Rezoning: 1010, 1020, 1030 Reserve St. B3-2 / DE-C to C2-3 / DE-C
UPDATE: The rezoning request was denied on April 22, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for rezoning of properties located at 1010, 1020, and 1030 Reserve St. The subject properties are located between South 8th Street West and South 9th Street West at the intersection of Reserve Street. It is currently developed with two detached houses.
The site is currently zoned B3-2 (Business Mixed-Use) with a Design Excellence Corridor - Typology 4 Overlay. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to C2-3 (Community Commercial) with a Design Excellence Corridor - Typology 4 Overlay. City Council will either approve or deny the rezoning request. The requested zoning district is a standard zoning districts that applies equally to other areas of the city with the same zoning. City Council cannot subject the rezoning approval to conditions because State Law prohibits conditions to standard zoning districts.
The B3-2 and C2-3 zoning districts allow the same residential and nonresidential building types. To review all permitted, prohibited, and conditional uses for each zoning district, see Title 20, Section 20.10.020 and compare the B3 and C2 uses in the table.
The rezoning would increase the density from one dwelling unit per 2,000 square feet of parcel area to one dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet of parcel area. With the current B3-2 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow 25 dwelling units. Under the proposed C2-3 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow 51 dwelling units. The setbacks are the same for both zoning districts. The maximum permitted height would increase to 65 feet. The current maximum height is 50 feet.
For general rezoning information, review the FAQ’s on this page.
The subject property is in Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood and Council Ward 6.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
City Council: Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee
Planning Board: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning Request
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 Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to be included in the staff report provided to Planning Board. Your comments may be considered by Planning Board and City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.
All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Zoe Walters. They can be reached at (406) 552-6399 or waltersz@ci.missoula.mt.us.