On February 1, 2017 Sanderson Stewart, agent for Billings Lodging Investors LLC, applied for preliminary Subsequent Minor plat approval for Southgate Subdivision, 2^nd Filing, Amended Lot 2B-1A, Block 2. The proposed subdivision creates 2 lots from one commercial lot. The subject property is generally located at 5110 Southgate Drive.  The property is zoned Highway Commercial (HC).  There is an existing hotel on the property on the western side of the parcel with the proposed new lot in the southeast corner.  The new lot will be created for new commercial construction.  

 

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this minor preliminary plat. The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on March 23, 2017. 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

VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
 

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

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

• A pre-application meeting was held on January 5, 2017 to discuss the proposal.
• The preliminary plat application was submitted to the Planning Division on February 1, 2017
• Departmental review comments were returned on February 16, 2017.
• The City Council will consider the preliminary plat on March 13, 2017.
• The 35 working-day preliminary plat review period ends March 23, 2017.

 
PLAT INFORMATION
 
General location:                                Generally located at 5110 Southgate Drive
 
Legal Description:                              Southgate Subdivision, 2^nd Filing, Amended Lot 2B-1A, Block 2
 
Owner/Subdivider:                             Billings Lodging Investors LLC
 
Engineer and Surveyor:                      Sanderson Stewart
 
Existing Zoning:                                 HC
 
Existing land use:                              Commercial / Parking Lot
 
Proposed land use:                            Commercial
 
Gross and Net area:                           4.35 acres
 
Proposed number of lots:                    2
 
Lot size:                                            Max:    3.35 acres
                                                         Min.:    1 acre
 
Parkland requirements:                       In accordance with 76-3-621(3)(c), MCA this subdivision is exempt from parkland dedication.
 
Variance requested:                            No variances have been requested.

 

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. 
 

The Findings of Fact attached to this memo provides information on consistency with adopted plans and policies.

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.