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Home My WebLink AboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 12.03.2009• 11 r 1 LJ MINUTES LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD DECEMBER 3, 2009 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT p.QFT OTHERS PRESENT: Minutes Approval Lee Richardson, County Rep. David Schreder, City Rep. Don Brown, City Rep. Kathy Siegrist, County Rep. John VanA.ken, County Rep. Hazel Klein, City Rep. Dick Fritzler, County Rep. (left meeting at 7:30 pm) James Caniglia, City Planner Cheryll Lund, City Secretary Judy Goldsby Woody Geertz The minutes of the November 5, 2009 meeting were approved by a motion from John VanAken, seconded by Kathy Siegrist. Public Input There was no public input. Discussion: Proposed Changes to L.M.C. Fence Ordinance The board received suggestions from Building Official Gary Colley regarding fence placements and heights and visibility at intersections. Gary suggested the following be inserted into the current fence ordinance. A. On corner lots at the intersection of all streets, except those intersections which are controlled by stop signs or traffic signals, no fence, hedge, wall, shrub, structure or vision impediment over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be located within a triangular area formed by the intersecting street centerlines and a straight line joining such intersection lines at points one hundred ten (110) feet distant from the point of intersection measured along the centerlines of the streets. B. On corner lots at where one (1) or more approaches are controlled by either a stop sign or traffic signal, no fence, hedge, wall, shrub, structure or vision impediment over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be located within a triangular area formed by intersecting lines at points twenty-five (25) • feet distant from the from the point of intersection as measured along the property lines. C. On the street side of all lots where an alley, commercial or private driveway enters the street right-of-way, a triangular clear vision zone shall be maintained. Such zone shall be measured ten (10) feet into lot from edge of the property line and twenty (20) feet parallel to the street measured from the edge of the alley or private driveway along the property line. No fence, hedge, wall, shrub or structure over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be erected or maintained within the above defined clear vision triangle. D. Approved advertising signs and public use controls and systems may be permitted in the above triangular areas. E. The portion of the city zoned and commercially occupied. as Central Business District is exempt from the requirements of this section. Discussion: Adding Clear-Vision Triangle codes into L.M.C. Zoning Regulations James suggested that Division 2- Streets, Section 7.1 through 7.2.3.2 and Division 2 - Streets, Section 7.12 through 7.12.6 of the City of Laurel Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Services and Streets, be added to the L.M.C. Zoning regulations. After more discussion it was decided that the board will schedule a public hearing at the January 7, 2009 meeting to receive public input on the proposed changes to fencing and clear vision triangle. Discussion: Zoning and Land Use near the West Laurel Interchange Member Dick l~ritzler left the meeting at this time (7:30 pm) In the past several months James has requested input from the Planning board in regards to zoning they would like to see around the West Laurel Interchange. The State of Montana has plans to re-work the interchange in the future and now would be the time to start planning what type of use would be best for the future growth of the City of Laurel. James feels that the logical way the City of Laurel will grow, due to the economics of installing main sewer and water lines, will be to the west. Maps of the proposed change for the West Laurel Interchange were passed out. John VanAken stated that this is not the fmalized plan, but is the one being considered by the State of Montana at this time. James asked the board to consider what type of zoning they would like to see put in place in that area. James will provide all members with a current zoning map and a copy of the Proposed Modifications to West Laurel Interchange Interstate 90 Yellowstone County, 2 Montana submitted to the MDOT by Morrison Maierle, Inc. James asked the board members to bring their ideas and input to the January meeting. Recommendation of County Representative to Yellowstone County Commissioners The board received two applications for consideration of the county representative opening on the board. The applicants are Judy Goldsby and Woodrow Geertz. James asked Judy Goldsby to give an overview of why she would like to serve on the Planning Board. Judy grew up in Laurel and graduated from the old high school. She left Laurel and returned in 1995 after an 18 year absence. Upon returning she was concerned about the condition of the community and wanted to get involved with making improvements to it. She is the owner of Mel's Auto Clinic and lives at 2741 Alpine View Drive, in Laurel. She is involved in the Laurel Revitalization League, Laurel Centennial/Heritage Committee and Laurel Alive. Woody Geertz spoke regarding his application for county representative on the planning board. Woody lives at 1816 Frank Road. He returned to Laurel about 10 years ago to reside on • the family farm where he grew up. He would like to serve on the board as a way to get involved in the community and contribute in a positive way. Woody has a degree in physics and electrical engineering and spent his professional career as a geophysicist working for Shell Oil/Pectin and Triton Energy. The board discussed the applications at length after which a motion was made by John VanAken, seconded by Lee Richardson to recommend that the County Commissioners appoint Judy Goldsby. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-1. Miscellaneous A motion was made by Hazel Klein, seconded by Kathy Siegrist to add the following 3 items to the agenda for discussion and action: 1) Proposed changes to Schedule of Fees; 2) Proposed Zoning Clarification Request form; and, 3) Proposed Zoning Compliance Permit. The motion carried by a 6-0 vote. C. 3 Proposed Changes to the Schedule of Fees James was asked to get the Planning Board's input on the proposed changes to the schedule of fees for Planning and Zoning for the Council's consideration. James has suggested that all planning and zoning fees be raised by 10% with the following three fee's to remain the same: 1) Residential variances; 2) Annexations; and, 3) Cash in lieu of parking spaces. James read the current fees to the board and a discussion followed. After a lengthy discussion by the board a motion was made by Hazel Klein, seconded by John VanAken to recommend to the City Council that all planning and zoning fees, except the above 3 exceptions, be raised by 10%. The motion carried 6-0. Request for Zoning Clarification Form James stated that he has requests from the public, on a regular basis, to write letters of Zoning Clarification for a particular address. Sometimes these requests are made from homeowners, but many times banks and realtors make the same request. Processing these requests takes away from staff time and James feels like a fee should be accessed for that time. James brought an example of the form that the City of Billings uses and the fee that they assess ($28). (attached) Proposed Zoning Compliance Permit James suggested that the board consider a recommendation to the City Council and County Commissioners for a proposed Zoning Compliance Permit (attached) that would be used to help monitor construction outside the city limits but within the 1-mile zoning jurisdiction. At this time no building permits are required out of the city limits but there are zoning regulations in regards to setbacks, height restrictions and lot coverage maximums. James pointed out to the board that a representative was present several months ago from the Laurel Airport Authority asking him for help with compliance issues that affect the Airport Area of Influence. Requiring this proposed compliance permit would be a good way of accomplishing their request. After a discussion a motion was made by Kathy Siegrist, seconded by Hazel Klein to recommend to the City Council and Yellowstone County Commissioners that the 4 proposed Zoning Clarification form and the Proposed Zoning Compliance Permit be considered and accepted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Lund, Secretary ?J 0 CITY HALL 1 15 West I" Street Public works: 628-4796 FAX: 628-2241 . water office: 628-7431 City Of Laurel P. O. Box 10 Laurel, Montana 59044 November 3, 2009 • TO: Laurel City-County Planning Board FROM. Gary Colley, Code Enforcement RE: Visibility at Intersections Insert Section ? as follows: A. On corner lots at the intersection of all streets, except those intersection which are controlled by stop signs or traffic signals, no fence, hedge, wall, shrub, structure or vision impediment over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be located within a triangular area formed by the intersecting street centerlines and a straight line joining such intersecting lines at points one hundred ten (110) feet distant from the point of intersection measured along the centerlines of the streets. B. On corner lots at where one (1) or more approaches are controlled by either a stop sign or traffic signal, no fence, hedge, wall, shrub, structure or vision impediment over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be located within a triangular area formed by intersecting lines at points twenty-five (25) feet distant from the point of intersection as measured along the property lines. C. On the street side of all lots where an alley, commercial or private driveway enters the street right-of-way, a triangular clear vision zone shall be maintained. Such zone shall be measured ten (10) feet into lot from edge of the property line and twenty (20) feet parallel to the street measured from the edge of the alley or private driveway along the property line. No fence, hedge, wall, shrub or structure over thirty-six (36) inches in height above the established street surface elevation shall be erected or maintained within the above defined clear vision triangle. D. Approved advertising signs and public use controls and systems may he permitted in this above triangular areas. E. The portion of the city zoned and commercially occupied as Central Business District is exempt from the requirements of this section. ?rv:c?S C.ry? Srtra?- ?f Stems lp,Gar to V, ? I1tY s r5 4,;' 10- -J-7'0 0 -S 1 Division 2 -- Streets 7 OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS 7.12 Clear Vision Triangle 7.12.1 Alleys: A clear vision triangle shall measure ten (10) feet into the lot and twenty (20) feet parallel to the street as measured from the property line corner. Any fence, wall, signs, plant material or other material shall provide an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 3 feet and 8 feet above street surface elevation. Trees having over eight (8) feet of clear trunk as measured from the surface elevation with limbs and foliage trimmed in such a manner as not to extend into the cross-visibility area and complying with section 7.2.3 are permitted in the clear vision triangle. 7.12.2 Commercial Zoned Driveway Approaches: A clear vision triangle shall measure ten (10) feet into the lot and twenty (20) feet parallel to the street as measured from the property line corner. Any fence, wall, signs, plant material or other material shall provide an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 3 feet and 8 feet above street surface elevation. Trees having over eight (8) feet of clear trunk as measured from the surface elevation with limbs and foliage trimmed in such a manner as not to extend into the cross-visibility area and complying with section 7.2.3 are permitted in the clear vision triangle. 7.12.3 Controlled Intersections (stop sign or traffic signal): A clear vision triangle shall measure twenty-five (25) feet in both directions as measured from the property line comer. Any fence, wall, signs, plant material or other material shall provide an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 3 feet and 8 feet above street surface elevation. Trees having over eight (8) feet of clear trunk as measured from the surface elevation with limbs and foliage trimmed in such a manner as not to extend into the cross-visibility area and complying with section 7.2.3 are permitted in the clear vision triangle. 7.12.4 Uncontrolled Intersections: A clear vision triangle shall measure one hundred ten (110) feet in both directions as measured from the intersection of the centerlines in the adjoining street intersection. Any fence, wall, signs., plant material or other material shall provide an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 3 feet and 8 feet above street surface elevation. Trees having over eight (8) feet of clear trunk as measured from the surface elevation with limbs and foliage trimmed in such a manner as not to extend into the cross-visibility area and complying with section 7.2.3 are permitted in the clear vision triangle. 7.12.5 Vehicles shall not be parked in the public right-of way so as to obstruct the line of site created by the clear vision triangle. In the Central Business District vehicles shall not be parked in the public right-of-way so as to obstruct the maximum symmetrical line of site resulting from the allowable zero building setback from the property line or as per Montana Department of Transportation standards where applicable. 7.12.6 The portion of the city zoned and commercially occupied as Central Business District is exempt from the requirements of sections 7.12.1, 7.12.2, 7.12.3, and 7.12.4. Division 2 - Streets 7 OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS 7.1 ENCUMBERING OR OBSTRUCTING STREETS [insert] 7.2.3 Any tree, bush, or other vegetation located in or above, or projecting into the public right-of-way, shall be maintained by the property owner bsrlK so as to not to constitute a public nuisance. 7.2.3.1 Trees shall not be located in the designated sidewalk portion of the street right-of-way. No portion of any tree shall be maintained below eleven (11) feet above the designated sidewalk portion of the public right-of-way. 7.2.3.2 Trees shall not be located in the designated street portion of the street right-of-way. No portion of any tree shall be maintained below fourteen (14) feet above the designated street portion of the public right-of-way. 0 0 0 L a'. ?.!• .?. 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