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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 11.12.1981 • LAUREL- YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL. MONTANA 68044 November 12, 1981 Meeting called to order by R. M. Williams, Vice President, at 7:03 p.m., with the following members present: R. M. Williams, Vice President (County Rep.) Otto J. Preikszas, Executive Secretary (City Rep.) Gerald Shay, Member -at -Large Debbie Ketterling (City Rep.) Kenneth Christian (County Rep.) Jim Seaton (County Rep..) Members absent: John Hawley Smith, President (City Rep.) Bus Roberts (City Rep.) Ed LaPrath (County Rep.) Jim Straw (County Rep.) vacancy to be appointed (City Rep.) Also present: John MacMartin, Cumin Associates, Billings Wade Sanderson, Billings George M. Fox, Billings Kenneth P. Hanify, 1313 Deerhorn Dr., Laurel Byron T. Guenthner, 1227 Deerhorn Dr., Laurel Joe Bradley, City Attorney Minutes of previous meeting approved as sent out. Bill for Administrative Services in the amount of $200 for November, 1981, approved for payment; estimated bill to the Laurel Outlook for advertising Village Subdivision, First Filing approved for pay- ment. PB #81 -4 VILLAGE SUBDIVISION: An Application has been submitted to subdivide the Ni Sec. 11, T2S, R24E, PMM, Village Subdivision, First Filing, located at the NE /corner of Hwy #10 and Yard Office Road east of Laurel, Montana. The Department Heads and the Plat Review Committee met on October 28, 1981, to discuss the proposed Village Subdivision. Both groups have recommended a conditional approval of the subdivision as an addition to the City of Laurel subject to the following conditions: 1) The configuration of lots at Maryland Lane and Yard Office Road be analyzed and possibly be redesigned to make better use of the land (L. 9, 10, 11 & 12, B. 4). 2) Maryland Lane must be opened all of the way to U. S. Highway #10, plus L. 1 & 2, B. 5. 3) That land be taken for park dedication in its present location . due to the possibility of turning Tract 2 of C/S 975 (9.75 acres) into a park. 4) A separate exhibit map be prepared for the flagpole annexation showing the exact corridors within which the water and sewer lines will be laid (including the lift station). (Milwaukee Rd, Topeka.Ln, also L. 1, B. 6, possibly easement across Yovetich land.) -1- n 5) That the City Attorney and the attorney for the project work out the particulars to the annexation of an easement if possible. 6) That water and sewer line sizes be shown on the plat as per the direction of the Department Heads. 7) Utility easements as per the requests of the utility companies need to be shown. 8) That the lift station include an alternate power source and warning system. 9) That two -inch blow offs will be allowed at the end of the cul- de -sacs with the hydrants to be at entrance. 10) That the water line be of a type acceptable to the City (transite or PVC). 11) That the fire hydrants be either Mueller 107 or Mueller Centurion and to be located as per the Fire Chief. 12) That all fittings be of copper sizing. 13) In the covenants, Item 2 should call for at least two off - street parking spaces. 14) In the covenants, Item 10, add the following "must be within an ... ". 15) In the covenants, Item 22, should appear as follows: "All personal garbage containers shall... ". 16) In the covenants, Item 20, should address cats also. 17) In the covenants, Item 25, should specifically delineate the type of landscaping. 18) In the covenants, Item 4, should read as follows, "Height shall not exceed 14.0 feet to the top of roof (from curb height)." 19) In the covenants, Item 24, should read as follows "... or character of a personal nature shall be... ". 20) In the covenants, Item 21, should be deleted. 21) The letter to the Planning Board should have the following wording added at the end of the last sentence "First and Second Filing." 22) That the traffic control devices indicated on page 4 of the Traffic Accessibility Study be included in the Subdivision Improvements Agreement (stop signs and locations). 23) That the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Waiver of Protest be expanded to include streets, curb, gutter, sidewalks, solid waste containers, traffic control devices, water, sewer (including lift station), storm sewer, street signs, and street lights. 23A) Solid waste containers to be provided by developer. 24) Waivers for a future street maintenance district. Mr. Fox wants to have Phase one of a mobile home subdivision approved. Waivers for a future street maintenance district - Mr. Fox is concerned about double taxation and having to do some- thing that other developers have not been required to do. -2- Motion from Ken Christian to conditionally approve the First Filing as per recommendations #1 - -24, seconded. Discussion: Byron Guenthner questioned why he was notified. What are the changes? Ans: Proposed plat was available at City Hall. Noti- fication of a larger area of concern was determined necessary by the Planning Director. Letters were sent to Montana Meadows residents and others who protested at a previous hearing as a matter of courtesy. Kenneth Hanify questioned the road connecting to the north to Montana Meadows Subdivision expressing a concern with the additional traffic which might be created. Ans: There may be a road connect- ing with Alpine View Drive at a later date. Gerald Shay asked what method of annexation will be used. Ans: Annexation will be under same concept of "flagpole" as requested in previous request (East Laurel Trailer Court). Discussion. Jim Seaton asked if a regular home can be built on the land if an owner prefers. Ans: No. Discussion of deed identification of the flooding potential. See Item #1 of the Restrictive Covenants. Drain has been cleared. Curt McKenzie's comments read. R. M. Williams questioned regarding State Highway drainage tube size. Discussion of lift station. What if Montana Meadows wants sewer service or water service ?_ Lift station would have to be updated. Water service would have to be extended along Maryland Lane or 12th Street before Montana Meadows could be served. Would a booster station be needed? Ans: No. Otto Preikszas asked whether the proposed system would handle the unplatted areas at a future date. Mr. Fox says they should. Discussion of Milwaukee Road and proposed connection at a later date. Call for the question. Motion carried. The City Council will have a public hearing on December 15th. FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM: At a meeting on October 28th between the City and County federal aid urban system was discussed. Maps shown and explained by John MacMartin. Laurel has been designated as an urban area making $100,000 to $106,000 available this next fiscal year, the next year will be about $70,000. Must be a joint project between City and County. The following priorities were suggested for the proposed maps: 1) Overlay 8th Avenue from 7th to Main. 2) Overlay 1st Avenue from 1st Street to Big Ditch bridge. 3) Purchase of r /o /w and design for Maryland and 8th. 4) Purchase of r /o /w and design for Maryland between Alder and Washington. 5) 12th Street investigation and engineering design. 6) r /o /w purchase, design and construction of the Airport Road. Motion from Jim Seaton to approve this project, seconded. Carried with Otto Preikszas voting "no." Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, pj Otto J. Preikszas, Exec. Sec. -- LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY - COUNTY PLANNING BOARD LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 November 13, 1981 RECOMMENDATION TO THE LAUREL CITY COUNCIL At a meeting of the Laurel - Yellowstone City- County Plan- ning Board held on November 12, 1981, after public notice and a public hearing having been held, the Board recommends to the Laurel City Council that the petition for Village Subdivision be conditionally approved. R. M. Williams, Vice President DA TE: _ Nov mb r 12 i asp Name. Address: ' Preliminary P at 2 W VILLAGE SUBDIVISIONL_fi rst filing Legal Description: _ N , '-Sec. 11, T2S, R24E, PMM General Location: N corner o wy an. 'ar. 0 ice '. eas o Laurel, NT. Was there controversy over this plat? If so, comment. The City- County Planning Board, this date, acted upon the above Preliminary as follows: ry a APPROVE' Preliminary Plat as submitted. CONDITIONALLY APPROVE Preliminary Plat as submitted for the following reason(s): (attach, if necessary) see list of 24 reasons f DENY the Preliminary Plat as submitted. (to be) (not to be) in the public interest for the following reasons: .(a) the basis of the need for the subdivision: (b) expressed public opinion: • • none. (c) effects on agriculture: none (d) effects on .local services: taken tnto consideration (e) effects on taxation: -(f) effects on the - natural environment: none - will be an improvement 1 (g) effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat: none • (h) ,effects on the public health and safety: taken into consideration _ _ __ Ci ty- ('c,iin t.y P1 �:r>>ii 1c (i��ai 1) The configuration of lots at Maryland Lane and Yard Office Road be analyzed and possibly be redesigned to make better use of the land (L. 9, 10, 11 & 12, B. 4). 2) Maryland Lane must be opened all of the way to U. S. Highway #10, plus L. 1 & 2, B. 5. 3) That land be taken for park dedication in its present location due to the possibility of turning Tract 2 of C/S 975 (9.75 acres) into a park. 4) A separate exhibit map be prepared for the flagpole annexation showing the exact corridors within which the water and sewer lines will be laid (including the lift station). (Milwaukee Rd, Topeka Ln, also L. 1, B. 6, possibly easement across Yovetich land.) 5) That the City Attorney and the attorney for the project work out the particulars to the annexation of an easement if possible. 6) That water and sewer line sizes be shown on the plat as per the direction of the Department Heads. 7) Utility easements as per the requests of the utility companies need to be shown. 8) That the lift station include an alternate power source and warning system. 9) That two -inch blow offs will be allowed at the end of the cul- de -sacs with the hydrants to be at entrance. 10) That the water line be of a type acceptable to the City (transite or PVC). 11) That the fire hydrants be either Mueller 107 or Mueller Centurion and to be located as per the Fire Chief. 12) That all fittings be of copper sizing. 13) In the covenants, Item 2 should call for at least two off - street parking spaces. 14) In the covenants, Item 10, add the following "must be within an... ". 15) In the covenants, Item 22, should appear as follows: "All personal garbage containers shall... ". 16) In the covenants, Item 20, should address cats also. 17) In the covenants, Item 25, should specifically delineate the type of landscaping. 18) In the covenants, Item 4, should read as follows, "Height shall not exceed 14.0 feet to the top of roof (from curb height)." 19) In the covenants, Item 24, should read as follows "... or character of a personal nature shall be... ". 20) In the covenants, Item 21, should be deleted. 21) The letter to the Planning Board should have the following wording added at the end of the last sentence "First and Second Filing." 22) That the traffic control devices indicated on page 4 of the Traffic Accessibility Study be included in the Subdivision Improvements Agreement (stop signs and locations). 23) That the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Waiver of Protest be expanded to include streets, curb, gutter, sidewalks, solid waste containers, traffic control devices, water, sewer (includ- ing lift station), storm sewer, street signs, and street lights. 23a) Solid waste containers to be provided by developer. 24) Waivers for a future street maintenance district.