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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 03.14.1985LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE . CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 March 14, 1985 Meeting called to order with the following members present: John Hawley Smith, President (City Rep.) Gerald Shay, Member--at--Large, Exec. Secty Marvin Carter (City Rep.) Grace Edwards (new County Comm. rep.) Bus Roberts (City Rep.) Kenneth Christian (County Rep.) Ed LaPrath'(County Rep.) Joseph M. Bradley (Cit_y Rep.) R. M. Williams, Vice President (County Rep.) Members absent: Jim Hal Also present: Cal Cam Wad, Seaton (County Rep.) Dantic (City Rep.) Cumin, Cumin Associates, Billings Calvert, Laurel Outlook w Sanderson, Billings Ernest Davis, Maintenance Director, Laurel Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works, Laurel Mark Miller, MPC, Laurel John Strauch, Laurel Douglas Strauch, Laurel Bill Strauch, Laurel Albert Teyester, Laurel Denny Brester, Laurel Ron & Donna Walter, Laurel Lydia Sekora, Laurel Donella Braswell, Laurel Sharon.Marttila, Laurel Tim Grandpre, Laurel Judy & Terry Krum, Laurel Roger Briggs, Laurel Wm J. & Gladys Bernhardt, Laurel Dave Simon, MPC, Billings representative from Billings, Clarks Fork Ditch Co. Daniel McGee, CSSA, Billings Larry Lockrem, Billings Jerry Hauf, Billings Bob Miller, CSSA, Billings Minutes of previous meeting approved as sent out. Billsfor Public Works Department in.-the amount of $200 for Administrative Services in March; Cumin Associates in the amount of $3,375 for Planning Advisory services for January, February and March, 1985, as per agreement. PUBLIC HEARING - PB#85-01 BERNHARDT: A zone change has been requested on the N NE Section 15, M, R2 E, PMM, Yellowstone County, from Agricultural zone to allow Residential Mobile Home (RMH) zone. The owner proposes a residential manufactured housing subdivision. The property is-located SW of intersection of Stra__uch Road and Roundhouse - ? - - ? ver present. Road lying south of r_o Laurel, MT.- Pet tio Bob Miller presented the plan for zone change designed by Christian, Spring & Sie]bach Associates. Larry Lockrem and Bernhardts wish to trade land and Lockrem can then develop property. Homes will be on standard foundations and won't look like mobile homes. Mr. McGee presents soils, et,c. Current land use is farming. School children would be in precinct-growth by approximately 250 students. Taxes are now $300 - would be approximately $240,000 in taxes. Park would be 5--6 acres in NW corner. Developer doesn't want annexation at this 1W time. Will sign waiver of annexation. Water and sewer are nearby. Proposes that water line will be replaced by developer in part through negotiation with City. Roads will be paid for by developer. Develop- ment would create 1;00 vehicle trips per day. There are plenty of gas lines, electricity, etc. to serve the subdivision. Developer proposes that the 18" BN line could be used for the benefit of City and the sub- division. Developer says the land is not prime aiz,,-icultural land. Phase I would be 175 lots - 25% are spoken for now (44 spots approx.). All work would be done to City specifications. Would be overseen by Department of Housing & Urban Development. 50% would be retired persons. Garbage would be done by City or could be private hauler. Owner of Yellowstone Sanitation .says City can't pick up for 5 years. Ditch would probably be piped. Negotiations would take place between ditch company and developer. Ernie Davis questioned the water line and sewer line. They are in bad shape. Property is in Laurel fire district. Cal Cumn went through the 12 points of zone change criteria. Developer answered Lots will not be rentals. Donellaa Braswell questioned prime agricultural zone. Taxes on 14x80 home erry Krum asked about traffic. Mrs. Krum asked about traffic and sewer. Lydia Sekora had land classed as Al farm land. Letter from Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works, read into record: 1. The present zoning is Agricultural with a portion of each quarter of that section being zoned Industrial. All cities should promote and encourage industrial growth. The property in question, with the existing utility easement and close proximity to the inter- state and railroad, is a prime industrial area. 2. Access to the property is a major concern with both the police and fire departments. The two "plus" miles from the downtown core area would be a burden for all departments within the City. The nearest point from said property to the outer City limits is one--half of a mile. During the winter months the county roads used for access to this property are, at times, snowbound. 3. The 10--inch water line referred to as existing is 8-inch in areas and is not capable of more than 30 PSI without leakingtionhe line has been disconnected at the south end due to its poor Cumin recommends denial. Motion from Joe Bradley to recommend denial, seconded by Grace Edwards. Bus Roberts left before vote. Motion carried with 6 for, and Marvin Carter voting against. This now goes to Council for final recommendation. DENNIS JOHNSTON BIG SKY HAUL-AWAY: Needed signatures of the planning board to enable him to fulfill the requirements set by the State of Montana regarding a proposed landfill site approximately 60 acres in size approximately 112 mile from the existing Laurel landfill. Motion by Joe Bradley, second from Merritt Williams, to approve the application. Passed. Hearings will be required. There will be a hearing on the Laurel Planning District soon. Ken Tolliver, BNRR and the City should get together and settle the Nutting Drain issue. Ed LaPrath talked about his Mathis subdivision on 14th. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gerald Shay Executive Secretary C? r City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 P.O. BOX 10 March 5, 1985 PHONE: 628-8791 Laurel-Yellowstone Planning Board Laurel, MT. 59044 City-County Fae 7-?;L RS c , r RE: Zone change from Ag to RMH on the NINE4 Section 15, T2S, R24E, PMM, Yellowstone County Gentlemen: A pre-application conference was held January 7, 1985, at the City Hall in Laurel concerning a residential manufactured housing subdivision. The property concerned is the NJNE'4' of Section 15, with the owners being William and Gladys Bernhardt. The developer, Larry Lockrem from Christian, Spring, Sielbach & Associates, indi- cated they would prefer to annex the property to the City of Laurel and use the existing 18-inch sewer and 10-inch water lines running adjacent to the west edge of said property. Realizing the existing problems we are having, my concerns on this subdivision are as follows: 1. The present zoning is Agricultural with a portion of each quarter of that section being zoned Industrial. All cities should promote and encourage industrial growth. The property in question, with the existing utility easement and close proximity to the inter- state and railroad, is a prime industrial area. 2. Access to the property is a major concern with both the police and fire departments. The two "plus" miles from the downtown core area would be a burden for all departments within the City. The nearest point from said property to the outer City limits is one-half of a mile. During the winter months the county roads used for access to this property are, at times, snowbound. 3. The 10-inch water line referred to as existing is 8-inch in areas and is not capable of more than 30 PSI without leaking. The line has been disconnected at the south end due to its poor condition. To recap, the property in question would make a suitable industrial site for industries capable of incorporating their own fire prevention system. Access to the property in an emergency or non-emergency situation is a major concern. Prior to any improvement of that property requiring city water, a new water line would be required from Shannon Road to the water treatment plant. Sincerely, Q. Jr1 0 James A. Flisrand Director of Public Works JAF/pj cc: Mayor & Council LAUREL- YELLOWSTONE CITY- COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 WILLIAM J. BERNHARDT having petitioned for a zone designation of RMH on the following described premises: NNE Section 15, T2S, R24E, PMM, Yellowstone County. At a meeting of the Laurel - Yellowstone City- County Planning Board held on March 14, 1985, after public notice and a public hearing having been held, the Board recommends to the Laurel City Council that the petition for a zone designation of RMH in the above matter be denied. John Hawley Smith, President • 528 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 20762 CUMIN ASSOCIATES Billings, Mt. 59104.406/245 -6144 SUBJECT: Quarterly Planning Activities Report for the Period of January, February, and March 1985 TO: Laurel City- County Planning Board DATE: March 14, 1985 This report outlines the planning - related activities performed for the Laurel City- County Planning Board by Cumin Associates during the period shown above. 1. Home Occupations: Grady, Stanford 2. Board of Adjustment: Prepare of Asphalt Supply Request of Variance (withdrawn) 3. Subdivision: Jim Hahn re: resurvey of Lots 1,2, $ 3, Block 9, East Laurel Sub. Preapplication meetings -- Bernhardt Department Head meeting -- Bernhardt Public hearing for zone change request -- Bernhardt 4. Miscellaneous: Pursue Planning Jurisdictional Area expansion Attend Police Committee Meeting regarding traffic control on arterials Meet with City Engineer and Public Works Director re: Future Water Service Area delineation Check Legion Field cost estimates of landscaping Meet with Genstar Cement re: Mossmain Industrial Park Miscellaneous code changes -- input Review Mace reapplication of zone change request•(premature) Review pertinent proposed legislation Roger Anderson Attend County tax sale Attend City Council meetings