HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 11.03.2005 MINUTES
LAUREL CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
November 3, 2005 7:00 pm
Council Chambers
DRAFT
Members Present:
Others present:
Gerald Shay, Chairman
Dan Koch, City Rep.
Todd Linder, City Rep.
Hazel Klein, City Rep,
Ed Thnmer, City Rep.
Bud Johnson, City Rep.
David Oberly, County Rep.
Clarence Foos, County Rep.
Rick Flanagan, County Rep.
Cal Cumin, City Planner
Cheryll Lund, City Secretary
Minutes
The minutes of the October 6, 2005 meeting were approved with the addition of Dan
Koch being present at the meeting.
uhamnan Gerald Shay went over the'public hearing process with the board members and
audience members present.
Public Hearing - Governor's Subdivision -Annexation and Preliminary Major Plat
Mac Fogelsong, Engineering, Inc. spoke about the annexation, zone change and
preliminary plat application. He represents the Laurel Development Corporation.
This annexation and preliminary plat application is located on Lot 2A of the Amended
plat of Lots 1 and 2 of Rossmoor Subdivision and Lot 3 of Rossmoor Subdivision which
is located offof Old US Highway 10 West.
The subdivision is approximately 86.39 acres. They are requesting annexation and plan
to run water and sewer lines to serve all lots.
They are requesting annexation and also a zone change to R6000 for most of the
subdivision with an exception of 3 lots in the south side they would like to be deemed as
community commercial. They are proposing that the almost 11 acres in the southwest
comer be zoned as public for possible park and future City use..
The overall project consists of 222 lots done in 11 phases. They have determined it will
take 10-15 years to finish the construction project.
Phase I will consist of the development of lots 1 through 13, Block 1; Lots 1 through 16,
Block 3; Lots 8 through 12, Block 4; Lots 13 through 17, Block 5, and Lots 1 and 17, of
Block 5.
The Phase I improvements shall include all utilities and services including, storm water
facilities. They will be constructed and installed utilizing a private contract to City
standards.
Phase II 0fthe subdivision shall begin after completion and acceptance of Phase I, and
the process will continue until all phases are complete.
Phase II will consist of looping the water back to West Fourth Street.
Entrance into the subdivision will be solely offof Old US Hwy 212 West onto Solid
Avenue until the phasing reaches West 4th Street; the project provides for access to
adjacent properties also. Solid Avenue will be considered the local collector street. The
developer is proposing a breakaway gate at West Fourth Street.
The developer had a Wetland Delineation Report done and the West City ditch was
designated as a wetland as is much of the 10 acres in the southwest comer and a 1.85 acre
section in the northeastern comer of the proposed subdivision. This area will dry up
considerably when the irrigation in the vicinity ceases·
The storm water has been reviewed and shall be provided by a combination of surface
drainage, curb and gutters, double gutters, drainage swales, inlets, storm drain lines, and
detention areas. Inlets shall be provided in the streets as necessary. The detention areas
shall discharge to historic points at equal to or less than historic rates as identified by the
Preliminary Stormwater Management Report prepared for the subdivision. The detention
areas shall be sized to provide adequate storage for the entire subdivision and shall be
constructed as necessary to serve the various phases of streets construction.
Soil borings were done to identify whether the soils are conducive to building a
residential subdivision with water and sewer lines. The Public Utilities Director
indicated conditions that would be needed for the underground piping.
A trahic study was done and submitted to the Montana Department of Transportation.
There is a need for a right mm lane coming offof Old US Hwy 10. The MDOT is still in
the process of studying the traffic study.
Water and Sewer lines will be extended and installed at the subdivider's expense. The
12" water main will be extended from 8® Avenue and Old US Hwy 10 to the intersection
of Solid Avenue and Highway 10. An 18-inch sewer main shall be extended to the
subdivision from the existing sewer main located north of the intersection of 8 Avenue
and Highway 10.
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The subdivider would like to enter into a standard reimbursement agreement with the
City of Laurel at the time the City approves the Developer's application for extension of
sewer service, so that developers connected to the ma/ns Govemor's has paid for must
pay a fair share of the original cost.
Rocky Smith, Director of the Laurel Development Corporation, spoke regarding the
reasons to do this subdivision.
i. Land for the lots 1-ds program needs are affordable right now;
2. City of Laurel is getting revenue from permitting and hook-up fees;
3. This program is putting 3 ½ million of new dollars into Laurel's economy, as all
local businesses are used and local contractors are hired;
4. The quality of the homes being built is good because of homeowner's that build
their own homes and federal housing guidelines must be followed..
Dave Conan, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, spoke. This is a non-profit
organization that is a technical assistance contractor to the USDA. One of their roles is to
assist in establishing organizations and get them funded to do mutual self-help housing.
Mr. Conan continually runs into towns where affordable housing is non-existence. He
feels this self-help program is important not only to the people building the houses, but
for the community.
Their organization has found that people that go into this self-help housing become stable
members of the community. Statistics show that people in self-help housing stay in their
homes between 10 and 12 years - because they want to not because they have to.
RCAC also has loan programs for land acquisition, water and sewer Ioans, and various
other types. He has seen tiffs program work for communities.
Jake Kon'ell, stated that this is a win-win situation for the City of Laurel, especially when
you can get someone else (besides the City) to pay for the water and sewer lines. He
encouraged the board to vote in favor of this project.
Mindy Mendenhall spoke in favor of the project. She is one of the 11 families building
homes in Solid Foundations Subdivision. She has learned a lot about building, and her
daughter got to pick out her own room in the home. She grew up in Laurel and wants to
stay in Laurel. She encourages the board to vote yes.
Scott Chester, part owner of a construction company based in Laurel. He has lived in
Laurel 11 years. He has 26 employees, 3 that have moved to Laurel. He has 30 pieces of
equipment, 3 semi-trucks and many trucks. He mentioned the many businesses in Laurel
that he supports through his business. This type of local project is key to him and his
employees living and working in Laurel.
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Mark Carlson of Carlson Plumbing spoke in regards to this project. He is a Laurel
graduate, lives in Laurel, and married a Laurel graduate. He appreciates any work he can
get in Laurel and is the plumbing contractor for Solid Foundations. He sees the high
quality of work that the homeowner's are doing. He commended the project.
Mike Hammer spoke. He applauded the LDC and the City of Laurel for approving this
project that lends a helping ha.nd to those who have a need. He works at the Yellowstone
Boys and Girls Ranch and they have been able to bring some of the older teens over to
help on the project. It has given his volunteers a sense of pride. He gave thumbs up to
the project.
At this time the Chairman stated that there was petition of protest submitted with 8
signatures. .:
Opponents:
Marge Herman, 837 Old HWY 10 west, spoke in opposition and stated that she is
protesting the annexation of the subdivision and the subdivision development. She is
wondering why she is paying for the water and sewer lines to go down Highway 10 and
annex everyone in; it was convenient that the Laurel City Council just passed an
ordinance to reimburse the developersi conflict of interest; why are there no homes that
have been finished (in Solid Foundations); she requested that the Planning Board go look
at the homes because the gable ends were done incorrectly; she said Rocky stated that,
they were short of money so theyjnst put the siding up; the building inspectors haven t
gone out to look; and, this is the wrong thing to do and the board knows it.
Marge went on to say that she has talked with 99% of the property owners around the
subdivision and they do not want this (subdivision); when they had the snow storm in
October the 2 houses on the end got their furnaces ruined from high water and mud.
Board Member David Oberly asked the, Chairman to please request that all comments be
germane to the subject and stick with the subject matter and facts and not put innuendos
;,'~ thai go w~y beyond the subject:· He feels that this would help both sides.
Roger Bare, 1021 W. 4th Street, spoke. He stated that he lives across the street from "the
Ghetto".
At this point Chairman Shay sharply requested that Mr. Bare stick to the subject of
Governor's Subdivision.
Mr. Bare stated that he has not heard any information about any storm drains.
Chairman Shay stated that he would have the proponents address that issue during the
rebuttal. ..
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Cindy Herman, 828 W, 4th spoke. She fears that bringing in this subdivision will cause
the City of Laurel to annex in her property and she is against the subdivision; she also
feels there is conflict of interest.
Charlie White owns property on 01d US HWY 10. He is not opposed to the subdivision
but there are some th/ngs that bother him about it. Who will pay to upgrade the water and
sewer; how much drainage -adll this subdivision cause; and, he feels there has not been
enOugh information given to the surrounding property owners.
April Thorson, 1505 Downey Road, spoke. She is concerned with how this will affect
the infrastructure of the town, and school impact.
Peggy Lawyer, 1303 W. 4~ Street spoke. She is Secretary/Treasure of West City Ditch
Company and she is concerned with the ditch right-of-way so they can do their
maintenance. She also requested a break-away fence at W. 4th Street, a fence along the
ditch and a culvert.
Nita Bare, 1113 W. 4th Street spoke. She and her husband David Bare is opposed to
annexation and the subdivision and their pemeived conflict of interest. (See attached
letter that she read into the ~ecord).
Gloria Allwin, 185 Golf Course Road spoke. She is not against a subdivision; there are
too many homes too close together: questioned having only 1 access what would happen
ifa fnce broke out; LDC is the wrong way for a subdivision to be built; are all of the lots
sold; what will happen if ail the lots are not sold and who will profit; who oversees how
the grant money is spent and if houses are going to have enough money to be completed.
Oscar Boeshans, 1325 W. 12~ Street spoke. He is not opposed to the project but has
some concerns that need to be addressed because this project could impact the future for
a very long time. Those concerns are: it is impossible to look at the projected objectively
because of the city's conflict of interest; impact to schools, infrastructure and roads; why
is LDC developing the structure with grant money and profiting, and not a private
developer.
The chairman called for other opponents and no one else spoke.
Chairman Shay read the letter of opinion from the Yellowstone County Attorney's office
stating that a conflict of interest does not exist and that everyone has the recourse of filing
a civil action in court if they so choose. The City Attorney concurs with the County
Attorney's office and this board depends on the City Attorney for legal advice.
Marge Herman stated that the Laurel City Attorney, Keith Molyneaux is on the LDC.
Gerald Shay stated that Keith is no longer on the board.
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Oscar Boeshans suggested to the board that they fix the conflict of interest problem so
they can move on. He said there were many people in the area that would be glad to serve
on city boards such as the LDC.
Plamdng Board member Greg Johnson stated that the Planning Board has 10 members on
it and only one of those voting members is on the LDC. Cal Cumin sits on the LDC
board and is the Planning Advisor to the Planning Board but does not vote. Greg does
not feel that by having 1 member of the LDC on the Planning Board the vote is
"skewed".
David Oberly stated that he listed the questions that the opposition asked and suggested
that they all be answered and then be done.
Mac Fogelsong, Engineering Inc. spoke regarding the questions brought up by the
opposition.
The water and sewer are being paid for by the developer. The reimbursement to the
developer comes into play as other developments tap into the water and s~wer lines,
which is then reimbursed back to the original developer. There is no profit made and the
money goes back to the original developer. This reimbursement process is carefully
controlled by the City.
Storm water runoff and groux'~dwa'ter tables were identified by doing the 23 soil borings.
There are areas that have water standing on the surface and those were identified with the
preliminary plat documents.~ State law states that all runoff water has to be detained on
site and they will be complying with those laws.
West City Ditch does come through the property and it will be recorded and maintained.
School impact was addressed through the Superintendent of Schools stating that there
was minimal impact. This is a long term project that will take approximately 10-15 years
to finish and the impact.will be gradual. -'
Dennis Allwin questioned where the water runoff from storms will be held? Will it be
held within the Italian ditch?
Mac stated that there would be a widening of that area and possibly be physically
separated from it. He pointed out that they cannot impact the current groundwater that is
running at this time.
Stan Burldey, 209 Golf Course Road asked if they are looking at the fact that there are 80
acres facing Golf Course Road and that all of the irrigation wastewater runs down and
ends up in the Wetlands Park that they are looking at? This is a natural, open drain for
this land.
Rocky Smith addressed the non-technical questions regarding the Solid Foundations
Subdivision.
The question was brought up as whether or not they are on schedule and on budget for
that subdivision? They were audited by Federal representatives today and are on
schedule and on budget.
Rocky stated that the gable ends of houses are typically vented and not sealed up tight.
Chairman Shay requested that Rocky stay on the subject of the Governor's Subdivision
(not Solid Foundations Sub).
Rocky stated that the existing drainage ditch will be fixed up, cleaned and be able to
drain as it should ....
The ditch right-of-ways were surveyed and they are perfectly legal.
Fencing offofthe ditches is being iooked into as is a sound barrier. Both have been
requested by the neighbors.
Rocky stated that there is no fmancial benefit to their board members because they are a
non-profit organization and they could go to jail if they were given any financial funds.
He went on to state that all of the money put into the project is all loan funds and then lot
sales pay back the loan funds for putting in the infrastructure. Any money that is left
over in contingency is put back into the program. Then it is audited by the USDA and
RCAC.
The homes are inspected by both City and USDA inspectors. They are inspected more
than the typical home built within the city limits. There are no board members that do
inspections.
West Fourth is still a county road and it will be several years down the road before they
are to that area. They are planning to put in a break-away gate.
The grant money that goes into the houses is overseen by RCAC.
Dave Conan stated that the houses are not built with any grant money. The grant money
pays for the construction instructor and contractors. The owners of the homes get loans
through USDA and through their own labor. They move in with equity in the home and
they have worked as hard as anyone to earn their homes.
The grant ftmding that enables the organization to provide technical assistance to the
participants is monitored by both the RCAC and USDA. They have quarterly meetings
~hcre they look at exactly how rrmch money has been spent versus how much of the
calendar of the grant has gone by, versus how much of the construction is complete. All
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of those things have to balance out. They have software that tracks the progress on the
units and it keeps that in line with the technical assistance money they are spending in
order to supervise the construction and nm the organization. It is a very detailed
monitoring and there are required quarterly audits. It is hard to get a new grant if the
organization fails the audit.
Dave Conan stated that RCAC is a non-profit organization based in California. They
have a contract with USDA to monitor self-help projects all over the western United
States.
After an audience member brought up how Rocky is paid and how the iand is being
purchased a discussion was held by the board members with input from Rocky and
several other audience members that did not identify themselves.
Todd Linder stated that this project goes along with the City of Laurel's Growth
Management Plan. The plan has gone through the Public Hearing process and was
adopted by the City,Council. It can be reviewed at the Office of the Public Works
Department.
Bud Johnson stated that he is on the Laurel Development Corporation and also on the
City Planning Board. He visited with the City Attorney regarding the possible conflict of
interest and Bud was told that there is none. Bud stated that one of the highest priorities
of a being a board member is the responsibility to vote, and he was told by the City
Attorney that he should vote:
Bud stated that he gets no financial benefit from either the LDC or the Planning Board.
The only benefit he gets from being a volunteer member is an occasional pat on the back
when someone tells him that he had a good idea or added good input to the meeting. He
has thought this whole "conflict of interest" thing through his own mind and feels that he
has a responsibility to vote.
Gerald Shay asked for clarification on who will take care of the Italian Drain?
Rocky stated that they will maintain it to the end of their property.
Gerald stated that if they clean the ditch, as the developers stated they would, that it could
cause more water flow.
Mac Fogelsong stated that the flow has to be maintained "as it is now" according to state
law.
Question on requirements from Laurel Voluateer Fire Department. The developer has
stipulated in the SIA that they will comply to the requirements the LVFD put on the
subdivision.
Discussion was held on the impact to the school system.
Hazel Klein questioned what the schools plan is for future growth for Laurel and she
thinks that the school must have a plan in place for future growth.
Cai reminded the board that state law prohibits the aSsessment of new subdivisions on the
basis of school impact.
Gerald Shay aSked about the Park land that will be dedicated.
Rocky stated that they do not have a park plan in place but plan a walking path and a
wildlife sanctuary.
Gerald suggested that kids would be better served with playground equipment. He also
asked where the subdivision ends.
Rocky stated that they extend about 1300 feet west beyond the entrance off of Old US
Hwy 10.
David Oberly stated that the school boards have the responsibility of future growth of the
schools.
Cai Cumin recommended that they continue the public hearing to the December 1, 2005
meeting because the MDOT is still reviewing the traffic accessibility study, and that the
public heating should be limited to the new traffic circulation and impact information.
This requires the subdivider to consent to the continuation.
The subdividers stated that they consent.
Todd Linder asked if the motion could include the consideration of comments that Steve
Klotz (Public Works Director) made; the Italian drain; and the traffic study.
Motion by Bud Johnson, second by David Oberly, to recommend that the public
hearing continue to the December 1, 2005 meeting in order to review MDOT's comments
on the traffic accessibility study; consideration of Steve Klotz's recommendations; and
the issue of the Italian Drain, and, that the public hearing be limited to that information.
Motion carried 8-0.
Public Hearing - Vista Buttes Subdivision, 2nd Filing - Preliminary Maior Plat
Clay from Pinpoint Land Surveyors spoke regarding the preliminary major plat.
This preliminary plat is located ~/~ mile west of the intersection of S. 80th St. West and
Neibauer Road, legal description is N ½ NE ~A Section 26, T. 1.S.R. 24E. The owners of
record are Frank T. Pelican and Verlin C. Hale.
The gross area of the subdivision is 35.830 acres which will be subdivided into 17 lots.
The minimum lot size is 1.090 acres and maximum is 3.367 acres.
The land is un-zoned and land use at tl~s time is dry pasture. The intended use will be for
residential single family dwellings.
The roads will be dedicated and a RSID will be formed. There are 2 temporary turn-a-
rounds requested at this time, one off of Vista Buttes Drive and the other one offofPond
Road. Eventually those roads will connect into Buffalo Trail.
The lots will be serviced with on-site septic systems and water cisterns. All utilities will
be placed underground within easements as requested by the utility provider.
Storm water surface runoff will be handled by on-site absorption. Existing irrigation
ditches providing water to adjacent property owners will not be affected by this
subdivision and the maintenance and right to use vtill continue.
Subsequent to the construction and occupation of the third home within the subdivision
and prior to the occupancy of the fourth home, the subdivider shall provide a 16,000
gallon underground storage tank with piping and fittings to be used for fire suppression
by the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. Said tank, piping and fittings shall meet the
standards of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. Once the tank is complete and filled,
the fire department shall have use ofk in emergencies in the area and refilling of the tardc
will be the responsibility of'the fire department. All other times it will be the
responsibility of the lot owners of record to keep the tank full.
Chairman Shay asked the audience if there were any other proponents that wanted to
speak. There were none..
ChoJrman Shay asked the audience ~f there were any opponents that wanted to speak.
There were none.
A discussion was held by board regarding ditches, road access, fire protection
requirements, and the park land requirement.
Cal Cumin went over his recommendations on this proposed preliminary major plat. (see
attached) and requested they be made a part of the boards recommendation.
Motion by Bud Johnson, second by David Oberly, to recommend approval of the
preliminary major plat for Vista Butte subdivision subject to approval by the Laurel
Volunteer Fire Department, Department of Environmental Quality, utility easements as
requested, approval of the County Public Works Department, and Cal's
recorcanendations. Motion carried ~-2 with Thurner and Foos voting Nay.
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Public Hearing - Elena Subdivision & Cherry Hills Subdivision Annexation Request
Pat'DwAes of Engineering Inc. spoke regarding this annexation.
This is an annexation application is being brought forth by the landowner Gerald
Neumarm. This request is to annex the right of way going between the two subdivisions
to allow city water and sewer lines to be nm. The owner has signed a perpetual easement
and right-of-way over to the City of Laurel. (See attached)
There are plans for a booster station to maintain the existing water pressure to the west.
The problem of low water pressure in the existing, early phase of Cherry Hill Subdivision
is not being addressed with this annexation.
The board held a discussiota;and addressed; the bike path, city standards being met on
street width; ditches; and, street extension and street name; and, annexation of Cherry
Hill.and. Elena. ~
Cai recommended approval subject to approval by the City Public Works Director and
the City Public Utilities Director~
Motion.by.David Oberly, second by Clarence Foos to recommend approval of this
annexation request to the Laurel City Council subject to approval by The City Public
Works and City Public Utilities Directors,.
The above motion was amended by David Oberly, with a second by Clarence
Foos, to recommend appr6val of this annexation request to the Laurel City Council
subject to approval by the Public Works and Public Utilities Directors mad that the Bike
Path Plan is included in the annexation. Motion carded 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryll Lurid, Secretary
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City of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
1) Name of Subdivision: Governors Subdivision
2)
Location: a) General Description Lot 2A of the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 of
Rossmoor Subdivision and Lot 3 of Rossmoor Subdivision
3)
Subdivider:
Address:
Telephone:
b)
General Location Highway 10 and West 4~ St., Laurel, MT
Laurel Development Corp
P.O. Box 421 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-11
4)
Agent:
Address:
Telephone:
Engineering, Inc.
1300 North Transtech Way; Billings, MT 59102
406/656-5255
5) Description Data:
6)
Park requirement payment:
a. Land 4.7
Gross area of subdivision in acres:
Number of Iot._~s:
Minimum and maximum lot sizes:
Lineal feet of streets:
Existing land use:
Existing zoning:
Intended use or purpose:
acres or
86.37 acres
218 Single Family, 3 Commercial, 1 Townhome
6979 SF man; 7.94 acres max (not incl. park)
12,807 lineal feet
Vacant land grazing and agricultural uses
Residential Tracts
Residential and commercial development
b. Cash N/A dollars
11.99 acres shown dedicated on preliminary plat
7) Variances requested from terms of the Subdivision Regulations: See Subdivision Improvements
Agreement (SIA)
8) List of materials submitted with this application: Preliminary Plat (24 copies of multiple sheets),
SIA/Waiver (24 copies), Application Fee of $ , Environmental Assessment (24 copies), Traffic
Accessibility Study (2 copies), Wetland Delineation (5 copies), Geotechnical Report (5 copies), Zone
Change Exhibit, Annexation Exhibit, Declaration of Restrictions on Transfer and Conveyance.
9) Engineer: Engineering, Inc.
Address: 1260 South 32nd Street West; Billings, MT 59102
Telephone: 4061656-5255
! declare that I am the owner(s) of record and have examined all statements and information contained
herein,, and all attached e,.zhibits and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true and correct.
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Ow~ef'~ William F Kukes '~ Date
Ow~r, Jessie L Kukes Date
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GOVERNORS SUBDIVISION
GOVERNORS SUBDIVISION
ADDRESSES BEING LOT 2A OF ~tE AME~IDED pLAt OF LOTS 1 ~ 2, ROS~ODR SMBGiV1SION AND
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Rod & Penelope L Korte
1622 W. 9th Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Milton E & Gloria D Wester
1540 W. 9th Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Dale P & Nancy L Ahrens
1518 W. 9a~ Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Brian Korell
1410 W. 9th Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Klm & Den/se Kaupish
1340 W. 9th Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
L~onard & Peggy Lawyer
1303 W. 4th Street
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Roger A& Marilee K Wold
1224 W. 4t~ Street
Lanrel, Mt. 59044
Edward J & Leslie Foster
1303 OidUS Hwy 10 Wes{
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Matriarch Construction Inc.
4451 Palisades Park Dr.
Billings, Mt. 59106
Williard E & Patsy A Hutsell
1306 Old Hwy 10 West
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Robert D & Rebecca S Hagen
1514 Portal Dr.
Laurel, Mt. 59044
G.K. & Margaret K Murphy, Co-Trustees
PO Box 1370
Red Lodge, Mt. 59068
Byme J Manley, III
Timothy D Roberms ¥cc ~, ~ /"
10187th Avenue /
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Groshelle Properties Limited Partnership
1524 Old Highway 10 West
Laurel, Mt. 59044
James F & Elizabeth B Stitzinger
5931 Pddgeview Dr.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Joseph C & Connie C Love
15 19th Ave. W
Laurel, Mt. 59044
William & Jessie L Kukes
Carole M Kukes
330 Buffalo Trail Rd.
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Dennis D & Gloria A Allwin
185 Golf Course Rd.
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Date: November 3, 2005
To: Board Members
From: Cheryll Lurid, Plann/ng Board Secretary
RE: Petition signatures
Of the 54 signatures that were received on both petitions:
5 were legal protests: (one protest per property) 1. Marilee & Roger Wold (2 signatures)- 1224 W. 4th
2. Dale & Nancy Ahrens (2 signatures)-1518 W. 9th
3. Leonard & Peggy Lawyer (2 signatures)- 1303 W. 4th
4. Dermis & Gloria Allwin (2 signatures) - 185 Golf Course Rd.
5. Klm & Den/se Kaupish- (1 signature) - 1340 W. 9th
There were 19 property owners that are within 150' oft_he proposed plat. The above
protest constitutes 26%.
There were 43 other signatures received in protest but NOT within the 150' of the
proposed plat.
David & Neta Bare
1113 West 4t~ Street
Mr. Mayor and members of the City/County Planning board; thank you for this time to share. The
positions you hold are ones of respect and honor. I value highly the challenging responsibilities that
you have taken on in your efforts to serve the people of Laurel
However, different people often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope that it
will not be thought disrespectful to those of differing opinions if, entertaining as I do, have opinions
very opposite of theirs. I will speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve.
The question before this planning board is one of integrity. For myseff I consider it as nothing less
than a question of aH board members honestly looking at the facts and choosing to do what is right
for the people of Laurel.
1. Mr. Cumin & Mr. Bud Johnson, how can it be possible for you to vote objectively or to make an
honest recommendation on this issue when you are also on the LDC board which is the land
developer of the proposed subdivision?
2. Mr. Shay, Mr. Foos, Mr. Lender, Mrs. Kline, Mr. Oberly, Mr. Greg Johnson, Mr. Flanigan, Mr.
Koch, & Mr. Ruff; How can any of you vote in favor of this proposed subdivision when you honestly
consider the following, undeniable, conffict of interest?
please consider carefully this fact
To my understanding Amendment g 005-03 states that developers wffi be reimbursed for the costs
incurred for water and sewer line extensions for new subdivisions. This amendment was recently
passed by the City Council who has three members who are also on the LDC hoard, which is the land
developer in this proposed subdivision.
Therefore, if the proposed Governors subdivision is passed then the ]hDC which these board
members are also on will directly benefit financially by the amendment that they themselves passed.
By voting for the annexation of the Governors subdivision and by voting for the subdivision plan by
the Laurel Development Corporation will you be voting in the best interest of the people of Laurel, or
will you be voting fa the best interest of the City/County Planning Board members and the City
Council members who are also the land developers in the proposed Governors subdivision?
How can any of you vote in favor of this proposed subdivision when you honestly consider this
undeniable conflict of interest?
Let's all consider what President John F. Kennedy stated
"Ask not what your country can do for you;
Ask what you can do for your country!"
As City/County Planning Board Members,
Please consider this: Ask not how you can benefit from your city Ask how you can be a benefit
to your city.
There are always two choices,
Because of your position of respect and honor I believe that you will not choose to support the
evident conflict of interest, instead, I believe that you will choose integrity-which is honesty &
uprightness.
WE ~ UNDERSIGNED DO PETITION TI~E YELLOWSTONE
COUNTY PLANNING BOARD TO VOTE AGAINST T~
ANNEXATION OF THE GOVENORS SUBDMSION AND Tl:l~
SUBDIVISION PLAN BY TIlE LDC. TIlE FOLLOWING IS A LIST
OF REASONS AND CONCERNS:
1. WE FEEL TffERE IS A DEFINITE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURROUNDING THIS PROJECT.
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (CAL CUMIN & BUD JOHNSON
ARE ALSO MEMBERS ON THE LAUREL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LDC). IT IS THUS
APARRANT THAT ANY DECISION THEY MAKE AS CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MEMBERS ALSO REFLECTS THEn~ INTEREST AS LDC BOARD MEMBERS WHICH IS A
BLATANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
2. THE PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENTION FROM THE GOVENORS
SUBDIVISION TO 8TM AVENUE WILL BE A BURDEN TO TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF
LAUREL.
THIS IS BECAUSE OF A RECENTLY PASSED CITY ORDINANCE #O054)3, WI-IlCH WILL
REIMBURSE DEVELOPERS FOR COSTS INCUILRED FOR WATER AND SEWER LINE
EXTENTIONS. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES; THE DEVELOPER BEARS ALL COSTS OF
DEVELOPMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENTION.
HOW CONVENIENT THAT THE DEVELOPER OF THE GOVERNORS SUBDMSION IS TIlE LDC
WHICH CONSISTS OF SOME OF THE VERY SAME PEOPLE ON TH~ CITY COUNCIL WHO
PASSED THE ORDINANCE. THIS IS ONLY ONE SPECIFIC EXAMPLE OF THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST THAT UNDENIABLY EXISTS!
THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENTIONS IS
APPROX]IVIATELY 2 MILLION DOLLARS.
3. INCREASED TRAFFIC LOAD ON W. 4TM STREET HAS BEEN GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATED.
IN THE PRELIMINARY PLAT THE ENV/RONME2qTAL ASSESSMENT ON P. 9 SECTION 2
STATES THAT "NO EXISTING ROADS ARE PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED." FURTHERMORE IN
APPENDIX A SECTION IV W. 4TM STREET IS LISTED AS ONE OF THE LEGAL ACCESS OPTIONS
FOR THE SUBDIVISION.
IN TRAFFIC ACCESSIBILITY STUDY P. 12 TI-IE ESTIMATED VEHICLE TRIPS TO
SURROUNDING STREET SYSTEMS IS 280 - 330. IN LIGHT OF THIS, HOW CAN ON P. 20 OF
THIS SAME STUDY IT STATE "THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED GOVERNORS
SUBDMSION WOULD HAVE A blINIMAL IMPACT ON TRAFFIC OPERATION ON ~
SURROUNDING STREET SYSTEMS". EVEN WITH ONLY THE ESTIMATED 280 ADDITIONAL
VEHICLE TRIPS A DAY THE PERCENTAGE OF THOSE TRIPS ACCESSING W. fill STREET
WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE MORE THAN A "MINIMAL IMPACT' OF TRAFFIC ON THE NOW
DEAD END W. 4TM STREET.
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WE Tlt-E UNDERSIGNED DO PETITION THE YELLOWSTONE
COUNTY PLANNING BOARD TO VOTE AGAINST THE
ANNEXATION OF THE GOVENORS SUBDIVISION AND THE
SUBDMSION PLAN BY TI~ LDC. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST
OF REASONS AND CONCERNS:
I. WE FEEL THERE IS A DEFINITE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURROUNDING TI-//S PROJECT.
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (CA[, CUMIN & BUD JOHNSON
ARE ALSO MEMBERS ON TI-IE LAUREL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LDC). 1T IS TI-IUS
APARRANT THAT ANY DECISION THEY MAKE AS CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MEMBERS ALSO REFLECTS THEIR INTEREST AS LDC BOARD MEMBERS WHICH IS A
BLATANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
2. THE PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENTION FROM THE GOVENORS
SUBDMSION TO 8xz~ AVENUE WILL BE A BURDEN TO TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF
LAUREL.
THIS IS BECAUSE OF A RECENTLY PASSED CITY ORDINANCE ttO05-03, WHICH WILL
REIMBURSE DEVELOPERS FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR WATER AND SEWER LINE
EXTENTIONS. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES; THE DEVELOPER BEARS ALL COSTS OF
DEVELOPMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENTION.
HOW CONVE~ THAT THE DEVELOPER OF THE GOVERNORS SUBDIVISION IS THE LDC
WI-IICH CONSISTS OF SOME OF THE VERY SAME PEOPLE ON ~ CITY COUNCIL WHO
PASSED THE ORDINANCE. THIS IS ONLY ONE SPECIFIC EXAMPLE OF ~ CONFLICT OF
INTEREST THAT UNDENIABLY EXISTS!
THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE WATER. AND SEWER LINE EXTENTIONS IS
APPROXIMATELY 2 MILLION DOLLARS.
3. INCREASED TRAFFIC LOAD ON W. 4m STREET HAS BEEN GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATED.
IN THE PRELLMINARY PLAT THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON P. 9 SECTION 2
STATES THAT ~NO EXISTING ROADS ARE PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED." FURTHERMORE IN
APPENDIX A SECTION IV W. 4va STREET IS LISTED AS ONE OF THE LEGAL ACCESS OPTIONS
FOR THE SUBDMSION.
IN TRAFFIC ACCESSIBILITY STUDY P. 12 THE ESTIMATED VEHICLE TPd?S TO
SURROUNDING STREET SYSTEMS IS 280 - 330. IN LIGHT OF THIS, HOW CAN ON P. 20 OF
THIS SAME STUDY IT STATE "THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED GOVERNORS
SUBDMSION WOULD HAVE A MINIMAL IMPACT ON TRAFFIC OPERATION ON THE
SURROUIxrDING STREET SYSTEMS". EVE~ WITH ONLY THE ESTIMATED 2g0 ADDITIONAL
VEHICLE TRIPS A DAY THE PERCENTAGE OF THOSE TRIPS ACCESSING W. 4Va STREET
WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE MORE THAN A "MINIMAL IMPACT" OF TRAFFIC ON ~ NOW
DEAD END W. 4n~ STREET.
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u~1 NOV-3,005U ~
OlTY OF LAUREL
P.O. Box 167
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3217
RE: Solid Foundations-Laurel Development Corporation
Due to our conflicting schedules, please accept this letter in lieu of
our attendance. We will be asking Rocky Smith to read this for us.
rumors, and false innuendoes circulating the neighborhood and
thus the city. It seems to us that a very few individuals are unhappy
with the progress of this program and for their own reasons and
this program and those who are working hard to be able to "Afford
The American Dream." For those in doubt, may we suggest that
you do as we did; go over to LDC and talk to these people and f'md
own ( my dad is since deceased) the property directly on the west
property line. Due to the ailing health of our mother, we are now
acting legally in her behalf. We took it upon ourselves to go over
us on more than one occasion and went Over all questions and
concerns. He has been more than accommodating to us and to my
parents when they occupied their home. Neither of my parents
when mom called Rocky concerned that she had to go out of the
house and their was a lot of dust due to construction, Rocky shut
down ALL the heavy equipment for an hour so that she could bc
outside. How many contractors do you know of that would do that
for a neighbor. The fact is, these people are being generously
accommodating and want to work with the neighbors.
We have received phone calls fi.om "concemed neighbors" prior to
the listing to sell my parents house. These "concerned neighbors"
have their own personal agendas and asked us not to sell to LDC.
Not once did they give us a valid reason as to why we shouldn't
sell our property to LDC. In fact, it is our opinion that there are a
few that have a personal vendetta against Rocky. LDC. the People
who have purchased lots or possibly all the abo~e. A~'air~ i urge
anF in question to go directiF to the source (LDC) and don't tell,
.on the facts from a few biased people maMng phone callr. This is
affordable homes. For those in doubt, take the time to drive by and
see what nice homes they are building. I think it is an asset to the
neighborhood.
Finally, to those who "bought their properties years and years ago
to be out in the country", I understand. I remember as a teen riding
my horse in a field that is now 7t~ Ave, 8th Ave and all west of those
~U~t~. lll~ l~t~t J~, IJl;:; iaJJU [-)i'OgfeSS iiiOV~S Oii eV~ii:t'-li ~t'e UUlIJ-"'~L
like it or aren't ready for it. We all get in our "comfort zone"
where we are familiar and comfortable. If we look back now to all
the progresses, most have been for the best and often a necessity.
Laurel is growing in ali directions and there is a need for
affordable housing. On a personal note, we purchased 20 acres six
years ago and built to us was our "dream home". It is a log home
almost 3 miles back offa dirt road. When we built, we wanted the
seclusion, serenity, and privacy. Guess what! Six years later and
there are now 5 new homes in the area. I guess if we don't like it,
we have options. Bottom line; there are no guarantees in life.
Sincerely, .
CT!'Y HAI~
! 15 W. ~ ST ST.
PUB WORKS: 62~.4796
WATER OFC: 628-743 I
COURT: 628-i964
FAX: 628-2241
Oity Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
October 25, 2005
Rocky Smith, Executive Director
Laurel Development Corporation
POB 421
Laurel, MT 59044
Planning
RE: Governors Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Dear Rocky:
Some preliminary comments on the above plat submittal:
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT
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10.
Page 1: Under the second "Whereas," it needs to read, '~the City Council approved,
subject to certain conditions, a preliminary plat of Governors--."
Page 2: The dedication ora right turn lane is contingent on MDT approval.
Page3: The first full paragraph states that '~No off-site street improvements ." This
sentence needs to be deleted.
Since sidewalks are designed to move volumes of people safely, such sidewalks in the
short cul-de-sacs are not critical, such as in Smith Court, Rickards Court, Dixson Court,
Holt Street cul-de-sac, and Howard Court. On interior streets, a boulevard sidewalk is
only needed along one side: not needed on south side of Howard Street, the inside of
Norris Circle, on only one side of Stewart Avenue, Erickson Court, and Norris Street, and
only needed on the outside of Toole Circle east of Solid Avenue and the southeast side of
Ayers Avenue north of Holt. As a tradeeff, I would rather see a boulevard sidewalk
along Highway 10.
A sound barrier fence is needed along the residential lots that abut Highway 10.
Page 7, 6): Iudge Drive is not shown on the preliminary plat.
Page 11,D: Survey monuments should be installed in conformance with the MSPA and
the applicable ARMs.
The park maintenance district creation forms are needed.
Provision must be made to have City Public Works construction inspectors on-site during
construction of public improvements even if the final plat has not been filed and land
annexed---or some other way of insuring proper inspection satisfactory to the City Public
Works Department, which may require hiring an independent inspector satisfactory to
Public Works.
Access to Lots 1 and 2 shall be limited to Highway 10 with a non-access strip platted
along Solid Avenue.
City Of Laurel is an EEO Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity
11. Lot 3, Block 2 should be limited to professional office space mad the zoning so
reflect.
12. Make Lot 3, Block 3, a flag log with access from Rickards Court.
13. Provide that all lots with frontage on a cul-de-sac access the cul-de-sac only.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Page 1, second paragraph: Residential tracts also exist west of the proposed area.
Page 1 under B.l:Cladfy the fu-st sentence. Replace "located" with "showrk"
and delete "natural" since the next page says no "natural."
Page 2 under B.l.b: Clarify whether the canal is dependent on irrigation or
whether it flows year around.
Page 2 under B.l,c: Delete.
Page 2 under B.2: What is a piezometer?
Page 2 under B.3: Clarify "All known documented hazards--" and their
locations.
Page 4 under B.6: How are you going to handle the recording of structures over 50 years
of age?
Page 9 under d(5): Explain "The subdivision shall mitigate the increased traffic
resulting ~om the additional population."
Page 10 under f(1): I don't believe the site located within the LVFD.
PRELEvffiqARY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT
Page 9: Explain what is meant by the last sentence of the text regarding "detailed"
reports.
WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
This is good work and good planning or your part.
What is "US ACOE" on page 17
Please be prepared to address these issues on or before the public hearing. Further issues
may arise between now a. nd the public hearing, during the hearing, and from the
discussion of the Planning Board members before the latter formulates its
recommendations to the City Council.
Planning Director
CC:
Ken Olson, Mayor
Perry Asher, Assistant to the Mayor
Steve Klotz, Public Works Director
Larry McCann, Public Utilities Director
Mac Fogelsung, Engineering, Inc.
CITY HALL
115 W. 1ST ST.
PUB WORKS: 6284796
WATER OFC: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX: 628-2241
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Oc~ber 27, 2005
]n regards to the (~overnors subdivision preliminar~ pbt, ma ~omments ara aa Follows:
· z-A-~ 5treats, ~%IA-z, The ~,darc~s for ['ubli~ Worb Improvement~ For
C;t~ of Laurel, Mon~.a zoo5 requires the minimum roadwa~ wldeh to be z+ Feet Flus
~ feet on ea~ si~e for parklngfor a ~o~l wig~ of~ ~eet. Jt is a~ep~able to
+ I feet on ~ll proposed Io~1 streets with the exception ~ the minor ~l/ector-
Avenue sh~ll h~ve ~ mini~u m ~OW width ~ 70 feet ~n~ the o~er Io~l stree~
h~ve ~ minimum ~OW wi~t~ ~ ~O
Count~ in re~r~s ~ the potenebl increased er~c t~e m~ occur on Were ~ou~h
~ereet, ~ count~ m~in~ine~ ro~, woul~ be
Z-A-2 ~eree~s, ~IA-6: All sidewalks sh~ll be boul~w~d e~pe wit~ ~ 5
boulevard, 5 foot sidewalk, ~nd ~ ~inimu~ ~ ~ foot be~ee~ the ~;gew~lk ~n~ ~e
prope~ line. ~id~lb ~e re~ulre~ on both slges of all se~ees wleh the exception
/ns~l[~fion of playground equipment and other ~mmon park amenities. ~e pa rk
City Of Laurel is an EEO Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity
and/or trails. Lo.~ an~ namow ~r~ors o~ ~raina~c ~itck~ or wetlan~ area5 arc not
~i~ ~ p~ bM ~o b. ~i.~i.~a b9 &~ ~. Th~ ~ ~ ~l~o ~ot
well as a PUblic ~calt~ ~a~r~ w~en as~c~se~ a~ pro~a~lc mosgui~o ~a~i~a~ ~lca~c
Sc~c ~c ~mmuni~ Jt is Io~¢g
It is recommended that mc Ci~j o¢ Laurel not acclu[re an~l wetla.ds as public ow.ed proper~.
A~ recommended in t~e C:eo~e;hni~l ~.n~ineerl.~ ~ePo~ ~ub~i~cd, ~id ~n:rc~e
Pavement sh~ll be used at all intersections and areas ~ ~.~cip~ted high Lr~c. Also ~ll
homebuil~ers ~h. ll ~o~ :. individual ~eotcchni~l ~plorafion ang ¢oun~aEon design for
ra~o ~h~lt be ~pcclfie~ for all pr~cct ~ncrcte.
CC4
Laurel Yellowsto.e Cit.~) Cou.t9 Fla.nbs ]~oard Members
L.~r~ McCa.., Fublic ~tiJitie, ~ircc~r
CITY HALL
115 W. 1ST ST.
PUB WORKS: 625-4796
WATER OFC: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX: 628-2241
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Yellowstone County City of Laurel Planning Board.
Larry McCann, Public Utilities Director
Governors Subdivision Preliminary Plat
DATE:
October 27, 2005
Utilities
On review of the soil study all metal pipe in the ground will need to be cathodicaly
protected.
Agreements for cost recoup must be approved by the City Council.
A detailed storm water report is needed that outlines collection, storage and outfall
flows. The report must fit with in the design requirements of the 8tn Ave storm sewer.
The report must delineate size of retention pond and the retalnage.
2-C Storm water Facilities, SIA-9: All open ditches shall be piped with manholes
installed at a rnlnimnnl of every 300' for future maintenance. All piping will need to
be in the public fight of way.
City Of Laurel is an EEO Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity
CITY HALL
lI5W. IST ST.
PUB WORKS: 6284796
WATER OFC: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX: 628-2241
City Of Laurel
P~O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
O~ober 6, 2005
Laurel Development Corporation
Rocky Smith, Exeoutiv¢ Director
Laurel, Montana 59044
Dear Mr. Smith,
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department requests that West 4th Street be connected and open at
ali times. This will give the department two accesses to the subdivision and give the residents
two ways out if one of the accesses is blocked.
Fire flow and fire hydrant spacing shall comply with Table H. 5.1 and Table 1.3 o£2003
edition of Uniform Fire Code.
S/~cerely,
Gary A. Colley
Fire Marshal, LVFD
City Of Laurel is an EEO Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity
CITY OF LAUREL
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION
AND PLAN OF ANNEXATION
OCT I 4 2005
CITY OF LAUREL
Only parcels of land adjacent to the City of Laurel municipal limits will be considered for
annexation. "Adjacent to" also includes being across a public right of way. If the parcel
to be annexed is smaller than one city block in size (2.06 acres), the city council must
approve consideration of the request; the applicaut must make a separate written request
to the city council stating their wish to annex a parcel of land less than one city block ha.
Once the council approves the request, the applicant can apply for annexation.
ALL BLANKS OF THIS APPLICATION ARE TO BE FILLED IN WITH AN
EXPLANATION BY THE APPLICANT. THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
IF THE APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE[!]
Applicant landowner's name: Gerald A. and Ardis M. Neumann
Address: 2609 Selvig Lane; Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406/652-3301
Parcel to be annexed: (If it is not surveyed or ofpublic record, it must be of public record
PRIOR to applying for annexation.)
Legal description: Refer to attached Annexation Exhibit and metes and bounds
description (Exhibit "A")
Lot size: 3.229 Acres
Present use: Pasture/Vacant
Planned use: Street and utility R.O.W. (Maryland Lane extension)
Present zoning: R-7500 and residential tracts
(Land which is being annexed automatically becomes zoned R-7500 when it is
officially annexed [City ordinance 17.12.220])
City services: The extension of needed city services shall be at the cost of the applicant
af[er annexation by the city has been approved. As part of the application process, each
of the following city services must be addressed with an explanation:
Water
Location of existing main: West end of Maryland Lane
Cost of extension of approved service: $63,530.00
How cost determined: Engineer's estimate (attached)
Timeframe for installation: Fail/Winter 2005
How financed: Private contract
Sewer Service:
Location of existing maha: West end of Maryland Lane
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Cost of extension of approved service: $72,893.00
How cost determined: Engineer's est/mate (attached)
Timefi'ame for installation: Fall/Winter 2005
How financed: Private contract
Streets:
Location of existing paved access: West end of Maryland Lane
Cost o fpaving: $364,135.00
How co st determined: Engineer's est/mate (attached)
Timeframe for construction: As required by development of C/S 3034
How financed: Private contract
Other required/mprovements: Provide above information on attached pages.
Applicant must meet with the proper planning representative PRIOR to filling out
this application!
A map suitable for review of this application of the proposed area to be armexed must be
submitted with this application:
A written Waive of Protest must accompany tkis application, suitable for recording and
containing a covenant to mn with the land to be aunexed, waiving all right of protest to
the creation by the city of any needed improvement district for construction or
maintenance of municipal services. This Waiver of Protest must be signed by the
applicant prior to annexation by the city.
Requests for annexations are referred to the City-County Plan_rfing Board for
recommendation to the City Council. Witkin 30 days after receiving the properly filled
out application with all required accompaniments and at~er conducting a duly advertised
pubic hearing, the City-County Planning Board shall make recommendation to the City
Counc/1 as to this Request for Annexation. If more information is needed fi'om the
applicant during the review of the application, such application shall be deemed
incomplete and the t/meframe for reporting to the City Council extended accordingly, i~
needed.
A non-refundable application fee of $150 must accompany the submission of this
application.
The City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, aider review and consideration of this
Application for Annexation, found such to be in the best interest of the City, that it
complied with state code, and approved this request at its City Council meeting of__
P:04158_Request_ for_Annex_Rev 2 (10/05//05) dml
By:.
ARDIS M.'NI~UI~NtN
~: lc)l/;z/os-'
p:04158_Request_for Annex Rev 3 (10/05//05) dml
ENGINEERING, INC.
Consulting Engineers ond Land Surveyors
ENGINEERS ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST
MARYLAND LANE EXTENSION
TO PROVIDE STREET, WATER. SEWERAND STORM DRAINAGE FOR
MARYLAND LANE FROM EX/STING TERMINUS TO BIG DITCH
{APPROXIMATELY 1625 LF EXTENSION)
ITEM
NO. QUANTFFY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNITPRICE UNrr TOTALPRICE
NO. QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT TOTAL PRICE
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NO. QUANTITY UNiT DESCRIPTFON UNIT PRICE UNFF TOTAL PRICE
TOTAL CoN~rRU~DION COST
CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY (10%)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCY
$500~558.00
$50,055.80
$550.613.80
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