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Home My WebLink AboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 02.10.1983 Z City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 n n nnv In PLANNING February 10, 1983 Meeting called to order at 7:09 p.m. by R. M. Williams, Vice President, with the following members present: R. M. Williams, Vice President (County Rep.) Otto J. Preikszas, Exec. Secty (City Rep .) Ed LaPrath (County Rep.). Joseph M. Bradley (City Rep.) Jim Seaton (County Rep.) Debbie Ketterling (City Rep.) Members absent: Bus Roberts (City Rep.) Gerald Shay, Member at Large Jim Straw (Coun.ty Rep.) John Hawley Smith, President (City Rep.) Kenneth Christian (County Rep.) Also present: Cal Cumin, Cumin Associates, Billings Margie Gough, " 11 1? rr Roberta Weinager, 711 Juniper, Laurel Judi Volmer, 1018 11th Avenue, Laurel Esther Hegel, 605 Date Avenue, Laurel Vally Hegel, n rr n n Lydia Uhrich, 611 Date Avenue, Laurel Charles Dickerson, 707 Juniper Avenue, Laurel Carl Matson, 723 Juniper Avenue, Laurel Ed George, 703 Juniper Avenue, Laurel Charles M. Belinak, 715 Juniper Avenue, Laurel Jane Fischer, 906 7th Avenue, Laurel Larry & Ruth DeNaeyer, 520 Colorado, Laurel John Zuck, 1304 16th St. W., Billings Chip C. Watts, 1303 E. 6th St., Laurel Sandra A. Watts, " 'r it it Leslie Zuck, 1603 Alderson, Billings C. A. Foos, Laurel Minutes of previous meeting approved as sent out. Bills approved for payment: Engineering Department in the amount of $200 for Administrative Services in February; Laurel Outlook in the amount of $12.00 for advertising for public hearing Zuck Zone Change Request. PUBLIC HEARING. LESLIE H. & JOHN G. ZUCK PB #83-1: A zone change has been requested on Lots 1 thru 12, Block 5, Nutting Brothers Subdivision, from RE-20,000 zone to allow RMH Mobile Home Park. The owner proposes to extend Sunhaven Trailer Park by an additional 20 lots for rent. The property is located at Elm Avenue and East 8th Street, Laurel, Montana. Fee has been paid. Published in the Laurel Outlook 1/26/83 and 2/2/83. Planning Board minutes February 10, 1983 page 2 Cal Cumin read letter of protest from Fred Feuerbacher of 623 Date Avenue. This is only a request for a zone change. Design problems will be examined and reviewed after the project has progressed that far. Mr. Zuck, owner of Sunhaven, states that the two blocks directly west of subject block, court is full and additional space is needed. The design specification not known. About 20 additional spaces are proposed. Charles Dickerson gave a verbal objection. Paper process of project generally discussed-for benefit of public. Request for a show of hands. proved 11 anti and l for. Need for more lots questioned by.Chip Watts. After comments.against, Mr. Zuck states he is a relatively new owner and wants to improve and upgrade the existing facility and needs this space. Charles Dickerson expressed a fear of the type of residents who might occupy a rundown sloppy court. If the court is upgraded then the neigh- bors might find it less objectionable. Cal Cumin recommended approval. Jim Seaton moved for disapproval, seconded by Ed LaPrath. 4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. This now goes before the City Council for public hearing on March 15th. LAWRENCE DE NAEYER, HOME OCCUPATION: Lawrence De Naeyer, present, requesting a home occupation designation at 520 Colorado Avenue, Laurel, for selling solar panels. Jim Seaton asked if a home business is permitted and has the City recourse in case of violation. The answer is, YES. This request was previously turned down due to absence of an advocate. Mr. De Naeyer ex- plained that solar panels are ordered and installed immediately. Home is used mainly for phone. Storage of stock is not contem- plated since business is not large enough. Joe Bradley listed points of consideration, saw no objections, and moved approval, Ed LaPrath seconded. Motion carried. After the fact, Cal Cumin stated he.had misgivings.. JANE FISCHER, HOME OCCUPATION: Jane Fischer, present, requesting a home occupation designation at 906 7th Avenue, Laurel, for a computerized bookkeeping service. Cal Cumin said this fits a classic case of what the home occupation classification is designed for. Cumin Associates recommends approval. Joe Bradley moved approval, second from Jim Seaton. Motion passed. Jim Seaton asked if it wouldn't be well to ask those who apply for a home occupation to fill out a questionnaire and submit a sketch if applicable. Planning Board minutes February 10, 1983 page 3 PUBLIC HEARING, AMEND CH. 17.96.010 SCHEDULE OF FEES CONTINUED: Cal Cumin read proposed Ch. 17.96.010 and current schedule of fees and a current schedule of recommended fees. The fee schedule is not a part of-the ordinance. Fees are intended to cover out-of-pocket costs and over a period of time may need revision by Board. Joe Bradley read a,proposed amendment and moved for recommendation to Council for approval, seconded by Ed LaPrath. Approved. CLARENCE FOOS was allowed to present a proposal and plat to Cumin Associates for consideration of something he started in 1970. Mr. Cumin said he needs to go back to the beginning. BUDGET REQUEST FY 83-84: The proposed budget is mainly the same as that of last year except for a new category involving about $200.00 for educational/travel expenses. This was referred back to Cumin Associates for better expression and delineation. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Otto J. Preikszas Executive Secretary OJP/pj City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 CITY CLERK - P.Q. BOX 10 PHONE: 628-8791 February 17, 1983 DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LESLIE H. & JOHN G. ZUCK having petitioned for a zone designation of RMH Mobile Home Park on the following des- cribed premises: Lots 1 thru 12, Block 5, Nutting Brothers Subdivision, Yellowstone County, Laurel. At a meeting of the-Laurel--Yellowstone City-County Planning Board held on February 10, 1983, and 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 RMH Mobile Home Park in the above matter be denied. OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Laurel City Council, or the City Clerk, shall receive protests or ob- jections, if any, in writing or in person, up to and including the next regular Council meeting after the expiration of 15 days from the first publication of this notice, said date being the 15th day of March, 1983. Donal L. Hac mann, City Clerk pub 2t: 2/23/83 & 3/2/83 0 P Z A E M B F CP C PL Cumin DM City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 P.O. BOX 10 PHONE: 628-8791 February 17, 1983 PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Laurel--Yellowstone City-County Planning Board will hold'a public hearing on Thursday, March 10, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of adding Title 14, Airport Zoning, to the Laurel Municipal Code. Information concerning this matter can be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall. Anyone wishing to protest this zoning may appear at this hearing. Any party may appear with or without counsel. John Hawley Smith, President publ. 2t: 2/23/83 & 3/2/83 OP Z E M F CP C PL Cumin DM of City o au LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 P.O. BOX 10 PLANNING PHONE:628 -8791 February 17, 1983 DEPARTMENT LESLIE H. & JOHN G. ZUCK having petitioned for a zone designation of RMH Mobile Home Park on the following des- cribed premises: Lots 1 thru 12, Block 5, Nutting Brothers Subdivision, Yellowstone County, Laurel. At a meeting of the Laurel - Yellowstone City-County Planning Board held on February 10, 1983, and 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 RMH Mobile Home Park in the above matter be denied. Council will hold a public hearing in the above matter on March 15th. R. M. WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT """\ .•••■ — 1 A //-_,A) eA,-- -v■---Ar._ ,k_____-- )C r t- • ...,--. ) - . i Ji C T ' °1.- / ('' A A: ,.. , , _ -/ i &-4 .. ...--, ' ..... 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I would like to start a computerized bookkeeping service, done from my home in my spare time. There would be no extra traffic due to the fact that I will be picking up and delivering the work. If you have any questions concerning the operation please feel free to call me at 628 -8247. Thank you for you time in considering this matter. Sincerely, G ane Fischer Ie•'ALtf`Lt -) SAT 59c»VC/ C of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 PLANNING P.O. BOX 10 February 14, 1983 DEPARTMENT PHONE: 628 -8791 LAWRENCE DE NAEYER having petitioned for a home occupa- tion designation on the following described premises: 520 Colorado Aven.e, Laurel At a meeting of the Laurel - Yellowstone City- County Planning Board held on February 10, 1983, the Board recommends to the Laurel City Council that the petition for a home occupa- tion in the above matter be granted. R. M. Williams, Vice President 1 Lawrence DeNaeyer 520 Colorado Ave. Laurel, Montana 59044 Planning Board City of Laurel Laurel, Montana 59044 Dear Planning Board, I am applying for a home business license. My business is sell- ing solar. Presently I am going to school full time and my future plans are to open a business of my own as soon as I finish school. As you can see I am in a residential district, but we have no traffic to our home, there is no excess garbage as the boxes are re- cycled. We don't store any material in our home as the material is ordered and bought as needed. I would appreciate you considering this matter at your next meeting. Thank you, Lawrence DeNaeyer LAD /RD City of Laurel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 CITY ATTORNEY P.O. BOX 10 January 27, 1983 DEPARTMENT PHONE: 628-8791 • Mr. Larry DeNaeyer 520 Colorado Laurel, MT. 59044 Dear Mr. DeNaeyer: It has come to the attention of the City Treasurer that you have been advertising in the Laurel Outlook as a salesman of Sunbox Solar Systems out of 520 Colorado in Laurel. Please be advised that City ordinances do require that all persons engaged in business obtain a City business license. There are possible criminal penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. Please apply at City Hall for a license if you intend to continue. I also note that your advertised address is in a resi- dential zone where certain businesses are not allowed to exist. You may also obtain information on this point at the time you apply for a license. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Bradley City Attorney JMB /pj •