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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R24-87I �T.Yil �t111:1�Cf[i7�t�t7 EXISTINGAUTHORIZING THE ONSITE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON PREMISES, WITHIN AN r ., MAIN STREET, CITY OF LAUREL WHEREAS, The Board of Trade (hereinafter "Applicant"), submitted a Special Review Application for the property located at 117 l/2 East Main Street, Laurel MT 59044, which is currently zoned within the Laurel Central Business Zoning District (hereinafter "CBZD") within the City of Laurel; and WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to provide for the sale and consumption of alcohol on its premises, within an existing structure located at 117 %2 East Main Street, Laurel MT 59044, to be known as The Board of Trade, more particularly described as Allard Subdivision, Lots 9 and 10, Block 27, Section 9, T. 2 S., R. 24 E., P.M.M., City of Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana; WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks such Special Review pursuant to and anticipating its purchase and transfer of an All -Beverage Liquor License presently held by Sonny O'Day, Inc. with the State of Montana; WHEREAS, the Laurel Municipal Code authorizes such action upon City Council approval through the Special Review Procedure; and WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an Application for Special Review to the Laurel - Yellowstone City -County Planning Board (acting as the Zoning Commission) for review and consideration. The Planning Board (acting as the Zoning Commission) considered this matter on September 18, 2024 and recommends the City Council's approval of the Application for Special Review, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any applicable permits, including but not limited to building permits, sign permits, and right-of-way permits must be applied for within twelve (12) months of the approval. 2. Construction of any improvements to the site and building must be completed within twelve (12) months of approval of the Application for Special Review. Applicant may request an extension if necessary. 3. The operation of the business at the site shall not constitute a nuisance. R24-87 Special Review for The Board of Trade, 117 '/z East Main Street 4. Any use of the property not specifically included in this approval or allowable within its underlying zoning district shall be deemed a violation of the Laurel Zoning Code. Any subsequent use or change of use associated with this Application for Special Review shall require Applicant to submit additional documentation to the City of Laurel for subsequent processing and approval or denial. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 18"' day of September, 2024, with the Zoning Commission; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laurel hereby finds, based upon the recommendation of the Zoning Commission, Staff recommendation, and public comment gathered at the public hearing of the Zoning Commission, that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Laurel to approve the Application for Special Review as provided in the Staff Report and Findings attached hereto, subject to the above stated conditions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Application for Special Review to allow the Applicant to provide for the sale and consumption of alcohol on its premises, located at 117 % East Main Street, Laurel MT 59044; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval of the Application for Special Review is site-specific to this address, and the approval granted herein is subject to the conditions listed in this Resolution, the Staff Report, and all attachments thereto; FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that the Application for Special Review, Staff Report, and all attachments thereto are hereby incorporated as part of this Resolution. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 8"' day of October, 2024, by Council Member Canape. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 8"' day of October, 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor the 81" day of October, 2024. �glliti6Rt5f►ftpp�® oj4OF QIj CITY OF LAUREL Dave Waggon r, Mayor R24-87 Special Review for The Board of Trade, 117 '/2 East Main Street ATTEST: p el v Str er, Clerk -Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'jfil 1 A L L L Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney R24-87 Special Review for The Board of Trade, 117 %2 East Main Street F{ CITY HALL 115 W. I ST ST PLANNING: 628-4796 WATER OFC.: 628-7431 COURT: 628-1964 FAX 628-2241 September 25, 2024 Laurel City Council R, �. P.O. Box 10 Laurel, Montana 59044 Laurel Zoning Commission Re; Onsite Consumption of Alcohol at 117 % East Main Street. for "Board of Trade". Dear City Council Members, The Laurel/Yellowstone City -County Planning Board acting as the City's zoning commission held a public hearing to consider the special review for the on-site sale and consumption of alcohol at 117 % East Main Street for a business to be called "Board of Trade" on September 18, 2024. The public hearing had one proponent and no opponents and after the public hearing closed, the zoning commission considered the request and had no concerns about recommending to the City Council to approve the special review. This location has been used since the 1930's as a bar and was only up for a zoning review as the liquor license recently left this location. A new building owner is looking to reopen the bar and was subject to the special review criteria in Laurel's zoning ordinance. The zoning commission hereby recommends approving the special review and it is not recommended to hold another public hearing as all property owners within 300 feet were noticed about the request and there were no objections. Sin Planning Board Chair MONTANA T C 13ROPERTY For the Montana National Register of Historic Places Program and State Antiquities Database Montana State Historic Preservation Office Montana Historical Societe PO Box 2.01202. let 10 8"' Ave Melena, MT 59620-1202 Property Address: 117-117 Yz East Main Street Historic Address (if applicable): City./Town: Laurel, MT Historic Name: Board of Trade Bar Site Number: 24 YL 1768 (An historic district number may also apply.) i County: Yellowstone _..._.__._._.._.._.._._.._..._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._._...... ....... Legal Location Original owner(s): Laurel Realty Company PM: Montana "Township: 2S Range: 24E Current Ownership EllPrivate [j Public 3VV'/,, SW'/4 SE ,4 of Section: 9 Current Property Name: Marilyn's Paint & Decor/Board of Lot(s): 2 Trade Bar Owner(s): 117 Properties, LLP -twner Address: PO Box 39 Laurel, MT Phone: Historic Use: Movie Theater, Billiard Hail, Grocery Current Use: Flower Shop, Bar Construction Date: 1908 ® Estimated ❑ Actual Original Location E] Mewed Date Moved: National Register of Historic Places NRI -IP Listing Date: Historic District: NRI -IP Eligible: ZYes E]No MT SIIPO USE ONLY Eligible for NRNP: t yes is no Criteria: ❑ A ❑ B o C Ei D +.te: valuator: Block(s): 1 Addition: Laurel Realty Subdivision Year of Addition: 1906 USGS Quad Name: LAUREL, MONT Year: 1956/69 _.._.._................ ..................... ._.._.._..---------- .._.._.._.._.._.._..-..-.._. UTM Reference ❑ NAD 27 (preferred) F\1 NAD 83 Zone: 12 Lasting: 673664 Northing: 5059760 Date of this document: September 30, 2009 Form Prepared by: Sara Adamson and Jecyn Bremer Address: PO Box 1493, Wilson, WY 83014 Daytime Phone: 307 690 4768 Comments: NION'LAN.A RECORD P�6[2 Name: 117'ii7�4East Main Street Site Numbor24YL17G8 ,'�RCHITECTUIRAL DESCRIPTION Aohi/ccmm| S`yh: Western Commercial ly0Uccspucity: Pouprr[yTypc� Connnnen:e 3po6fic|`vupooyT�pc� Architect: Arcbiucxm| FhnI/City/SAmc: 8ui|dofCununcux: Cnmpmny/CbyI'SLate: SoorU'o[|nt'0m1minn: F_�8ce Additional IdounodooPugc Concisely, accurately, and comp|mz|ydescribe the property and alterations with dates. Number the buildings and feuuxesto correlate with the Site Map. Description ' his "'`-~~`' frame, rectangu|or' false -front commercial building has aflat roof and concrete houndadon. The building ildinQ was divided into two oommeroi | spacesoometimoafter 1Q44 41some point after 1Q47. the western commercial space was connected with the space in the adjoining building, 115East Main Street byperforating the shared wall. The south facade is clad in vertical metal siding above itsfuU'widUh. metal awning. Below the awning the western storefront isclad inmodem ve�ina|'gnouved.composite siding, and has arecessed on�yvv�hosingle, me�|and glass entry door, #ankedbysing|'-}ight.�xed.wood vvindmwaThe eastern storefront has been in�Uedvvithmdbhukvvitha 8ush entry with m ihoee-pene|, wood door, and small fixed, aing|e-|ight, horizontal metal windows. The north fa�ade is clad in brick -patterned asphalt sheeting, with a full -width, shed -roof, rnetal awning, and a small front -gabled. concrete block addition with a concrete pad and asphalt shingle roof. East facing side fagedeadjoins 118East Main Street. West side fagudeadjoins 1iGEast Main Street and has astepped parapet. There is one, small, modern, plywood -sided, hont-gab|ed, storage shed immediately to the north of the building with an asphalt shingle /oofand nufoundation Setting Commen�a|slreedhontse�ngvvbhonen�oturedeo�uouaabeet�ee.Thexs*rof�hebui|dinQfuoeaagnava parking area and alley. MONTANA BUSTORIC ]"ROyERTY RECORD PAGL"3 Name: 117-117'V2East Main Street Site Number: 34YL17GO H I6T0RYOF'PRO?EBIY El See Additional Information Page The Laurel Realty Company, which platted this addition, owned this lot originally, and sold it to Tim Reardon in 1907. Reardon was an Irish irnrnigrant who came to the United States at age five, grew up in Joliet, Montana, and was a section foreman for the Northern Pacific Railroad. |n19O8.the building was photographed, and had asimple, frame false -front with alarge, open, porch-|iko.recessed storefront. By1Q12.this building was amovietheater. 8y1Q14.the lot was owned by Edward and Nellie Hannar, who conveyed the lot to the Laurel State Bank that year. EdvvendHennar was a builder and contractor who did very well in the building boom in Laurel after arriving in 1906. The bank sold it several months later to John and Nina Struck, who owned itfor one year, before transferring ownership for several months to A. B. Bassett, and taking ownership again four months later in 1916, Several early photographs ofthis building, one dated 1918, show it had a recessed, angled theater entrance below an arched opening in the fagade. By 192Oitwas abilliards hall and by1Q21 the hsgadehad been converted into asquared-off storefront with asingle entrance. The Strucks owned the property until 1919, selling it to Elroy Westbrook, the eldest son of Walter Westbrook, one ofthe most influential founding members ofthe Laurel community. Elroy Westbrook was later President ofthe short-lived Arnerican Bank of Laurel, as well as President of Midland National Bank of Billings, Westbrook immediately sold iitoLeone Mozzand.anattorney, and his wife Veronica. The K8azzantisowned ituntil 1Q2S.when they sold itto Producers Ranch Company, which quitclaimed the lot to Realty Finance and Securities in 1931, the third year of the (Snaat Depression. That company quitclaimed the property to Joseph McC|eUan, of Billings, who held the lot until 1944. when Chester and Edna BifOe.ofLaurel, bought it. The building housed the Laurel Safeway store from 1A2Sthrough the 1Q3Uy.until itmoved several doors down some dmebefore 1Q37. The Board ofTrade Bar was located here by 1Q4O.and the liquor license for the bar business dates to1Q37. The 8ifMesbought the adjoining building at115East Main Street in1847. The Biffles owned the two buildings until 1965, when they sold them to George and Betty Peters. Some time after 1944 and before 1958. this building was divided into two commercial npaoes, with naau|dng o|bsrudons tothe storefront aithe sametime. By 1958, the Board of Trade Bar occupied the western half of the building, and a oaf6 the eastern half (the bar space today iainthe eastern hu|f). Atsome point, the wall connecting the building to115 �ast Main Street was perforated, connecting the western commercial space in 117 East Main with 115 East Main :troeL (Deeds; Johnston; 108. 173, 440. 584-95. 714; 1912. 1920. 1944 Sanborn Mops; Phobzs, Laurel Chamber; City !NR)KMA?lUMS0QIZCI"S/B}ULl0CQAyUY 1912. 1920. 1Q44Sanborn Maps. City Directory, 1025, 1930. 1032, 1937, 1858. El See Additional Information Page Deeds, researched bvFirst Montana Title inBillings, MT, files now with the Laurel City Planner. F/icke|, Linda. Conversation with Sara Adamson. December 2010. Historic Phnbzs, Laurel Chamber ofCommerce. MONTANA B0S'rORICyROP8R'FY RECORD PAGE Name: 1i7417|4East Main Street Site Number: 24YL17G8 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NNKBP1.isdugDate: NKBP E|iaibUi``' You E INu |ndividuuUy [71 Cvuoibu|ixjim 8isxxic Diohc1 [:1Noncontributing %Historic District NkIII Critoriu: F�JA 'E�B ��[ FlD Ai -ea ofSignificance: Connrnoroe PoriudofSio.,nificxncc: 18084960 6T�VT[M E NToySyG N I F1 CA NCE See Additional Information Page This modest commercial building is significant as one of Laurel's few surviving examples of the Western false -front style of architecture and as a commercial building from the first decade of significant development in Laurel (1900-1910). While the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883 had been the irnpetus for Laurel's initial establishment, and the construction of the Rocky Fork Railroad had determined its location at the intersection of the two Unea, it was not until the Northern Paoihc, Great Nodhern, and the Chioago. Burlington, and Quincy Railroads made theirjunction in Laurel in 1906. that the town gnavv rapidly. By 1910. the population of Laurel had grown from 368 in 1900. to 806, and the downtown area expanded rapid|y, providing services to the growing population. This bui|ding, constructed o. 1908. was one of the first buildings built in Laurel's boom yearn. The building is also significant as an example of Western, ha|oe'hnnt architecture. As e boomtown destined to continue to g/uw, not buot. thanks to the rui|road. Laurel's buildings were generally constructed to be permanent, not hastily - constructed. boomtown false -fronts like this one. Several destructive fires, starting in 1007. had inspired residents to build out of mouonry, and many of the Laurel downtown commercial buildings are brick. This one is exceptional. }his building iz eligible to the National Register under Criteria Aand C INTEGRITY (location, dcsi,gn, settin-, materials, workmanship, feeling, association) F-1 See Additional Information Pa -e Like nearly every other commercial building in downtown Laurel, this building's storefront windows and entrance have been updated and altered from their historic appearance. The remaining architectural details ofthe primary fa�adoare |a0o|y unohanged, however, and the building retains Sufficient inhoghh/ to be eligible to the National Register as a contributing resource in a historic district, Roll 114 Frame F�T� MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Name: 117-117 "/z East Main Street Site Number: 24 YL 1768 I.Cature'P Facing: Northeast Description: South fagade \011 rrame Feature # Facing: South Description: North M. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD TOPOGRAPHIC MAP Pr;cert , Name: 117-1.17 '12 East Pain Street Site; Number: 24 YE. 1768 50 i I �.. — ... 10 1• W iii' S7ha rad P�00� a .moi E fii S 7. 15 Nada;.; `1 v' res Laurel j¢¢jjj i y, 33,C i s w ri N s en . 29s ¢t o 77' h1 $059 .Gtech � \ 1' " ' h Refinery ® •.• @ Sc»wf� r. �1K]fJYf!1 • Pie, �5.= fjilralioo w58 • 1329 -• o .... �� � � Far< r V Q 1 i 3290; t'O�h M ra `"0 to 0 L- c 0 OD coco ---------- » | . c 0 E 0 0 '0C14 0 Co �m 0 'C in U) CN 9 I LO 0 to .0 E R 0 C o IV C? boC14 C,4 S r Cq Co 0 ca to US�� W / I 8 0 C6 Cq 8 The Laurel Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a Special Review for The Board of Trade (formerly known as Lucky Louie's) on property located at 117 E. Main Street, Laurel, Montana. The hearing is scheduled for 6.00 p.m., or as as as practicable thereafter, in the City Council Chambers L115 W. Main Street, Laurel Montana), on Wednesday epLember 18, 2024. #• # W 1C xac u 166�- I I 'Ia-77- Laurel Central Business District (CBD) the Special Review Process: > The request complies with the requirements of the City of Laurel Zoning; > The request is consistent with the objectives and purpose of Title 17 of the Laurel Municipal Code; > The proposed use is compatible with surrounding land use or is otherwise screened and separated from adjacent land in such a way as to minimize adverse effects; > The zoning commission shall consider and may impose modification or conditions concerning, but not limited to: • Street and road capacity, • Ingress and egress to adjoining streets, • Off-street parking, • Fencing, screening and landscaping. • Building bulk and location, • Usable open space, • Signs and fighting, • Noise, vibration, air pollution and similar environmental influences. A copy of the Special Review application and supporting materials is available for public review at Laurel City Hall during regular business hours. Questions may be directed to Kurt Markegard, Planning Director at (406) 628-4796 ext. 5305 or kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov. Public comment is encouraged. The City of Laurel is committed to open and transparent government and associated public decision- making processes. Public comment is encouraged. Wold, Inc Yellowstone Bank Montana Rail Link 2938 Arnold Palmer Drive P.O. Box 81019 P.O. Box 16624 Billings, MT 59106 Billings, MT 59108 Missoula, MT 59808 Laurel Montana Properties LLC City of Laurel Laurel Community Foundation Inc 1952 E. Fort Union Blvd P.O. Box 10 P.O. Box 1130 Salt Lack City UT 84121 Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Shawn & Amy Mullaney 103EM LLC Cant Touch This LLC 1629 Cove Lane 4826 Eloika Rd 3642 Custer Ave Laurel, MT 59G44 Chattaroy, WA 99003 Billings, MT 59102 Franklin & Joyce Kops FBGM Holdings LLC Lazy 8 Properties LLC P.O. Box 1336 302 41' Avenue 233 27th Avenue West Havre, MT 59501 Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Uniquities LLC 117 operties LLP Terry & Tracy Steinmasel 3085 US Highway 310 • s Box 50630e Widger, MT 59014 Casper, WY 82605 Poison, MT 59860 Qwest Corporation Jerome & Hazel Klein A Haus of Reality Inc 700 W. Mineral Ave 411 W. 149' Street P.O. Box25 Littletown CO, 80120 Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Maack Properties LLP K&P 201 Management LLC Loef Properties LLC 2685 Ranch Trail Rd P.O. Box 186 902 101' Avenue Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Sonny O'Days Ince Prometheus Land LLC RFD Properties LLC 2940 Gregory Dr. N 1704 N. 2"d Rd 2639 Saint Johns Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Huntley, MT 59037 Billings, MT 59104 Propriedad West LLC Summit National Bank Rubicon Properties Laurel LLC P.O. Box 20853 P.O. Box 98 2639 Saint Johns Avenue Billings, MT 59104 Hulett WY, 82720 Billings, MT 59102 Tamsen & Paul Kober International Church of the Glacier Bank 11 Montana Avenue 201 1st Avenue 49 Common Loop Laurel, MT 59044 Laurel, MT 59044 Kalispell, MT 59901 CITY HALL 115 W. IST ST. PLANNING: 6284796 WATER OFC.: 628-7431 COURT: 628-1964 FAX 628-2241 P.O. Box 10 Laurel, oZUa=e�-Z- Office of the City Planner The undersigned as owner or agent of the following described property requests a Special Review as outlined in Chapter 17 of the Laurel Municipal Code. Applicant: Legal Description: General Address: //Z i' 7~ Owner of Tract: L L C- ----7 Mailing Address: mall 454 (LC4. Phone Number: Email Address: General Description of the reques ed Special Review: --r-1) -a -'- " Z , -- / '1 / I '77—A-"--� j- Ale r_ Timelinefor Attachments: Site Map (printed on at least 11"x17" in paper size showing dimensions, acreage and lo —✓ ti dof tracts in question) Site Plan (printed on at least 11"xl7" paper size including: property boundaries and lot line dimensions, the location of proposed/existing structures, off-street parking, site elevations, servicel,and refuse areas, means of ingress and egress, landscaping, screening, signs and open spar and latitude and longitude of the site. Justification letter describing the special review requested and reasoning Mar) of all properties within 300 feet of the property List of the names and addresses of the property owners and/or agents for all parcels within 0 feet of the parcel under Special Review. (City staff can assist with this process) Special Review fee as per Laurel.,Sc-heduleof Fcqs-�"" Applicant Signature: Date: 'a CITY HALL 115 W. IST ST. City of Laurel PLANNING: 628-4796 WATER OFC.: 628-7431 COURT: 628-1964 P.O. Box 10 FAX 628-2241 Laurel, Montana 59044 Mmc�� e T lelt appilcatio as the City Zoning Commission for Special Reviews. The Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation to the Laurel City Council for final approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application. The City Council has the final authority to grant or deny application requests. I . Applications must be received on or before the I" of the month to be considered at the following month's meeting. 2. Application forms and supporting documents must be completely filled out, printed legibly or typed, with sufficient detail for the Zoning Commission and City Council to make a decision on the matter. .3. If new construction or a change in the use of the property is contemplated, building and/or development plans shall be submitted with the application. 4. Applications must be submitted to the Planning Department with the applicable fee as noted in the most recent Schedule of Fees. 5. A public hearing is required to be held for all Special Review applications. 6. The City will notify all property owners listed within the 300 -foot radius and a legal ad will be published at least 15 days prior to the public hearing. 7. The Laurel Zoning Commission meets the 31 Wednesday of the month at 5:35PM at the Laurel City Council Chambers. The applicant or a representative of the applicant must be present at the public hearing. 8. Recommendations of the Laurel City -County Planning Board shall be provided to the Laurel City Council for their review and final Approval, Conditional Approval, or Denail of the application. 2 EM-MMIX, In compliance with Laurel Municipal Code Chapter 17.68, this letter and attendant materials comprise a request for a Special Review to approve the Montana Department of Revenue's transfer of Sonny O'Day's, Inc., All - Beverage License from The Pelican Cafe, LLC, to the location of the former historic Board of Trade Bar (BOT), known most recently as Lucky Louie's Tavern and Casino (Lucky's), at 117 #1/2, East Main Street. The new BOT (in the process of forming its own LLC) will provide a continuance of the very same services that were provided by Lucky's a mere year ago, the only difference being that the location will have a different name and will be under different ownership. Sonny O'Day's and the Board of Trade Bar are indeed historic, providing nearly a century of service to the residents of the greater Laurel -area community and its visitors. Both have been written about extensively in publications describing the history of Laurel and the State of Montana. Joining together Sonny's liquor license (the oldest singly -held liquor license in the State of Montana) with the legendary Board of Trade Bar, reinforces fond Laurel memories, establishes a comfortable haven for Laurel residents, serves as an attraction for countless visitors, and contributes significantly to the local economy, making this new enterprise a vital, active, and even more integral part of the greater Laurel -area community than each was, separately. Because heritage and long-standing traditions are important in Laurel, we seek timely approval of this Special Request, to ensure that Sonny O'D►ay's historic All -Beverage license remains in Laurel, where Sonny and his wife, Carra, a much -beloved grade -school teacher, raised their family and lived for over nine decades, and that the legendary Board of Trade Bar will remain an important page in Laurel's history. In order to ensure a smooth transition by, and to stay compliant with, the State of Montana, it is imperative that Sonny O'D►ay's license transfer from the Pelican Cafe to the Board of Trade receive the City of Laurel's approval, soon. Time is of the essence. If there is documentation missing that the Laurel City Council requires for final approval of the transfer, we propose a conditional approval, contingent on the receipt of the requested documentation, and that your final approval be confirmed as the date on TW 9 N -win Thank you in advance for your consideration of this Special Request. We look forward to long and valued service in the Laurel community. Best regards, �.I'had Page 0 *wner, The Pelican Cafe, LLC, and the Board of Trade BU Shelley Van Atta Owner, Sonnx O'Djy, Inc.