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Rezone: Missoula Development Park – Parks 4, 6, and 8 on Expressway from OP3 Public Lands and Institutional / NC-MDP Missoula Development Park Overlay to M1-2 Limited Industrial / NC-MDP Missoula Development Park Overlay
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
An application is under review for the rezoning of three parcels legally described as Greenway Park 4 in Block 3 of Missoula Development Park Phase 4, Park 6 in Block 6 of Missoula Development Park Phase 1, and Greenway Park 8 in Block 5 of Missoula Development Park Phase 3D, all located in Sections 35 and 36, Township 14 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M. The properties are currently vacant.
The property is currently zoned OP3 Public Lands and Institutional / NC-MDP Missoula Development Park Overlay, and the applicant is seeking to rezone to M1-2 Limited Industrial / NC-MDP Missoula Development Park Overlay. 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 subject property is in the Grant Creek Neighborhood and Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
KEY DATES:
Planning Board: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting
City Council: Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Final Consideration & Vote on Rezoning
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 June 16, 2025, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. 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 (140 W Pine St.) and virtually via Microsoft TEAMs, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moise conference room in the Missoula County Courthouse (200 W Broadway St.) Planning Board meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://missoulacomt.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=33
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Claire Lovelace. They can be reached at (406) 552-6671 or lovelacec@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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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.
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Phased Development Review & Phasing Plan Amendment: Remington Flats Subdivision Phases 4 & 5
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phases 4 & 5 of the Remington Flats Subdivision, approved by City Council on October 19th, 2020. The Remington Flats Subdivision is located east of Chuck Wagon Drive and north of Remington Drive. Phase 4 includes 20 residential lots and Phase 5 includes 17 residential lots. The applicant is requesting to amend the phasing plan to switch Phases 5 & 6 from the original phasing plan.
State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds with installation of infrastructure and filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulations or circumstances since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision. Any new information that may create significant impacts previously not considered by City Council will be considered with the Phased Development Review Process, and may result in modified or additional conditions of approval.
The property is within the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://missoulaparks.org/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council Land Use and Planning Committee will hold pre-public hearing informational meeting March 26th, 2025 (time TBD). The City Council public hearing and final consideration is scheduled for April 7th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Information on how to attend the meetings virtually or in-person is posted here: 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 meetings.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Lauren Stevens, who can be reached at stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6054.
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Height Variance: Hyatt Place Hotel 200 & 220 Expressway
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a request from Christopher Kaczmar. of Kaczmar Architects Inc.,on behalf of Missoula Expressway Hotel LLC, for variances from the height requirements of the M1-2 Industrial zoning district for a new hotel at 200 and 220 Expressway. The M1-2 zoning district has a maximum height of 50 feet. The applicant is requesting the variance to allow a height of 53’-9”. This variance request is in response to the slope of the site in combination with other constraints. The site is constrained by Grant Creek, the associated riparian area, a trail, and high ground water.
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, March 26, 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 March 26, 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 Claire Lovelace and can be reached at 406-552-6671 or lovelacec@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Phased Development Review: West End Homes Subdivision Phases 2-3
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phases 2-3 of the West End Homes Subdivision, approved by City Council on January 9th, 2023. The West End Homes Subdivision is located to the northwest of the intersection of Flynn Lane and England Boulevard. Phase 2 includes 23 lots and 1.28 acres of parkland. Phase 3 includes 18 lots, and both phases are to be located adjacent one another between England Boulevard and Burnet Drive in the southeast portion of the West End Homes Subdivision. State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds with installation of infrastructure and filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulations or circumstances since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision. Any new information that may create significant impacts previously not considered by City Council will be considered with the Phased Development Review Process.
No applicable regulations have changed since the preliminary plat approval.
The property is within the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://missoulaparks.org/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council public hearing and final consideration is scheduled for March 10th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The Land Use and Planning Committee pre-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for March 5th, 2025 (time TBD).
Information on how to attend the meetings virtually or in-person is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
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.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Tara Porcari, who can be reached at porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6085.
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Public Forum: Missoula City-County Animal Control Center
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UPDATE: This Public Forum was heard on July 8, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation has received a notice from OZ Architects on behalf of the Missoula City-County Animal Control Center of their intent to expand their facility on Butler Creek Rd, just south of I-90. The proposal includes remodeling and expanding the existing facility and adding fire suppression. The subject property is located at 6700 Butler Creek Rd, Missoula, MT 59808 and is owned by the Missoula County Airport Industrial District. The proposed project includes adding approximately 4,300 square feet of office and kennel spaces.
The proposed scope of work for the project is not permitted in Title 20 zoning code. Animal Services, Shelter/Boarding is not a permitted use in the M1-2 Limited Industrial / Missoula Development Park (MDP) Overlay zoning district, where this building is located (Title 20, Section 20.25.075.F.1.b). Expansion of an existing, legal-non conforming use into a new building addition is prohibited.
There are multiple landscaping requirements the applicant will not be meeting, including: boulevard landscaping, natural grasses standards in the MDP Overlay, fence type, height, and locations, and landscape buffers. Title 20, Section 20.25.075.I requires boulevard landscaping. The applicant will not be planting additional boulevard trees, if approved by the urban forester. Two fences are proposed for dog runs and will be 7 feet tall if approved by Engineering. Fences may not exceed five feet in height (20.25.075.L.2). The Missoula Development Park Overlay requires the front yard to contain a maximum of 20% natural grasses (20.25.075.H.1.a). The front yard will contain 69% natural grasses. Last, a landscape buffer is required along the southern property line which abuts a residential use (20.65.060). The Animal Shleter will not be installing a buffer; however, there is an existing berm along this property line.
City Council is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. The public agency in this case is the Missoula County Airport Industrial District which is a County agency. City Council does not have the power to deny or condition the approval of the project. The proposed use is permitted regardless of the outcome of the hearing. However, public comment is greatly appreciated.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The hearing date is scheduled for July 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Information on how to attend the meeting virtually or in-person is posted here: 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 offices, Attn: Kristin Spadafore, at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting.
Your comments may be considered by the Missoula City-County Animal Control Center when moving forward with their proposal.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Kristin Spadafore and can be reached at (406) 552-6512, or spadaforek@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Tavern Conditional Use Request: Westside Theater – 1200 Shakespeare St. Suite 2
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UPDATE: The conditional use request was approved on January 22, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a conditional use request from David Gray from DVG Architecture and Planning on behalf of the Westside Theater to add tavern use to the existing Westside Theater located at 1200 Shakespeare Street Suite 2. The tavern conditional use will be located in Suite 2 in addition to the existing use of Entertainment and Spectator Sports - Small Venue for Westside Theater. Existing uses on the subject property include Business Equipment Sales and Service, Building Maintenance Service, Car Wash/Cleaning Service, and Sports & Recreation – Participant.
The subject property is zoned Limited Industrial-Residential (M1R-2). According to Title 20, Section 20.15.020, a Tavern use requires conditional use approval to operate in the M1R-2 zoning district. Title 20, Section 20.105.040 defines a Tavern use as, “an establishment that is primarily engaged in serving alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and in which the serving of prepared food and meals constitutes less than 65% of the establishment's gross income. Taverns and nightclubs may offer live entertainment and dancing.”
Westside Theater intends to sell alcoholic beverages at events. City Council will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the conditional use request.
Westside Theater is in City Council Ward 2 and the Westside Neighborhood Council.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Land Use & Planning Committee: January 10, 2024, time TBD – Informational meeting only. Schedule public hearing.
City Council: January 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing and Final Consideration
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 City Council public meeting on January 22nd, 2024, at 6:00pm. Your comments may be considered by the City Council 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.
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Rezoning/Release of Deed Restriction: 550 N California St. Missoula Youth Homes
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UPDATE: The rezoning request was approved on December 18, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Development Services has received a request from MMW Architects representing Missoula Youth Homes to rezone the property addressed 550 N. California St. from Missoula Youth Homes PUD to C1-3 Neighborhood Commercial with a DE-D Design Excellence Downtown Gateway Overlay. The current Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning allows a 16-bed youth home which is considered a group living use. Missoula Youth Homes is able to accommodate youths that need this service at their other three shelters. They would like to use this structure for administrative offices in addition to a few medical offices offering outpatient therapeutic services. The need to allow other uses at the site is the reason for the rezoning request. For more information, see the cover letter in the application packet.
There is currently a deed restriction on the property from 1991 stating that the property may only be used for low to moderate income housing. The youth homes complied with this restriction. In order to allow the property to be used for offices supporting the needs of Missoula Youth Homes, the deed restriction must be released. The public hearing for the rezoning will include a recommended motion to release the deed restriction.
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 Missoula Youth Homes PUD zoning allows for a 16-bed youth attention home and offices accessory to the home. The PUD zoning, established in 1991, also allows for a 6-unit apartment building. The PUD states this apartment building was to be constructed at a later date, however no such building exists. The uses and development options within the PUD are very limited. The C1-3 Neighborhood Commercial district allows for various commercial and civic uses as well as a few limited industrial uses. The C1-3 district also allows residential development at a density of 1 unit per 1,000 square feet of parcel area. All residential building types including multi-dwelling, townhouse, duplex, and detached house are permitted. The maximum height of the C1-3 district is 65 feet. The Design Excellence Overlay is a zoning overlay that adds additional development standards to the base zoning district. The Downtown Gateway Design Excellence subdistrict applies to surrounding properties with commercial zoning and should be applied to this property as well.
Information on the C1-3 Neighborhood Commercial zoning designation and the Design Excellence Overlay can be found in Title 20, Sections 2.10, 20.25.080, and 20.25.081 at the following link: https://library.municode.com/mt/missoula/codes/municipal_code
Rezoning FAQ’s are available on the righthand side of the Development Applications page on Engage Missoula.
The subject property is in the Westside Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
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 November 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm – Consent Agenda. First Reading of Ordinance.
Planning Board: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing
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/Deed Restriction
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 Monday December 4th, 2023 for the comment to be 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 Cassie Tripard. She can be reached at (406) 552-6673 or TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us.
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Phased Development Review: West End Homes Subdivision Ph. 1
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UPDATE: The Phased Development Review request was approved by City Council on November 6th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phase 1 of the West End Homes Subdivision, approved by City Council on January 9th, 2023. The West End Homes Subdivision is located west of Flynn Lane on Tract E-1 of Certificate of Survey No. 6889 and Tract D of Certificate of Survey No. 6850. Phase 1 includes a large park north of Hellgate Elementary School and 56 lots to be located on England Boulevard. State Law requires City Council to hold a public hearing before each phase of a subdivision proceeds with installation of infrastructure and filing a final plat. City Council will review any changes in regulations or circumstances since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision. Any new information that may create significant impacts previously not considered by City Council will be considered with the Phased Development Review Process.
No applicable regulations have changed since the preliminary plat approval. There are several pieces of new pieces of information. Some items are identified in the application cover letter while other items have been identified by staff. New information includes:
- City Engineering secured funding for the trail running along Flynn Lane. Installation of the trail by the developer will no longer be required. Improvements to Flynn Lane are now required with each abutting phase rather than all with Phase 1.
- The Sxwtpqyen Special Transportation Fee is tied to building permit approval rather than filing of the Phase 1 final plat. This aligns with actual City process.
- The City is initiating a change to the timing of payment on the Special Sewer and Water fees. This will be handled via agreement, with a possibility of the fee being split between Phase 1 and Phase 2, rather than all with Phase 1. The agreement would go in front of Council for approval.
- Public Works & Mobility is no longer creating new Special Improvement Lighting Districts (SILD). The related condition of approval would no longer required creation of a SILD, but still will require installation of street lighting on collector streets.
- An additional trail was initially proposed through the parkland. City plans have been updated to create a better connection between development to the west and Hellgate Elementary School. The trail is no longer planned to be within the subdivision and the subdivider would not be required to install this trail.
- Bioswales in boulevards were installed with the Mullan BUILD Grant. The developer now would only be required to landscape the bioswales instead of installing the infrastructure.
The property is within the Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 2.
PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:
The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects
PROJECT TIMELINE:
The City Council public hearing and final consideration is scheduled for November 6th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The Land Use and Planning Committee pre-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for October 25th, 2023 (time TBD).
Information on how to attend the meetings virtually or in-person is posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes
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.
PROJECT PLANNER:
The project planner is Cassie Tripard, who can be reached at TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6673.
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Subdivision and Annexation: Sapphire Place
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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.
- The City Council may not approve or conditionally approve a subdivision application and preliminary plat unless the proposed subdivision:
- Provides easements for the location and installation of any planned utilities;
- 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;
- 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
- 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:
- The City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations including but not limited to the design standards set forth in Article 3;
- Applicable zoning regulations;
- Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and
- The Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, including but not limited to the following impacts
- Impact on agriculture;
- Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
- Impact on local services;
- Impact on the natural environment;
- Impact on wildlife;
- Impact on wildlife habitat; and
- Impact on public health and safety.
