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Variance for Accessory Structure at 1518 Howell St.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a request from Lizzi Juda for a variance to accessory structure standards in order to construct an accessory structure in front of a primary structure (house) at 1518 Howell St. The property is in the RT2.7 Residential zoning district and is located northeast of the intersection of Cowper St. and Howell St. Title 20 Zoning Code, Section 20.45.020.B.1 prohibits accessory structures in front yards.
The applicant is requesting this variance under Section 20.85.090 of Title 20, which states that zoning variances that will not be contrary to the public interest may be approved by the Board of Adjustment only when they find substantial evidence in the official record that the review criteria of 20.85.090.G is met.
Zoning variances are intended to address unnecessary hardships resulting from strict application of zoning ordinance standards. In this case, the hardship is the location of the existing house which is considered the primary structure. The house is located at the very rear of the lot. A new accessory structure can only feasibly be constructed in the front yard.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 May 28, 2025, 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 Charlie Ream and can be reached at (406) 552-6351 or reamc@ci.missoula.mt.us.
