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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 06.13.1985June 13, 1985 • ".Members present: Dr.-John Hawley Smith, President, City Rep. Gerald Shay, Member at Large, Exec. Secretary R. M. Williams, Vice President, County Rep. Marvin Carter, City Rep. Grace Edwards, County Rep. Joe Bradley, City Rep. Bus Roberts, City Rep. Jim Copenhaver, new member, City Rep. (late) Members absent: Kenneth-Christian, County Rep. Ed LaPrath, County Rep. 11 11 Also present: Cal Cumin, Cumin Associates, Billings George Figgins Ellen Hillman Patsy Hutsell & Willard Hutsell Frank C. Riesinger & Mina Riesinger Mary Thompson & Tom Thompson Phyllis.Schwab & Wm Schwab Laura Van Buren Clarence Sonstegaard LeRoy D. Zuck Jim Linger W. A. Kraft C. H. Frank C. L. Cober.ly & Dolores Coberly Marge Herman & Freddie Herman, Jr. Gordon-Frank Jim Frank Harold D. Ingraham Doc Turcotte J. Evelyn Kraft & William Kraft Bud Johnson John E. Johnson Fred Feuerbacher III Minutes of previous meeting approved as sent out. Bills approved: Public Works Department in the amount of $200 for administrative services, Cumin Associates for Planning advisory services for April, May and June, 1985 as per agreement in the amount of $3,375.00. Cal Cumin read the Public Hearing Procedures adopted by the Planning Board in September of 1979. PUBLIC HEARING - FILE #PB85-04 FRANK: A zone change has been requested on Lots 1, 2, and N 5' of 3,-Block 3.; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 5, Block 2; Magnus Subdivision, from R7500 Zone to allow RMF (Residential Multi Family) Zone. The owner proposes condo- miniums for resale of each unit. The property is located at 1st Avenue and 12th Street, Laurel, Montana. Jim Frank presents plan to build condos at property on 12th and 1st Avenue south of the Big Ditch. 8 units-in 1 building, 950 to 1200 sq. ft. per unit, 8 parking spaces plus garage for each unit. Site is 215'X 150'. Present zoning is R7500 single family. Frank Riesinger appears, feels traffic would be a problem (he signed a petition in favor of petitioner). Jim Linger appears. He has just built in R7500 and doesn't want change. 0 Fred Feuerbacher clarifies zones. Mina Riesinger wants to know about the effect on utilities.. No adverse effect foreseen (she signed a petition in favor of petitioner). Protest petition submitted for the record. Petition for and in favor of project submitted for the record. Bill Kraft wants to know what would happen if area goes commercial. Cliff Frank replied that change is not for commercial. Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING - FILE #PB85-05 FIGGINS: A zone_change has been requested on Lot 3A Amended of Westbrooks Subdivision, Yellowstone County, from HC Zone to allow RMH (Residential Mobile Home) Zone in part. The owner proposes a mobile home subdivision bordered by HC lots.. The property is located 112 mile west of Laurel, west of I-90 ramp and bordered by a lake. George Figgins wants change from highway-commercial to residential mobile home. Wants 54 unit court on 17 acres.- Land will be for sale and/or rent. Wants to get water and sewer. Wants to form a committee to get sewer and water. Wants-to be in the city; lots will measure 48.661X 123' for the most part; access will be on Old Highway 10 add ramp to I-90. People on west would be on committee to finance sewer and water. Willard Hutsell speaks for the project. He feels the time has come for the project., He feels that Laurel would be better'to grow west. Patsy Hutsell is in favor. Harold Ingraham is in favor. He wants water and sewer.. He has city water for.one house and wants to know if he would be obligated to tie on right away. Mary Thompson is apposed because of water runoff into.lake and there is flooding. Court would go on top of her water line, wonders about traffic and police. Tom Thompson opposes. He does not feel that trailer court is needed. His line for water goes through the court and he is worried about fixing the line of trailers are on top of it. Marge Herman wants to know who pays for water and sewer; also feels there is no need for court on west end. C. L. Coberly has property west of city limits; is concerned about traffic; feels it is not a proper idea at this time; doesn't want to come into city at this time. Dolores Coberly seconds her husband. Laura Van Buren opposes; concerned about traffic; she would prefer homes to be built; doesn't want to pay for water and sewer. Mr. Coberly wants to know about size and cost of mobile homes in the proposed subdivision. Mr. Figgins has list of'restrictions. Protest petition Petition for and Mr. Figgins says fence to screen Mrs. Herman says the trailer park submitted for the record. in favor of project submitted for record. water easement for line is no problem. Would build nobile home park. Mr. Figgins has built apartments and feels that if looks like his place it is not going to be so good. Hearing closed. CLARENCE SONSTEGAARD wants to put mini-warehouse storage on property off of Maryland Lane; 13,000 sq. ft. in tract; site is too small for zone change; variance is not possible. 6-plex would be possible. • Cal Cumin comments on Frank zone change. There may be valid legal protest. Cumin recommends approval. Motion from Grace Edwards to recommend approval, seconded by Marvin Carter. Carried 4--2 with Roberts and Williams voting "NO". This recommendation goes now to the Council for a public hearing on July 16, 1985. Cal Cumin comments on Wiggins zone change. Good access. 700-800, to water and sewer; not needed; in commercial area. Cumin recommends denial; however, says if Council approves to put time limit on it. Motion fr.om.R. M. Williams to recommend approval with 3-yr. limit to final plat;at end of period reverts to original zone if plat is not filed, seconded. Carried with 5 for, 1 against, 2 abstentions. A formal request for-$3,000 coal tax County Land Planning Funds for the coming fiscal year has been sent to the Board of County Commissioners. Cumin Associates requests renewal of their-contract-for another year vian an addendum to the existing contract between Cumin Associates and the Laurel-Yellowstone City--County Planning Board in-the amount of $13,500 (no change from last year). Motion from Gerald Shay to approve the contract addendum, seconded by R. M. Williams. Passed unanimously. Cumin Associates presented their quarterly planning activities report for the period of April, May and June, 1985. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. E GS/pj Respectfully submitted, Gerald Shay Executive Secretary 40 LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL. MONTANA 69044 Petition No. PB 85-05 GEORGE FIGGINS having petitioned for a zone designation of RMH (Residential Mobile Home) on the following described premises: Lot 3A Amended of Westbrooks Subdivision, Yellowstone County: At a meeting of the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board held on June 13, 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 granted pending approval of a final plat within three years. ¦_ LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL. MONTANA 68044 Petition No. PB 85-04 FRANK ETAL having petitioned for a zone designation of RMF (Residential Multi Family) on the following described premise Lots 17 2 and N 45' of 3 Block s' ? 3; Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 2; Magnus Subdivision. At a meeting of the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Plannin Board held on June 13, 1985 g , after public notice and a Public been held, the Board recommends to the Laurel CityCouncilring that the petition for a zone designation of RMF in the above matter be granted. CUMIN ASSOCIATES 528 g. Mt 59104' P.O. Box 45- ;44 ADDENDUM SUBJECT: Addendum to the existing contract between Cumin Associates and the Laurel - Yellowstone City - County Planning Board DATE: June 13, 1985 It is hereby agreed that Cumin Associates shall be retained by the Laurel - Yellowstone City - County Planning Board for the period of July 1, 1985 through June 30, 1986; such retention shall be subject to the stipulations and conditions delineated in the existing contract be- tween the two parties. The remuneration to Cumin Associates will be subject to the budget approved by the City Council and County Commi- ssioners; the amount planned shall be thirteen thousand five hundred dollars ($13,500.00). 41111,11 1 A r' 11 A .. Ap��:ved, Laure tone Atte�� City - County Planning Board O • Cumin Associates Attest CUMIN ASSOCIATES Bye ge Mt 59104 P.O. SUBJECT: Quarterly Planning Activities Report for the Period of April, May, and June 1985 TO: Laurel - Yellowstone City-County Planning Board DATE: June 13, 1985 This activities report outlines the planning- related actions performed for the Laurel - Yellowstone City - County Planning Board by Cumin Associates during the period shown above. 1. Home Occupations: Meszaros, Conner, Grady 2. Board of Adjustment: Kukes, expansion of a non - conforming use 3. Subdivision: Bernhardt (Pine Grove) preapplication for preliminary plat 4. Zoning: Bernhardt, preapplication conference $ Department Head meeting Bernhardt, public hearing Bernhardt, City Council presentations (twice) Fox, public hearing (area between Village Sub. and Highway 10) Figgins, preapplication conference & Department Head meeting Figgins, public hearing, 5. Annexations: GEL Properties 6. Miscellaneous: Hearing before County Commissioners regarding request for $3,000 Coal Tax funds (and preparation of request) Request for levied tax funds from County Mogen!Subdivision, request from Montana Power of Additional easements Mogen Subdivision, tax sale input Numberous telephone calls regarding zoning, subdivision, and land use procedural questions /*.■ n CUMIN ASSOCIATES 528 59104 • 40 245 44 SUBJECT: Quarterly Planning Activities Report for the Period of April, May, and June 1985 TO: Laurel- Yellowstone City- County Planning Board DATE: June 13, 1985 This activities report outlines the planning- related actions performed for the Laurel- Yellowstone City- County Planning Board by Cumin Associates during the period shown above. 1. Home Occupations: Meszaros, Conner, Grady 2. Board of Adjustment: Kukes, expansion of a non - conforming use 3. Subdivision: Bernhardt (Pine Grove) preapplication for preliminary plat 4. Zoning: Bernhardt, preapplication conference $ Department Head meeting Bernhardt, public hearing Bernhardt, City Council presentations (twice) Fox, public hearing (area between Village Sub. and Highway 10) Figgins, preapplication conference $ Department Head meeting Figgins, public hearing 5. Annexations: GEL Properties 6. Miscellaneous: Hearing before County Commissioners regarding request for $3,000 Coal Tax funds (and preparation of request) Request for levied tax funds from County Mogen Subdivision, request from Montana Power of Additional easements Mogen Subdivision, tax sale input Numberous telephone calls regarding zoning, subdivision, and land use procedural questions City of Lau rel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 PLANNING P.O. BOX 10 PHONE: 628 -8791 DEPARTMENT May 20, 1985 Board of County Commissioners Yellowstone County Courthouse P.O. Box 35,000 Billings, MT 59107 Gentlemen: This letter is a formal request from the Laurel - Yellowstone City- County Planning Board for allocation of a portion of the County Land Planning (coal tax) Funds for the coming fiscal year. We greatly appreciate receiving the $3,000.00 the County has in the past years budgeted for the Laurel City - County jurisdictional area. These funds are used to supplement our planning budget and are specifically used for major and minor plat review, zone change and variance proposals, compre- hensive plan update, and many specific items (review of development pro- jects such as proposed new communication towers, etc.) occurring in the County area around Laurel. Accordingly, this Board would again appreci- ate $3,000.00 for the coming fiscal year. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, John Smith, Chairman Laurel- Yellowstone City- County Planning Board City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 P.O. BOX 10 PLANNING PHONE: 628 -8791 DEPARTMENT June 12, 1985 Mr. Jerry Thomas Yellowstone County Finance Director PO Box 35,000 Billings, MT 59107 Dear Mr. Thomas: At the request of Commissioner Grace Edwards, the following planned 1985 -86 budget for the Laurel - Yellowstone City- County Planning Board is provided: Item Budget Administration $2,400.00 Supplies F, Expenses 50.00 Postage 500.00 Printing 100.00 Advertising 200.00 Consulting Services 13,500.00 Comprehensive Planning 5,500.00 Travel F Meetings 200.00 Total $22,500.00 As you can see, we have established and operate a sound planning program for one of Montana's larger communities and a large city - county planning area for less money than it takes for the Billings planning staff to hire one full -time planner. We sincerely appreciate and put to good use the $3,000.00 the County has provided us in the past and hope to receive in the coming fiscal year. If there are any questions, please call me (245- 6144). Sincerely, Cal Cumin, AICP Planning Director CC:ljn