at 6 PM – Final Consideration
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, with the option to attend in person and virtually via TEAMs.
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moiese conference room in the Missoula County Courthouse (200 W Broadway St.) Planning Board meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://missoulacomt.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=33
City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:
Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Friday, December 22nd, 2023 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planners are Lauren Stevens, who can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us (External link), and Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at (406) 552-6633 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us (External link).
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ANNEXATION:
Review the City Annexation Policy here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1506/Plans-and-Regulations
REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS:
City Council may either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request.
4-010.14.A. Prerequisites for Approval.
The City Council may not approve or conditionally approve a subdivision application and preliminary plat unless the proposed subdivision:
Provides easements for the location and installation of any planned utilities;
Provides legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision and the notation of that access on the applicable plat and any instrument transferring the parcel;
Assures that all required public improvements will be installed before final plat approval, or that such installation after final plat approval will be guaranteed as provided by Article 5 of the subdivision regulations; and
Will comply with the requirements of Montana Code Annotated 76-3-504 regarding the disclosure and disposition of water rights.
4-010.14.B. Consideration - Standards.
In approving, conditionally approving or denying a subdivision application and preliminary plat, the City Council must consider whether the proposed subdivision complies with:
The City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations including but not limited to the design standards set forth in Article 3;
Applicable zoning regulations;
Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and
The Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, including but not limited to the following impacts:
Impact on agriculture;
Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
Impact on local services;
Impact on the natural environment;
Impact on wildlife;
Impact on wildlife habitat; and
Impact on public health and safety.
