Rezoning: 1200, 1224, 1228, 1244, 1136, and 1138 Montana Street

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The rezoning request was approved on August 26, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

An application is under review for the rezoning of 1200, 1224, 1228, 1244, 1136, and 1138 Montana Street. The subject properties are located east of Russell Street and north of Wyoming Street. They are currently developed with six detached houses.

The site is currently zoned R20 Residential, and the applicant is seeking to rezone to B2-2 Community Business. City Council will either approve or deny the rezoning request. The requested zoning district is a standard zoning district 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 existing R20 zoning district is considered low-density, allowing one detached house for every 20,000 square feet of parcel area. Based on an estimated area of 53,663 square feet, the current permitted density is two dwelling units. The district also requires the following setbacks: 20-foot front, 15-foot side, 12.5-foot street side, and 20-foot rear.

The requested B2-2 zoning district is mixed-use low intensity business, allowing for 1 dwelling unit per every 1,000 square feet of parcel area. If zoned B2-2 this lot would permit a density of 53 dwelling units. There are no required setbacks in this zoning district, except when development abuts a Residential district. The eastern-most parcel does abut a residential zoning district and will be subject to setback requirements.

The property is part of City Council Ward 3 and the River Front Neighborhood Council.

KEY DATES:

Planning Board: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting

City Council: Monday, August 26th, 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 June 5^th, 2024 to be included in the staff report provided to Planning Board. Your comments will 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. To attend the Planning Board meeting in person, please go to the Sophie Moiese Room on the first floor of the County Courthouse at 200 W Broadway Street. To attend the City Council public hearing in person, please go to Council Chambers at 140 W Pine Street. To attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, more information on how to attend will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)