On November 1, 2016, Sanderson Stewart, agent for Bottrell Family Investments, LP, applied for preliminary subsequent minor plat approval for Amended Lot 3, Block 1, Gabel Subdivision, 4th Filing.  The proposed subdivision creates 2 lots from one commercial lot. The subject property is generally located on the South side of Gabel Road.  The property is zoned Controlled Industrial (CI). There are two existing commercial structures on the property. The new lots created by this subdivision will separate the two structures, each on a commercial lot.

 

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this subsequent minor preliminary plat. The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on December 23, 2016. 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 working 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 will be taxed and assessed as two separate commercial lots instead of the current one lot and the lots may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues.
 

General location:                          Generally located on the south side of Gabel Road, 1/4 mile west of South 32nd Street
Legal Description:                         Lot 3, Block 1, Gabel Subdivision 4th Filing
Owner/Subdivider:                        Bottrell Family Investments, LP
Engineer and Surveyor:                Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning:                            Controlled Industrial
Existing land use:                          Commercial
Proposed land use:                       Commercial
Gross and Net area:                      117,920 Square feet (2.7 acres)
Proposed number of lots:               3
Lot size:                                          Max:    70,720 square feet
                                                       Min.:    47,200 square feet
Parkland requirements:                  In accordance with 76-3-621(3)(c), MCA this subdivision is exempt from parkland dedication since it is a 
                                                       minor subdivision.
Variance requested:                       none

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

Consistency with the 2016 City of Billings Growth Policy, the 2014 Transportation Plan Update, and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.
 

One of the purposes of the City’s subdivision review process is to identify potential negative effects of property being subdivided. When negative effects are identified it is the subdivider’s responsibility to mitigate those effects.  Various City departments have reviewed this application and provided input on effects and mitigation.  The Findings of Fact, which are presented as an attachment, discuss potential negative impacts of the subdivision and conditions of approval are recommended as measures to further mitigate any impacts. In this case, there were found to be minimal impacts from this proposed subdivision.