HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 06.09.1977 MINUTES OF THE
LAUREL- YELLOWSTONE
CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
LAUREL, MONTANA 59044
June 9, 1977
Meeting called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by William Siegel, Vice
President, with the following members present:
William Siegel, Vice President (City Representative)
Otto J. Preikszas, Exec. Secty (City Representative)
Dick Metzger (City Representative)
Leo Kamp, Jr. (County Representative)
R. M. Williams (County Representative)
Kenneth Christian (County Representative)
Jim Seaton (County Representative)
Jack Mayes (City Representative) new member
members absent:
John Hawley Smith, President (City Representative)
Don Ronan (County Representative)
Alan Richardson (Member at Large)
also present:
John MacMartin, Cumin Assoc., Billings
Richard & Dorothy Reisdorph, 820 Washington Ave., Laurel
Eula & Ray Harris, 810 Washington Ave., Laurel
Audrey D. & Merle Brunsvold, 519 E. 7th St., Laurel
Eileen Schneider, 518 E. 8th St., Laurel
Mel & Lois Palmer, 728 Washington Ave., Laurel
Joseph Gauthier, 912 Washington Ave., Laurel
Ruth & George Cebuhar, 8114 Washington Ave., Laurel
Karen Robinson, 916 Washington Ave., Laurel
Ron C. Faught, 722 Washington Ave., Laurel
Robert L. Womack, 503 E. 7th, Laurel
Carl J. Ryan, Jr., 708 Washington Ave., Laurel
K. B. McLelland, 701 Washington Ave., Laurel
Jack & Shirley Budge, 806 Washington Ave., Laurel
Georgia Shearer, 802 Washington Ave., Laurel
Rudy Groshelle, Rt. 1, Laurel
Tom Bradley, 615 3rd Avenue, Laurel
Don Meyers, 5114 Date Avenue, Laurel (a brman)
Mike Romee, 506 Fir Avenue, Laurel
Gary Fladrno, 2250 Ave. C., Billings
Chuck Rodgers, Laurel (alderman)
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Bills read and
approved for payment: Yellowstone Office Supply, $19.82; Building &
Safety Dept., $150.00 June; Laurel Outlook, $18.15 envelopes, $30.00
advertising G & H Partnership, SMF Partnership, McLelland, Romee and
Groshelle; Cumin Assoc $2,500.00 advisory services April, May, June
as per contract, $2,175.00 from "701" funds (state) and a bill to the
City for their share of "701" funds $1,785.00.
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June 9, 1977
HEARING OF #PB 77 -7 RDDY GROSHELLE PETITION FOR A ZONE CHANGE:
A zone change has been requested on the N. 630' of the W. 388.09'
of Lot 4 and the N. 630' of the E. 316' of Lot 5, Westbrooks Subdivision
(10A A.), from R -1 Interim Zoning to allow C -2 Commercial Zone. The
owner proposes to build mini- warehouses (cold storage). The property
is located 3/4 mile west of the City of Laurel.
John MacMartin read his recommendation for approval. Petitioner
present, no protesters. Ken Christian moved to recommend approval,
seconded by Merritt Williams. Discussion. Motion carried. This will
come before the Council, after proper advertisement, on July 5th.
HEARING OF #PB 77 -8 K. B. McLELLAND PETITION FOR A ZONE CHANGE:
A zone change has been r @@quested on T2S, R244E, PM, Yellowstone
County, Montana, Sec. 9, E (20 A.), from R -1 Interim Zone to
allow R -3 Zone. The owner proposes multiple housing units (single,
duplex, triplex, etc.) The property is located between 7th Street
and Maryland Lane from Washington Avenue to Alder Avenue, Laurel,
Montana.
John MacMartin read his recommendation for approval. Petitioner
present. 18 protests received from property owners. 2 in favor received.
Reading of R -3 Zoning Ordinance. What would happen to the parks? Area
has to be subdivided, 1 /9th of the area will be dedicated for parks. Would the
streets be reopened? Map shows streets. What assurances do the property
owners have that parks will be dedicated next to the present park? Discussion.
Planning Board has the authority under the platting process. City Council
has final say. Discussion of State sanitation requirements. What about
property values? Right now values are appreciating at about 1% per month.
Social aspects of multiple dwellings discussed (cars racing, over crowded
parking, etc.) Discussion of present zoning ordinances. Discussion of
valid protests, etc. Discussion of school impact, utilities impact.
Merritt Williams moved to take this petition under advisement and notify
the petitioner of the board's decision, seconded by Jim Seaton. Carried.
HEARING OF #PB77-9 JACK ROMEE, MIKE ROMEE, & JUDY ROMEE PETITION FOR A
ZONE CHANGE:
A zone change has been requested on Lots 9 and 10, Block 13, Nutting
Subdivision, from R -3 Zone to allow C -2 Commercial Zone. The owner pro-
poses a wood /frame structure to be used as a body shop separated from
the 1- family dwelling already on the property. The property is located
on;506 Fir Avenue, Laurel, Montana.
John MacMartin read his recommendation for approval. Petitioner
present. Petition from 15 in favor received. 1 protest received.
Discussion of present land uses. Merritt Williams moved to recommend
approval, seconded. Carried. This will come before the Council, after
proper advertisement, on July 5th.
McLELLAND #PB 77 -8: Otto Preikszas moved to recommend approval,
seconded by Merritt Williams. Vote 1; for 2 against, 1 abstained.
Carried. This will come before the Council, after proper advertisement,
on July 5th.
Motion to change Zone Change Time Table to have 2 newspaper publishings
before these hearings. Motion seconded and carried.
p. 3 Planning Board minutes
June 9, 1977
Discussion of "701" funds and coal tax funds. Perhaps use the
coal tax funds for the Airport Board or perhaps a transportation study.
John MacMartin presented more maps: Structural conditions percentage
key, Water system key, Sewer system key, and Storm sewer system key.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Next meeting will be July 30th at
7:30 p.m. - a special business meeting only.
Respectfully submitted,
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Otto Preikszas
Execu ve Secretary
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