Rezoning: 327 SW Higgins Avenue

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: On May 15, 2023 City Council voted to approve the rezoning to B2-1 Community Business with a Design Excellence Overlay at 327 SW Higgins Avenue. This case is now closed for comment.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

An application is under review for rezoning of a property located at 327 SW Higgins Avenue. The subject property contains an existing multi-tenant commercial building. The site is currently zoned B1-1 Neighborhood Business with the Design Excellence Corridor Typology 2 overlay. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to B2-1 Community Business with the Design Excellence Corridor Typology 2 overlay. 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 designation. City Council cannot subject the rezoning approval to conditions because state law prohibits conditions to standard zoning districts.

The B1 zoning district permits all residential building types, a variety of public/civic uses, and limited commercial uses. There are no required setbacks for this parcel because it does not abut a residential zoning district. The maximum height limit is 40 feet. The current zoning district permits a density of 43 dwelling units per acre.

The B2 zoning district permits all the same uses as the B1 zoning district, with the addition of more commercial and limited industrial uses. The required setbacks and maximum height are the same as the B1 zoning district. This zoning district permits a density of 43 dwelling unit per acre.

The subject property is in the Farviews/Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 4.


KEY DATES:

City Council: Monday, April 17, 2023, 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 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

City Council: Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting

City Council: Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:00 pm – 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 Development Services office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Please provide your comment by Friday, March 31, 2023, 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 at 140 W. Pine Street and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)


PROJECT PLANNER:

Lauren Stevens StevensL@ci.missoula.mt.us 406-552-6054

The project planner is Lauren Stevens. She can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or StevensL@ci.missoula.mt.us.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Public Meeting Agenda - How to Attend Virtual Meetings: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes (External link)

City Private Development Page – Application: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

Categories: Ward 4, Neighborhood: Farviews/Pattee Canyon, Rezoning
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