HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 06.13.1996 MINUTES
CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
JUNE 13, 1996 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chuck Dickerson, City Rep.
Merrill Watkins, County Rep.
Donald Gudgell, County Rep.
Ziggy Ziegler, County Rep.
Donna Kilpatrick, City Rep.
Bob Dantic, City Rep.
OTHERS PRESENT':
Cal Cumin, City Planner
Cheryll Lund, City Secretary
Jennifer Keiling
Linda McNabb
1 other
Motion by Merrill Watkins,
to approve the minutes of the
carried 6--0.
seconded by Donald Gudgell
May 1996 meeting. Motion
Motion by Donna Kilpatrick, seconded by Merrill
Watkins, to approve the bills of $200 for administrative
services and $3,375 to Cal Cumin for planning services.
Motion carried 6--0.
There were no home occupations to be considered this month.
Temporary BuildinGs & Structures within the City
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There was an inquiry by Jennifer Keiling regarding the
placement and use of temporary buildings and structures
within the City limits. At this time the ordinances
regarding these structures prohibit them.
Cal did some research into what other towns in Montana are
doing in the placement of these temporary buildings and
structures. With that information he drafted up some
proposed changes and additions to the ordinances which he
brought before the board for their input. (see attached)
Jennifer spoke on her proposal to put a drive-thru espresso
stand on South First Avenue on the Conoco property. She
stated that it would be on the northwest corner of the
property and the entrance to it would be the same as the
north entrance to Conoco. At this point in time Conoco
allows people to place vehicles in that area to advertise
for sale. She states that the area has traffic going in and
out df it right now, and feels that she would attract about
the same amount of traffic with her espresso stand. So, it
would not be much of a change for the.area.
Cal recommended that the board require anyone putting in a
temporary building or structure to pave the area. The dirt
from the traffic coming in and out of the area can
cause a hazard and an unsightly mess.
Jennifer felt that it would not be feasible for her to put
money into paving and then find out in a few months that her
business won't survive.
The board went over some of Cal's proposals and sent
Jennifer to the council without a recommendation.
The consensus of the board was that they needed to study
Ca!'s proposals further and hold a public hearing before
sending any recommendations to the council.
NEW PROPOSED ZONES A_ND PLACEMENT ON ZONING MAP
Cal proposed that the City do away with the RE 20,000 zone
and put the new Residential Tract (1 acre- no animals) into
those areas. He also proposed the placement of the 5-acre
zone in some of the outlying areas of Laurel.
More discussion on this at the July meeting.
FIGGINS FINAL PLAT
Cai stated that Mr. Figgins had done everything that the
board had asked him to do on his preliminary plat and the
final pla~ is ready. This will go ~o the City Council.
Murray Heights SID
Linda McNabb appeared before the board to inquire about
getting the no-access strip taken out of in front of her
house on W. 12th Street.
She was somewhat confused as to the correct process,, and Cal
explained to her that she needed to hire someone to re-plat
it and take off the no-access strip.
Respectfully submitted,
MEMO
SUBJECT: Planning Activities Report for Second Quarter 1996
TO: Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board
DATE: June 13, 1996
The following planning-related activities are indicative of the City-County planning
activities occurring in the Laurel area during the period April-June 1996:
APRIL
Subdivision pre-application, Lund, 46 acres west of Murray Heights
O'Toole letter response
Subdivision pre-applications, Zuck, Figgins
Zoning ordinance corrections to publisher
George Fox and Special Review
Changes: North Hill Sub
Subdivision pre-application, Graham
Entertainment Sub: possible uses
Mulvaney 8-plex: issues
Review Figgins Sub preliminary plat
Revisions to certificate of survey routing, County Clerk and Recorder
Planning Board meeting
City Council meetings
Complaints about mess on Valley View
Entertainment Sub: weeds
Beartooth View Estates: codes?
Two variances--Board of Adjustment
Thiel Road Zoning District
Zoning Questions: Christianson Lane, gravel pit, move-on in RMH Zone
Special Review: Day Care Center, Little Dude Church
Review West Brooke Sub
Review landscaping requirements, statutes
MAY
Clark's Camp: complaints
City Council meetings
Entertainment Sub: discussion with attorney re: uses; meet with potential buyer
Laurel Oullook and zoning issues; Little Dude Church.
Re-do Zoning Ordinance with changes
Planning Board meeting
Rosselote concerns about subdividing
Meet with Fox re: uses of property
Sub questions: Fox remainders, lot split (2), enforcing landscaping req's
HKM and air navigation easement
Thiel Road zoning meeting
Budget hearing
Entertainment Sub weeds
Sub questions: construction schedule for required improvements
Zoning questions: Buffalo Trail
Flisrand: off-street parking requirements; Ward Sub access
Review certificates of survey and deliver to County Clerk and Recorder
Clark's Camp complaints
Gravel pit complaints
Temporary use/structure ordinance, draft
Zoning issues: mini-storage off Yard Office,
Sub issues: additional housing unit on unsubdivided tract
Figgins Sub: preliminary plat requirements, review for compliance
City Council meetings
Emulsion plant at Mossmain
Planning Board meeting
Grant Committee meetings
Clark's Camp: review site
Fire, orks stand permit
Speak at Rotary re: zoning issues
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Add new: Chapter 17.49 Temporary Uses and Structures
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Sections:
17.49.010. Intent
17.49.020 Temporary Uses in Nonresidential Zoning Districts
17.49.030 Christmas Tree Sales in Residential and Agricultural Zoning
Districts
17.49.040 Roadside Stands
17.49.050 Fireworks Stands
17.49.060 Construction and Construction Equipment Sheds
17.49.070 Temporary Use/Structure Permit Required
17.49.010 Intent.
The definitions found in this chapter for temporary uses and structures shall be
used to regulate same, and all uses contained in temporary structures shall be considered
temporary uses and must comply with this section. All temporary uses or structures must
also comply with the Uniform Fire Code, Laurel requirements for engress and egress, and
other applicable codes in existence at the time of the adoption of this chapter. This
chapter shall not apply to'sidewalk venders.
17.49.020 Temporary Uses in Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
1. Group 1 Temporary Uses. This group consists of temporary uses of
property continuing for less than forty-eight (48) hours. Such uses are exempt from this
chapter.
2. Group 2 Temporary Uses. This group consists of temporary uses of
property continuing for longer than forty-eight (48) but less than thirty (30) days.
a. The following are examples of Group 2 Temporary uses: carnivals,
circuses, Christmas tree sales, etc
b. Supplemental Standards:
(1) Two (2) signs not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
area and eight (8) feet in height shall be allowed, excluding A-frame signs, and be removed
along with the temporary use/structure when the approved time limit or temporary
uselstructure permit has expired.
(2) Clear sight vision for engress and egress shall be provided
as approved by the City Engineer if within the Laurel municipal limits or the County Office '
of Public Works, if outside of Laurel but within the one (1) mile zoning jurisdiction.
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(3) Access to any public right-of-way must be approved by the
City Engineer if within the Laurel municipal limits or by the County Office of Public
Works if outside of Laurel but within Laurel's one (1) mile zoning jurisdicition.
(4) An application for a temporary use/structure permit shall be
made to the Planning Board at least one (1) month ahead of the Planning Board's
regularly scheduled meeting date accompanied by a one hundred dollar ($100) application
review fee.
3. Group 3 Temporary Uses. This group consists of temporary uses of
property continuing for longer than thirty (30) days but less than one (1) year.
a. The following temporary uses may be allowed in this group:
(1) greenhouses or other similar seasonal-oriented uses, as
determined by the Planning Board, shall be exempt from below subsection (b) Location
and Time Restrictions; or
(2) Other uses, such as carryout expresso stands, as allowed in
the appropriate zoning districts.
b. Location and Time Restrictions.
. (1) Any Group 3 temporary use/structure existing upon
adoption of this chapter, shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use. All existing legal
Group 3 nonconforming temporary uses/structures, as of the effective date of this chapter
or any amendment hereto, shall be removed or become a permanent use by complying
with the Uniform Building Code, site development standards, and any other federal, state,
or local requirements within two (2) years from the date of the enactment of this chapter
or any amendment hereto.
(2) The owner/ operator may, at any time during the tvio (2)
ye2.rs as a Group 3 temporary use, become a permanent use by complying with the
Uniform Building Code, site development standards, and any other federal, state, or local
requirements.
(3) Any Group 3 temporary use/structure which does not exist
upon adoption of this chapter shall meet the supplemental standards in below subsection
(c) and shall also be removed when the two (2) year amortization period in above
subsection (1) expires.
C. Supplemental Standards.
(1) Two (2) signs not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in
area and eight (S) feet in height shall be allowed, excluding A-frame signs, and shall be
removed along with the temporary use when the approved time limit or temporary
use/structure permit has expired.
(2) The temporary use must provide sufficient space to
accommodate the structure and off-street parking for customer and use-related vehicles.
The parking area, driving lanes, and egress/ingress shall be paved, and the site shall be
approved by the City Engineer if within the municipal limits of Laurel or by the County
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Office of Public Works if located outside of Laurel but within its one (1) mile zoning
jurisdicition.
(3) Clear sight vision for site ,engress and egress shall be
provided as approved by the City Engineer if within the Laurel municipal limits or by the
County Office of Public Works if outside of Laurel but within its one (1) mile zoning
jurisdiction.
(4) Access to public right-of-way shall be approved by the City
Engineer if within the municipal limits of Laurel or by the County Office of Public Works
if outside of Laurel but within its one (1) mile zoning jurisdiction.
(5) An application for a temporary use/structure permit shall be
made to the Planning Board at least one (1) month ahead of the Planning Board's .
regularly scheduled meeting date accompanied by a one hundred dollar ($100) application
review fee.
17.49.030 Christmas Tree Sales in Residential and Agricultural Districts.
In any residential district, the temporary use of land for Christmas tree sales may
be allowed for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days when all of the following restrictions
are met:
1. The sale must be conducted on a church or school parking lot premises
which provide sufficient space to accommodate the Christmas trees and off-street parking
for customer and other sale-related vehicles.
2. One (1) sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be
allowed for this temporary use, and such sign shall be removed along with the temporary
use and structure when the approved time limit or temporary use/structure permit has
expired.
3. A business license must be obtained by the operator if located within the
Laurel municipal limits.
17.49.40. Roadside Stands.
The sale of flowers or produce at temporary roadside stands shall be allowed when
all of the following restrictions are met:
only items produced on the premises may be sold on the premises;
2. any structure used must be portable and removed after the temporary
use/structure ceases to operate;
3. one (1) sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area shall be
allowed, and such sign shall be removed when the use ceases;
4. the use must provide sufficient space to accommodate the stand and off-
street parking for customer and other sale-related vehicles off the public right-of-way; and
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5. clear vision engress and egress to the area must be provided.
17.49.50 Fireworks Stands.
The erection of temporary fireworks stands may be permitted if such meet the
following standards:
located outside the muncipal limits of Laurel and in non-residential zones;
2. two (2) signs not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area each are
allowed, and such signs must be removed along with the temporary use and structure
when the approved time limit expires;
3. the stand must provide sufficient space to accommodate the stand and off-
street parking for customer and sale-related vehicles off the public right-of way; and
4. the appropriate permits are received from County Departments.
17.49.60. Construction or Construction Equipment Sheds.
The temporary use of buildings or modular homes for offices or equipment
sheds during construction projects may be permitted in any zoning district. A temporary
use/structure permit is not required if the structure is part of an approved construction
project. Any such structure cannot be used for sleeping or living purposes and must be
removed upon completion of the construction project.
17.49.70. Temporary Use/Structure Permit Required.
Before any Group 2 or Group 3 Temporary Use or Structure is established the
property owner shall obtain a temporary use/structure permit, as delineated above, from
the City Engineer's Office. In addition, the property owner shall post a fifteen hundred
dollar ($1,500) money order or cashiers check with the City of Laurel to ensure timely
removal of the use and/or structure.
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