This is a zone change request from Residential 7,000 (R-70) to Residential Professional (RP) on the east 90 feet of Lot 10, Block 2, Justiss Subdivision located at 2320 Rosebud Drive. The property is owned by John & Paula Lambrecht. The owner conducted a pre-application neighborhood meeting on April 26, 2010, at La Quinta Inn at 3040 King Ave West. The pre-application meeting notes and attendance list are included as Attachment D. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 1, 2010, and forwarded a recommendation of approval on a 3-0-1 vote. Commission member Barbara Hawkins abstained from voting since she owns property within 300 feet of the subject property. The City Council conducted a public hearing on June 28, 2010, and approved the zone change on 1st reading.

State law at MCA 76-2-304 requires that all zone changes be reviewed in accordance with 12 criteria. Using the 12 criteria to determine the appropriateness of the zone change request, the City Council may:
1. Approve the zone change request
2. Deny the zone change request
3. Allow withdrawal of the application
4. Delay action for up to thirty (30) days

There may be an increase in the city's tax base if the property is re-developed under the new Residential Professional zoning.

The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 1, 2010, and is forwarding a recommendation of approval on a 3-0-1 vote to the City Council.