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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 07.09.1998. MINUTES CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD July 9, 1998 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: John Smith, Chairman Gerald Shay, Member-at-Large Clarence Foos, County Rep. Jim Ziegler, County Rep. Ed Thurner, City Rep. Tom Robertus, County Rep. OTHERS PRESENT: Cal Cumin, City Planner Cheryll Lund, City Secretary Motion by Gerald Shay, second by Ziggy Ziegler, to approve the minutes of the June 11, 1998 meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Ed Thurner, second by Ziggy Ziegler, to approve the administrative services bill for $ 200 for July 1998. Motion carried. Tom Robertus was introduced as our new member. He is a county representative replacing Merrill Watkin. • Home Occuaation Shari Hatten of 409 3rd Avenue has requested a home occupation to provide day care for 4 children. She has a state license for 4 children and also cares for 3 of her own children. The children are ages 10 months to 5 years. She has no other employees and does not display a sign on her residence. Cal recommends approval. Motion by Gerald Shay, second by Clarence Foos, to recommend approval of Shari Hatten's home occupation to provide day care for 4 children at 409 3rd Avenue. Motion carried. Zone Chance Consideration - Little Dudes Ranchettes This zone change request was tabled at the May 21, 1998 meeting so that information could be submitted from Al Hicks and Aquoneering regarding the availability of water. General information regarding water issues was received, but it was received on July 8th and July 9th, so the board was unable to read the information before tonight's meeting. • 1 Cal was going to take all of the data in the submittal to a third party for an opinion. Mr. Hicks only submittal was a letter of protest with the name of Mr. James Rose as a contact for getting information from Montana Tech Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. After being contacted Mr. Rose provided basic information regarding the matter. Jon Reiten, Associate Research Professor- Hydrogeologist also sent a letter regarding this issue. Mr. Reiten also stated that a new research project sponsored by the Yellowstone Conservation District had recently been funded for two years and suggested that its findings could be useful in describing and documenting the proposed subdivision in question. The preliminary data from this research should be available within the next year. The board also received correspondence from Kirk Waren from the Department of Natural Resources. (see attached) He also referred to the lack of information given by both Aquoneering and Al Hicks, and gave some ideas of how to collect information and ideas on future planning of subdivisions. Cal stated that all of the correspondence from the state basically states that there is not enough information for anyone to make a decision on the issue of water. Cal states that he has 3 reasons to recommend denial of this zone change application. The first reason was that the information received from the applicant was not based on a specific groundwater study. The test well has not been done and Cal would like to see the results of that test before making a decision. The second reason is that Montana Tech has a new research project and are planning to do a study in the West end of Billings and the east end of Laurel regarding groundwater availability. The preliminary data on the testing will be available in approximately one year. The third reason is that information was received stating that Aquoneering made an error in the recharge calculations. Whether or not that statement is true needs to be determined by an expert. Cal stated that most of the information that was received was speculative and went by rule of thumb. He feels if the application is denied the developer would have a year to resubmit it and in that years time correct data would be available to help the board make its decision. Cal recommends denial. Discussion. The Board members felt that they needed more time to read the literature that was given to them from Montana Tech and from the 2 , Department of Natural Resources. • Gerald Shay feels that he does. not want to make a decision based on suspicion and speculation. He thinks it would probably take a year to do an adequate study on the water issue. Cal states again that based on lack of information submitted by the developer in regards to the water issue he would recommend denial. Motion by Gerald Shay, second by Ed Thurner, to recommend denial of the zone change application for Little Dudes Ranchettes, based on information (or lack thereof) given by the developer. Discussion. The Board felt that the information given was very limited and sketchy and they did not want to base their decision on the information they received. The question was called £or and the motion was carried. The zone change was denied. Mr. Beeter wondered how the board could base their decision on lack of information when he felt they could just take the time to read the information and then possibly postpone their decision for a little while longer. He felt the information given was adequate. Mr. Beeter went over some of the information given in the letters from Montana Tech and the Department of Natural Resources. He also wanted the chance to go get more information for the board. Clarence Foos commented that the information from Aquaneering is based on just the summer months ( 120 days) and not 365 days. He also wondered why the test well has not been done, as Aquaneering stated it would be done? Mr. Beeter states that he would do whatever is necessary to get this application approved. Cal feels that the information Mr. Beeter is talking about getting is information that should of been gotten before the application was submitted. It was up to Mr. Beeter to submit the necessary documentation regarding the water issue. Public Hearing -Zone Chance -Sturman- 1009 US Hiahwav 10 Proponents: The Sturmans are requesting a zone change from Highway Commercial to Community Commercial which will allow them to refinance their residence, or in the event their residence burns down they could rebuild it in the same spot. Highway Commercial zoning does not allow residential housing. The house at 1009 US Highway 10 has been in their family since it was built. The house is now being handed over to another family member and in order for that party to finance the home the correct zoning has to be in place. • 3 Gerald Shay points out to the applicants that if the zone change goes into effect they could possibly be surrounded by commercial • businesses in the future. The applicants are aware of that possibility but they do need to have home to live in. Cal recommends approval. There have been no protests received and there is no strong reason to deny the application other than it is not good planning practice. He feels that this zone change would not be detrimental to the community as a whole and is therefore not in violation of the Comprehensive Plan. (see attached report) No one spoke in opposition. The public hearing was closed. Motioa by Gerald Shay, second by Clarence Foos, to recommend approval of the zone change from Highway Commercial to Community Commercial for 1009 US Highway 10. Motion carried. Public Hearing on Wireless Coxrmtunications Towers No one was present at the public hearing to speak. The public hearing was closed. Motion by Ziggy Ziegler, second by Gerald Shay, to table this issue until the August 13, 1998 meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Reis`pie`ctf~ully~'s-uA-bxmi'~.t~'ted, Cheryll Lund, Secretary 4 ~~ ~• CITY OF LAUREL HOME OCCUPATION REQUEST FORM 1-9-9~ • Date ~~~! y'~ C~ l 1 rr Name .7 ~'1e~'t L • u~l-ft~Yy Telephone ~~ ~- ~' ~3~-- Address ~~ I - ,j '~`l % l/e . /_ Q et re.l . /yl T .5'i G 5/~/ Description of desired home Answer the following questions with a yes or no; explain any `yes' answers: 1: Will any person other than a member of the immediate family occupying the dwelling be employed (except for domestic help)?_~~~ 2. Will any stock in trade be displayed or sold upon premises? /~,~~~ Will the chazacter of the principal building be altered from that of a dwelling?~c~ 4. Will any illuminated signs be used? (City Ordinance dictates that no sign other than one giving the name and occupation and not more than one squaze foot in area be displayed.) /fU • 5. Will more than 25 percent of the area of one story of the building be devo ed to the planned home occupation?_ ~e s - Q// O~ rnc~ h1~nrssF ~~ 1 r /~ ~ GVGI~ lR~l~ -YO -~~! e ~f Ry C ci r~ C,Yrt lG~ ~ e rv 6. Will any equipment be used in the home ~dccupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference? ~1/p 7. Will any equipment or process be used which creates visual or audble interference in nay radio or television receivers off the premises? A~~ Completely fill out the attached form listing the names, addresses, and telephone bets of a~residents living on property within one hundred (100) feet of your ro e line. This includes property across the street or alley from your property. Include on the list all the information requested including property resident's signature indicating the resident understands this request and an indication of support or opposition to this home occupation. If this information is inaccurate or incomplete, it is grounds for denial of this request. 9. A fee of $Z5, to cover the cost of administration, must accompany this application before it will be accepted for processing. IY~ FORMATION: •Home occupations are deemed to be site specific and owner specific, Thus, the use of a portion of a dwelling for a home occupation will not permit a subsequent owner an .:automatic home occupation designation. • PROCEDURE: 1. Complete this Home Occupation Request Form and submit it to the clerk is the Ciry Engineer's O$ce seven (7) working days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the City-County Planning Board (which usually meets on the second Thursday of each month). 2. The Planning Board will consider the request at their meeting. Attendance by the applicant for home occupation or his representative is required at this meeting. 3. The Planning Board will make a recommendation to the City Council that the request foc home occupation be granted or denied. 4. The City Council, at its next regulazly scheduled meeting, will consider the Planning Boazd's recommendation regarding the home occupation and approve or deny the request. The applicant or his representataive must also attend this City Council meeting. If the Council approves the home occupation, the. applicant must then go to the Council's Business License Committee for the actual business license to operate the home _ • M: PRO PUMP AND 2821 3. RAMSHORN LAUREL, MT, 580M • EQUIPMENT,INC. May 19,1998 John Hawley Smith, Chairman Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board 115 W. First Street Laurel, Mt 59044 Dear Sir: I am writing this letter to protest the proposed zone change from Suburban Residential to Residential Trails of Little Dudes Ranchettes Amended %< Section, SW Ya Section 1, Township 2 South, Range 24 East. As a Ground Water Professional, I am extremely concerned about the lads of water available for our existing subdivision, Montana Meadows. From my first hand experience drilling water wells in this subdivision, and information from a twenty four (24) hour water level recorder, I can document the • declining water table. I have seen the water table drop consistently over the last three (3) years, and have data from the Montana Bureau Of Mines and Geology to support this. You may request the data from the Bureau by calling Mr. James Rose, Research Speclalist, Montana Groundwater Characterization Program at406-496-4795. Sincerely, Allan L. Hicks, President • PRO PUMP AND LAUREL MMSHSO~aN~ EQUIPMENT,INC. June 21, 1998 John Hawley Smith, Chairman Laurel-Yellowstone County planning Board 115 W. First Street Laurel, Mt 59044 Dear Sir. am writing this letter at the request of Mr. CaI Cumin, to address further concerns I have in regard to the proposed zone change for the Little Dude Ranchettes Subdivision. As I expressed in My first Letter, I am a Groundwater Professional concerned about the lack of water available for our existing Subdivision, Montana Meadows. do not believe there is adequate water available to support an additional 29 units. The additional homes would require up to 870 GPM at peak summertime demand, and Irrigated land which provides recharge is diminishing rapidly. Data provided for initial Subdivision approval was gathered from an outdated USGS map, newer • calculations need to be provided regarding groundwater recharge and direction of flow. Data provided by the developer regarding water availability and recharge were extrapolated from an existing Subdivision approximately 7 miles East and much Loser to the Yellowstone River. No specific data has as yet been generated from Little Dude Ranchettes to address these concerns. Test wells need to be drilled, sustained yield test ptm'rpirlg done, and adjacent water level mohitored. Thank you, ~'u-~ All '" Hicks, President Cc: Cal Cumin C~ ~~ . AQ UOAIEER/N~Q IBSS SAGE Ct6ttE ~LAVREL. MONTANA 3904 (406) 628-2202 To: Laurel•Yellowstone County Planning CC: Cal Cumin and other interested parties From: Roger Perkins Date: July 6,1998 Re: Response to June 21 Hicks letter MEMO First ¶ The assumption that 29 units would be pumping 30 gpm simultaneously is not • correct. For this to happen, if would have to be planned and, even then, getting 29 homeowners to agree would be a challenge. Water use is random, seasonal and subject to human activities. Our report presents a more realistic water use. Second ¶ The USGS and MBMG mapping is not outdated and very useful in determining direction of flow. Third ¶ Data used in our analysis was specific to this subdivision, primarily well logs and field data collected by our firm. The only data used from the subdivision referenced 7 miles east was water use patterns. Forth ¶ Our report addresses specific data. Fifth ¶ A well has been drilled on one of the lots. It is our plan to complete an observation well nearby and conduct a formal aquifer test on this well. F,NCINBF,PS NF.LPINC T01'UT FVATRR TO YOUR IJF,ST (ISti 07-08-98 ~04;26PM FROM DNRC WATER RESOURCES r~ ~_J TO 814066282241 P081/008 F ~~~~~ ~~~E~ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL ~ESOURCES ANd CQNSERVATIQI4 ~ATY~d ~ES0URG~5 QbiVlSi~~f 4B 1v~RTH ~lS'>= =RANGE VULCN • P.i3. 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Below, you Lind a Uriefdis~ussion Of the groundwater i:irnilitions ilt ilia area as it pertains iv the pr'upcrsed Little DuLie fitute;ltcttcs subdivia'!un, fi!Eiuwuci by :;pn4ifiv iu!nmcn!s un lhu uruccnr+ raised by Aiieo Hicks, turd Finaiiy a suggestion fur planning 9or ti!c tirturr iu the area. AID:!:>, t hzvc included a cc:py cf a rrp<sl-i cin tltt 9v'e::t ~.'81icy area tll~i wr put tc!Ketn4r back i n 199;3. t refei iv i hi5 repoi LL In til9 itTIlOVJ171,P (IISCUSSI(STS. 1. Crvti13io3w'sier Avaii:,i3ility in tFte valley uyuiicr The Aquoneering report provides a reasonable evaluation of the g*rnundwater s ituation in the erne, The imp!manl resu3i ig that irrigfltion wafer from agriculturei izmds dominatcn the groundwater hydrology of the area. The amount of water pu,irped frilm dnrnestic wells is small compared to thu amounts driven thrUUgh the aduiFc;r by irrigation return t7ocv. We have conducted studies just west of Killings concerning gravel pit dewatering and graundwtLter withdrawals eaused by a drain (enclased report). `l'hesc studies have shown that in gener.41, higher rates of groundwater withdrawals conccnt!:ttud in one area can cause Signitic;ttnt localized cirewdown. Pumping several hundred gallons p~K minute can cause noticeable declines in ,groundwater levels. Elowever, the declines are l.•Irge only in a!xa~ in the immediate vicinity o{' the pumping activity. Ltewatering of the aquifer m mine gravel provides un c:xtremu example, as the intttLt is to lower groundwater levels. This is nicely dcmunstrateti by a simplified BTATeWATBRPAOJBCfS WATER MANACEMEFrr WAfBA OPLRAI'IUNS WATtA nIGI rrS RURRAU BUREAU BURBAU BUREAU HY4/ 44~-4696 ti491414•M141F NeW 4W 4H6tl (ills) Y14-d4i0 C~ I ~I . 07-00-98 -04;26PM WATER RESOURCES TO 814066262241 P003/008 gronndwater model simulation of gravel pit dewatering shown in Figure 6 of the atuached tepart. Our groundwater Level urcasurcurcrus ut the Guhlcn Mcadr iws sabetivisian provide verification that drawdawn impacts arc indeed concentrated in the pumping urea, as suggested by the modeled simulatian, at least in that part of the aquifer. Domestic wells used for irrigation are densely distributed al the Lampman subdivision, which is just northeast of the Golden Meadows subdivisian. Keith Kerbel estimated that theet could be 4 to 6 houses per acre in that area, and many of these hauses use groundwater tar lawn irrigation. Groundwater has generally been available for irrigatian in summer menthe in this area without problems until a drain was installed at the east edge of the subdivision. Faulty constncction led to noticeable declines in groundwater levels in the aquifer. The flow rare was o-ro etitimated 1 SO gpm continuously, 24 hours a day. Groundwater-level declines were appr<aximately 4 feet at a distance of 1500 feet Pram the drain. This was enough u, cause problems with same wells in the subdivision. From this, it seems that in the Lampman subdivision ar~`tt, chsu~buted dorncsric withdrawals for summer inigation could he sustained by the aquifer, vfier~as more focused and continual withdrawals did cause same adverse impacts in tkre vicinity of the pumping, As a consequence of the overwhelming importance of irrigation-return flaw in sustaining ~vatcr levels in the aquifer, the water supply can be greatly influenced by the actions of irrigators, In the area just west of the Billings city limits, we have noticed that, in wet years, them is typically less recharge to the aquifer bccaus,: there is less ditch water applied to craps. Graundwater levels aro virtually always rawest in the late spring arai significant rises begin when imigatiotr • commences. Groundwater levels typically rise same four to six feet during summer months and decline over the winter. Fortunately, in the lard .print;, dnmzstie demands are usually low, and if not, pumping can be minimized until inigation water «plenishes the aquifer. Since the groundwater is currently available at the proposed subdivision, it is available for use. In the thin Yellowstone Valley aquifer between Laure] and the west side of Billings, the urbanization ofagricultural lands is expccteci to inc«mcntally diminish the artificial recharge supplied by irrigation water. In 1992, we (DNRC} measured water lcvcls in the area west of Fillings and found that they were generally similar to lcvcls mcasutttit at about the same time of year in 1978. However, most of these wells were in areas ,till in a relatively rural state, In summary, water availability at the subdivision is adequate at this lime, and pumping groundwater for domestic use is unlikely to cause interference with existing uses. I-Iowever the water supply is largely artiftcial, created by the irrigation of crops in lands upslope to the northwest. Consequently, it may be drastically chctrgcei if irri~*ation practices are altered -that is, if the land is taken out of inigation. Also, because the aquifer is of limited thickness and near the surface, it is vulnerable to pollution and has certain physics IimiWtinns. Another concern is that at the edge of the terrace, t5roundwatcr may naturally discharbe to springs or to the next level of terrace deposits. This causes the saturded thickness of the aquifer to he smaller near the terraces (sec far example Figure 5 of the enclosed report}. Keith Kerhel noted I~ 07-09-98 04,2fiPM FROM -NRC WRTFR RRSQIIRCF,S TO 8140fi6282241 P004/008 that some problems were experienced by people whose wells were sited near the terrace in the Laurel area. As Keith suggested, it may be advisable for Intl near the testacc to place wells as far upslope from the terrace as possible, unless them is suitable groundwater available loran the tower terra,cc lcvel~ which may bc; an option. 2. ~eneerns raised tt,Y A!!an iYicks [n his P.;ay [^, 1923 lcttc;. Allan Hicks ntltc:s that there is a lack of water for the existing tiul7d1V1S10n, however rap specific details arc prr)vided to ShU'vb'thl5. Tllc Y'vaii:r-IUVCI rt:Ci)7d5 frl7r)l Allan Hi%k'S tveli from tha 1LiBivlt; C;WiC dgtal,a.;e show seasonal givusuiwater-leWel changes similar to those we have observed in otllcr portions of the Yetluwstoae L'allry aiguifer. At the end of each spring, grvunowatcr gcvcls arc iypicaliy low. fie,w low they are i iy rc.uit of V,'Eaii9Cr condittolis that tirlve the acttutiss tif,nigawrs. `vb'heu greiundwatar levzis arc low in the lair; sprang, pru'ofems with u~elis cxcur because of the limited thickness nl'the:equiPer. 'l1t;~ canoe cxl.;.ct~,l regardless of}.uniping aictivifies, but would of court ,~ aggrevated by inercasod .. ~ ~, ~ , ptltnplrlg ar eltis Ailie vi yCar: wuuuuwaeer witf)uretwal, could cause srnna ilrawuirivsl uurlitg 11ea-vy tli;e, iic7iti%t3YCr Y.ti lhis ayuiii:Y ilie iirttliYlen7S art mUrl' lii<ciy' trt £tl~l'rrt;t i}fCr+d wcli~ L'allslrlg CIiC drawdown than wells at any appreciable distance:. T do not sae a significant, song term groundwater level decline occurring from the data otvaiiahlc ii-nrn the Allan Flicks ivcfi. [u his Junc 2l, 1998 Teller, Aifan Hicks notes that srrigatcd land which provides rcclturgc is diminishing; rapidly. Perhaps this is true. If so, then eventually all users of the valley aquifer will he in a similar situation: groundwater may no longer be available as a water xapply. Until such time, the water is there, and can be used. Coneeming; the out-of-date data used {USGS map, published 1972), there is reason to believe that conditions are basically similar now to what they were then. However, some measurements could be made to check and see if they are different enough to justify snaking; new calculations. Ct was unclear to me what data in the Aquoneering report may have been extrapolated from a +ite seven miles away, so no comment is offered. To satisfy l7E(~ suhdivisinn review, it is possible that well lesfing at the site will he nyuired. If there is an opportunity to conduct such tasting early. it would certainly demonstrate the aquifer characteristics and potential at the site. 3. ;'Tanning far .Cra I'ttl"i:re The alluvial aquifer in the Yellowstone Valley is thin, shallow, sandy, and receives much of its ' r~rohflrge fiosn irrigatiaa iwatcr fdOnt fl~l'lu'lllttn'fll land. C'DiilniOn aCll9t: tells U8 tlwt, us those ii irrigated lands diminish, so does thi; recharge. I'iii-ti1ei'rnofe, beeausi; of the limited thickness of 3 . 09-09-98 0.4;26PM PROM ONRC WATER RESOURCES TO 814066282241 P005/008 the aquifer, there may limits to the density ofseptic systems that the aquifer can treat. Spills or "non-pninC' source pollution such as applications of herbicides, pesticides, petroleum products and and so forth may be expected to accumulate in the aquifer in populated areas. Fnr these reasons, the day may come that the aquifer is no longer suitable as a ~:+.,urca of drinking water. [f the aquifer is used as a water supply now, its 1 imitations and vulneruhility should be recognized. Since the water is currently available, DNRC ~cnerally has no authori[_y to prevent its use. Perhaps one practical option would br In pmvidc. narrow easements aloof; rite Kara?ath?) planned roadways that could be used for a wa!er system if one is ever needed, If this practice became a stardarca. part of su~iivisiars kn the ama, it may simpl ify matters i!'!arge ~.vatcr systems arc ever needed. These could be desi~med to be erienteil urw:trd marnhne eascmert, as discussed further below. Another activity L'tat rnkght be considered for subdivision c>f i,. igated lant; would be to keep the water right associated with the £orner source by' applying tirr a Change. in f'I~~int of l )ivcrvirn. In this marurcr, the subdivisiuu would ilavz a wafer right that cuulti'vr l,utc;ntialiy cl;angcd back to ale origiuak source ~pre5uiiia'aly a canal) if it is ever neccssii'y. instead of each landowner holding a Water r1~TI'!t, tliC Ctitntilnii4'C ti5C k7y WCIk9 wtlllld CCYiiStitliie a R'iitcr rtl;hi undci the rarnc Ul hlr SUUdIV IffiULl. I11C Wa.tbC rl~!ktl Wi]Uld In 1610 slid vUlLIl11t: CllLLal ihui uuiiwtii ilscd l"Oiit ivckls. To plan and prepare for ine day delivered water supplies are needed, county and city engineers might consider dividing tits west valley area into areas ti)1 winch wa[cr supp!i~l fur irrigation • presently Comes fmm a single source, such as a earial. Fnr each area, sketch out some possible mainline routes for water supply systems. Idcahy, many of• these routes can follow existing mad or utility easements. Grade and source of supply would have to he kept in mind. Then as new subdivisions are built, assure that the easement network far water supply in the subdivision is compatible with the area-wide mainline plan. [n this manrier, the county could develop what 1 veiw as a "phantom" water system -one that. may or may not ever need to be built. Tn those arras that development pressure is highest, perhaps they will someday be made. In other areas, they may not he Headed- This would provide for a plan for future water distribution without requiring a knnwladlte of where development will oocur. Potantially, all imgalod subdivisions could establish a single water rights that are by priority date and source lknked to the same canal or snarce from which the land was originally irrigated. If a water system is ever rc•~uired, these rights could be pooled and used to access canal water. The canal water will likely be available, as rite. irrigation requircntents far agricultural land will diminish as lands are subdivided. Some discussions with area irrigaWrs would probably lm bcnefcial. Keith iCerbel and I have discussed this idea and am interested in your thouglt~ as u, wheliler this rosy bC reasonable planning activity in the area. We Chink there may he other areas in the state where such a concept could work as wall. Pleue !ut us know what you think. You might discuss the idea with Keith (247-4425), and feel tree to cal] me if you have questions (40h-444-6o7q). • 4 OT-09-98'0~;Z6PM FKUM UNKG wfl r.rc Kealurc~r.a lu O14000C6LL41 ruua uuo Jack Stults, the Water Resources Division Administrator liked the idea, and we arc planning to propose this idea as a possible remedy lu al Ieasl one aspect i+f problc+c+s assuciaied with subdivisioruti in irrigated areas throughout MonGtna. Sincerelv, ~ d G~'i i{irk B. Waren S I~ • i it !~ I z~ .~. ~~ ~N <m rn > c~ m~ A D ~ f'1 ~ ~ A C Vf N n n 4 Q a 0 S 0 z i n D Cri 0 C BDO/100d w ~v N N ~ N N N H x ~ .n J ~' o °t~ ~ c ° c n ~ ~ ~ n ~ 49 ~' ~,~ ~ U.i \ •I f 0) ;' ; b "~ ~; _ ~V 1 I Q ~ -0 ~ J ~{ ~'r . v/// // - •'r Y ^~ A ~^~. 1 ~~ I b ~~ ~~ ,,~ ~ \ is K ~, n j ~! ~•ry G !~ _ 0 l ~;y ~ ~ ~ ` ~ ~i e ri ~ ~ q N 7 .~ ~ ~ h -b t n ~~j~ - a f (' ~ r y' w @~ a s ;'. '1~ l rrI 'I C ~ i a \'~ ! ^ ~. 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GR~U7•JBWATER M~PEL DESCR li. SCNEMP.TIC ~/IEW dUL a-yfi, W~U 1Y~56 1'M O, II,~,IM~I„ f ~~,~ S N0, 4064964343 P, 2 1~lOl~: TANA ~EC~ of The University of Montana Montana euresu of Mlnes and Geotcgy 1300 IPJest Park Street Britt?, Montana 5 970 1-8 99 7 (406/496-4180, (406)-496-4795 July 8, 1998 City of Laurel Cemmissieners Planning Ilepartment ~i t~ ~ Hall 115 Wei 1" Street Laurel, Montana 59044 (4vo'")-628-4795 extcn5iun S rax:(406)-628-2241 Deaz Commissioners: Enclosed is theground-water information that you requested from the Ground•Water Information Center database (GWIC). The data are from records for wells reportedly located in Section 2, Township 25, Range 241x. Included are water-quality reports from samples collected last year, well visit data showing well yields-and field water-quality data, and a list of wells showing location, Iandowner at the time of"drilling, total well depth, driller's static water level measurements, yield, and date drilled. 'his information can be used to evaluate the general hydrogeology of the area. The data also include a hydrograph showing daily water level measurements from a wetI (well M:158606) located in the Montana Meadows Subdivision, at 2621 South Rams Hom Drive. Using lithologic records (drillers descriptions of materials), the depth to the shale that defines the bottom of the sand and gravel aquifer can also be estimated. The shale is between 1 foot and 50 feet, and averages about 25 to 35 feet below the lat?d surface in section 2. The well records also report drillsr's static water levels, which is the distance betureen the land ssfzce and the water table. By subtracting take dept.. to the water table from the bottom of the aqui: ;r, the total saturatr•.d tfiickness of the aquifer eau be estimated. To coritplicate u4e si~uatiori, the th;c'riness of the aquifer changes depending on water level stage, which depends on the time of year. The hydrograph for well M:158606, illustrates seasonal water-level fluctuations in the aquifer. Based on these data, water-level change maybe closely related to irrigation practices. In the period of record the lowest water levels, about 17.5 feet below ]and surface, were measured in early-June 1997 and also in late-May 1~8, appazently just prior to irrigation beginning. The highest water levels, about 11 feet below the land surface, occurred in late-September 1997, following a summer of irrigation. The bottom of the well, at 33.0 feet, is in the shale that defines the bottom of the aquifer. P,i IvtBhSG letter to Pagc 2 July S, 1993 City of J aurel Coul,nissiGllets Using the maximum and mimimum measured water revels, and t}le total depth ot'33 feet, the saturated thickness in this aquifer was between 15.5 feet and 22.0 feet during the last year. Based on the hydrograph, if imgation in the area was curtailed, additional water-level decline might be an li t`ins le~l, The Sahli atdd thlCknc35 Gf ih,: dKiiia~-i i5 LTipvIiant i0 the pCrav,inaiaCC Gf iLdl'vii?iial ire-ii5. v'4ilc-n a pump draws wafer frum a weft, ilie wairr ievcl iu iuat welt deciines and a neiv water level (the purrsping water level] is established that is dependerii on the amount of water being pumped, the permeability of the aquifer near the well, and the efficiency of tb.e well itself The difference between the initial water level and the pumping water level at a given pumping rate and time is called the rlrawdown. Ll rawrt~iyn ig nPrecS~ry en t„h, a.t w,~tPr ('an. mnvP ftnm. the amii,fPr i,ntn the will and into tA,y p Ulnp The available drawdown in a weft that fuiiy penetrates an aquifer is dependent Gn the, saturated thickness. Using the hydrogaph for well 1k1a5$506 and a depth of 33 feet for the bottom of the aquifer, the saturated thickness at this well would be as low as 16 feet in the late spring of each year. Fpor example; ifa pnntp was placedpin this well. at 32 feethelnw land-surface; it would have about 15 a°v,°.i vf:VatEr ab G:'•~i lt. If wH1A A,~d: 1Sp~O6 p{ GLLULZd 1 O ~al{G14s AN%.r r{~{iAUtc i,l VIIG IAGLiy V.f (J ~lAA/pAAAp with a dzawdown of 10 feet, file pump wuuld bC covered by a'vvui ,~+ feet of waiCC udder those pumping conditions. Conversely, if the well required 1 foot of dzawdoivn,'the pump would be covered by 14 feet of water. If lack of recharge or additional demand on the aquifer eventually decreased the saturated thickness of the aquifer from 16 to 11 feet and the well required 10 feet of rlracy`t,Jyyn~ ri7ttmpinao iya+rr leyelS w0»ld approach the top of the pLmp and the well might "fa;l". If the well only required 1 foot of dra:vdo:vn, the pump :would still be covered by 9 feet cf water and likely wGUld Sili1 gca av aiu ad Ca^rilatCiy. The a,ilGunt Gf draNdG'r1'n rCq uli,.d Cu^l? 1'.C wtlriiatCd by conducting aquir'er tests to estirnate the potential yield of the aquifer, drawdoivns that occur with pumping, and the radius of influence (distance away from the well that drawdown occurs) caused by pumping. We vrill download the most rerent water-level dzta from wel! 1bI:158505 this week. I wilt_ forward a copy Gf the downloaded wafer-level data to you when we zeceive the information. If :eater levels began to rise in June, as they did last year, that may conirrm their relationship to irrigation. If file rise is minimal or does not occuz, then it is gossible that changing irrigation patterns in the area have already affected the aquifer, or that the relationship did not exist. The best thing to do would be to compare water-level changes on the hydrograph with dates +dlat irrigation began. and erided near the. well. Based on a study by the U, S. Geological Sun'ey, ground water under section 2 flows from the northwest to the southeast. Imsttiivrr water: apply to fields nortliwast or near well i'~::15$636 would have the most impact on its water levels. M au~- a-tlo, wnu l~~~r rtli aitlmtr-UWIG. IviBMG letter to Page 3 City ofI.aurel Commissioners PAX N0. 4064964 -' `' ==°P. 4 July $, 1998 The water-quality analyses include measurements of nitrate concentrations in ground water (about one-third of the way down the water quality analysis page on the right). Nitrates can be derived from several souxcPS, i7nclndino: nahiral ocruttences, plant decomposition, animal wastes, fertilizers and septic syste:..s. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA} recor-,.,Lended maximum contaminant level for nitrate in drinking water is 10 mg/L (as N). The reported concentrations aze below the limit at 1.7 mg/L. Tf you have any questions regarding the enclosed data or need additional information please call me. S~~.o'x2Ay ~--~ James Rose Reseazch Specialist, hydrogeologist e-mail: jaxeesx cz rnbnlgslua.zntech.edu L c d fD V b V O C CP v w `~ ~ti cyo O tD ti ~i c~'o m N water depth below ground (Peet) Go 01 •P N O O Q~ A N O __.__ i •- 1 i . _..___~ I 1 I i ~ ~ ~ I ~~ 1 " i . . ___ .... .. ._ ... _. .___ ~ ~ i I ~I .-__-~ i I ~ I ~ I ~ .._._ i :_ Z R ..~ ~ s ~ ~ iTi ~ s g1 A y G: i O 13 ~W N o C ~ sf°^ a ~ a m •. J II I. • • MONTANA BUR1iAU (JLf M1NEJ AND CtEDLUCiY BUTTE, MONTANA 59701 (406)495-4157 WA'1'E12 QUALITY ANALYSIS T,AB NO.: 96Q0033 Etatc: MT County: YELLOWSTONE Latitude-Longitude: 45D41'06'N 108D43'29'W Site Location: 02S 24E 02 DCAD O1 Topographic btap: MOSSMAIN 7 1/2' MH~IG Site: M:124908 GeGlGgic Source: 111TRRC* * Pto7gct Id: GWCP03 Drainage Basin: HD Station Id: Agency + Sampler: tfiaMG^.7'R .^,ample Courcc: W3LL Ho tie number: 124908D Land Surface Altitude: 3310.0 FT. Date ~dmpled: 11 JiiL 1997 5u~Lai:~Cil Yield: 12.00 GPi•i Time Sampled: 13:35 Yield Meas Method: SVCKET AND STOPWATCH Lab + Analyst: MxsMGK)3JK Total Depth oP Well: 34.5 FT. rapt. Date Com~+late: 27 OCT 1997 SWL above(-) or below G5: 17.4? FT meas. Sample Handling: 4220 Casing Diameter: 6.0 In. t:epthod Sampled: PL*MPED Casing T,~pe: STEEL Procedure Type: DISSOLVED Completion Type: Water se: DOMESTIC Per2oraciou Iucervai: _- • ' $:. `.: vIn°.$ T.^~.r wr r. nnm nrw_r_c n Geal giC ~OUrce: TERRACE DEPOSITS {HOLOCENE) mg/L meq/L mqq/L meq/L Calcium Ca; 112.2 5.60 Bicarbonate (HCD31 302.6 4.96 M2gneeinm M, 50.7 4.99 Carbonate IC03S) 0.00 Sodium Na} 34.7 1.51 Chloride (C1) 26.1 0.74 POtdeel uni (n 2.S O.C7 Sulfate. (604 ?.73.1 5,65 Iron (Fe <.003 0,00 Nitrate (as N 1.8 P 0.13, Manganese fMn) <.002 0.00 fluoride (F D.00 Silica (Si021 30,4 OrthoPhnsnhata {aa P. <.OS 0.00 Total Caticr.4: 12.20 Tctal Aniors: 11.51 Calculated Dissolved Solid: 690.96 Total Hardness as CaC03: 530.00 c,~m of DiEB, Constituent: 844.50 Field Hardytaga as (_'a.C03; Field enductvy, micromhos: 969. Total Alka2inlty as CaC03: 248.18 Lau enductvy, micrcml~.oa: ^.27. Field A1kalirit•• as CaC03: 250. Field PH: 7,39 Ryznar Stability Index: 5.67 Laboratory PH: 8.44 Langller Saturation index: 1.38 SmAi nm AAanrrt{fin kar i.c: O.6F ^=aramatar 4aluc Parameter `-lue NITRATEeTOT',F D (MG/L-N) q.7 Field Temp, Water X10.5 C <30. s2 . 2.3 29.4 <2. 133. 37. <2. >.0 <2. c2. <3 . 32. <10. 10.9 e.2 2.5 <1. 1021. e5. QiQ. <5. <'l. <ze.. P.xnlanation: maJL = mil ligrama par liter, ug/L micrograms per liter, meq/L = millieguivalenEe per lit®r. 8T Peat, Mt = meters, TR total recoverable, TOT = total, si0 biGlo3ically available, Qualifiers: A = xydride Atomic Absorption, E = Estimated due to interference x Exceeded Ho1d>.ng Time, N - Spiked sample recovery not within contsal limit P - Preserved Sample, S = Method o£ Standard Additions, * = Duplicate Analysis not within control limits - Percent Meq/L (For Pier Plot) Pri nt~l~_20 M.A.Y 99 Ce Mg Na K C1 a09 HCG3 C03 46.0 41.0 12.4 0.6 6.5 sa.a 43.6 0.0 NOTE: In COrrs,+aPnndenCe, pl0aae ref®r t0 Lab Number: 99Q0033 r. WdLGY CGndltiGi.: 1: CLHAR 4U54964343 MONTANA BUREAU Uk' MLNt::B AND GF;ULU(iY Ri1TTR, MONTANA 59701 (406)49fi-4167 Mm 45041'06'N 108D43'29'W itOSSMAiI7 7 1/2' 111TRRCw * - : FID MBMG*JR 124906 Land i1 JUL 1997 13:35 Y, WA'1't:N (fUHL1'1'Y ANALYS'1y LAB NO.: 9800032 County: YELL01•!STOi!JE Site Location: 02S 24E 02 DCAD 01 hiBMG Sita: M:12490fi Praj set Id: GWCP03 ' Station Id: Sam~1F SOULCe: WELL urface Altitude: 3310.0 FT. Sustainzd .izld: 12.00 GFl'•1 eld Meas Method: BUCKET AJTD STOPWATCH MriM(i*a~t< Total uepeh of Well: 34.5 rt'. rept. 27 OCT 1997 S'AI, ,~bnvP (-) ter. below GS : 17.47 FT meas. . 4220 , CaSing Diameter: 6.0 In. FJ::: ~'D Caai-g Trre: ~ STEEL DISSOLVED Completion Type: DOMESTIC Perforation Interval: Sampling Site : HIGHS ALLF,:: L A:iD DI? +•E D Geologic Source : TERRACE DEPOSITS (HOLOCENb) ma/L meq/L mq/L meq/L Calcium Ca) 113.1 5.64 Bicarbonate {HC03) 2 8b.1 4.59 Ma sium F?g~ m Na~ S ~i 59.7 4.91 49 2 1 34 Carber_are (C03 Chloride (C11 25.9 0.40 0.73 u o Potassium (K . . 2.S p.07 Sulfate (S04 27G.9 5.64 Iron (Fe4 ~ c.003 0.00 Nitrate (as .N 1.6 P 0.11 MancJaneee (Mri1) x.002 0.00 Fluoride (F) 0.00 Si ll ra {SiO2) 39.4 4rthaPl'iorphate {aP P] <,nF (7,Op Total Cations: 12.14 Tctal AniCra: 11. 00 Calculated Dissolved Solid: Sur cf Diaa, Co.^.otituent: Field enductvy, micromhos: Lail cnductvy, micrbrth68: Field PH: Laboratory PH: 676.58 E19.7C 969. s91. 7.39 8.22 Paramztzr Value Field Temp, Air NITRATE,TOT,FLD (MG/L-N) 1.7 ALUMINUM, DI55 ~UG/L-AL} c30. A,.~'I,9Ch1,DIS JG L AS SB / S RS c2. 2 7 L A A ARSENIC,DISS UG . " 13AR1UM, U1S~u` (U(i/L A5 BA L5 • 0 BSRYLL,DISS ((VG/L AS RE~ ~ <2. BORON,DI5S (VG/T. AS B) 170. BR06iIDz,DI55 (t;G/L AS SR) 32. CADMIUM,DISS(VG/L AS CD) <2. CHRVMIUM, nlss (UG%L-Girl 5.0 CORALT,DISS {uG/L AS CO) a2. COPPER DISS UG/L AS CU} LEAD,DYSS(VG LAS PB} e2. <2. Total Hardness as CaC03: Field Hardness as CaC03: Total Alkalinity as CaC03: Fielfl Alkalinity as CaC03: Ryznar Stability Index: Langlier Saturation Index: Sodium Adeorprion Ratio: Para,~~zter Field Temp, Water 528.14 229.73 250. 5.95 1.13 0.65 9alua 10.5 C 44. a10, 10.5 c.2 2.5 cl. 2047. c5. <10. a5. <`a: Water condition: 1: CLE_TiR J lanation: mm9g/L = milligrams per liter, Ug/L = microgramc per liters meq/L r. mi~liequivalents per•liter. FT feet, Mt = meters, TR total recove_able, TOT = total, HIO biologically available. - Qualifiera: A ~ Hydride Atomic Absorption, E = Estimated due Go interference, H Exceeded Holding Time, N - spiked sample recovery not within control limit P - Preserved Samples S Metbgd of Rt,.anrlard Aridirions, + = piupli.cate Analysis not within control limits Printed: 20 M.1Y 9E Percent Meq/L (For Pi er Plotl Ca Mg Na K C1 S04 FLC03 C03 46.6 40.5 12.3 0.6 6.7 51.5 41.9 0.0 NOTE: In correspondence, please refer to Lab Number: 9600032 • • dUt 8-98 WED 12:59 PM M9MG-rwlC Fax No, ' 4064964343 "P. 8 Groundwater 7nfDrma[!on Center 5/20/98 . Water We1I. Inventory Data GroundwaCer Characterization Progzam T 02 S R 24 E WELL NO... M:158a'06 LOCATIOPI.. 02S 24E 02 DCAA O1 SITE NAME. HICKS AL INV MEAS INV INV STATEC INV INV INV POINT TOTAL PUMPING WATER Hs.. ...... iavc~iJCY DATE....... ELEV.... DEPTH... LEVEL... LEVEL... ROSE .7A.ME5 M9MG 25 MAR 97 3?11,50 Ia.ni 1a.99 INV INV INV INV INV INV WATER SPEC COND YIELD HOW TEST SHUT' IN FIELD TEMP.. AT 25'C.. iGPMi••• TESTED .............. HOURS. PRESSv~n PH........ 10.0 VOLLTMAETRIC C.3 SAMPLE CHLORIDE REDOX WELL BEFORE WATER SWL INVENTORY FIELD POTENTTAI, CONDITION TANK?..... CONDITION...... ELEVATION. PROJECT... MG/L...,.. FIELb (MV) GVOU 3,255.11 GWCP03 - sIELD NITRATE MG/L AS N • 'viELL NO... M:124908 LOCP_TION.. 02S 24£ 02 DCAD O1 SITE NAME. HICKS RLLAN L AND DIANE D • INV MEAS 1NV SNV 9TA'P IC IivJ ZNV INV POINT TGTAL PL:4PiNG WATER BY-. . ...... ...... .... AGENCY DATE...., ,. ELEV,.. . DEPTH... LEVEL... LEVEL... ROSE JAMES MBMG 21 MAR 97 3312.0 0 - 17.19 16.42 } I.NV INV 1NV INV ~ INV INV rvaYTEA :aa^.iC COND YZELD Y.Ok' TEST 3BTJT ZN FIELD T£MP.. AT 25~C.. (GPM},,, TESTED ..... ......... HOURS. PRESSVRE PH. ....... 11.6 1046.0 15.0 VOLUMETRIC 0.5 7.30 SAMPLE CHLUkIDS kEDOX . WELL BEFORE WATER SWL II7VdNTOAY FIELD POTEyiIFL CONDITION T:~lIK?. .... 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Box 10 Laurel, MT 59044 Dear Cal: MONTANA TECH of the University of Montana MONTANA BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY Campus box 112 1500 North 30th billings, Montana 59101.0288 (408)657.2938 I have recently reviewed the report by Roger Perkins regarding a new subdivision plate east of Laurel. "this information was given to me by Ur. David Lopez, to wftom your original fetter and copy of the report were sent to. While the report by Perkins does cover most significant factors regarding the subdivision, I am concerned that much of the data used to develop the conclusions were extrapolated from areas that may not have the same hydrologic conditions as fete proposed development. More site specific infortttation including aquifer test data, lithologic data, and detailed groundwater flow data from the area proposed for development are required to adequately predict impacts of the proposed subdivision. Another significant consideration is the impact on recharge caused by changing from furrow irrigated cropland to 1-acre lots. Tho report indicated 1-1.5 inches of deep percolation per irrigation cycle for a total of 6-inches of annual recharge. Preliminary review of hydragraplts appears W indicate that this volume may be two to three times less than the actual recharge rate caused by the infiltration of irrigation water. A reduction of rechazge of this magnitude could have significant effects not only on previous subdivisions but also on the new development. Anew research project sponsored by the Yellowstone Conservation District has recently been funded. This project is designed to describe and document tl+e hydrogeologic system itr the West Billings area with enough detail to help planners, fanttcrs, and homeowners make scientifically sound land-use decisions regarding wafer resources. 't'he project is just beginning and is designed to last for two years. It is the intent of the Yellowstone Conservation District-and the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology that information from this research will be useful for answering specific questions similar to the one regarding the proposed subdivision. Preliminary data From this rescarclt should be available within the next year. please fell free to contact me regarding the hydrogeology of this area or the research project. Jon Reiten Associate Research Professor/ETydrogeolagist Sincerely, ~ ,/] ~ jlG..\ J. R L Z 'd -VV 96:II 3Ily 86-L -'Illf }.•J L . ~ ... •~ .; ,~ , P.O. BOX 10 ~1 r~ City ®f I~a.urel LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 PLANNING BOARD PHONE: 628.8791 APPLICATIOPI FORM DEPARTMENT The undersigned as owner or agent of the following described property requests a one Change Land Use Variance as outlined in the City Zoning Ordinan From {-ItaY1Wa~ CO+YlVV1e+"GIR..~e~ Zone TO ~, Zone 1. Legal description of property: ~ f'~ ii`~Af C1P .' 2. General location;~~1, le +~)esf nn O1cF ~-E,~?.r I - ~ ~ ~~~.1 ~iwt~+s - Y~GG~~- ~C~G~.c~ Sicf~ 3. .Proposed use: ~PS~rQe,2}-iQ(; 4. Owner(s): (address) ,.w ,,,,a"~ ~, 5. owner) ~~ lnameJ ressJ phone .number 6. Covenants or :deed restrictions ~on.property: Yes No ~(If yes, :include coPY) I uhderstand.that the filing fee .accompanying this application is not refundable, that it pays part. of the cost in processing, and that the :fee does not constitute a .payment for a Zone Change/Land Use variance: Also,, .that all information presented .is true and. correct. Petitioner:must?be,•,present at•hearings. ... . Petition .No. - • ..Fee ~.Peid ~~ ICO:co . Petitioner's ~ _ Signature ~ n ' ~~ .r /7IZ~/.Q2Y~,Q~. ~ •? /y- Date ~i;-~K-~'ISf .~. Agent(s): L/ b' c ~ ~ H m ~ N A J O by ^ ~ ~ i MEMO SUBJECT: Findings and Conclusions Regarding Zone Change Request by Sturman for Property at 1009 Old Higlnvay 10 (C.S. 447) TO: FROM: DATE: LEGAL COMMENTS Laurel Zoning Commission Cal Cumin, Laurcl Planning Director July 9, 1998 The Laurel Municipal Code (17.72.050 (G)) requires that, "The planning director shall report his findings and conclusions in writing to the rezoning commission, which report shall be a matter of public record." State code (MCA 76-2-304) references the `Purposes of zoning': (1) Such regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health azid the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, schools, parks, and other public requirements. (2) Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, aznong other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such municipality. SPECIFICS OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST Applicant wishes to rezone property from Highway Commercial (HC) to Community Commercial (CC). Applicant wishes to refinance the residential house which is located onthe property. The finance company will not refinance if the house cannot be rebuilt in case it is destroyed-an existing condition because the property is zoned commercial and the use is residential. The existing house is anon-conforming use on the property. Under 17.20.010 of the Laurel City Code, a single-family dwelling, such as Sturman's, is allowed on in the CC Zone (but not in the HC Zone). Hence the request for re-zoning. This is not the best reason to request a zone change. The situation arises from the resident family's need to refinance their dwelling. There has been no protest against the request. There is no strong reasons to deny the application other than it is not good planning practice. Small community planning often tries to address the desires of its citizens to do what they feel they have to with their property-as long as it is not detrimental to the community as a whole and not in violation of the Comprehensive Plan. This request is of that nature. , ~ISW.FlSTBT. City Of Laurel PUB WORKS: 62R-479G WATER OFC: 62R-743 I COURT: 628-1964 P.O. BOX 10 Fax: 62s-22a I Laurel, Montana 59044 June 19, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING u ,~ lt„EL PLANNING BOARD DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., or when the agenda allows, in the Council chambers of City Ha11, 115 W. First Street, Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of reviewing a proposed -zone change from Highway Commercial to Community Commercial for the following described property: A tract of land in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4, of Section 8, Township 2 South, Range 24 East, M.P.M.; described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South Section line of said Section 8, 925 1/2 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Section, thence North at a right angle thereto, 750 feet;- thence West at right angle thereof 288 1/2 feet; thence South a right angle thereto, 750 feet to a point in said Section line; thence East at right angle thereto, 288 1/2 feet to the point of beginning, subject to easement for public highway; excepting from above described tract a tract of land described as follows; Beginning at a point 925 1/2 feet West of the Southeast Corner of Section e, Township 2 South, Range 24 East, M.P.M.; thence North 750 feet; thence West 118 feet; thence South 750 feet; thence East 118 feet; thence South 750 feet; thence East 118 feet to the point of beginning, said excepted tract otherwise described as Survey No. 477, Document 486718, In Yellowstone County, Montana. General location is 1009 U.S. Highway # 10 West, Laurel, Montana 59044. Information concerning this proposed change can be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall. Anyone wishing to protest the proposed change may appear at this Hearing with or without counsel. John Hawley Smith, Chairman. Pub. 2t: 6/24/98 & 7/1/98. City Oi Laurel is an EEO Employer Equal Housing Opportunity