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LAUREL CITY - COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
April 4, 2013 6:00 pm
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Siegrist, Chairman
Dick Fritzler, County Rep.
Dan Koch, City Rep.
Lee Richardson, Co. Rep.
Greg Nelson, Member at Large
Judy Goldsby, County Rep.
John VanAken, County Rep.
OTHERS PRESENT: Monica Plecker, City Planner
Cheryl) Lund, City Secretary
Randy Swenson, RK Development
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Kathy Siegrist called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: A roll call was taken. Members present were Koch, Fritzler, Goldsby, Richardson, VanAken,
Nelson and Siegrist.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may address the Board regarding any item of City business not on the agenda. The duration for
an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome,
the Board will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
There was no public present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: A motion was made by Judy Goldsby and
seconded by Dan Koch to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2013, meeting. The motion carried by a
vote of 6 — 0.
NEW BUSINESS: Public Hearing for Zone Change request by RK Development for Tender Nest
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Siegrist at 6:05 pm.
City Planner Monica Plecker stated that Randy Swenson from RK Development has submitted an
application for a zone change for property located at the intersection of f Avenue and West 12 Street.
They are requesting that the zone be changed from Residential 7500 to Community Commercial to allow
them to expand their Assisted Living business.
Monica stated that originally Randy Swenson had asked for a variance to allow the expansion of his
business and after staff review and comment it was suggested to Randy that he apply for a zone change
which would allow for the type of expansion he is requesting.
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Staff Findings:
1. LMC 17.72.030 requires a preapplication conference for persons or parties interested in
submitting an application for zone change. Randy Swenson of RK Development met with the
City Planner and Building Official prior to submitting the application.
2. The property is currently zone Residential 7500. The request is to change the zone designation
to Community Commercial.
3. The property is located in the Entryway Zoning District. This designation does not affect the
request at hand.
4. The property is nearly one block in size, therefore, spot zoning is not a risk.
5. The affected property is adjacent to 1 Avenue which is an identified urban route by MDT
standards.
6. The City of Laurel Growth Management Plan states "The concept of a commercial node on the
north side (of the City) is incorporated in the Land Use Plan, but the idea of just letting
commercial business string out along arterial roadways is discouraged." The Growth Policy is
just a guide and it has not been updated within the last 5 years.
7. Stormwater infrastructure is located one block south of the identified property on 1 Avenue.
At the time of development, all subdivision regulations and development standards will be met.
The zone change or future development will not increase stormwater runoff.
8. As per the requirements of LMC 17.72.070, a public hearing on the matter shall be held before
the zoning commission before being heard by the Laurel City Council. As per B. of the section,
public notice was published in the Laurel Outlook and adjacent property owners were notified
by certified mail more than 15 days prior to the public hearing.
Monica also provided the Board with information on what type of businesses are allowed in Community
Commercial and made it clear that Assisted Living Facilities are allowed within the proposed zone.
Zoning Commission Considerations and Recommendation:
As per LMC 17.72.060 the Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council to:
1. Deny the application for amendment to the official map;
2. Grant action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
3. Delay action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
4. Give reasons for the recommendation.
Staff suggested conditions:
1. Zone changes cannot be conditioned; therefore, no conditions are suggested.
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Proponent Randy Swenson from RK Development:
Randy reminded the Board of how the property looked prior to the construction of the Assisted Living
Homes. There were 2 older homes on the property that were torn down. He is proposing to build a
4 -plex that will be geared towards the elderly that would offer housing with limited supervision and light
help. The 4 -plex will be located on the west side of 120 W. 12 Street facing west. The plan is to build
four 2- bedroom units.
He assured the board that the corner lot will not be used for any industrial use as it is intention is for
elderly housing.
Judy Goldsby asked if parking spaces will be made available. Randy stated that there will be parking
made available to the residents of the 4 -plex.
Question on whether or not there will be curb gutter and sidewalk installed on West 12 Street. Randy
stated that there will be curb gutter and sidewalk extended to the west from the existing building.
Question on what age will be allowed to rent? Randy stated that it is intended for the elderly.
Public Comment: Proponents
Jon Rutt, 1231 1 Avenue spoke. He lived at this address prior to Tender Nest being built. He watched
the property get cleaned up and appreciates the great pride that Randy Swenson has taken in
maintaining a nice looking facility. He has no problem with the zone being changed to Community
Commercial.
Chairman Siegrist asked two more times if there were other proponents that wanted to speak. There
were none.
Opponents:
Chairman Siegrist asked three times if there were any opponents wishing to speak. There were none.
The public hearing was closed at 6:20 pm.
After a short discussion by the Board a motion was made by Dan Koch to approve the request for the
zone change from R7500 to Community Commercial for RK Development as presented, seconded by
Judy Goldsby. The motion carried by a vote of 6 — 0.
Other New Business: Survey of Potential Discussion Topics
Monica stated that Hazel Klein has shown some interest in having more informational sessions like the
presentation that Kurt Markegard made to the Board at the March meeting that showed some of the
consequences that can happen when the board makes certain decisions. Monica put together some
suggestions for informational sessions and asked the Board to circle the topics that they would be
interested in learning more about. She also left blank spaces for the board to fill in with other ideas.
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Miscellaneous:
A Planning Board training session put on by the Local Government Training Center will be Monday, April
8, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the Laurel City Library. Dan Clark from MSU Bozeman will make the presentation
on meeting efficiency, Roberts Rules of Order and the importance of structure and order during
meetings.
The next regular Planning Board meeting will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryll Lund, Secretary
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ZONE CHANGE/LAND USE VARIANCE
PETITIONER MUST BE PRESENT AT HEARINGS.
The undersigned as owner or agent of the following described property requests a Zone Change/Land
Use Variance as outlined in the City Zoning Ordinance:
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I understand that the filing fee accompanying this application is not refundable, that it pays the cost of
processing, and that the fee does not constitute a payment for a Zone Change/ Land Use Variance. Also,
that all the information presented is true and correct.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BILLING DATE 10/31/2012
SECTION 09, TOWN 02 S , RANGE 24 E
LOT:1 BLOCK:1 DISTRICT(s):
WARD SUBD 7 LAUREL INSIDE
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Buildings and Improvements 1,287,632 33,865
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Permissive Medical Levy 10.600 209.06 209.06 `418 12 ; 373.24
School Tax 266.300 5,252.25 5,252 2 5 10.,504.50 9,317.10 1,187.40
State Tax (Education) 102.500 2,021.62 2,021 61
County Tax 106.260 2,095.75 4,193 53 ; 3 6 5 5.50 54 6.00 6.00
City Tax 208.400 4,110.27 2,095 75 4 191 50 . % 36
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Big Sky Economic Development 3.090 60.94 4,110 24 8,220 54 7,189.58 1,030.96
County Weed Tax 0.910 60.94 121 88 107.40 14.48
17.95 17.95 ; 35 90 .- :' 32.74 3.16
TOTAL GENERAL TAXES 698.060 13,767.84 13,767 83 27,5 67 24,274.80 3,260.87
OTHER CHARGES District
LSM LAUREL STREET MAINT LSM 400.00 400.00 800:00 800.00 0.00
SOIL CONSERVATION SOIL 8.68 8.68 ". '17 36 17.25 0.11
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LAUREL CITY - COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Laurel City- County Planning Board
FROM: Monica Plecker, City Planner
RE: Zone Change — RK Development
HEARING
DATE: April 4, 2013
DESCRIPTION /LOCATION:
Randy Swenson has submitted an application for zone change on behalf of RK Development. The
affected property is located at the intersection of 1 Avenue and West 12 Street. The request is for the
property to be rezoned from Residential -7500 to Community Commercial. The property is legally
described as WARD SUBD, S09, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 1, Lot 1- 3, & LTS 12 -13 & LTS 1 -5 BLK 1 LAURMAC
SUB AMD & VAC ALLEY ADJ TO LT 13 WARD SUB & LT 1 LAURMAC SUB RES R10 -89 (11) (COMBO
W/B01481).
STAFF FINDINGS: ,. .
1. LMC 17.72.030 requires a preapplication conference for persons or parties interested in
submitting an application for zone change. Randy Swenson of RK Development met with
the City Planner and Building Official prior to submitting the application.
2. The property is currently zoned Residential 7500. The Request is to change the
designation to Community Commercial.
3. The property is located in the Entryway Zoning district. This designation does not affect
the request at hand.
4. The property is nearly one block in size, therefore, spot zoning is not a risk.
5. The affected property is adjacent to 1st Avenue which is an identified urban route by MDT
standards.
6. The City of Laurel Growth Management Plan states "The concept of a commercial node on
the north side (of the City) is incorporated in the Land Use Plan, but the idea of just letting
commercial business string out along arterial roadways is discouraged." The growth policy
has not been updated within the last 5 years.
7. Stormwater infrastructure is located one block south of the identified property on First
Avenue. At the time of development, all subdivision regulations and development
standards will be met. The zone change or future development will not increase
stormwater runoff.
8. As per the requirements of LMC 17.72.070, a public hearing on the matter shall be held
before the zoning commission before being heard by the Laurel City Council. As per B. of
the section, public notice was published in the Laurel Outlook and adjacent property
owners were notified by certified mail more than 15 days prior to the public hearing.
ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION:
1. As per LMC 17.72.060 the Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City
Council to:
1. Deny the application for amendment to the official map;
2. Grant action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
3. Delay action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
4. Give reasons for the recommendation.
STAFF SUGGESTED CONDITIONS:
1. Zone changes cannot be conditioned; therefore, no conditions are suggested.
CITY HALL City Of Laurel
PUB WORKS: 6284796 ‘
PWD FAX: 628 -2241 ,
WATER OFFICE: 628 -7431 P. BO 10 O
WTR FAX: 628 -2289 Laurel, Montana 59044
MAYOR: 628 -8456
DEPARTMENT
MEMO
March 27, 2013
TO: Monica Plecker, City Planner
FROM: Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director
I reviewed the application from Randy Swenson, RK Development for the zone change request and have
determined that the only issue would be storm water run -off. There are currently no storm drain
facilities below ground in this neighborhood so any improvements would have to maintain storm water
facilities on site.
Sincerely,
Kurt Markegard •
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