Development Applications

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp.,representing Braxton Development LLC on behalf of Dougherty Ranch LLC., for a 101-lot major residential subdivision, rezone, and annexation of 44.75 acres located west of Flynn Lane on Tract B of Certificate of Survey 6850. The proposed subdivision is named Icon Apartment Homes at Dougherty Ranch.

The project is within the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Master Plan area and must comply with the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Form Based Zoning Code (Title 21). Title 21 Form Based Zoning Code regulates street types, block perimeters, minimum and maximum densities, lots sizes, ratio of zoning districts (transect zones), land uses, design and more. Title 21 requires that City Council either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the master site plan.

To comply with the Form Based Zoning Code, the applicant requests zoning upon annexation of Title 21 transect zones: OS Open Space (5.4 acres), T3 Neighborhood Edge (1.52 acres), T4-O Neighborhood General – Open (8.01 acres), T4-R Neighborhood General – Restricted (11.46 acres) and T5 Mixed-Use Center (7.68 acres). The T3 transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 6 to 8 dwelling units per acre, some civic uses, and some educational uses. The T4-R transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, some civic, and some educational uses. The T4-O transect zone primarily permits residential uses at 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, small scale lodging, commercial, some civic, and some educational uses. The T5 zone permits residential uses at 24 to 72 units per acre, the highest intensity and mix of uses with buildings located close to the sidewalk

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2938/Braxton---Icon-Apartments-Annexation-Sub

PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: August 7^th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex, set the City Council Public Hearing, and referral to Land Use and Planning Committee

Land Use and Planning Committee: August 9^th, 2023 (Time TBD) Pre-public hearing informational only meeting

Planning Board: August 15^th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Public hearing

City Council: August 21^st, 2023, at 6:00pm – City Council public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: August 23^rd, 2023 (time TBD) – Discussion and Motions

City Council: August 28^th, 2022 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by July 14, 2023 be included in the staff report provided to Planning Board and City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

Comments may also be submitted on this page, by email to degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us, or by mail to Development Services, Attn: Dave DeGrandpre at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802. Written comment will be taken up until the public hearing is closed.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre who can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ANNEXATION

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

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS

4-010.14.A. Prerequisites for Approval.

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;
3. Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and
4. The Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, including but not limited to the following impacts
5. Impact on agriculture;
6. Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
7. Impact on local services;
8. Impact on the natural environment;
9. Impact on wildlife;
10. Impact on wildlife habitat; and
11. Impact on public health and safety.

UPDATE: The annexation and subdivision preliminary plat were approved by City Council on June 26th, 2023. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Development Services has received a request from IMEG Corp., on behalf of Cathcart Properties Inc., for a 39-lot major residential subdivision and annexation of 18 acres located west of Flynn Lane on Tract 2-A of Certificate of Survey No. 6689. The proposed subdivision is named Sapphire Place.

The project is within the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Master Plan area and must comply with the Sxwtpqyen Neighborhoods Form Based Zoning Code (Title 21). Title 21 Form Based Zoning Code regulates street types, block perimeters, minimum and maximum densities, lots sizes, ratio of zoning districts (transect zones), land uses, design and more. Title 21 requires that City Council either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the master site plan.

To comply with the Form Based Zoning Code, the applicant requests zoning upon annexation of Title 21 transect zones: OS Open Space (2.6 acres), T3 Neighborhood Edge (1.06 acres), T4-O Neighborhood General – Open (4.56 acres), T4-R Neighborhood General – Restricted (1.92 acres) and T5 Mixed-Use Center(3.71 acres). The T3 transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 6 to 8 dwelling units per acre, some civic uses, and some educational uses. The T4-R transect zone primarily permits residential uses at a density of 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, some civic, and some educational uses. The T4-O transect zone primarily permits residential uses at 12 to 36 dwelling units per acre, small scale lodging, commercial, some civic, and some educational uses. The T5 zone permits residential uses at 24 to 72 units per acre, the highest intensity and mix of uses with buildings located close to the sidewalk. The applicant is proposing to preserve historic buildings onsite and to dedicate parkland equivalent to 2.2 acres.

The applicant is requesting variances to Article 3, Section 3-030.1.C.3 of the City Subdivision Regulations which requires each lot to abut and have access to a public or private street or road.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, preliminary plat, and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/3114/Sapphire-Place-Subdivision

PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: June 5^th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Adopt Resolution of Intent to Annex, set the City Council Public Hearing, and referral to Land Use and Planning Committee

Planning Board: June 6^th, 2023 at 6:00pm – Public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: June 7th, 2023 (Time TBD) Pre-public hearing informational only meeting

City Council: June 12th, 2023, at 6:00pm – City Council public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: June 21^st, 2023 (time TBD) – Discussion and Motions

City Council: June 26^th, 2023 at 6:00 pm – Final Consideration

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by City Council until the public hearings are closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802, or during the public meetings. Provide your comment by May 30, 2023 be included in the staff report provided to Planning Board and City Council. Your comments may be considered by City Council in their decision to approve or deny this request.

PROJECT PLANNER:

The project planner is Dave DeGrandpre who can be reached at (406) 529-0709 or degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us.

Comments may also be submitted on this page, by email to degrandpred@ci.missoula.mt.us, or by mail to Development Services, Attn: Dave DeGrandpre at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802. Written comment will be taken up until the public hearing is closed.

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ANNEXATION

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

REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SUBDIVISIONS

4-010.14.A. Prerequisites for Approval.

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;
3. Any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations; and
4. The Montana Subdivision and Planning Act, including but not limited to the following impacts
5. Impact on agriculture;
6. Impact on agriculture water user facilities;
7. Impact on local services;
8. Impact on the natural environment;
9. Impact on wildlife;
10. Impact on wildlife habitat; and
11. Impact on public health and safety.

UPDATE: On May 15, 2023 City Council held the public forum. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Community Planning, Development, and Innovation received an application from Paradigm Architecture on behalf of the YMCA and Missoula County for the parcel at 3000 Russell St.

The proposed project includes the renovation of the existing YMCA facility and the addition of an Airnasium, childcare facility, and five new signs. There are several variations from local zoning regulations across the site and structures.

A Day Care Center of thirteen children or more is not a permitted use in OP3. There is currently a day care with the same use on the existing site. That building will be demolished, and a new childcare facility will be constructed.

The required number of vehicle parking spaces for the proposed new structures and uses is not met on site but is fulfilled by an adjacent lot to the south, leased from the City of Missoula by the YMCA. The site will also not meet short or long-term bicycle parking requirements.

General landscaping, street frontage landscaping, interior parking lot landscaping, and perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements will not be met. The number of trees and shrubs required for general landscaping will not be provided. The number of shrubs required for street frontage landscaping will not be provided. The parking lot will be mostly unchanged and the existing parking lot islands are not landscaped with trees or groundcover. There are not as many existing parking lot islands as are required. The new islands in the parking lot addition for the childcare facility will have trees but not groundcover. Perimeter parking lot landscaping standards will not be met through a berm, wall, or plantings. The ground-mounted mechanical equipment on site will not be screened from view of the street or park.

There will be six signs in total, five wall signs and one window sign. There is proposed to be two wall signs on the existing YMCA building, when only one is allowed per building. Both signs will be larger and taller than is permitted. There is also proposed to be a window sign on the second floor of the existing building, which is not permitted. There is proposed to be two wall signs on the new childcare facility. Both signs will be larger than the maximum area permitted and taller than the maximum height permitted. There is proposed to be a wall sign on the new Airnasium to be larger and taller than permitted.

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 May 15^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 May 12^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 Administrative Adjustment for one additional unit at 717 Grant Street was approved. This case is now closed for comment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Missoula Development Services has received a request from Mike Morgan of Hoffmann-Morgan Associates, representing the owner of the property addressed 717 Grant St, Blaine McElmurry, for an Administrative Adjustment to increase the number of dwelling units allowed from 20 to 21 units. Title 20, Section 20.85.110.B.7 authorizes the zoning officer to approve an administrative adjustment to permit the construction of one additional residential dwelling unit on a parcel that would otherwise be prohibited solely because the parcel does not comply with the minimum parcel area standards of the subject zoning district. A request can be made for an adjustment only if the existing parcel area is at least 95% of the required minimum area.

The subject property is zoned RM1-45 (Residential Multi-Dwelling), which requires 1,000 square feet of parcel area per dwelling unit. The property is 20,772 square feet or 98.9% of the required 21,000 square feet needed for 21 dwelling units.

If approved by the Zoning Officer, the parcel will be permitted to have 21 dwelling units instead of 20.

PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

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

PROJECT TIMELINE:

15-Day Noticing Period: April 21- May 7, 2023

Administrative Action: May 7, 2023

PROJECT COMMENT DEADLINE:

Public comment will be taken by staff until the 15-day noticing period is closed. Comments can be submitted through Engage Missoula, via email to the planner noted below, or by mailing in a letter to the City of Missoula office at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula, MT 59802. Provide your comment by Friday, May 5, 2023 to be included in the report prepared by staff.

PROJECT PLANNER:

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