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  • West End Homes: Modification of Title 21 Side Setback Requirements

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    UPDATE: This project was approved on January 1, 2025. This case is now closed for comment.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services has received a request from Justin Metcalf of Wishcamper Development Partners, on behalf of West End Farms Land Holdings, LLC, for a request to modify side setbacks for 16 lots within Transect Zone T3 from eight feet to three feet, for 16 lots in the first three phases of the West End Homes Subdivision, for residential building types defined as ‘House’. The properties are located northwest of the intersection of Flynn Lane and England Boulevard. Setback requirements for the ‘house’ residential building type within Transect Zone T3 are listed in Table 3-1 of the Sx͏ʷtpqyen Traditional Neighborhood Development Form-Based Code (FBC or Title 21).

    The applicant is requesting this modification under Section 7.9.D.2 of Title 21, which states that “exceptions for proposed Master or Final Site Plans may be approved by the Approval Authority’s Board of Adjustments and follow all applicable variance procedures. Exceptions may be approved for the following….Modifications of a requirement of Divisions 2 through 6 of this FBC to accommodate circumstances such as…site designs that demonstrate excellent urban design or architectural merit in accordance with the intent of this Code and the vision of the Sx͏ʷtpqyen Area Master Plan.”

    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, January 22, 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 January 22, 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 Tara Porcari and can be reached at 406-552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.