Rezoning: Grant Creek Village/2920 Expo Pkwy

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Consultation has concluded

UPDATE: City Council has extended the timeline for a decision on this rezoning. 

The rezoning request will go to Land Use and Planning Committee on June 22nd, and Final Consideration before City Council on June 27th.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

KJA Development, LLC submitted an application to rezone approximately 44 acres consisting of two parcels of land from R5.4 Residential, RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling), B2-2 Community Business, and C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial to RM1-45 Residential (multi-dwelling). The parcel is currently split zoned with four different zoning districts and the proposed rezoning would make the entire parcel RM1-45 Residential (multi-dwelling). The RM1-45 zoning district permits

UPDATE: City Council has extended the timeline for a decision on this rezoning. 

The rezoning request will go to Land Use and Planning Committee on June 22nd, and Final Consideration before City Council on June 27th.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

KJA Development, LLC submitted an application to rezone approximately 44 acres consisting of two parcels of land from R5.4 Residential, RM1-35 Residential (multi-dwelling), B2-2 Community Business, and C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial to RM1-45 Residential (multi-dwelling). The parcel is currently split zoned with four different zoning districts and the proposed rezoning would make the entire parcel RM1-45 Residential (multi-dwelling). The RM1-45 zoning district permits all residential building types including detached house, townhouse, duplex, and multi-dwelling. The property is located in the Lower Grant Creek area west of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation headquarters and north of Expo Parkway. The southern portion of the property is developed with recently constructed apartment buildings and northern portion of the property consists of a reclaimed gravel pit, irrigation canal, and hillside.

With the existing zoning, the property could be developed with 158 single-dwelling and duplex homes and 344 multi-dwelling units (502 dwelling units total). Along with the rezoning application, KJA Development, LLC submitted a development agreement and master site plan for new residences and amenities that would limit development to a total of 700 residential units for rent, including the 141 multi-dwelling units that have already been permitted under the current zoning.

This project is located in the Grant Creek Neighborhood Council.


PROJECT APPLICATION LINKS:

The application, master site plan and other materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2878/Grant-Creek-Village-2920-Expo-Parkway


PROJECT TIMELINE:

City Council: April 18, 2022 at 6:00pm – First reading of the rezoning ordinance, set a public hearing date, and refer the item to the Land Use and Planning Committee

Planning Board: April 19, 2022 at 6:00pm - Public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: May 4, 2022 (time TBD) - Pre-public hearing informational meeting

City Council: May 9, 2022 at 6:00pm – Public hearing

Land Use and Planning Committee: May 11, 2022 (time TBD) – Post-public hearing informational meeting

City Council has extended the decision making timeline. The item will go to Land Use and Planning Committee on June 22nd and Final Consideration before City Council on June 27th. 

All meetings will be virtually via Zoom, with more information to be posted here: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1149/AgendasWebcastsMinutes(External link).

The City Council public hearing is also planned to be held in person at City Council Chambers at 140 West Pine Street in Missoula.


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 Thursday, April 14, 2022 to 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.

Consultation has concluded

Submit public comment or ask a question below. Comments will be sent to City Council and Planning Board for review. Questions will be sent to the case planner and a response will be posted below. Some questions may require additional staff research which can take a few days. Thank you for staying engaged!

  • Share The concessions that Ken Ault is making are designed to persuade Councilors to approve his rezoning request. This is nothing but lipstick on a pig! Grant Creek residents universally oppose this rezoning, and don’t really care much about whether the dog park meets American Kennel Club specifications, or whether the pool complies with DPHHS standards at Grant Creek Village. What we care about is that if this rezoning is approved, there will be 700-1000 RENTAL units (instead of ~500 of mixed types of dwellings under current zoning); at least 1500-2000 more residents; 1000-2000 more vehicles; and increased traffic problems, not to mention emergency evacuation and other serious problems. Please DO NOT vote to approve the rezone request! Thank you, Molly Tingley on Facebook Share The concessions that Ken Ault is making are designed to persuade Councilors to approve his rezoning request. This is nothing but lipstick on a pig! Grant Creek residents universally oppose this rezoning, and don’t really care much about whether the dog park meets American Kennel Club specifications, or whether the pool complies with DPHHS standards at Grant Creek Village. What we care about is that if this rezoning is approved, there will be 700-1000 RENTAL units (instead of ~500 of mixed types of dwellings under current zoning); at least 1500-2000 more residents; 1000-2000 more vehicles; and increased traffic problems, not to mention emergency evacuation and other serious problems. Please DO NOT vote to approve the rezone request! Thank you, Molly Tingley on Twitter Share The concessions that Ken Ault is making are designed to persuade Councilors to approve his rezoning request. This is nothing but lipstick on a pig! Grant Creek residents universally oppose this rezoning, and don’t really care much about whether the dog park meets American Kennel Club specifications, or whether the pool complies with DPHHS standards at Grant Creek Village. What we care about is that if this rezoning is approved, there will be 700-1000 RENTAL units (instead of ~500 of mixed types of dwellings under current zoning); at least 1500-2000 more residents; 1000-2000 more vehicles; and increased traffic problems, not to mention emergency evacuation and other serious problems. Please DO NOT vote to approve the rezone request! Thank you, Molly Tingley on Linkedin Email The concessions that Ken Ault is making are designed to persuade Councilors to approve his rezoning request. This is nothing but lipstick on a pig! Grant Creek residents universally oppose this rezoning, and don’t really care much about whether the dog park meets American Kennel Club specifications, or whether the pool complies with DPHHS standards at Grant Creek Village. What we care about is that if this rezoning is approved, there will be 700-1000 RENTAL units (instead of ~500 of mixed types of dwellings under current zoning); at least 1500-2000 more residents; 1000-2000 more vehicles; and increased traffic problems, not to mention emergency evacuation and other serious problems. Please DO NOT vote to approve the rezone request! Thank you, Molly Tingley link

    The concessions that Ken Ault is making are designed to persuade Councilors to approve his rezoning request. This is nothing but lipstick on a pig! Grant Creek residents universally oppose this rezoning, and don’t really care much about whether the dog park meets American Kennel Club specifications, or whether the pool complies with DPHHS standards at Grant Creek Village. What we care about is that if this rezoning is approved, there will be 700-1000 RENTAL units (instead of ~500 of mixed types of dwellings under current zoning); at least 1500-2000 more residents; 1000-2000 more vehicles; and increased traffic problems, not to mention emergency evacuation and other serious problems. Please DO NOT vote to approve the rezone request! Thank you, Molly Tingley

    mollymontana79 asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share Your "Key Dates" listing for tonight's City Council meeting STILL does not show a link to the meeting, though if you search under" important links", you can find it. Please post if here for people who can't attend in person. Thanks! on Facebook Share Your "Key Dates" listing for tonight's City Council meeting STILL does not show a link to the meeting, though if you search under" important links", you can find it. Please post if here for people who can't attend in person. Thanks! on Twitter Share Your "Key Dates" listing for tonight's City Council meeting STILL does not show a link to the meeting, though if you search under" important links", you can find it. Please post if here for people who can't attend in person. Thanks! on Linkedin Email Your "Key Dates" listing for tonight's City Council meeting STILL does not show a link to the meeting, though if you search under" important links", you can find it. Please post if here for people who can't attend in person. Thanks! link

    Your "Key Dates" listing for tonight's City Council meeting STILL does not show a link to the meeting, though if you search under" important links", you can find it. Please post if here for people who can't attend in person. Thanks!

    Kim B asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share The agenda and sign-in information for Monday's City Council meeting are not showing on Engage Missoula, and the calendar for next week is completely blank. Please post a link to the June 27 City Council meeting agenda where citizens can find it, thank you! on Facebook Share The agenda and sign-in information for Monday's City Council meeting are not showing on Engage Missoula, and the calendar for next week is completely blank. Please post a link to the June 27 City Council meeting agenda where citizens can find it, thank you! on Twitter Share The agenda and sign-in information for Monday's City Council meeting are not showing on Engage Missoula, and the calendar for next week is completely blank. Please post a link to the June 27 City Council meeting agenda where citizens can find it, thank you! on Linkedin Email The agenda and sign-in information for Monday's City Council meeting are not showing on Engage Missoula, and the calendar for next week is completely blank. Please post a link to the June 27 City Council meeting agenda where citizens can find it, thank you! link

    The agenda and sign-in information for Monday's City Council meeting are not showing on Engage Missoula, and the calendar for next week is completely blank. Please post a link to the June 27 City Council meeting agenda where citizens can find it, thank you!

    Kim B asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share Please post the link to the meeting agenda right here, so people can find it. The Key Dates link hasn't gone live yet, though it can be found under Important Links: https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42317c69-7842-4b92-9e40-94f380e0ebfe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English on Facebook Share Please post the link to the meeting agenda right here, so people can find it. The Key Dates link hasn't gone live yet, though it can be found under Important Links: https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42317c69-7842-4b92-9e40-94f380e0ebfe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English on Twitter Share Please post the link to the meeting agenda right here, so people can find it. The Key Dates link hasn't gone live yet, though it can be found under Important Links: https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42317c69-7842-4b92-9e40-94f380e0ebfe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English on Linkedin Email Please post the link to the meeting agenda right here, so people can find it. The Key Dates link hasn't gone live yet, though it can be found under Important Links: https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42317c69-7842-4b92-9e40-94f380e0ebfe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English link

    Please post the link to the meeting agenda right here, so people can find it. The Key Dates link hasn't gone live yet, though it can be found under Important Links: https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=42317c69-7842-4b92-9e40-94f380e0ebfe&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

    Kim B asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share There is STILL no link to an agenda or how to join the City Council meeting on Monday on this page. If you are going to tell us to use Engage Missoula as our conduit to government, you really need to commit the staff time to keeping it current. How is a citizen to find out anything? on Facebook Share There is STILL no link to an agenda or how to join the City Council meeting on Monday on this page. If you are going to tell us to use Engage Missoula as our conduit to government, you really need to commit the staff time to keeping it current. How is a citizen to find out anything? on Twitter Share There is STILL no link to an agenda or how to join the City Council meeting on Monday on this page. If you are going to tell us to use Engage Missoula as our conduit to government, you really need to commit the staff time to keeping it current. How is a citizen to find out anything? on Linkedin Email There is STILL no link to an agenda or how to join the City Council meeting on Monday on this page. If you are going to tell us to use Engage Missoula as our conduit to government, you really need to commit the staff time to keeping it current. How is a citizen to find out anything? link

    There is STILL no link to an agenda or how to join the City Council meeting on Monday on this page. If you are going to tell us to use Engage Missoula as our conduit to government, you really need to commit the staff time to keeping it current. How is a citizen to find out anything?

    Kim B asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Facebook Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Twitter Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Linkedin Email I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. link

    I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

    Lee W asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. None of my friends or coworkers would be able to afford one of these (1 bedroom) apartments on their own. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's growing affordable housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure, public transportation, and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Facebook Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. None of my friends or coworkers would be able to afford one of these (1 bedroom) apartments on their own. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's growing affordable housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure, public transportation, and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Twitter Share I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. None of my friends or coworkers would be able to afford one of these (1 bedroom) apartments on their own. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's growing affordable housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure, public transportation, and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. on Linkedin Email I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. None of my friends or coworkers would be able to afford one of these (1 bedroom) apartments on their own. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's growing affordable housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure, public transportation, and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration. link

    I am writing to express my opposition in this rezoning. I am a resident of the Lower Grant Creek area and while I do support additional housing in Missoula, it must be affordable and have the infrastructure to support it. My first concern with this proposed development is it will increase traffic in the North Reserve area, one of the worst traffic zones in town, and stress the existing road from Lower Grant Creek to the rest of Missoula. The city must add additional public transportation options to the North Reserve/Lower Grant Creek area and additional roads into Missoula before such high density housing can be reasonably considered. These solutions will reduce congestion on the roads and aid in public safety in case an evacuation of Grant Creek is ever needed. My second concern is that the proposed housing is not affordable. The cheapest proposed monthly rent is $1500 for a 1 bed/1 bath apartment. None of my friends or coworkers would be able to afford one of these (1 bedroom) apartments on their own. Such rates will only serve to line KJA's pockets and not address Missoula's growing affordable housing crisis. Adding more housing to Missoula is a great idea, but it requires infrastructure support it. Lower Grant Creek and North Reserve do not have the infrastructure to support such a population increase at this time. I will not support this rezoning until these infrastructure, public transportation, and affordable housing concerns are addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

    Lee W asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share Frankly; I am surprised this request is even being reconsidered. The request was denied for very good reasons the first go-round. Not only is danger due to fire significant the lack of public transportation issue has not changed, the lack of parks for children, access to a decent grocery store by foot, the other homes to be built on the acreage above Glen Eagle or the impact on the Hellgate School district. Nothing has changed since Mr. Adult’s first attempt. I am a Grant Creek resident and am sick and tired of being accused of being a nimby. I am for realistic, complimentary additional housing in Missoula not wedge it in there housing at all costs. Respectfully, Joe Hertig on Facebook Share Frankly; I am surprised this request is even being reconsidered. The request was denied for very good reasons the first go-round. Not only is danger due to fire significant the lack of public transportation issue has not changed, the lack of parks for children, access to a decent grocery store by foot, the other homes to be built on the acreage above Glen Eagle or the impact on the Hellgate School district. Nothing has changed since Mr. Adult’s first attempt. I am a Grant Creek resident and am sick and tired of being accused of being a nimby. I am for realistic, complimentary additional housing in Missoula not wedge it in there housing at all costs. Respectfully, Joe Hertig on Twitter Share Frankly; I am surprised this request is even being reconsidered. The request was denied for very good reasons the first go-round. Not only is danger due to fire significant the lack of public transportation issue has not changed, the lack of parks for children, access to a decent grocery store by foot, the other homes to be built on the acreage above Glen Eagle or the impact on the Hellgate School district. Nothing has changed since Mr. Adult’s first attempt. I am a Grant Creek resident and am sick and tired of being accused of being a nimby. I am for realistic, complimentary additional housing in Missoula not wedge it in there housing at all costs. Respectfully, Joe Hertig on Linkedin Email Frankly; I am surprised this request is even being reconsidered. The request was denied for very good reasons the first go-round. Not only is danger due to fire significant the lack of public transportation issue has not changed, the lack of parks for children, access to a decent grocery store by foot, the other homes to be built on the acreage above Glen Eagle or the impact on the Hellgate School district. Nothing has changed since Mr. Adult’s first attempt. I am a Grant Creek resident and am sick and tired of being accused of being a nimby. I am for realistic, complimentary additional housing in Missoula not wedge it in there housing at all costs. Respectfully, Joe Hertig link

    Frankly; I am surprised this request is even being reconsidered. The request was denied for very good reasons the first go-round. Not only is danger due to fire significant the lack of public transportation issue has not changed, the lack of parks for children, access to a decent grocery store by foot, the other homes to be built on the acreage above Glen Eagle or the impact on the Hellgate School district. Nothing has changed since Mr. Adult’s first attempt. I am a Grant Creek resident and am sick and tired of being accused of being a nimby. I am for realistic, complimentary additional housing in Missoula not wedge it in there housing at all costs. Respectfully, Joe Hertig

    JJGC asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share I am writing in support of the original zoning based on the facts that the proposed changes do not comply with the city growth and environmental goals, as well as the risk of fire control. The infrastructure is not and will not be in place to mitigate the impact to the area. To seriously consider a request such as this, the City of Missoula should secure funding and implement infrastructure updates first, as a show of good faith, to current and future Grant Creek residents. on Facebook Share I am writing in support of the original zoning based on the facts that the proposed changes do not comply with the city growth and environmental goals, as well as the risk of fire control. The infrastructure is not and will not be in place to mitigate the impact to the area. To seriously consider a request such as this, the City of Missoula should secure funding and implement infrastructure updates first, as a show of good faith, to current and future Grant Creek residents. on Twitter Share I am writing in support of the original zoning based on the facts that the proposed changes do not comply with the city growth and environmental goals, as well as the risk of fire control. The infrastructure is not and will not be in place to mitigate the impact to the area. To seriously consider a request such as this, the City of Missoula should secure funding and implement infrastructure updates first, as a show of good faith, to current and future Grant Creek residents. on Linkedin Email I am writing in support of the original zoning based on the facts that the proposed changes do not comply with the city growth and environmental goals, as well as the risk of fire control. The infrastructure is not and will not be in place to mitigate the impact to the area. To seriously consider a request such as this, the City of Missoula should secure funding and implement infrastructure updates first, as a show of good faith, to current and future Grant Creek residents. link

    I am writing in support of the original zoning based on the facts that the proposed changes do not comply with the city growth and environmental goals, as well as the risk of fire control. The infrastructure is not and will not be in place to mitigate the impact to the area. To seriously consider a request such as this, the City of Missoula should secure funding and implement infrastructure updates first, as a show of good faith, to current and future Grant Creek residents.

    J.G. asked almost 2 years ago

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  • Share Good morning City Council Members, my name is Mary and I am writing in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Lower Grant Creek area. Rezoning to high density dwellings will do far more harm than good for the Missoula Valley, and Grant Creek area. Having lived in Grant Creek, and now owning a home directly next door to the proposed rezone area, I can testify first hand that the current infrastructure cannot handle the amount of additional residents this rezone proposes. The developer submitted a flawed traffic study during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which supposedly showed that there was very little traffic in the area, and that an increase could be handled. This data was drastically skewed by covid restrictions in place at the time, which kept people at home, and created artificially low traffic data. These apartments will also neither be affordable, nor a long term housing/ownership opportunity for the people of Missoula. The current zoning allows for a limited number of apartments and single family homes. We should be allowing Missoula residents the opportunity to have long term, stable housing, and the ability to own their own property. As it stands this rezone pack residents in like sardines, and will take away said ownership opportunity, which continues the cycle of endless renting, with no end in sight to ever increasing rental costs. My last point is from a wildland fire safety perspective. I have worked in Wildland Fire for 5 years, and have personally been evacuated due to 2 fires in Lolo, the Lolo School House Complex, and the Lolo Peak Fire. Safety of Missoula residents should be paramount in making this decision. Wildland Fire is not only a very real threat, it is also an imminent one. Summers are hotter and dryer, leading to a multitude of fires each year throughout the state of Montana. As we have seen, these fires can rage all the way to our door steps, and in those situations people need to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The area of Grant Creek is a one way in and one way out community. In the event of a wildland fire that caused an evacuation of Grant Creek, the current infrastructure is already going to be overwhelmed as people attempt to flee the area. More than doubling the population of the Grant Creek community with this rezone, would be catastrophic in the event of an emergency. It is not only irresponsible of the council to vote in favor of this rezone, it is also puts the lives of this community in danger, and as public officials it is your duty to protect our citizens with your decisions. The fairytale you are being told by a developer who just wants to fill his pockets and run, without a care for our community, should not take precedent over the real life wellbeing of the people who will be directly affected by this decision. Please, I ask you to uphold the current zoming. Allow Missoula residents the opportunity to own their own home, and keep our community safe, rather than continue the endless cycle of renting with no homes on the market, and putting our lives in jeopardy. Thank you. on Facebook Share Good morning City Council Members, my name is Mary and I am writing in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Lower Grant Creek area. Rezoning to high density dwellings will do far more harm than good for the Missoula Valley, and Grant Creek area. Having lived in Grant Creek, and now owning a home directly next door to the proposed rezone area, I can testify first hand that the current infrastructure cannot handle the amount of additional residents this rezone proposes. The developer submitted a flawed traffic study during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which supposedly showed that there was very little traffic in the area, and that an increase could be handled. This data was drastically skewed by covid restrictions in place at the time, which kept people at home, and created artificially low traffic data. These apartments will also neither be affordable, nor a long term housing/ownership opportunity for the people of Missoula. The current zoning allows for a limited number of apartments and single family homes. We should be allowing Missoula residents the opportunity to have long term, stable housing, and the ability to own their own property. As it stands this rezone pack residents in like sardines, and will take away said ownership opportunity, which continues the cycle of endless renting, with no end in sight to ever increasing rental costs. My last point is from a wildland fire safety perspective. I have worked in Wildland Fire for 5 years, and have personally been evacuated due to 2 fires in Lolo, the Lolo School House Complex, and the Lolo Peak Fire. Safety of Missoula residents should be paramount in making this decision. Wildland Fire is not only a very real threat, it is also an imminent one. Summers are hotter and dryer, leading to a multitude of fires each year throughout the state of Montana. As we have seen, these fires can rage all the way to our door steps, and in those situations people need to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The area of Grant Creek is a one way in and one way out community. In the event of a wildland fire that caused an evacuation of Grant Creek, the current infrastructure is already going to be overwhelmed as people attempt to flee the area. More than doubling the population of the Grant Creek community with this rezone, would be catastrophic in the event of an emergency. It is not only irresponsible of the council to vote in favor of this rezone, it is also puts the lives of this community in danger, and as public officials it is your duty to protect our citizens with your decisions. The fairytale you are being told by a developer who just wants to fill his pockets and run, without a care for our community, should not take precedent over the real life wellbeing of the people who will be directly affected by this decision. Please, I ask you to uphold the current zoming. Allow Missoula residents the opportunity to own their own home, and keep our community safe, rather than continue the endless cycle of renting with no homes on the market, and putting our lives in jeopardy. Thank you. on Twitter Share Good morning City Council Members, my name is Mary and I am writing in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Lower Grant Creek area. Rezoning to high density dwellings will do far more harm than good for the Missoula Valley, and Grant Creek area. Having lived in Grant Creek, and now owning a home directly next door to the proposed rezone area, I can testify first hand that the current infrastructure cannot handle the amount of additional residents this rezone proposes. The developer submitted a flawed traffic study during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which supposedly showed that there was very little traffic in the area, and that an increase could be handled. This data was drastically skewed by covid restrictions in place at the time, which kept people at home, and created artificially low traffic data. These apartments will also neither be affordable, nor a long term housing/ownership opportunity for the people of Missoula. The current zoning allows for a limited number of apartments and single family homes. We should be allowing Missoula residents the opportunity to have long term, stable housing, and the ability to own their own property. As it stands this rezone pack residents in like sardines, and will take away said ownership opportunity, which continues the cycle of endless renting, with no end in sight to ever increasing rental costs. My last point is from a wildland fire safety perspective. I have worked in Wildland Fire for 5 years, and have personally been evacuated due to 2 fires in Lolo, the Lolo School House Complex, and the Lolo Peak Fire. Safety of Missoula residents should be paramount in making this decision. Wildland Fire is not only a very real threat, it is also an imminent one. Summers are hotter and dryer, leading to a multitude of fires each year throughout the state of Montana. As we have seen, these fires can rage all the way to our door steps, and in those situations people need to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The area of Grant Creek is a one way in and one way out community. In the event of a wildland fire that caused an evacuation of Grant Creek, the current infrastructure is already going to be overwhelmed as people attempt to flee the area. More than doubling the population of the Grant Creek community with this rezone, would be catastrophic in the event of an emergency. It is not only irresponsible of the council to vote in favor of this rezone, it is also puts the lives of this community in danger, and as public officials it is your duty to protect our citizens with your decisions. The fairytale you are being told by a developer who just wants to fill his pockets and run, without a care for our community, should not take precedent over the real life wellbeing of the people who will be directly affected by this decision. Please, I ask you to uphold the current zoming. Allow Missoula residents the opportunity to own their own home, and keep our community safe, rather than continue the endless cycle of renting with no homes on the market, and putting our lives in jeopardy. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Good morning City Council Members, my name is Mary and I am writing in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Lower Grant Creek area. Rezoning to high density dwellings will do far more harm than good for the Missoula Valley, and Grant Creek area. Having lived in Grant Creek, and now owning a home directly next door to the proposed rezone area, I can testify first hand that the current infrastructure cannot handle the amount of additional residents this rezone proposes. The developer submitted a flawed traffic study during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which supposedly showed that there was very little traffic in the area, and that an increase could be handled. This data was drastically skewed by covid restrictions in place at the time, which kept people at home, and created artificially low traffic data. These apartments will also neither be affordable, nor a long term housing/ownership opportunity for the people of Missoula. The current zoning allows for a limited number of apartments and single family homes. We should be allowing Missoula residents the opportunity to have long term, stable housing, and the ability to own their own property. As it stands this rezone pack residents in like sardines, and will take away said ownership opportunity, which continues the cycle of endless renting, with no end in sight to ever increasing rental costs. My last point is from a wildland fire safety perspective. I have worked in Wildland Fire for 5 years, and have personally been evacuated due to 2 fires in Lolo, the Lolo School House Complex, and the Lolo Peak Fire. Safety of Missoula residents should be paramount in making this decision. Wildland Fire is not only a very real threat, it is also an imminent one. Summers are hotter and dryer, leading to a multitude of fires each year throughout the state of Montana. As we have seen, these fires can rage all the way to our door steps, and in those situations people need to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The area of Grant Creek is a one way in and one way out community. In the event of a wildland fire that caused an evacuation of Grant Creek, the current infrastructure is already going to be overwhelmed as people attempt to flee the area. More than doubling the population of the Grant Creek community with this rezone, would be catastrophic in the event of an emergency. It is not only irresponsible of the council to vote in favor of this rezone, it is also puts the lives of this community in danger, and as public officials it is your duty to protect our citizens with your decisions. The fairytale you are being told by a developer who just wants to fill his pockets and run, without a care for our community, should not take precedent over the real life wellbeing of the people who will be directly affected by this decision. Please, I ask you to uphold the current zoming. Allow Missoula residents the opportunity to own their own home, and keep our community safe, rather than continue the endless cycle of renting with no homes on the market, and putting our lives in jeopardy. Thank you. link

    Good morning City Council Members, my name is Mary and I am writing in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Lower Grant Creek area. Rezoning to high density dwellings will do far more harm than good for the Missoula Valley, and Grant Creek area. Having lived in Grant Creek, and now owning a home directly next door to the proposed rezone area, I can testify first hand that the current infrastructure cannot handle the amount of additional residents this rezone proposes. The developer submitted a flawed traffic study during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which supposedly showed that there was very little traffic in the area, and that an increase could be handled. This data was drastically skewed by covid restrictions in place at the time, which kept people at home, and created artificially low traffic data. These apartments will also neither be affordable, nor a long term housing/ownership opportunity for the people of Missoula. The current zoning allows for a limited number of apartments and single family homes. We should be allowing Missoula residents the opportunity to have long term, stable housing, and the ability to own their own property. As it stands this rezone pack residents in like sardines, and will take away said ownership opportunity, which continues the cycle of endless renting, with no end in sight to ever increasing rental costs. My last point is from a wildland fire safety perspective. I have worked in Wildland Fire for 5 years, and have personally been evacuated due to 2 fires in Lolo, the Lolo School House Complex, and the Lolo Peak Fire. Safety of Missoula residents should be paramount in making this decision. Wildland Fire is not only a very real threat, it is also an imminent one. Summers are hotter and dryer, leading to a multitude of fires each year throughout the state of Montana. As we have seen, these fires can rage all the way to our door steps, and in those situations people need to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The area of Grant Creek is a one way in and one way out community. In the event of a wildland fire that caused an evacuation of Grant Creek, the current infrastructure is already going to be overwhelmed as people attempt to flee the area. More than doubling the population of the Grant Creek community with this rezone, would be catastrophic in the event of an emergency. It is not only irresponsible of the council to vote in favor of this rezone, it is also puts the lives of this community in danger, and as public officials it is your duty to protect our citizens with your decisions. The fairytale you are being told by a developer who just wants to fill his pockets and run, without a care for our community, should not take precedent over the real life wellbeing of the people who will be directly affected by this decision. Please, I ask you to uphold the current zoming. Allow Missoula residents the opportunity to own their own home, and keep our community safe, rather than continue the endless cycle of renting with no homes on the market, and putting our lives in jeopardy. Thank you.

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