Burns Addition (Lots 1-10) Annexation
UPDATE: The annexation request was approved on December 11, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Missoula is reviewing a petition from James Sage of Missoula Engineering, LLC, on behalf of property owner Kirk Mace, requesting annexation into the City of Missoula, and zoning upon annexation of Lots 1-10 of the Burns Addition, Section 30, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, Missoula County, Montana (corner of 27th Ave and Central Ave).
Annexation was initially recommended by City staff when the applicant applied to the Utility Services Review Committee (USRC) for City water and sewer. As a result, the applicant has submitted their petition for annexation.
The 10 lots encompass a total of 91,442 square feet (2.10 acres) and include the following addresses: 2105 27th Ave., 2111 27th Ave., 2117 27th Ave., 2123 27th Ave., 2706 W. Central Ave., 2710 W. Central Ave., 2714 W. Central Ave., NKN Clar Drive, NKN Clar Drive, and NKN Clar Drive. It is currently zoned “Citizen Initiated Zoning District #12” in the County, with a land use designation in the ‘Our Missoula’ City Growth Policy of Residential Medium Density. Upon annexation into the City of Missoula, the applicant has requested City zoning of RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse), which is identified as a relatable zoning district under the Growth Policy.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects(External link)
PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: November 27, 2023, Adopt Resolution of Intent, Set Public Hearing and Referral to LUP on Consent Agenda.
City Council: December 4, 2023, at 6:00 pm – City Council public hearing.
Land Use and Planning Committee: December 6, 2023 (Time TBD) – Post-public hearing informational item.
City Council: December 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration on Resolution to Annex
All meetings will be held virtually, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
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 Monday, November 20, 2023, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The Project Planner is Tara Porcari. They can be reached at 406-552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.
