HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 01.13.1994CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
lanuary 13, 1~94 6:00 P.M.
COUNCI~ CHAMBERS
Members present:
~John Smith
Gerry Shay
Don Gudgell
Donna Kilpatrick
Billielou Lance
Ziggy Ziegler
Lormie Kellogg
Clarence Foos.
Members absent:
Joe Bradley
Others present:
Pat Mullaney
Loretta Metzger
Mary Henman
CM Cumin
and others
Public Hearing-Special Review Process
The public heating on proposed changes and corrections to the Special Review process
(see attached) in the Laurel Zoning Ordinance was opened for public comment; there was
none.
Gerry Shay feels that the Board should have some leverage on these applications. The
Board was told by Cal that we could not deny the applications if they are a use allowed in
a district by Special Review--that all we could do is put whatever restrictions we think are
necessary on the application. Gerry wants the right to deny the application entirely.
Motion by Donna Kilpatrick with second by Gerald Shay to close the public heating;
motion carded.
Motion by Gerald Shay with second by Billielou Lance to recommend to the Council that
the draf~ changes be adopted as is; motion carried.
Public Hearing--Rear Yard Setbacks in Mobile Home Zone
The public hearing on proposed changes in the rear yard setback requirements in the RMH
Zone was opened for public comment; there was none, and the hearing was closed. The
City Engineer's Office would like to change the rear yard setback from ten feet to five feet
(see attached) to accommodate the new, longer trailers (up to eight feet), Gerald Shay is
wondering if reducing the setback as proposed and bringing the rear ends of the trailers
within 10 feet of each other is a fire fighting problem or hazard.
Cai states that the setbacks are the same as for side yard setbacks for residential houging
units in other zones.
Motion by Billielou Lance with second by Gerald Shay to table the item until Cai talks to
the Fire Department; motion carded.
Airport Zoning
The heating concerning changes to the Airport Zoning was opened for public input; there
was none and the hearing was closed. The Helena Office of the FAA did review the draft
and make some suggestions, and these were included by Cai in the final draft for
consideration tonight.
Cai requested that this item be tabled until February because he is still investigating the use
of Air Navigatioh Easements near the Airport.
Pat Mullaney Complaint
Pat Mullowney spoke about his property on Montana and East Maryland Lane adjacent to
George Metzger's property.
He is concerned about his investment. The Metzger property, he feels, is in violation of
zoning codes. The zoning is RE 20,000 which does not allow animals unless such use is
grandfathered on a site. Mullaney is mainly complaining about pigs and other livestock on
the Metzger property.
He would like the Board to enforce the zOning and protect his investment. Cai asked him
what specifically he would like enforced, since the underlying issue is whether or not the
animals are a grandfathered use.
Mrs. Metzger spoke saying they have lived on the property since 1952, and not once in
that time have they heard any complaints by neighbors--until tonight. Over the time they
bare lived there, they have had several kinds of animals for the enjoyment of their clfildren
and for food.
iVh-s. Metzger also asked about putting a beauty shop on her property--this is why she
came to the meeting tonight. She realizes that if they put a beauty shop on the property,
the animals would probably no longer be there.
Cai stated that they can apply to the Planning Board for a land use variance but such
variances require proof of hardship; he doesn't think she can show that.
Mr. MuIlaney would like to see the property in the area zoned commercial. He feels this
would solve the whole problem.
Cai stated that Laurel has a Comprehensive Plan that does not allow for a commercial land
use node in this area (but the request could be made ifa large enough area applied-at
least one city block in size).
Mr. Mullaney then asked why he wasn't told he could also apply for a land use variance.
Cal said that--over the last couple of years he has been answering questions on this issue
for Mr. Mullaney--he has told.him--as well as other options.
ISTEA Meeting in Helena
Cal said there is a meeting January 20th in Helena with the State Department of
Transportation regarding ISTEA that either he or the City Engineer should go to.
Motion by Don C_mdgell with second by Billielou Lance that Cai be allowed mileage to this
meeting and board and room if necessary; motion carried.
Other
Motion by Billielou Lance with second by Donna Kilpatrick to approve bill for $200 from
the City for administrative services; motion carried.
Don Gudgell stated that when Cheryll doesn't attend the meeting as secretary, the City
should provide an alternate. He would like this to go to the City Council. The Board
feels that if they are paying for such services, there should be someone present. Gerald
Shay stated that he would like it also understood that Cheryll does not miss that many
meetings. Motion by Don Gudgell with second by Billielou Lance that the Counc'd be
asked to consider an alternative for the Board secretary when she cannot attend the
meeting; motion carried.
Regarding approval of the last month's Board meeting minutes: Cal said the motion to
recommend approval of the Special Review for Community Hope needed to show that the
Planning Board made the recommendation subject to the City approving the site and
construction layout plan and that a traffic mm around be addressed by the applicant to the
satisfaction of the City; minutes Were approved as amended.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryll Lund, Secretary