HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R21-26lami (1111101111-111 I
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 801 EAST MAIN STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested in the current zoning designation
by the owner of the herein described property that is located within the City of Laurel
and is located at 801 E. Main Street as further described herein ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the existing zoning for the Property is Community Commercial
which the owner seeks to have changed to Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Laurel to
adopt this resolution thereby approving the proposed zoning changes to provide for an
expanded, uniform, and orderly growth for the City; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City's Zoning Commission on
March 17, 2021 and the City Council on April 13, 2021 and based on the evidence
presented at the Public Hearings and documents submitted by Staff, the City Council
has determined the requested zone change is in the City's best interest as detailed in the
Zoning Commission and City Council Records which are incorporated herein as part of
this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby adopts the findings contained in the
Zoning Commission Record as well as all items in the Council Record.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana, that the zone change requested by the Property owner is hereby
approved for the Property located at 801 East Main Street which is further described as
follows:
NUTTING SUBD, S10, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 20, Lot 12A, AMND LESS
273 F FOR MAIN ST (08)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Property's zoning designation is hereby
changed from Community Commercial to Central Business District subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Owner/Developer shall comply with all the requirements of LMC Chapter
17.72
2. The Owner/Developer shall submit any and all applicable and necessary permits
and fees for development of the parcels subject to this zone change approval.
3. The Owner/Developer shall not install and/or operate any uses on parcels subject
to this zone change which are not allowable under LMC Chapter 17.16.
R21-26 Zone Change 801 East Main: Community Commercial to Central Business District
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 13, 2021, by
Council Member McGee.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 13th
day of April 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 13th day of April 2021.
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
AT ST:
Bethany Oage, Jerk -Treasurer
Approved as to form:
Sam S. Pai ter, Civil tty Attorney
R21-26 Zone Change 801 East Main: Community Commercial to Central Business District
CITY-COUNTYLAUREL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF'i'
TO: Laurel City -County Planning Board / Zoning Commission
FROM: Nicholas Altonaga, Planning Director
RE: 801 E. Main Street Zone Change
DATE: March 24, 2021
The Owner of 801 E. Main Street has requested a zone change from Community Commercial
(CC) to Central Business District (CBD). Shannon Otis, the representative of the property owner,
submitted the application packet to the Planning Department on February 17, 2021. The
Applicant previously met with the Planning Director on site to discuss the zone change process
and what a change of zoning designation would mean.
Owner: Investment Properties Finance Group LLC
Legal Description: NUTTING SUBD, S10, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 20, Lot 12A, AMND LESS 2731'
FOR MAIN ST (08)
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Parcel Size: 10,939sgft
Existing Land Use: Commercial, vacant (under construction)
Existing Zoning: Community Commercial
Proposed Land Use: Central Business District
• Applicant met with Planning Director in January of 2021 to discuss the current project
on the property and the zone change process.
• Applicant submitted the zone change application on February 17, 2021.
• A Public Hearing was held at the Laurel City -County Planning Board meeting on March
17, 2021 to receive public comment and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the
zone change.
• The Planning Board voted to approve the Zone Change Request with the stated staff
conditions.
A Public Hearing is scheduled at the Laurel City Council meeting on April 13, 2021 to
receive public comment and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the zone
change.
The Applicant is requesting a zone change for the property at 801 E. Main Street. They request
a zone change from the existing Community Commercial (CC) designation to the Central
Business District (CBD) designation.
• The Applicant has met with the Planning Director regarding the zone change application.
• The Applicant has submitted the application and applicable fees.
• The Applicant has a goal of redeveloping and rehabilitating the parcel in order to build
more residential units within the East downtown area.
• The Applicant has stated that the CBD designation provides greater opportunities for
future lot development.
• The property is directly adjacent to the current delineated Central Business District.
• The property is one of two commercial properties directly East of the Central Business
District zoning district that were not included in that zoning at the time of its
establishment.
• The public noticing requirements have been met.
17.72.060 - Zoning commission action.
A. The zoning commission shall review and take action upon each application in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter, and after a public hearing at which the application shall be
presented to the zoning commission by the planning director together with his findings and
conclusions on the matter. A report of the commission's recommendation and the planning
director's findings and conclusions shall be submitted to the city council.
B. The zoning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council to:
1. Deny the application for amendment to the official map;
2. Grant action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
3. Delay action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
4. Give reasons for the recommendation.
C. The zoning commission shall adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of public hearings
and meetings, which shall be published and available to the public, as well as conflict of interest
rules, to ensure that no member is entitled to vote on a matter in which he has an interest
directly or indirectly.
The Planning Director recommends that the Zoning Commission approve the zone change
request. The Planning Director has drafted conditions of approval which are presented below.
1. The Owner/Developer shall comply with all the requirements of LMC Chapter 17.72
2. The Owner/Developer shall submit any and all applicable and necessary permits and
fees for development of the parcels subject to this zone change approval.
3. The Owner/Developer shall not install and/or operate any uses on parcels subject to this
zone change which are not allowable under LMC Chapter 17.16.
1. 801 E. Main Street Zone Change Application
2. Overhead Map with 300ft buffer
3. Nutting Subdivision Plat (1909)
4. List of Adjacent Property Owners
5. Public Hearing Notice
6. LMC 17.72—Amendments
7. LMC 17.20 — Commercial -Industrial Use Regulations
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2419 11TH LLC MONSON, CHRIS
B00501 B00903
PO BOX 7128 817 E 4TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801-7003 LAUREL, MT 59044
ARROYO SECO GROUP INC MONTANA RAIL LINK
B00489 D13144C
7308 EL NIDO PO BOX 16624
LA VERNE, CA 91750-1127 MISSOULA, MT 59808-6624
BRADLEY, CURTIS 1 & BONNIE
MORAN, MICHAEL G
J
B00908
800904
PO BOX 461
813 E 4TH ST
LAUREL, MT 59044-0461
LAUREL, MT 59044-2801
LAUREL, MT 59044-1817
PORCH LIGHT LLC
CITY OF LAUREL
B00906
B00500
805 E 4TH ST
115 W 1ST ST.
LAUREL, MT 59044
LAUREL, MT59044
LAUREL, MT 59044-0367
LAUREL, MT 59044
RICHARDS, STEVEN W &
DEMARAY, ROGER D &
JENNY L
KRISTINA R
B00902
B00497
819 E 4TH ST
4207 RIMROCK RD
LAUREL, MT 59044
BILLINGS, MT 59106-1420
SMITH, LANCE E & AMBER
EAST MAIN DEVELOPMENT
B00496
LLC
20 OHIO AVE
B00911
LAUREL, MT 59044
1415 RIDGE DR.
LAUREL, MT 59044-1817
TOWN & COUNTRY SUPPLY
ASSOCIATION
HOLYCROSS, DAVID A
B00498
B00907
PO BOX 367
801 E 4TH ST
LAUREL, MT 59044-0367
LAUREL, MT 59044
VANDYKE, BECKY L
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
B00909
FINANCE GROUP LLC
417 ALDER AVE
B00912
LAUREL, MT 59044
801 MAIN ST
LAUREL, MT 59044
WEATHERFORD, KEENAN
800901
LAUREL CHURCH OF CHRIST
412 BIRCH AVE
B00499
LAUREL, MT 59044
PO BOX 95
LAUREL, MT 59044-0095
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Laurel City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a zone
change requested for 801 East Main Street. The Zoning Commission hearing is scheduled for5:35 P.M., in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 115 West 1st Street, Laurel, Montana, on Wednesday, March
17th, 2021.
Additionally, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing for the consideration of the zone change
request. The City Council hearing is scheduled for 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,
115 West 1st Street, Laurel, Montana, on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021.
The applicant is requesting a zone change from the Community Commercial zoning District to the Central
Business District zoning district. The Community Commercial district is intended to accommodate
community retail, service and office facilities offering a greater variety than would normally be found in a
neighborhood or convenience retail development. The requested Central Business District zoning district
is intended to primarily accommodate stores, hotels, governmental and cultural centers and service
establishments at the central focal point of the city's transportation system.
Public comment is encouraged and can be provided in person at the public hearings on March 17th and
April 13th. Public comment can also be made via email to the Planning Director, or via letter to the Planning
Department office at 115 West 1St Street Laurel, MT 59044. A copy of the zone change documentation is
available for review upon request at the Planning Department office. Questions regarding this public
hearing may be directed to the Planning Director at 628-4796 ext. 5302, or via email at
citypianner@laurel.mt.gov.
Chapter 17.72 - AMENDMENTS
Sections:
17.72.010 - Purpose of provisions.
Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice requires, the
city council may amend, supplement, or change the regulations in this title, or the zoning boundaries or
classification of property on the zoning map, as set forth in this chapter.
(Prior code § 17.84.010)
17.72.020 - Amendment procedure.
Amendments to the text of the title and/or changes in the zoning boundaries or classification of
properties shown on the zoning map may be initiated by the city council on their own motion, or upon
recommendation of the planning board but no amendment shall become effective unless it shall have
been submitted to the zoning commission for review and recommendation. Before enacting an
amendment to this title, the city council shall give public notice and hold a public hearing thereon.
(Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996; prior code § 1.7.84.020 (part))
17.72.025 - Amendment by private property owner.
Amendments to the zoning boundaries or classification of property shown on the zoning map may be
initiated by property owners of the land proposed to be rezoned, by the filing with the zoning commission
secretary of a zoning change application, which application shall be provided by the zoning commission
secretary, and accompanied by all other materials and data required in the application.
(Ord. 0 1 -4 (part), 2001: Ord 96-5 (part), 1996; prior code § 17.84.020 (part))
17.72.030 - Preapplication conference required.
Persons or parties interested in submitting an application for a zoning change shall consult with the
planning director and the building inspector, at a joint meeting, if possible, concerning a proposed zoning
change, its relation to and effect upon the comprehensive plan, any applicable specific plans or any plans
being prepared by the planning department, and whether the proposed change is in conformance with
public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
(Prior code § 17.84.030)
17.72.040 - Application requirements.
A. Unless initiated by the city council or planning board, all applications for official map amendments
must be submitted by the owner of such property, the contract purchaser, or the authorized agent of
the owner. An application for an amendment affecting the same property shall not be submitted more
often than once every twelve months. The zoning change application shall contain the following
information:
1. Name of applicant;
2. Mailing address;
3. Telephone number;
4. Accurate legal description of location;
5. Nature of zoning change requested;
6. Description of present land uses;
7. Description of adjacent land uses;
8. Statement of intended land use;
9. Statement concerning any expected effect upon the adjacent neighborhood;
10. Date of preapplication conference;
11. Names and addresses of adjacent property owners, within three hundred feet;
12. Signature of applicant;
13. Payment of all applicable fees.
B. An application for amendment to the official map shall be made on or before five p.m. of the first day
of the month preceding the date of the public hearing before the zoning commission. When the date
of submittal falls on a weekend or holiday, the submittal shall be on the following day before five p.m.
C. An application for a zone change may not be withdrawn or amended after the legal advertising, as
required by this section, has appeared for final public hearing before the city council. An applicant
may be allowed to withdraw at the time of the zoning commission hearing by a majority vote of the
members present without requiring council approval of the withdrawal and without prejudice with
respect to the twelve month waiting period providing, however, that no application be allowed to be
withdrawn more than once within the twelve month period after application shall have first been
submitted.
(Prior code § 17.84.040)
17.72.050 - Planning department evaluation responsibility.
The planning director, upon receiving an application for rezoning of an area or a particular place of
property shall do the following:
A. Consult with other departments of the city or county to fully evaluate the impact of any zoning
change upon public facilities and services including, but not limited to schools, drainage, traffic
and related facilities;
B. Study each application with reference to its appropriateness and effect on existing and
proposed land use, and references to the comprehensive plan;
C. In the case of a protest petition filed in the matter of any application for rezoning determine the
validity of such petition;
D. Advertise twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdictional area of the Laurel -
Yellowstone city -county planning board at least fifteen days in advance of the time and place of
the public hearing;
E. Notify, by mail, the applicant or his authorized agent five days prior to the date of the public
hearing of the time and place of such hearing;
F. Notify, by mail, all property owners within three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the
property subject to the rezoning; of the time, date, place of the public hearing and the existing
and proposed classification. Further, he may notify property owners within a radius of more than
three hundred feet if he determines that the proposed use of the property would have
substantial environmental impact on surrounding land uses;
G. The planning director shall report his findings and conclusions in writing to the zoning
commission, which report shall be a matter of public record.
(Ord. 01-4 (part), 2001; prior code § 17.84.050)
17.72.060 - Zoning commission action.
A. The zoning commission shall review and take action upon each application in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, and after a public hearing at which the application shall be presented to
the zoning commission by the planning director together with his findings and conclusions on the
matter. A report of the commission's recommendation and the planning director's findings and
conclusions shall be submitted to the city council.
B. The zoning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council to:
1. Deny the application for amendment to the official map;
2. Grant action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
3. Delay action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty days;
4. Give reasons for the recommendation.
C. The zoning commission shall adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of public hearings
and meetings, which shall be published and available to the public, as well as conflict of interest
rules, to ensure that no member is entitled to vote on a matter in which he has an interest directly or
indirectly.
(Prior code § 17.84.060)
17.72.070 - Public hearing—Notice required.
A. Before taking action on an application for an amendment to the official map, and after presentation
of the zoning commission's recommendation, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the
application.
B. The recommendations of the zoning commission shall be published twice in a newspaper of general
circulation in the jurisdictional area of the Laurel -Yellowstone city -county planning board, and not
less than fifteen days after the first publication of such notice, a final hearing shall be held at the next
regular meeting of the city council.
C. When such proposed amendment has been denied by the city council neither it nor one involving the
same tract(s) shall be offered for adoption within one year after such denial.
D. In case, however, of a valid protest petition against such change signed by the owners of twenty per
centum or more either of the lot included in such proposed change, or of those immediately adjacent
in the rear of extending one hundred fifty feet therefrom or of those adjacent on either side thereof
within the same block, or of those directly opposite thereof extending one hundred fifty feet from the
street frontage of such opposite lots, such amendment shall not become effective except by the
favorable vote of three-fourths of all the members of the city council.
(Ord. 0 1 -4 (part), 2001; prior code § 17.84.070)
17.20.010 - List of uses.
Table 17.20.010 designates the special review (SR) and allowed (A) uses as governed by commercial — industrial use
regulations.
AG
RP NC
CBD
CC
HC
I LI
HI
P
Accessory buildings or uses incidental and customary to a permitted
residential use and located on the same parcel as the permitted
residential use
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Airports
A
A
Alcoholic beverages manufacturing and bottling (except below):
A
A
1,500 to 5,000 31 -gallon barrels per year
SR
SR
SR
A
A
Less than 1,500 gallon barrels per year
A
A
A
A
A
Ambulance service
A
A
A
A
A
A
Antique store
A
A
A
A
Appliance - (household) sales and service
A
A
A
A
A
Assembly halls and stadium
SR
SR
SR
SR
Assembly of machines and appliances from previously prepared parts
I
I
SR
SR
SR
SR
Auction house, excluding livestock
SR
SR
A
A
A
Auction, livestock
SR
Automobile sales (new and used)
A
A
A
A
Automobile - commercial parking enterprise
A
A
A
A
A
Automobile and truck repair garage
A
A
A
A
A
Automobile service station
A
A
A
A
A
A
Automobile wrecking yard
SR
Bakery products manufacturing
SR
A
A
A
Bakery shops and confectioneries
A
A
A
A
A
Banks, savings and loan, commercial credit unions
A
A
A
A
A
Barber and beauty shops
A
A
A
A
A
Bed and breakfast inns
A
A
A
A
Bicycle sales and repair
A
A
A
A
A
Blueprinting and photostating
A
A
A
A
A
Boarding and lodging houses
A
A
A
A
Boat building and repair
A
A
A
Boat sales new and used
A
A
A
A
Boiler works (manufacturing servicing)
A
Boiler works (repair and servicing)
A
A
Book and stationery store
A
A
A
A
A
Bottling works
A
A
Bowling alleys
A
A
A
A
Brick, the or terra cotta manufacture
A
Bus passenger terminal buildings local and cross country
A
A
A
A
Bus repair and storage terminals
A
A
A
Camera supply stores
A
A
A
A
A
Camps, public
SR
A
A
Car washing and waxing
A
A
A
Car wash - coin operated
A
A
A
A
A
Cement, lime and plastic manufacture
A
Ceramics shop
SR A I
A
A
A
A
Chemical and allied products manufacture
A
Child care facilities
A
A
A
A
Churches and other places of worship including parish houses and Sunday
school building
A
SR A
A
A
A
A
A
Clinic, animal
A
A
A
A
A
A
Clinics, medical and dental
SR I A I
A
A
A
A
Clothing and apparel stores
A
A
A
A
A
Coal or coke yard
A
Cold storage
A
A
A
Colleges or universities
A
A
A
A
A
Commercial recreation areas
SR
A
A
A
17.20.010 - List of uses.
Table 17.20.010 designates the special review (SR) and allowed (A) uses as governed by commercial — industrial use
regulations.
AG
RP NC
CBD
CC
HC
LI
HI P
Commercial food products, storage and packaging
SR
A
A
Communication towers (commercial)
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A SR
Concrete mixing plants and manufacturing of concrete products
A
A
Construction contractors:
Office
A
A
A
A
A
A
Open storage of construction materials or equipment
SR
A
A
Community residential facilities:
Adult foster family care home
A
A
A
A
Community group home
A
A
A
A
Halfway house
A
A
A
A
Youth foster home
A
A
A
A
Youth group home
A
A
A
A
Nursing, homes, convalescent homes, orphanages, and charitable
institutions
A
A
A
A
Crematorium
SR
A
A SR
Creameries, dairy products manufacturing
A
A
Creosote manufacturing or treatment plants
A
Department stores
A
A
I A
A
Drug stores
A
A
A
A
A
Dry kiln
A
Dwellings: single-family Manufactured home
A
A A
A
A
Class A, Class B, Class C
two family
A
A
A
multiple family
A
A
A
row housing
SR
SR
SR
Eating and drinking establishments:
Cocktail lounge, restaurants, bars and taverns
SR
SR
SRSR
Restaurants (without the sale of alcoholic beverages)
A
A
A
A
Drive-in restaurants
SR
SR
SR
Extractive industries - excavations of sand and gravel
SR
SR
Farm implements, sales and service
A
A
A
Fat rendering or production of fats and oils
SR
Feedlots – livestock
A
SR
Feed and seed processing and cleaning for retail purposes
Feed and seed - farm and garden retail sales
A
A
A
Fertilizer manufacturing
SR
Fertilizer wholesale sales
SR
SR
A
Fertilizer - retail sales
A
A I
A
Florist, wholesale sales
SR
A
A
A
Florist, retail sales
A
A
A
A
A
Flour mills
SR
SR
Food products manufacturing, storage and processing
SR
SR
A
Food stores (retail only)
A
A
A
A
Food stores (retail only) - 3000 sq. ft.
A
A
A
A
A
Foundry
A
Frozen food lockers
. A
A
A
Fuel oil, gasoline and petroleum products bulk storage or sale
A
A
A
Furnace repair and cleaning
I
A
A
A
A
Furniture and home furnishings, retail sales
A I
A
A
A
A
Furriers, retail sales and storage
A
A
A
A
A
Gambling establishments
A
A
A
A
Garbage, offal and animal reduction or processing
SR
Garbage and waste incineration
SR
Gas storage
SR
17.20.010 - List of uses.
Table 17.20.010 designates the special review (SR) and allowed (A) uses as governed by commercial — industrial use
regulations.
AG RP NC
CBD
CC
HC
LI
HI
P
Gases or liquified petroleum gases in approved portable metal containers
for storage or sale
A
A
A
Grain elevators
A
SR
SR
A
Greenhouses
A
A
A
A
A
Hardware, appliance and electrical supplies, retail sales
A
A
A
A
Hatcheries
A
SR
SR
Heliports
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
Hobby and toy stores
A
A
A
A
A
Hospitals (for the care of human patients)
A
A
A
A
A
Hospital, animal
A
SR
SR
A
A
A
Hotels
A
A
A
Industrial chemical manufacture except highly corrosive, flammable or
toxic materials
SR
Irrigation equipment sales and service
A
A
A
A
Jails and penal institutes
A
Janitor service
A
A
A
A
Jewelry and watch sales
A
A
A
A
A
Kennels–commercial
A
SR
A
A
Laboratories for research and testing
SR
A
A
Landfills - reclamation or sanitary
A
Laundries, steam and dry-cleaning plants
A
A
Laundries, steam pressing, dry-cleaning and dyeing establishments in
conjunction with a retail service counter under 2500 sq. ft. in size
A
A
A
A
A
Laundries, pick up stations
A
A
A
A
A
Laundries, self-service coin operated
A
A
A
A
A
Libraries, museums, and art galleries
A
A
A
A
A
A
Lock and gunsmiths
A
A
A I
A
A
Lodges, clubs, fraternal and social organizations provided that any such
club establishment shall not be conducted primarily for gain
A
A
A
Lumber yards, building materials, storage and sales
A
A
A
Machine shops
SR
A
A
Manufacturing - light manufacturing not otherwise mentioned in which
no excessive fumes, odors, smoke, noise or dust is created
SR
A
A
Heavy manufacturing not otherwise mentioned or blending or mixing
plants
SR
SR
Meat processing - excluding slaughter plants
SR
A
Meat processing, packing and slaughter
SR
Medical marijuana cultivation facility or cultivation facility
A
A
Medical marijuana dispensary or dispensary
A
Metal fabrication
SR
SR
A
Motorcycle sales and repair
I I
A
A
A
A
Mortuary
A I
A
A
A
A
Motels and motor courts
A
A
A
Music stores
A
A
A
A
A
Office building, professional government and private office buildings in
which no activity is carried on catering to retail trade and no stock of
goods is maintained for sale
SR SR A
A
A
A
A
A
SR
Office equipment, supplies and service
A
A
A
A
A
Optician and optical supplies and sales
A
A
A
A
A
Oxygen manufacturing and/or storage
A
Paint and body shops
A
A
A
A
A
Paint and retail sales
A
A
A
A
A
Parking, public
SR A
A
A
A
A
A
A
17.20.010 - List of uses.
Table 17.20.010 designates the special review (SR) and allowed (A) uses as governed by commercial — industrial use
regulations.
(Ord. No. 009-01,3-17-09; Ord. No. 009-07,7-7-09; Ord. No. 011-01, 2-15-2011; Ord. No. 0-14-03,8-5-2014)
AG
RP NC CBD
CC
HC
LI
HI
P
Parks, playgrounds, playfields and golf courses, community center
buildings - operated by public agency, neighborhood or homeowner's
association
A
SR
A
Pawn shops
A
A
A
A
Pet shops
A A
A
A
A
Photographic studios
SR A A
A
A
A
Planing or saw mills
A
Post -secondary school
A
A A A
A
A
A
Prefabricated building materials assembly and manufactures
SR
A
A
Preschool
A
SR SR SR
Printing, publishing, reproduction and lithography
A
A
A
A
A
Processing of previously slaughtered meats, including cutting, wrapping,
and freezing by freezer and locker provisioners
A
A
A
A
Public utilities service installations
SR
SR SR A
A
A
A
A
SR
Public utilities storage yard
A
A
A
SR
Radio and TV broadcasting stations
A
A
A
A
A
Radio and TV tower
A
A
A
SR
Railroad yard
A
A
Real estate office
A A
A
A
A
Rental service store and yard
I I
A
I A
A
Repair and servicing of industrial equipment and machinery
A
A
A
School, commercial
A A
A
A
A
Scrap yards - storage and processing
A
Secondhand stores and/or antique store
A
A
A
A
Sheet metal shops and processing
A
A
Shoe repair
A
A I
A
A
A
Sign manufacturing, painting and maintenance
A
A
A
Sign
Billboards
SR
SR
SR
SR
On premises
A
SR A A
A
A
A
A
Off premises
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
Slaughterhouse
SR
SR
Sporting goods sales
A
A
A
A
Storage, compartmentalized storage for commercial rent
SR
SR
Storage and warehouse and yards
SR
A
Stone cutting, monuments manufacturing and sales
SR
A
Sugar and sugar beet refining
SR
Swimming pools or beaches, public
I
A
Taxi stands
A
A
A
A
Theaters, cinema, opera houses
A
A
A
Drive-in theaters
SR
Tire recapping and retreading
A
A
A
Trailer and recreational vehicle sales area
A
A
A
Travel trailer park (transient)
SR
Truck terminals, repair shops, hauling and storage yards
A
A
A
Water and sewage treatment plant
A
I
A
Wholesale and jobbing establishments
I
SR
A
A
Woodworking shops, millwork
SR
A
A
zoo, arboretum
SR
I
A
(Ord. No. 009-01,3-17-09; Ord. No. 009-07,7-7-09; Ord. No. 011-01, 2-15-2011; Ord. No. 0-14-03,8-5-2014)
17.20.020 - Zoning classified in districts.
Zoning for commercial — industrial use is classified in and subject to the requirements of Table 17.20.020.
(Prior code § 17.32.020)
Zoning Requirements
A
RP*
NC* CBD*
CC*
HC
LI
HI
P
Lot area requirements in square feet,
except as noted, 20 acres
20
acres
NA
NA NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Minimum yard requirements:
Front tai
NA
20
20 NA
20
20
20
20
20
Side (b)
0
1 0 1
0
0
1 0
0
0
Side adjacent to street
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Rear (b)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Maximum height for all buildings tci
NA
25
25 NA
25
45
70
NA
NA
Maximum lot coverage in percent
NA
50
50 NA
50
75
75
75
50
Minimum district size (expressed in acres)
20
acres
2.07
2.07 2.07
2.07
2.07
2.07
2.07
NA
(NA means not applicable)
*The lot area, yard and lot coverage requirements for 1 and 2 single family dwellings in commercial zoning districts shall be the
same as those in the RLMF residential zoning district.
(a) Arterial setbacks
(b) Side and rear yards
(c) Except as provided in the airport zone
(Ord. No. 0-14-03,8-5-2014)
a AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
5:35 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. Yi'hile all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
1. Roll Call
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45pm
John Klasna
Roger
Evan Bruce
Dan Koch
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
Gavin Williams (arrived at 5:45pm)
General Items
2. Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2021
The Chair presented the ininutes from the meeting on February 17, 2021.
Dan Motioned to accept the minutes from February 17, 2021 meeting.
Jon Seconded.
Motion Carried.
New Business
3. Public Hearing: EBY Trailers Variance (E. Railroad St.)
The Planning Director presented the details of the staff report.
Judy questioned where the exact location of the development was. The Planning Director explained that
it was located towards the end of E. Railroad street, adjacent to other recent developments.
The Chair Called for Proponents
Chuck Henricks, EEC Engineering
720 Well West Lane, Billings, MT
The civil engineer representing the client on this application as well as previous similar applications.
These are similar to the previous variances applied for. The only difference is that this project is within
the SE 4th Street Overlay District and provides alternatives to that strict standard.
Rustic Modern versus traditional log and stone fagade.
0 The Variance for the fastener panels will only be on the east side of the building.
• Roof is architectural concealed fastener panelling, along with the rear portion.
• Bufferyard variance is self-explanatory — Sewer main line exists within the landscape bufferyard
area.
• Landscaping islands — Only looking for this for the 8 employee parking spots.
• Have about 6-7x the required parking spots.
Roger: Roof type?
24 gauge
Standing seam, trapezoidal, 3inch tall.
The Chair Called for Proponents
The Chair Called for Proponents
The Chair Called for Opponents
The Chair Called for Opponents
The Chair Called for Opponents
There being none, the chair moved on to Planning Board discussion.
Jon had questions about the number of bays for trailers.
2 exterior, and additional bays inside.
Dan asked about Fire protection.
We are under the square foot requirements for fire suppression systems.
Dan called the question.
The Chair summarized the situation.
Board members discussed additional possible conditions of approval. The Planning Director will update
the staff report to suit the situation.
• All applicable building and other permits shall be applied for
• The development shall comply with the sign code.
Gavin Motioned to approve the Variance for EBY Trailers with the staff conditions of approval
presented in the Staff Report.
Evan Seconded.
Motion Carried.
4. Public Hearing: 801 E. Main Street Zone Change
Nick presented the findings of the staff report.
The Chair called for Proponents.
Shannon Otis. 3670 Spaulding Ave, Billings, MT
• Owner of the company that owns 801 E. Main St.
• The current parking requirements limit the amount of development on the lot.
• Plan to fix the laydown on the lot in order to fix the landscaping.
• Proposing new curbing along the property.
• The current zoning limits the development due to parking. This zone change focuses on the
current rehabilitation.
Roger- Entrances to the rentals? What side will they be on?
The East. Can enter from Main Street and the rear street. Hope to close up the accesses.
Dan: The property line between the car wash and the current building should be considered. That
neighboring Convenience store and Car wash — Is there an agreement for shared access?
The alleyway is on the 801 E Main Property, but the owner and the neighboring owner want to
keep shared access.
The Chair Called for Proponents
Dan Foos — Owner of neighboring Car Wash and Gas Station. Questions on lots. Sidewalks
• Sidewalks will be on the western edge of the property.
• Stormwater drainage is a concern.
• Can they build across
Shannon — We don't have the current plans to build on the north side.
Parking situation?
Currently will have them behind the building,
Wil utilize on -street parking on Alder
Dan Foos —
• Concerned about E. 4"' Street access. No problem with on -street parking on Alder. But want to
ensure access to the rear of his properties to the East.
• Pins for the driveway — They are at the centerline of the driveway. Need to be sure to
Dan: What will the parking area be composed of?
Shannon: Right now, we are planning to clean it up and put gravel down. And keep the gravel
out of the street through curbing.
Dan: Greenery?
Boulevard areas will have greenery.
There are water pooling issues on-site currently.
Need to decide how the water will be channeled.
Roger: Catch basins on the property? Aren't there two on the corners of the property?
The Chair Called for Opponents
Kurt Bradley, Lives across the street. Not necessarily an opponent but wanted to provide comment.
• Dan Foos and his wife have been very good neighbors with maintenance.
• Currently down -wind from this development. Garbage dumping brings an aroma.
• The City tried to put garbage cans in the street and it did not work well.
Placed the garbage cans on Alder. This caused stray trash to blow into his yard. We HAVE to
deal with garbage pick-ups and routes. Street strength? Garbage corrals/enclosures? Have
concerns about the situation due to not wanting to pick up stray trash in the front yard. What
might help is to ensure that all garbage is bagged.
Garbage collection currently — Foos property has one can on the block but many adjacent
property owners drop their trash in it. Have moved the can down to Alder Avenue due to the bad
road conditions. This works better for the garbage route. The cans can fill up very fast.
The Chair Called for Opponents
The Chair Called for Opponents
The board moved on to voting.
Dan called for the question.
Jon Motioned to approve the Zone Change for 801 E. Main Street with the conditions presented in the
staff report.
Roger Seconded.
Motion Carried.
5. Sign Review: Jimmy John's, SE 4th Street
Nick presented the Sign permit for Jimmy Johns at the new retail location on SE 4th Street.
What side will the Drive-Thru be on?
East Side.
Gavin Motioned to approve the sign permit for new Jimmy John's location.
Jon Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
Other Items
6. Ongoing Projects
Casa Linda Subdivision
Cherry Hills Subdivision
Golf Course Annexation and Subdivision
Goldberg Sporting Estates
Dyer PUD In -office.
West Laurel Interchange Planning
BSTF Planning Grant
Downtown Parking Study
Downtown Landscaping and Lighting
Zoning Code Update
Announcements
7. Adjourn
8. Next Meeting: April 21, 2021
Meeting Adjourned at 6:56pm.
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MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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