HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity/County Planning Board Minutes 04.21.2021
MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 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. While 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 5:44PM.
Roger Giese
Dan Koch
Gavin Williams
Judy Goldsby
Jon Klasna (Arrived at 5:44pm)
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
General Items
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: March 17, 2021
The Chair presented the minutes from March 17, 2021.
Dan Motioned to Approve the minutes from March 17, 2021.
Evan Seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Public Hearing: Lazy KU Subdivision
Nick presented the staff report and information regarding the Major Preliminary Plat Application for the
Lazy KU Subdivision.
Judy: What is the situation for Fire suppression?
Aaron Redland, the representative from the developer was present to discuss the item.
30,000gal tank will be constructed for fire suppression
Judy: What about the individual properties?
Aaron: Each property will have wells and drainfields servicing their properties.
Aaron: There are CCNRs as well to limit certain types of development.
Lot 12 is up in the air as there are quality concerns. Might have a community septic system.
What will happen with lot 1?
Aaron: Depends on the market and the demand for these lots.
Roger: Any plans for apartment complexes?
Aaron: Right now, we only plan to do single family homes.
Sidewalks allowed?
Aaron: These are not required for County development.
Dan: Will there be paved roads or gravel roads?
Aaron: the roads will be paved as per the SIA and Plat plan.
The Chair called the meeting back to order.
The Chair Called for Proponents.
Aaron Redland, Project Manager for WWC Engineering. Looking to develop the property into 10 1-acre
tracts. It was the only area on her property with drain fields and cisterns, due to water issues throughout
the adjacent section land.
DEQ is in process and has the specifications. DEQ should have the comments back to the end of the
month. This first went through Billings Planning so it is a few months behind schedule but the property
owner is understanding. There will be RSIDs on the Roads and the Parkland.
Dan – Is there wells for potable water?
Aaron: Yes, the future property owner will have to drill their own wells at the time of construction.
Dan – Are all the lots sold?
Aaron: We have 2 left. The others are reserved.
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.
Gavin Motioned to approve the Major Preliminary Subdivision of the Lazy KU Subdivision with the
Staff Conditions provided in the staff report.
Jon Seconded.
Motion Carried.
New Business
4. Sign Review: Main Street Perk
The Planning Board reviewed the application for the sign for the Main Street Perk.
Gavin Motioned to Approve the sign for the Main St. Perk.
Evan Seconded.
Motion Carried.
5. Sign Review: Cloudz Vape
Nick presented the Sign for Cloudz Vape located in the plaza off of SE 4th Street. Members discussed
the processing for signage and the permitting and costs associated.
Gavin Motioned to Approve the Cloudz Vape Sign Installation.
Jon Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
Other Items
6. Project Updates
• The proposed Northwestern Energy Power Plant.
o Possible location
o Needs of the plant.
o Water rights
o Utilities
o How it will work
• Dyer PUD along E. 8th Street.
• Cherry Hills Subdivision. Will be done in 2 Filings.
• West Laurel Interchange Study
• Croell Cement Plant.
• Harmon Subdivision.
• CIP in Process
• Zoning Code Update- Pending, having time.
• W. 4th Street properties within the County but on City Utilities. These are a priority for
annexation.
Richard: How to incentivize development?
Jon: Should this NW Energy project come to pass, When Bridger Wind Project came through, would we
be eligible for Community Impact Money? 64th St. – Surprised to see so many soil tests and
preparations for subdivisions.
Announcements
Please send in a Letter of Interest for reappointment.
• Jon Klasna
• Ron Benner
• Karl Dan Koch.
7. Adjourn
Jon Motioned to Adjourn the Meeting.
Roger Seconded.
The Meeting was adjourned at 6:53PM.
8. Next Meeting: May 19, 2021
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MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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