Rezoning: 2361 and 2359 W Kent Ave. RT5.4 to RM1-35
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for rezoning of property located at 2361 and 2359 W Kent Ave. The property is located two blocks east of C.S. Porter Middle School. It is currently developed with two detached houses and a shared detached garage. The site is currently zoned RT5.4 Residential (two-unit/townhouse). The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to RM1-35 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 RT5.4 zoning district permits detached house, duplex, and two-unit townhouse residential building types. The required setbacks are 20 feet in front and rear, 7.5 feet or one-third the building height on interior sides, and 10 feet on street sides. The maximum height is 30 feet for buildings with primary roof pitch of less than 8 in 12 and 35 feet for buildings with primary roof pitch of 8 in 12 or greater. This zoning district permits a density of one dwelling unit per 5,400 square feet. This density allows 2 dwelling units on the property.
The RM1-35 zoning district permits all the same residential building types as well as three-unit+ townhouse, multi-dwelling building and multi-dwelling house. The RM1-35 zoning district permits some additional public/civic uses as well as office, personal improvement service, and residential support services which are not permitted in the RT5.4 zoning district. The front, rear, and street side setbacks are the same for both the RT5.4 and RM1-35 zoning districts. The side setback in the RM1-35 zoning district is 5 feet. The maximum height of the RM1-35 zoning district is 35 feet. This zoning district permits a density of one dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet. This density would allow up to 14 dwelling units on the property.
The subject property is in Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood and Council Ward 5.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
City Council: Monday, February 26, 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, March 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
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, February 20, 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 Charlie Ream. They can be reached at (406) 552-6351 or reamc@ci.missoula.mt.us.
