Subdivision and Annexation: Sapphire Place

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

UPDATE: The annexation and subdivision preliminary plat were approved by City Council on June 26th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp., on behalf of Cathcart Properties Inc., for a 39-lot major residential subdivision and annexation of 18 acres located west of Flynn Lane on Tract 2-A of Certificate of Survey No. 6689. The proposed subdivision is named Sapphire Place.

The project is within the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Master Plan area and must comply with the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Form Based Zoning Code (Title 21). Title 21 Form Based Zoning Code regulates street types, block perimeters, minimum and maximum densities, lots sizes, ratio of zoning districts (transect zones), land uses, design and more. Title 21 requires that City Council either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the master site plan.

To comply with the Form Based Zoning Code, the applicant requests zoning upon annexation of Title 21 transect zones: OS Open Space (2.6 acres), T3 Neighborhood Edge (1.06 acres), T4-O Neighborhood General – Open (4.56 acres), T4-R Neighborhood General – Restricted (1.92 acres) and T5 Mixed-Use Center(3.71 acres). The T3 transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 6 to 8 dwelling units per acre, some civic uses, and some educational uses. The T4-R transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, some civic, and some educational uses. The T4-O transect zone primarily permits residential uses at 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, small scale lodging, commercial, some civic, and some educational uses. The T5 zone permits residential uses at 24 to 72 units per acre, the highest intensity and mix of uses with buildings located close to the sidewalk. The applicant is proposing to preserve historic buildings onsite and to dedicate parkland equivalent to 2.2 acres.

The applicant is requesting variances to Article 3, Section 3-030.1.C.3 of the City Subdivision Regulations which requires each lot to abut and have access to a public or private street or road.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3114/Sapphire-Place-Subdivision

PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: June 5th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex, set the City Council Public Hearing, and referral to Land Use and Planning Committee

Planning Board: June 6th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: June 7th, 2023 (Time TBD) Pre-public hearing informational only meeting

City Council: June 12th, 2023, at 6:00pm – City Council public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: June 21st, 2023 (time TBD) – Discussion and Motions

City Council: June 26th, 2023 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration

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 May 30, 2023 be included in the staff report provided to Planning Board and City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre who can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.

Comments may also be submitted on this page, by email to degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us, or by mail to Development Services, Attn: Dave DeGrandpre at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802. Written comment will be taken up until the public hearing is closed.

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ANNEXATION

Review the City Annexation Policy here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1506/Plans-and-Regulations

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS

4-010.14.A. Prerequisites for Approval.

  1. The City Council may not approve or conditionally approve a subdivision application and preliminary plat unless the proposed subdivision:
  1. Provides easements for the location and installation of any planned utilities;
  2. Provides legal and physical access to each parcel within the subdivision and the notation of that access on the applicable plat and any instrument transferring the parcel;
  3. Assures that all required public improvements will be installed before final plat approval, or that such installation after final plat approval will be guaranteed as provided by Article 5 of the subdivision regulations; and
  4. Will comply with the requirements of Montana Code Annotated 76-3-504 regarding the disclosure and disposition of water rights.

4-010.14.B. Consideration - Standards.

In approving, conditionally approving or denying a subdivision application and preliminary plat, the City Council must consider whether the proposed subdivision complies with:

  1. The City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations including but not limited to the design standards set forth in Article 3;
  2. Applicable zoning regulations;
  3. Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and
  4. The Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, including but not limited to the following impacts
  5. Impact on agriculture;
  6. Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
  7. Impact on local services;
  8. Impact on the natural environment;
  9. Impact on wildlife;
  10. Impact on wildlife habitat; and
  11. Impact on public health and safety.
Categories: Rezoning, Annexation, Neighborhood: Captain John Mullan, Ward 2
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