• 24-Lot Major Subdivision: Orchard Grove

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    UPDATE: The Major Subdivision was approved on January 22, 2024. This case is now closed for comment.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp., on behalf of Collin Bangs, John Barrett, and Robert & Evelyn Bean, for a 24-lot major subdivision, annexation, and zoning upon annexation of 3.08 acres located at 2555 Bean Lane and 2505 Larkin Wood Drive. The proposed subdivision is named Orchard Grove Subdivision.

    The proposed subdivision is not currently located within Missoula City limits and will require annexation and zoning upon annexation. The applicant has requested to zone to RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse). The RT5.4 Residential zoning district permits detached houses, lot-line houses, two-unit houses (duplex), and 2-unit townhouses as residential building types.

    The subject property is located directly west of Reserve Street and abuts Larkin Wood Drive and South Grove Street. The subdividers are proposing cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication. Upon annexation, the subject property will be located in City Council Ward 6 and the Two Rivers Neighborhood Council area.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

    The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3230/Private-Development-Projects

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    Planning Board: January 2, 2024 at 6 PM – Planning Board Public Hearing

    City Council: January 8, 2024 at 6 PM – City Council Public Hearing

    Land Use and Planning Committee: January 10, 2024 at time TBD – Discussion and Motions

    City Council: January 22, 2024 at 6 PM – Final Consideration

    All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, with the option to attend in person and virtually via 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, December 22nd, 2023 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 (External link), and Dave DeGrandpre, who can be reached at (406) 552-6633 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us (External link).

    REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ANNEXATION:

    Review the City Annexation Policy here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1506/Plans-and-Regulations

    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:

    • 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.

  • Public Forum: Lewis and Clark Elementary and Russell Elementary School Dynamic Display Signs

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    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation has received a notice from Missoula County Public Schools of their intent to install dynamic reader board signs at Russell Elementary and Lewis and Clark Elementary. Russell Elementary School is located at 3216 South Russell Street. Lewis and Clark Elementary School is located at 2901 Park Street. The signs will be approximately 25 square feet in area and 15 feet off the ground. The signs will be installed on the building frontages facing Russell Street (Russell Elementary) and Queen Street (Lewis and Clark Elementary). The reader boards will be primarily used for messaging families and public on events and important dates happening at the school. The display could change daily and will be programmed to turn off between the hours of 10pm and 6am.

    These signs will not be meeting the dynamic display and wall sign zoning requirements. The proposed signs will be larger than the maximum allowed area and height for wall signs in R5.4 Residential and OP3 Public Lands and Institutional zoning districts (Title 20, Chapter 20.75.050). The maximum area allowed is 12 square feet and the maximum height is 6 feet. The proposed dynamic display signs are permitted only in B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, M1, and M2 zoning districts (Title 20, Chapter 20.75.070.F.1). These signs will be in R5.4 and OP3 zoning districts. The dynamic display portion of the sign may not exceed 40 square feet or 50% of the total area of the sign, whichever is less, and must be computed as part of the sign’s total area (Title 20, Chapter 20.75.050.F2). The displays will exceed 50% of the total sign. The dynamic display sign face must be oriented away from adjacent residential uses and zoning districts (Title 20, Chapter 20.75.070.F.3) The proposed signs will face adjacent zoning districts.

    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 Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS). 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 and may be considered by MCPS.

    PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

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

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The hearing date is scheduled for January 8th, 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 office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meeting.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Claire Lovelace and can be reached at (406) 552-6671, or lovelacec@ci.missoula.mt.us.


  • 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.

  • Public Forum: Johnson Street Emergency Homeless Shelter

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    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

  • Burns Addition (Lots 1-10) Annexation

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    UPDATE: The annexation request was approved on December 11, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    The City of Missoula is reviewing a petition from James Sage of Missoula Engineering, LLC, on behalf of property owner Kirk Mace, requesting annexation into the City of Missoula, and zoning upon annexation of Lots 1-10 of the Burns Addition, Section 30, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, Missoula County, Montana (corner of 27th Ave and Central Ave).

    Annexation was initially recommended by City staff when the applicant applied to the Utility Services Review Committee (USRC) for City water and sewer. As a result, the applicant has submitted their petition for annexation.

    The 10 lots encompass a total of 91,442 square feet (2.10 acres) and include the following addresses: 2105 27th Ave., 2111 27th Ave., 2117 27th Ave., 2123 27th Ave., 2706 W. Central Ave., 2710 W. Central Ave., 2714 W. Central Ave., NKN Clar Drive, NKN Clar Drive, and NKN Clar Drive. It is currently zoned “Citizen Initiated Zoning District #12” in the County, with a land use designation in the ‘Our Missoula’ City Growth Policy of Residential Medium Density. Upon annexation into the City of Missoula, the applicant has requested City zoning of RT5.4 Residential 5.4 (two-unit/townhouse), which is identified as a relatable zoning district under the Growth Policy.

    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: November 27, 2023, Adopt Resolution of Intent, Set Public Hearing and Referral to LUP on Consent Agenda.

    City Council: December 4, 2023, at 6:00 pm – City Council public hearing.

    Land Use and Planning Committee: December 6, 2023 (Time TBD) – Post-public hearing informational item.

    City Council: December 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration on Resolution to Annex

    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 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, November 20, 2023, 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.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The Project Planner is Tara Porcari. They can be reached at 406-552-6085 or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Public Forum: TSOS and Detention Center Parking Lot

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    Update: The public forum was held by City Council on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 pm. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation received an application from WGM Group on behalf of Missoula County for the parcel at 2340 Mullan Road, the County Detention Center and Temporary Safe Outdoor Space.

    The proposal is for the development of an area east of the existing Detention Center as an additional parking lot. The installation of the new eastern parking lot requires compliance with several landscaping standards in Title 20, Section 20.65, which will not be met.

    The parking lot will not bring the parcel out of compliance with the 15% General Landscaping area requirement per 20.65.020. However, the required number of trees and shrubs for the parcel will not be met.

    The required number of shrubs per 20.65.030 - Street Frontage Landscaping along Mullan Road will not be met and the required landscaped area, and number of trees and shrubs along Broadway will not be met. The proposed parking lot will not have Interior Parking Lot landscaping or islands per 20.65.040. The existing parking and new parking lots will also not meet the requirements of 20.65.050 - Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping.

    The Buffer required per 20.65.060 for commercial uses adjacent to residential uses will not be provided on the eastern property line. The existing chain link fence will remain with no plantings.

    In summary, standards for general landscaping, street frontage landscaping, interior parking lot landscaping, perimeter parking lot landscaping and buffer requirements will not be met. The number of trees and shrubs required will not be provided.

    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 Missoula County. 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/1638/Private-Development-Projects

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The hearing date is scheduled for September 18th, 2023 at 6:00 PM. 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 meeting.

    Provide your comment by September 11th, 2023 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by Missoula County when moving forward with their proposal.

    PROJECT PLANNER:

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


  • Public Forum: Scott Street Community Land Trust

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    Update: The public forum was held by City Council on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 pm. This case is now closed for comment.


    PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

    City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation has received a notice from Ravara Development LLC as part of a public-private partnership with the City of Missoula to create a minimum of 70 units on a community land trust. The subject property is located at Tract 2 of the Scott Street Development and is currently vacant. In order to facilitate the development’s alignment with City goals to create permanently affordable housing units, the following code sections will not be met and therefore will be addressed by public forum.

    Two of the five buildings will not have an entrance facing the right-of-way in order to facilitate occupants a direct path to parking (Title 20, Section 20.40.090.E.1), and the site will have a deficit of up to four parking spaces (Title 20, Section 20.60.20.A). The requirement for at least 20% of the parcel to be used as designated activity area will not be met on-site, but instead will be located at Tract 3 south of Charlo Street per the Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Missoula and Scott Street Parcel, LLC, as outlined in Section 7(a)(vi) (Title 20, Section 20.65.020.C.1). Buffer requirements for development abutting parcels occupied by detached houses (Title 20, Section 20.65.060.A.2) will not be met due to the nature of the alley behind the project, as well as community input on overall site design. Finally, Title 20, Section 20.65.040.C.2.e, which requires landscaped islands every 135 feet of parking rows, as well as at the ends adjacent to paved driving surfaces, will also not be met.

    City Council is authorized by state law to hold a public hearing, known as a public forum, when a public agency (City of Missoula) proposes to use public land contrary to the local zoning regulations. The City of Missoula is the property owner. 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/DocumentCenter/View/67392/Full-application-packet

    PROJECT TIMELINE:

    The hearing date is scheduled for September 18th, 2023 at 6:00 PM. 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 meeting.

    Provide your comment by September 5th, 2023 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by the City of Missoula and Ravara Development LLC when moving forward with their proposal.


    PROJECT PLANNER:

    The project planner is Tara Porcari and can be reached at (406) 552-6085, or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us.