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  • Phasing Plan Amendment: Linda Vista Estates Subdivision

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    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services received a request from IMEG Corp. on behalf of Lloyd A. Twite Family Partnership, for a phasing plan amendment request for Linda Vista Estates Subdivision, Phases 3, 4, and 5 located at 7855 Lower Miller Creek Rd, Missoula, Montana, 59803. The property is at the southern end of Missoula City limits and is surrounded by County property. Lower Miller Creek Road runs east and west through the subdivision.

    This property is 94.568 acres and legally described as Tract 2 of COS 6355 Less Linda Vista Estates Subdivision, Phase 1, located in Section 13, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M. Missoula County, Montana.

    Phases 3 and 4 are zoned R5.4 Residential, and Phase 5 is zoned RM2.7 Residential (Multi-Dwelling). The applicant is requesting to extend the final plat submittal deadlines for all three phases to January 26, 2029. The subdivision preliminary plat is already approved. This request is to allow the subdivider more time to file the final subdivision plats.

    The applicant is requesting to extend the deadlines for final plat submittal for these phases due to economic factors (material costs, supply shortages, etc.) and contractor availability delays. It is anticipated that the planned infrastructure and utility extensions for Phases 3 and 4 will result in these two phases being filed concurrently.

    The subdivision includes a central 6.84 public park just south of Lower Miller Creek Road, and a central common area leading from the park to a common area along the southern boundary of Phases 3 and 4. Phases 3 and 4 include single dwelling lots and Phase 5 is a multi-dwelling lot for up to 132 dwelling units.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/73502/Final-Submittal_combined


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, (Time TBD)

    City Council: Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM

    All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, with the option to attend in-person or virtually via Microsoft TEAMs.

    City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

    PROJECT COMMENT:

    Public comment will be taken by City Council until the meetings 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 Development Services office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Wednesday, October 30, 2024, to accompany the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments will be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planners are Kristin Spadafore, who can be reached at (406) 552-6152 or spadaforek@ci.missoula.mt.us.


    SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR PHASING PLANS EXTENSIONS/AMENDMENTS:

    Deemed Sufficient for Preliminary Plat Review prior to May 8, 2017

    4-070.4.B.General

    (1) The subdivider must submit the final plat or request a phasing plan extension/amendment to the approval period, prior to the submittal deadline of the City Council approved phasing plan. If an extension or amendment has not been requested prior to the deadline the preliminary plat approval is expired.

    (2) Final plats of subdivision approved for phased development must be filed sequentially in accordance with the approval.

    4-070.4:

    D. All phases must be submitted for review and approved, or denied, within 20 years of the preliminary plat approval of the phased development application.

    E. The governing body shall issue a written statement of the decision which shall include supplemental findings of fact for any additional conditions imposed

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  • Subdivision and Rezone: Meadow View Homes

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    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services has received a request from Professional Consultants, Inc., on behalf of Meadowview Partners, LLC, for a 97-lot major subdivision and rezone of 31.47 acres located at 4824 Clearview Way that can be legally described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 4969 and Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 6904 in the Southeast ¼ of Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M. and a parcel of land in the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 6, Township 12 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., recorded in records of Missoula County, Montana, at Page 1453 of Book 463 Micro. The subject property is located in City Council Ward 5 and is partially within the Moose Can Gully and South 39th Street Neighborhood Council areas. The proposed subdivision is named Meadow View Homes Subdivision.

    The proposed subdivision is within Missoula City limits and is zoned R40 Residential 40. The proposal includes a request to rezone the subject property to RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse). The permitted residential building types in the R40 zoning district are detached houses and lot-line houses while the RT5.4 zoning district allows detached houses, lot-line houses, two-unit townhouses and two-unit houses (duplexes). The required setbacks in the R40 zoning district are 25 feet in the front and rear and 15 feet on the sides. The required setbacks in the RT5.4 zoning district are 20 feet in the front and rear and 7.5 feet on the sides. The maximum height limits are the same for both the R40 and RT5.4 zoning districts. The R40 zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 40,000 square feet, and a minimum of 40,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The RT5.4 zoning district requires a minimum parcel area of 5,400 square feet, and a minimum of 5,400 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here:

    https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3304/Meadow-View-Homes-Subdivision-Rezone

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council Consent Agenda: October 7th at 6:00 PM – First reading of the rezoning ordinance & refer to the City Council Land Use and Planning Committee

    Planning Board: October 15th at 6:00 PM – Planning Board Public Hearing

    Land Use and Planning Committee: October 23rd (time TBD) – Informational Item

    City Council: October 28th at 6:00 PM – City Council Public Hearing


    All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, with the option to attend in-person or virtually via Microsoft TEAMs.

    The Planning Board public hearing will be held in the Sophie Moiese 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

    City Council meetings will be held in City Council Chambers (140 W Pine St.) Meeting agendas and information will be 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 meetings. Provide your comment by Friday, September 13th, 2024, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planners are Lauren Stevens, who can be reached at (406) 552-6054 or stevensl@ci.missoula.mt.us, and Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at (406) 552-6633 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.

    REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS (RE-ZONING):

    City Council may either approve or deny the request. Standard zoning districts cannot be conditioned.

    Title 20.85.040.G Review Criteria

    In reviewing and making decisions on zoning amendments, the zoning officer, Planning Board and City Council must consider at least the following criteria:

    1. Whether the proposed zoning amendment is consistent with MCA § 76-2-304:
      1. Whether the zoning is made in accordance with a growth policy;
      2. Whether the zoning is designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers;
      3. Whether the zoning is designed to promote public health, public safety , and the general welfare;
      4. Whether the zoning is designed to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements;
      5. Whether the zoning considers the reasonable provision of adequate light and air;
      6. Whether the zoning considers the effect on motorized and nonmotorized transportation systems;
      7. Whether the zoning considers the promotion of compatible urban growth;
      8. Whether the zoning considers the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses; and
      9. Whether the zoning conserves the value of buildings and encourages the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area.
    2. Whether the proposed zoning amendment corrects an error or inconsistency in the zoning ordinance or meets the challenge of a changing condition;
    3. Whether the proposed zoning amendment is in the best interests of the city as a whole.

    Title 20.85.040.H Protest Provisions

    1. A formal protest petition opposing a zoning amendment must be submitted to the zoning officer or on the public record before the City Council's vote, allowing sufficient time for the city clerk to determine the validity of the petition.
    2. A protest petition will be considered "valid" if it is signed by the owners of 25% or more of:
      1. The area of the parcels that are the subject of the proposed change; or
      2. The parcels or units, as defined in MCA § 70-23-102, within 150 feet of the parcel that is the subject of the proposed change. The area per unit to be included in the calculation of the protest shall be determined per MCA § 76-2-305.
    3. When a valid protest petition has been submitted, approval of a zoning amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote of those City Council members present and voting.

    REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS:

    City Council may either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request.

    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:
      1. Impact on agriculture;
      2. Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
      3. Impact on local services;
      4. Impact on the natural environment;
      5. Impact on wildlife;
      6. Impact on wildlife habitat; and
      7. Impact on public health and safety.



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  • Rezoning: 2361 and 2359 W Kent Ave. RT5.4 to RM1-35

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    UPDATE: The rezoning request was approved on April 1, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    An application is under review for rezoning of property located at 2361 and 2359 W Kent Ave. The property is located two blocks east of C.S. Porter Middle School. It is currently developed with two detached houses and a shared detached garage. The site is currently zoned RT5.4 Residential (two-unit/townhouse). The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to RM1-35 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 RT5.4 zoning district permits detached house, duplex, and two-unit townhouse residential building types. The required setbacks are 20 feet in front and rear, 7.5 feet or one-third the building height 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 5,400 square feet. This density allows 2 dwelling units on the property.

    The RM1-35 zoning district permits all the same residential building types as well as three-unit+ townhouse, multi-dwelling building and multi-dwelling house. The RM1-35 zoning district permits some additional public/civic uses as well as office, personal improvement service, and residential support services which are not permitted in the RT5.4 zoning district. The front, rear, and street side setbacks are the same for both the RT5.4 and RM1-35 zoning districts. The side setback in the RM1-35 zoning district is 5 feet. The maximum height of the RM1-35 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 14 dwelling units on the property.

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

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application packet can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council: Monday, February 26, 2024, at 6:00 – Consent Agenda, 1st reading of ordinance, set Council Public Hearing, & refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee

    Planning Board: Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting

    City Council: Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    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, February 20, 2024, 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.

  • 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.

  • Phased Development Review: Riverfront Trails Subdivision Phase 1A

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    UPDATE: On April 17, 2023 City Council voted to approve the phased development review. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The subdivider is preparing to file the final plat and create the lots for Phase 1A of the Riverfront Trails Subdivision, approved by City Council on December 12, 2022. The Riverfront Trails Subdivision is located at 6525 Miller Creek Road, next to Jeanette Rankin Elementary School. Phase 1A includes Lots 1 and 2, the large park lots, and access to the park. 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 since approval of preliminary plat for the subdivision and any new information that may create significant adverse impacts previously not considered by City Council.

    No regulations have changed since the preliminary plat approval. There are only two new pieces of information. Included in the application packet is an updated Lower Miller Creek Road and Old Bitterroot Road Roundabout Analysis. Additionally, a minor plat adjustment was approved which shifts the roundabout south onto the subdivision site, slightly modifies Lot 2, and straightens out Drago Lane. The minor adjustment is represented on the draft final plat in the application packet.

    The property is within the Miller Creek Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward 5.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application, preliminary plat, phasing plan, 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 April 17th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

    The Land Use and Planning Committee pre-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for April 12th 2023 (time TBD).

    Information regarding 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. Provide your comment by Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Cassie Tripard, who can be reached at TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us or 406-552-6673.

  • Historic Preservation Permit: Fort Missoula Commons (Post Hospital) – 3255 Lt. Moss Rd.

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    UPDATE: On May 3, 2023 the Historic Preservation Commission voted to deny the historic preservation permit for the Fort Missoula Commons project.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION

    City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation has received a complete application for an Historic Preservation Permit for the Post Hospital parcel located at 3255 Lt. Moss Rd. within the Fort Missoula Historic District and Historic Fort Missoula Neighborhood Character Overlay. The property is subject to review by the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to Section 20.85.085 and 20.25.070 of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code.

    The proposal includes restoration of the historic Post Hospital building, demolition of the existing garage structure, and new construction on the parcel.

    Review criteria for Historic Preservation Permits for alterations and new construction can be found in Section 20.85.085.H of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code. Additional review criteria for the Historic Fort Missoula Neighborhood Character Overlay can be found in Section 20.25.070 of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code. Review criteria for demolition of historic resources can be found in Section 20.85.085.J of the Missoula Title 20 Zoning Code.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The project application can be found here.


    KEY DATES:

    Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing: April 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    The Historic Preservation Commission will meet again on this project on May 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm

    All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council Chambers at 140 W. Pine St. and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS, with more information posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes.


    PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

    Public comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula – CPDI office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public hearings. Provide your comments by March 28th, 2023, to be included in the staff report to the Historic Preservation Commission.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Elizabeth Johnson, Historic Preservation Officer. She can be reached at 406-552-6638 or JohnsonE@ci.missoula.mt.us

  • Annexation: Alisha Drive - Linda Vista

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    UDPATE: On May 8, 2023 City Council approved the request to annex Tract 3 of C.O.S. Number 6355 into the Missoula City limits. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula is reviewing a petition from Toby Dumont of Professional Consultants Inc., on behalf of property owner Scott Twite, requesting annexation into the City of Missoula in order to fulfill a condition of approval for a boundary line relocation at 6991 Alisha Drive. The 10.62 acres, legally described as a portion of Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 6355, located in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 13, Township 12 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., will be zoned Miller Creek View Addition Planned Unit Development upon annexation.

    The parcel would be added to City Council Ward 5 and the Miller Creek Neighborhood Council.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

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


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council: April 17th, 2023 at 6:00 pm, Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex, Set Public Hearing, and Referral to the City Council Land Use and Planning Committee on Consent Agenda.

    City Council: Monday May 1st, 2023, at 6:00 pm – City Council public hearing.

    Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 (Time TBD) – Post-public hearing informational item.

    City Council: Monday May 8th, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration on Resolution to Annex

    All meetings will be held in person at City Council Chambers at 140 W. Pine Street and virtually online, 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 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 Development Services office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments will be considered by City Council in the decision to approve or deny this request.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Tara Porcari. They can be reached at 406-552-6085 or porcari@ci.missoula.mt.us.

  • Annexation: Linda Vista 11th, 18th, and 19th Supplements

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    UPDATE: On November 1st, 2021 City Council adopted the resolution to annex this property. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula is reviewing two petitions from the Lloyd A. Twite Family Partnership to annex the residential subdivisions known as the Linda Vista 18th and 19th Supplements into the City limits. Concurrently, the City of Missoula is seeking to annex the seven-lot residential Linda Vista 11th Supplement. Homeowners in the Linda Vista 11th Supplement have been receiving municipal sewer services since homes were constructed on the lots in 2001 and 2002. The property owners of Linda Vista 11th Supplement waived the right to protest annexation by the City of Missoula contingent upon receipt of municipal sewer service.

    The Linda Vista 18th Supplement consists of 41 residential lots, streets, and common areas totaling 18.17 acres. Streets, sidewalks, and municipal utilities have been installed. Home construction is pending annexation and approval of building permits. This annexation includes public street segments for Miller Creek Road, Guinevere Drive, Maggie Mae Drive, and Max Drive.

    The Linda Vista 19th Supplement consists of an existing 17-building, multi-dwelling development (an apartment complex) on 15.55 acres described as Tract 3A of Certificate of Survey # 6798. Although the property and apartment buildings are requested to be annexed, the internal roadways serving the homes would remain privately maintained.

    The Linda Vista 11th Supplement final plat was approved in 2001. Each of the seven lots is developed with a home that is served by City sewer. Waiver of the right to protest annexation contingent upon the lots receiving municipal sewer is stated plainly on the final plat. Along with the lots, a segment of Joy Drive would also be annexed and maintained by the City of Missoula. The property is 2.45 acres, including 2.04 acres in lots and 0.41 acres in Joy Drive right-of-way.

    The subject properties are zoned Planned Unit Development / Miller Creek View Addition, which is not proposed to change.

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

    The subject property will be located in the Miller Creek Neighborhood Council if the annexation is approved.


    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The annexation materials, including intakes, petitions, annexation exhibits, and final plat, can be viewed here:

    https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    City Council: October 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    Land Use & Planning Committee: October 27, 2021 (Time TBD) – Informational Meeting

    City Council: November 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration

    All meetings will be held remotely, with more information to be 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 Dave DeGrandpre. He can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.

  • Rezoning: Schilling and Dearborn

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    UPDATE: On November 29th, 2021 City Council adopted the ordinance to rezone this property. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    An application is under review for rezoning of property located at 2520 Schilling Street and 2134 Dearborn Avenue. The property is located at the intersection of Schilling Street and Dearborn Avenue, two blocks south of South Avenue. The site is currently zoned RM2.7 Residential Multi-dwelling. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to B2-2 Community Business. City Council will either approve or deny the rezoning request. The requested zoning districts are standard zoning districts that apply equally to other areas of the City with the same zoning. City Council cannot approve the rezoning subject to conditions because State Law prohibits conditions of approval for rezones to standard zoning districts.

    The goal for this rezoning is to allow for multi-dwelling residential buildings. The vision for the project, if the rezone is approved, is to demolish the existing warehouse on the site and to build three multi-dwelling residential buildings. The rezone from RM2.7 to B2-2 will allow for these residential buildings to be built at a higher density of one unit for each 1,000 square feet of parcel area on the project site (the current RM2.7 zone allows a density of one unit per 2,700 square feet). The rezone will also reduce setback standards and increase height limits to 50 feet; both factors that create room for the project to achieve a higher density.

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

    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 Friday, October 8, 2021 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 virtually via Zoom, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Kaitlin McCafferty. She can be reached at (406) 552-6085 or McCaffertyK@ci.missoula.mt.us.

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    Planning Board: Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Public Hearing

    City Council: Monday November 1, 2021 at 6:00 – Consent agenda / first reading of ordinance / set city council public hearing / refer item to Land Use and Planning Committee

    City Council: Monday November 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm – City Council Public Hearing

    Land Use and Planning Committee: Wednesday November 17th, 2021 (Time TBD) – Informational meeting only

    City Council: Monday November 29, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration on rezoning ordinance

    PROJECT APPPLICATION LINKS:

    Public Meeting Agenda - How to Attend Virtual Meetings: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes

    City Private Development Page – Application: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1638/Private-Development-Projects

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

    DOCUMENTS

    Rezoning Application – can be downloaded here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/57884/2021-05-12-Updated-Rezoning-Application

    Staff Report (posted once available)


    LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT

    Inform and Consult



  • Public Forum: Fire Station #3 Storage Building

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    UPDATE: On May 26th, 2021 the Public Forum took place and was concluded. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Missoula City Fire Department requested a public forum regarding an exemption from allowed uses in the R5.4 Residential zoning district and the general site landscaping standards at Fire Station #3 located at 1501 39th Street. The proposal includes the construction of a new 3,200 square foot storage building on the western side of the property. Fire Stations are classified in Title 20 as safety services.

    The requested exemption is from Title 20, Table 20.05-1 which does not list safety services as a permitted use in the R5.4 Residential zoning district. Construction of the new storage building is considered an expansion of the legal non-conforming use.

    In order to construct the storage building, two (2) on-site trees will be removed. Removal of the trees may bring the parcel out of compliance with Title 20, Section 20.65.020.B.3 which requires six (6) trees on the parcel. Based on aerial imagery, there appears to be at total of eight (8) trees located on the parcel. Following the removal of two (2) trees, six (6) trees would remain which meet would Title 20 requirements. However, these trees may be located within the right-of-way. If the trees are located within the right-of-way they will not count towards the general site landscaping requirements and the landscaping will no longer comply with zoning. There has not been a site survey to confirm the locations of the trees in relation to the property line.

    The City of Missoula Board of Adjustment 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 City Fire Department. The Board of Adjustment 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/DocumentCenter/View/56468/Application_Public-Forum_1425-39th-St_Fire-Storage-Station


    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The hearing date is scheduled for May 26th, 2021 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. For more information on how to attend a virtual meeting, visit: 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 May 18th, 2021 to be included in the staff report provided to the Board of Adjustment. Your comments may be considered by Missoula City Fire Department when moving forward with their proposal.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Cassie Tripard. She can be reached at 406-552-3282, or TripardC@ci.missoula.mt.us.