On May 15, 2014, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Amended Lot 4A1, Block 1, Parkco Industrial Subdivision. The plat contains 2 lots on approximately 3.197 acres of land generally located at 1140 South 29th Street West, South of Millennium Circle.  The property currently has Mr. Thrifty Foods on the street frontage. The new lot will be behind the current store.  The owner is Edward Hoem, and the representing agent is C&H Engineering.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this preliminary subsequent minor plat.  The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on July 4, 2014.  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 35-day review period, the City Council is required to:

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

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

General location:                                             1140 South 29th Street West
 
Legal Description:                                           Lot 4A1, Block 1, Parkco Industrial Subdivision
 
Owner/Subdivider:                                          Edward Hoem
 
Engineer and Surveyor:                                  C&H Engineering
 
Existing Zoning:                                              Controlled Industrial
 
Existing land use:                                            Mr. Thrifty Food on the street frontage, vacant on the proposed back parcel
 
Proposed land use:                                         Storage Units
 
Gross/net area:                                               3.197 acres / 3.197 acres
 
Proposed number of lots:                                2
 
Lot size:                                                          Max:    1.67 acres
                                                                        Min.:   1.52 acres
 
Parkland requirements:                                   Parkland is not required as this is a commercial subdivision.

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners may attend the meeting.  The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.

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