On June 1, 2012, McCall Development, Inc., applied for preliminary major plat approval for Josephine Crossing Subdivision, 3rd Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 86 new lots consisting of 75 residential lots, 3 large condominium lots, 6 private park lots, and 2 large lots for future development. The subject property is generally located south of Elysian Road, and east of Mullowney Lane, adjacent to the existing Josephine Crossing Subdivision. The property is zoned Planned Development (PD) and the proposed lots will be developed in substantial compliance with the previously approved Planned Development Master Plan. The Yellowstone County Board of Planning reviewed the plat and held a public hearing on July 24, 2012. Sanderson Stewart is the representing agent.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plat; the 60 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on August 27, 2012. State and City subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The City may not unreasonably restrict an owner’s ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated. Within the 60 day review period, the City Council is required to:

1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

Should the City Council approve the preliminary plat, the subject property may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues.

General location: South of Elysian Road, and east of Mullowney Lane in Josephine Crossing Subdivision.

Legal Description: Lot 12, Block 6 and Lot 18, Block 8, Josephine Crossing Subdivision, 2nd Filing.

Owner/Subdivider: McCall Development, Inc.

Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart

Existing Zoning: PD

Existing land use: Vacant

Proposed land use: Single-family residential, condominium development for attached single-family residential, and parkland.

Gross and Net area: 23.6 acres; 16.2 acres

Proposed number of lots: 86

Lot size: Max: 3.1 acres
Min.: 2,734 square feet

Parkland requirements: In accordance with 76-3-621(6)(a), MCA the overall Planned Development Master Plan provides for land permanently set aside for park and recreational uses sufficient to meet the needs of the persons who ultimately reside in the development and meets or exceeds the 11% net land area dedication requirement. Specific to this filing, 1.5 acres of private parkland are proposed to be provided and developed (see Findings of Fact).

Variance requested: No variances have been requested.

A public hearing was conducted by the Yellowstone County Board of Planning on July 24, 2012. Propeorty owners adjacent to the subject property were notified by certified mail of the hearing and a legal notice was published in the Billings Times. One neighborhood resident attended the meeting in support of the proposal. No other public input has been received at this point.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, and Billings Area Bikeways and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.