Rezoning: 2139 South 7th Street West from R5.4 Residential to RM1.5 Residential (multi-dwelling)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for rezoning of the property located at 2139 South 7th Street West. The property is located near the intersection of South 7th Street West and Lynn Lane. It is currently vacant.
The applicant requests a rezone from R5.4 Residential to RM1.5 Residential (multi-dwelling). 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 R5.4 Residential zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 5,400 square feet, and a minimum parcel area per unit of 5,400 square feet. The required setbacks are 20 feet in the front and rear, 7.5 feet on interior sides, and 10 feet for street sides. The maximum height is 30 or 35 feet, depending on roof pitch. The permitted residential building types are detached house, lot line house, and mixed-use building.
The RM1.5 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 3,000 square feet, and a minimum parcel area per unit of 1,500 square feet. The required setbacks are 20 feet in the front and rear, 5 feet on interior sides, and 10 feet for street sides. The maximum height is 45 feet. The permitted residential building types are detached house, lot line house, two-unit townhouse, three-unit townhouse, two-unit house, multi-dwelling house, multi-dwelling building, and mixed-use building.
The rezoning would increase the density from one dwelling unit per 5,400 square feet of parcel area to one dwelling unit per 1,500 square feet of parcel area. With the current R5.4 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow 1 dwelling unit. Under the proposed RM1.5 zoning, the zoning parcel would allow 6 dwelling units. The side interior setback would decrease from 7.5 feet to 5 feet. The maximum permitted height would increase to 45 feet.
The proposed RM1.5 zoning district would permit Library/Cultural Exhibit, College/University, Fraternity/Sorority, Office, Personal Improvement Service, Residential Support Services, and Wireless Communication Facility - ground-mounted support structure uses. Residential Storage Warehouse, Non-Accessory Parking, and Water Testing Laboratory uses would become conditional.
Information on the R5.4 Residential and RM1.5 Residential (multi-dwelling) zoning designations can be found in Title 20 at the following link: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code
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, September 9, 2024, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee. No presentation.
Planning Board: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning
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, August 26, 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)
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moise 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 PLANNER:
The project planner is Zoe Walters. They can be reached at (406) 552-6399 or waltersz@ci.missoula.mt.us.
