HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R25-48 RESOLUTION NO. R25-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING VARIANCE FROM
REQUIREMENT TO INSTALL CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS AT
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA.
WHEREAS,on June 30, 2025,property owners Shawn and Amy Mullaney(hereinafter
"the Mullaneys") submitted a Variance Request(hereinafter"the Variance") on behalf of their
property anticipated to be located at 207 E. 1Ph Street,Laurel,MT 59044,but more specifically
described hereinafter by way of the enclosed legal description (hereinafter "the property") to
request a Variance from the requirement to install curb and gutter improvements at the property
(hereinafter "the Application");
WHEREAS,the legal description of the property is MAGNUS SUBD, S09,T02 S,R24
E, BLOCK 4, Lot 15— 16, &ADJ 10'VAC ALLEY(95), Lot 17-18;
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed the Variance Request and recommends that the
denial of the Variance Request would constitute an unnecessary and unjust invasion of the right
of property;
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends that the Variance is within the spirit, intent,
purpose, and general plan of the LMC;
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends that the Variance would not affect adversely or
injure or result in injustice to others;
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends that the Variance rises to the level of the DO
APPROVE recommendation and forwards the same to the Laurel City Council for FINAL
DECISION and recommends approval of the Variance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana that the Variance Request is hereby approved as follows:
1. The Variance shall be good for three (3)years from approval;
2. The Property Owners shall apply for a building permit;
3. The property shall be kept free of noxious weeds;
4. The Property Owners shall comply with Public Works Standards for connection
and improvements to City water and sewer services;
5. All storm water must be kept on site;
6. Any constructed home shall face south toward E. 11 th Street right of way;
7. The Property Owners understand and agree that the City intends to complete
East 1 lch Street in the future by creation of an SID, which the Property Owners will not
protest and will participate in; and
R25-48 Approve Mullaney Variance Request
8. The Variance shall apply to the property as currently legally described and not
for any future or subsequent lots.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 81h day of July 2025 by
Council Member Sparks.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
8th day of July 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 81h day of July 2025.
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R25-48 Approve Mullaney Variance Request
Shawn & Amy Mullaney
P.O. Box 103
Laurel, MT 59044
406-672-4406 or 307-921-8094
1 sullaney@gmail.com
June 30, 2025
City of Laurel
Planning & Public Works Department
115 W 1st St.
Laurel, MT 59044
RE: Request for Variance—Curb and Gutter Requirement
To Whom It May Concern,
We are writing to formally request a variance from the requirement to install curb and gutter at
our property located at (TBD) 207 E 1 It', Laurel, MT 59044
We believe this request is reasonable and justified based on the following considerations:
• Our property is the only one currently accessed by this section of East 11th Street.
As such, the installation of curb and gutter would serve no broader public use at this time
and would represent a significant cost with minimal benefit.
• We have already constructed a secondary access point to our property, which is fully
accessible by emergency vehicles. This additional access helps ensure public safety needs
are met, regardless of future infrastructure improvements.
• Should the City choose to extend East 11th Street to connect with Great Northern,
we fully support that vision and understand that the infrastructure upgrades—including
curb, gutter, and paving—would likely be completed through a Special Improvement
District(SID). In that case, we are more than willing to pay our equitable share of the
costs as part of that future development.
For these reasons, we respectfully request approval of our variance. We appreciate your
consideration and are happy to provide any additional information you may need.
Sincerely,
Shawn& Amy Mullaney
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