HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R20-7211112#0199all "111M
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PROPERTY
OWNER AT 112/114 3rd AVENUE TO UTILIZE DECORATIVE RIVER ROCK
RATHER THAN GRASS WITHIN THE BOULEVARD LOCATED ADJACENT TO HIS
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE WRITTEN REQUEST.
WHEREAS, the owner of the property located at 112/114 3rd Avenue, within the City of
Laurel, desires to change a portion of the boulevard located adjacent to his property from grass
and/or sod to decorative river rock; and
WHEREAS, the property owner submitted a written request to the City Council which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.32.010 of the Laurel Municipal Code Laurel currently requires
all boulevard's to be kept in grass and trees unless specific permission is granted for other
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has agreed to complete the project within 10 days of the
City Council's approval which will improve the appearance of the boulevard which is currently
brown grass and dirt due to irrigation issues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of Laurel, pursuant to the
written request, hereby grants permission to the property owner to install river rock within the
boulevard located at 112/114 3rd Avenue, within the City of Laurel subject to the following
conditions:
• Install weed barrier landscape fabric below river rock and around any planted shrubs or
plants.
• Remove weeds and other invasive species of plants regularly.
• Spray weedkiller twice yearly to control any weeds or invasive plant species present.
• Use Xeriscaping best practices to install drought -tolerant plants and shrubs to cover a
minimum of 25% of the boulevard landscaping area.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 13, 2020, by Council
Member Klose.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 13t" day of
October 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 13"' day of October 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
�omasNelson, Mayor
R20-72 Permission utilize river rock landscaping in the boulevard located at 112/114 3rd Avenue
AT EST:
IR�1_6a&tangve, Clerk -Treasurer
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
R20-72 Permission utilize river rock landscaping in the boulevard located at 112/114 3rd Avenue
TO: City of Laurel 09/09/2020
City Council
FM: Darrell Dyer
1031 Fir Ave
Laurel, MT
RE: Boulevard Landscaping Requests
Address: 112/114 Yd Ave
Laurel, MT
The two modern buildings recently built currently have withered sod and dirt in the
boulevard area. The Salon owner asked if I could smooth out the dirt / brown grass and
install river rock which would also be included directly in front of the buildings.
I would grind the stump down that's currently in place and install river rock.
I have a well across the alley and an entire landscaping plan will be soon enacted as I
finally figured out how to use the well to sprinkle the entire block from the new fourplex
west to 4a' ave but I'm not allowed to cross the alley.
It seems I need the council's permission to install the rock. Upon receiving permission,
the improvements will be finished within 10 days.
Thanks to everyone for your support
Warm Regards
Darrell Dyer
CITY HALL
116 W. 1 sr S"I'.
City Of Laurel
PLANNING: 628-4796
WATER OFC.: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964 P.O. Box 1.0
FAX 628-2241 Laurel, Montana 59044
October 6, 2020
Laurel City Council
115 West 1St Street
Laurel, MT 59102
Office of the City Planner
Comments regarding Darrell Dyer's Request for rocks in boulevard on 112-114 3`a Ave
Mayor and City Council,
Darrell Dyer has requested to replace the trees and grass in the boulevards in front of his properties at
112-1143 d Avenue with river- rock as is required by "LMC 12.32.010 - Boulevards to be kept in grass
and trees." I am in support of this change with minor conditions that should be put in place to ensure a
positive aesthetic and proper maintenance. Conditions for approval include:
➢ Install weed barrier landscape fabric below river rock and around any planted shrubs or plants
➢ Remove weeds and other invasive species of plants regularly
➢ Spray weedkiller twice yearly to control any weeds or invasive plant species present.
➢ Use Xeriscaping best practices to install drought -tolerant plants and shrubs to cover a minimum
of 25% of the boulevard landscaping area.
These conditions of approval will allow the boulevard landscaping to be more easily maintained, provide
a positive aesthetic, and soften the harsh building forms and paved areas of the downtown area. Thank
you for your consideration of the request and these conditions of approval.
Regards,
Nicholas Altonaga
Planning Director