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  • Public Forum: Johnson Street Emergency Homeless Shelter

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    UPDATE: The public forum was held on November 13th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Community Planning, Development, and Innovation received an application for a public forum to vary from zoning code from the City of Missoula for the parcel at 1919 North Ave. West. The proposal is for the operation of temporary year-round Emergency Homeless Shelter by the Poverello Center in the building where the Emergency Weather Shelter previously operated. Zoning code regulates Emergency Homeless Shelters differently from Emergency Weather Shelters.

    The City is deviating from two sections of Title 20, 20.40.045, section A.3 and section C.1, recognizing that this is a similar use that has operated with success for the last three years. These sections of code will not be met because the site is within 300 feet of a residential district and storage lockers will not be provided. The Poverello Center has an operational plan in place that addresses the lack of required storage lockers.

    Furthermore, the proposed accessory structures, containing showers and bathrooms, will deviate from Title 20, Section 20.45.030.C because they are within 10 feet of each other. The City is also deviating from street frontage landscaping standards in Section 20.65.030, as two trees will be removed for a new sewer connection. No new landscaping is proposed.

    The City Council is authorized to hold a public hearing when an agency proposes to develop public land contrary to local zoning regulations. The public agency in this case is the City of Missoula, which owns the subject property. City Council shall hold the public hearing as a public forum and shall have no power to deny or condition the proposed use, but shall act only to allow a public forum for comment on the proposed use. (See Title 20, Section 20.85.095.E)


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/68291/Johnson-Street-_Application-Packet


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council will conduct a public forum on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Information on how to attend the public forum virtually or in-person can be found online at https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes.


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearing is 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 meeting. Provide your comment by November 7, 2023 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by the City when moving forward with their proposal.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Jon Sand, who can be reached at SandJ@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6629.

  • Rezoning: 2145 W Sussex Ave

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    UPDATE: The rezoning request was approved on December 18, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    An application is under review for rezoning of property located at 2145 W Sussex Ave. The property is located southeast of the intersection of Schilling St. and W Sussex Ave. It is currently developed with a single, detached house. The site is currently zoned RM2.7 Residential (multi-dwelling). The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to RM1-45 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 RM2.7 zoning district permits detached house, duplex, two- and three-unit townhouse, multi-dwelling house, multi-dwelling residential building and mixed-use building types. The required setbacks are 20 feet in front and rear, 5 feet 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 2,700 square feet. This density would allow 4 dwelling units on the property.

    The RM1-45 zoning district permits all the same residential building types and uses as the RM2.7 zoning district, with the addition of College/University and Residential Support Services permitted in the RM1-45 zoning district and Fraternity/Sorority being a conditional use in the RM1-45 zoning district. The required setbacks are the same as the RM2.7 zoning district. The maximum height of the RM1-45 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 12 dwelling units on the property.

    The subject property is in Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood and Council Ward 5.

    KEY DATES:

    Planning Board: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    City Council: Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee

    City Council: Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting

    City Council: Monday, December 18, 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 office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Tuesday, November 21, 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 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.

    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/DocumentCenter/View/63445/4-MASTER-REZONING-SUBMITTAL-10-13-22

    Title 20 Zoning Ordinance: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT20ZO_CH20.10BUCODI

    Rezoning FAQs:

    https://www.engagemissoula.com/rezoning-500-south-higgins-avenue/widgets/36072/faqs#6576

  • Variance Request: Fiber-Optic Utility Equipment in Setbacks

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    Update: The Board of Adjustment approved the variance requests on September 27th. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services has received a request from Todd Naylor with Telephone Data Systems (TDS) Metrocom, LLC for variances to front setback, side setback, and rear setback requirements for properties located at 1527 39th Street, 1885 Mount Avenue, 2220 River Road, and 3718 Rattlesnake Drive. Setback requirements in residential zones are listed in Title 20, Table 20.05-3. The applicant is requesting these variances as part of a proposal to install fiber-optic node cabinets for a broadband network. These variance requests are in response to the utility easements existing within the front, side, and rear setback areas that ground mechanical equipment greater than 48 inches in height is not permitted to encroach into per Title 20, Section 20.110.050, Table 20.110-1.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 6:00 pm.

    Information on how to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person can be found online at: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comment will be taken until the public hearing is 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 Board of Adjustment public meeting on September 27th, 2023, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the Board of Adjustment in their decision to approve or deny this request.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Zoe Walters and can be reached at 406-552-6399 or waltersz@ci.missoula.mt.us.

  • Administrative Adjustment: 717 Grant Street– Parcel Area for One Additional Unit

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    UPDATE: The Administrative Adjustment for one additional unit at 717 Grant Street was approved. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Mike Morgan of Hoffmann-Morgan Associates, representing the owner of the property addressed 717 Grant St, Blaine McElmurry, for an Administrative Adjustment to increase the number of dwelling units allowed from 20 to 21 units. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.7 authorizes the zoning officer to approve an administrative adjustment to permit the construction of one additional residential dwelling unit on a parcel that would otherwise be prohibited solely because the parcel does not comply with the minimum parcel area standards of the subject zoning district. A request can be made for an adjustment only if the existing parcel area is at least 95% of the required minimum area.

    The subject property is zoned RM1-45 (Residential Multi-Dwelling), which requires 1,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The property is 20,772 square feet or 98.9% of the required 21,000 square feet needed for 21 dwelling units.

    If approved by the Zoning Officer, the parcel will be permitted to have 21 dwelling units instead of 20.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    15-Day Noticing Period: April 21- May 7, 2023

    Administrative Action: May 7, 2023


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Friday, May 5, 2023 to be included in the report prepared by staff.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Charlie Ream. Charlie can be reached at reamc@ci.missoula.mt.us or (406) 552-6351.

  • Rezoning: Corner of Idaho Street and Inez Street - R20 Residential to B2-2 Community Business

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    UPDATE: On May 15, 2023 City Council approved the request to rezone the parcel B2-2 Community Business. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services has received a request from Jay Kirby representing Idaho Street Holdings, LLC to rezone the subject property at located at the south east corner of Idaho Street and Inez Street, legally described Lots 4-12 in Block 7 of Eddy Addition located in S21, T13N, R19W, P.M.M. from R20 (Residential 20) 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 district is considered a low-density zoning district, allowing for 1 detached house per every 20,000 square feet of parcel area. The district also requires the following setbacks: 20 foot front, 15 foot side, 12.5 street side, and 20 foot rear. Currently the existing lots would allow for on dwelling unit.

    The request B2-2 district is mixed-use, low intensity business district, allowing for 1 dwelling unit per every 1,000 square feet of parcel area. If zoned B2-2, this lot would be permitted up to 29 dwelling units, while the applicant is proposing 15 units. There are no required setbacks in this zoning district except when development abuts a residential district. In this case, the development would be required to be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the eastern property boundary.

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


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects


    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 – 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 office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by April 5, 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 and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Spencer Starke. They can be reached at (406) 552-671 or Starkes@ci.missoula.mt.us.


    REZONING FAQs:

    For questions on zoning districts and rezonings, please review the FAQs on the right hand side of the Development Applications Page.


  • Townhome Exemption Development: 10-Units at 2100 S 8th St W

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    UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 2100 South 8th Street West. The proposal includes the new construction of ten single detached houses and the division of the parcel into 10 TED ownership units.

    City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

    The development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/64049/2022-MSS-ZCP-00032


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Please provide your comments by January 14th 2023. Comments can be submitted through engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Trey Reinhardt. He can be reached at 406-552-6041 or at reinhardtt@ci.missoula.mt.us.

  • 1900 Strand: Administrative Adjustment of Parcel Area for One Additional Dwelling Unit

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    UPDATE: The administrative adjustment was approved and staff have issued the final report. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Mike Morgan of Hoffmann-Morgan Associates, representing the owner of the property addressed 1900 Strand Ave, for an Administrative Adjustment to increase the number of dwelling units allowed from twelve to thirteen units. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.7 authorizes the zoning officer to approve an administrative adjustment to permit the construction of one additional residential dwelling unit on a parcel that would otherwise be prohibited solely because the parcel does not comply with the minimum parcel area standards of the subject zoning district. A request can be made for an adjustment only if the existing parcel area is at least 95% of the required minimum area.

    The subject property is zoned RM1-45 (Residential Multi-Dwelling), which requires 1,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The property is 12,685 square feet or 97.58% of the required 13,000 square feet needed for 13 dwelling units.

    The subject property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet, staff report, and approval letter can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/61051/ALL_MATERIALS_FINALIZED-1900-Strand


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    15-Day Noticing Period: May 16-30, 2022

    Administrative Action: May 31, 2022


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Sunday, May 29, 2022 to be included in the staff report prepared by staff.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Madson Matthias. She can be reached at (406) 552-6093 or matthiasm@ci.missoula.mt.us.


  • Townhome Exemption Development: 10-Units at 2100 S 8th St W

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    UPDATE: The 15-day notification period has ended. The Zoning Compliance Permit is approved and this case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    A Zoning Compliance Permit application is under review for a townhome exemption development (TED) located at 2100 South 8th Street West. The proposal includes the new construction of ten single detached houses and the division of the parcel into 10 TED ownership units.

    City of Missoula zoning regulations (Title 20) require that all TED projects of more than five dwelling units provide notice to adjacent property owners within 150-feet of the property at least 15 days prior to the approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit.

    The development is a permitted use, and no public hearing is required for its approval, however comments on the proposal are welcome.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/59706/2100-8th-ZCP-SITE-PLAN---REV-E-010422


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The Zoning Compliance Permit will be approved following the 15-day notification period.


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Please provide your comments by February 8th, 2022. Comments can be submitted through engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

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

  • Conditional Use: Veterinary at 1914 S Reserve St. & 2432 North Ave. W

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    UPDATE: On January 24th, 2022 City Council approved the conditional use. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula Development Services has received a conditional use request for a Pet Emergency Center to be located at 1914 S Reserve Street and 2432 North Avenue W in Missoula. Pet Emergency Center, a professional veterinary services facility, would like to expand the existing use of professional veterinary services at 1914 S Reserve Street to the adjacent property located at 2432 North Avenue W. The new building will provide abundant space for the growing practice and will allow for new veterinary specialists and equipment. The new building was approved for compliance with Design Excellence. Exterior materials have been selected for durability and to help complement neighboring uses and building scales.

    The subject property is zoned Community Business (B2-2), and is within Design Excellence Overlay-Corridor Typology 4. According to Title 20, Section 20.10.020, a Veterinary Animal Service use requires conditional use approval to operate in the B2-2 zoning district. Title 20, Section 20.105.040 defines Animal Services-Veterinary as, “Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals and animal hospitals.”

    City Council is responsible for conducting a public hearing to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny this request.

    The subject property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/58608/CUP-App-20211027---FINAL


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council: January 10th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council consent agenda/ Council refers items to Land Use and Planning Committee/Public Hearing

    Land Use & Planning Committee: January 12th, 2022 time TBD – Informational meeting only

    City Council: January 24th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – City Council 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 meeting. Provide your comment by Monday, January 3rd, 2022, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Deborah Postma. She can be reached at (406) 552-6634 or postmd@ci.missoula.mt.us.

  • Design Review Board: Alternative Compliance for Multi Family Activity Area, 1841 S 7th St. W

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    UPDATE: On February 9th, 2022 Design Review Board DENIED the request to very from activity area standards. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula Design Review Board is reviewing an application from Palazzo Properties, LLC to deviate from the Common Activity Area requirements outlined in Missoula Zoning Code Title 20, Section 20.65.020.C. The proposed project is a twelve-unit, three story apartment building. The property is located at 1841 South 7th Street West and is bisected by an irrigation ditch.

    The three sections of the ordinance requiring approval by alternative compliance are the requirements for the common outdoor recreation space to be: 1) contiguous, 2) centrally located, and 3) for the minimum dimension of each space to be 40 feet. As it stands, the required amount of recreation area can be provided in two segments on either side of the irrigation ditch; which is not permissible by code because each individual piece is smaller than would normally be required, is not contiguous due to the ditch, and is not centrally located. The applicant proposes that intent of the ordinance is met with useable outdoor spaces.

    This property is located in the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects(External link)

    SEE MEMO Posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/59856/Memo-No-2---1841-S-7th-St-W

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    Design Review Board Hearing: Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at 6:00pm

    Second Design Review Board Hearing and Final Consideration: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    All meetings will be held virtually, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link)


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comment will be taken by Design Review Board 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. Your comments may be considered by Design Review Board in their decision to approve or deny this request.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Madson Matthias. She can be reached at 406-552-6093 or matthiasm@ci.missoula.mt.us.