Development Applications

UPDATE: The public forum was held on November 13th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.

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.

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, 1^st 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

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 27^th 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.

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 9^th, 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 6^th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The Land Use and Planning Committee pre-public hearing informational meeting is scheduled for October 25^th, 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.

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 39^th 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 27^th, 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 27^th, 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.

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 18^th, 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 11^th, 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.

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 18^th, 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 5^th, 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.

UPDATE: On August 21, 2023 City Council approved the Missoula Loft Homes on Mary Jane Boulevard preliminary plat. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp., on behalf of Miramonte Homes LLC, for a 54-lot major subdivision of 16.74 acres located north of O’Leary, west of Hellgate Special District, and east of Flynn Lane on Tract 2 and 5 of COS 6817. The proposed subdivision is named Missoula Loft Homes on Mary Jane Boulevard.

The proposed subdivision is already located within Missoula City limits and does not require variances; therefore, this project qualifies for expedited review per the City Subdivision Regulations Article 4-051.1.A which states:

“a subdivision qualifies for the expedited review process if the proposed subdivision:

1. Is within the Missoula city limits;
2. Complies with all adopted zoning, design standards and other adopted subdivision regulations without the need for variances or other deviations to adopted standards; and
3. Includes plans for the onsite development of or extension to public infrastructure in accordance with adopted ordinances and regulations.”

City Council either approves, approves with conditions, or denies the request.

The subject property is located in Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council and City Council Ward number 6.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3187/Missoula-Loft-Homes-on-Mary-Jane

PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: August 14, 2023 at 6:00pm – City Council Public Hearing.

Land Use and Planning Committee: August 16, 2023 (time TBD) – Discussion and Motions.

City Council: August 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration.

All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, in person at the City Council chambers and virtually via TEAMs, 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 meetings. Provide your comment by Friday, 4^th, 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 Alex Bramlette, who can be reached at (406) 552-6052 or bramlettea@ci.missoula.mt.us, and Cassie Tripard, who can be reached at (406) 552-6673 or tripardc@ci.missoula.mt.us.

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS

4-010.14.A. Prerequisites for Approval.

1. The City Council may not approve or conditionally approve a subdivision application and preliminary plat unless the proposed subdivision:

1. Provides easements for the location and installation of any planned utilities;
2. 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;
3. 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
4. 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:

1. The City of Missoula Subdivision Regulations including but not limited to the design standards set forth in Article 3;
2. Applicable zoning regulations; and
3. Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Update: The public forum was held by City Council on Monday, July 17th at 6:00 pm. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

City of Missoula Community Planning, Development, and Innovation (CPDI) has received a notice from OZ Architects on behalf of the University of Montana of their intent to construct an Indoor Practice Facility at the intersection of the vacated S Van Buren St. and S 5th St. E. The proposal includes a seasonal, air-inflated dome that will enclose a track and turf field. The project also includes the inflation equipment and two masonry buildings that will house the facility’s entrances, offices, and restrooms. The subject property is located at 655 S Van Buren St. The proposed project includes the removal of six trees over 6” in diameter and no additional landscaping. The project intends to provide additional recreational and practice space for University of Montana athletic teams and other Missoula athletics.

The footprint of the indoor practice facility will be approximately 217 feet North-South and 485 feet East-West. The dome will be 66 feet in height when inflated.

The proposed scope of work for the project does not include the replacement of trees larger than 6” in diameter at breast height. Per the landscaping requirements in Title 20, Chapter 20.65.020.B.8, the removal of trees with a diameter breast height (DBH) of six inches or greater, single stem, must be mitigated by providing one or more replacement trees with a total combined DBH that is at least equal to the total DBH of trees that are removed. Approximately 108” of DBH has been removed and none will be replaced in the scope of the proposed project.

The proposed scope of work for the project also does not include the minimum number of shrubs required by 20.65.020.B3. General site landscaping must consist of at least one tree and six shrubs per 1,000 square feet of required general site landscaping area. The required landscaped area is approximately 93,554 square feet for a total of 564 shrubs. The provided landscaped area is compliant, but the number of required shrubs is not.

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 University of Montana. 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 July 17^th, 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 July 3^rd, 2023 to be included in the staff report provided to City Council. Your comments may be considered by the University of Montana when moving forward with their proposal.

PROJECT PLANNER:

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

UPDATE: The subdivision exemption was approved by City Council on July 17th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

An application is under review for a subdivision exemption involving six or more lots at the subject property at the intersection of Inez Street and Idaho Street, legally described as Lots 4-12 in Block 7 of Eddy Addition, located in Section 21, Township 13 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M. The proposal includes an aggregation from nine (9) to eight (8) lots and a boundary line relocation of the eight (8) lots, per MCA 76-3-207(f).

Regulations in MCA 76-3-207(2) state that a subdivision exemption that “rearranges six or more lots must be reviewed and approved by the governing body”, which requires a public hearing and City Council decision prior to the filing of an amended plat.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

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

PROJECT TIMELINE:

The City Council public hearing is scheduled for July 10^th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The Land Use and Planning Committee informational meeting is scheduled for July 12^th, 2023 (time TBD)

The City Council Final Consideration meeting is scheduled for July 17^th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

All meetings will be held in person with an option to attend 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 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 office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by July 3rd, 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 planner is Tara Porcari. She can be reached at 552-6085, or porcarit@ci.missoula.mt.us