7.a.1.
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)
- Meeting Date:
- 11/26/2019
Information
INTRODUCTION
On October 1, 2019, Sanderson Stewart, agent for J&S Development Co., applied for preliminary major plat approval for Grand Peaks Subdivision, 5th Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 37 new lots for development. The subject property is generally located on the east side of 54th Street West and north of Grand Avenue. The property is zoned Residential 7000 (R70), Residential 5000 (R50) and Residential Multi-Family Restricted (RMF-R). The proposed lots will be developed in compliance with the zoning as the property is developed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Board recommend conditional approval of the preliminary plat of Grand Peaks Subdivision, 5th Filing to the City Council, and adopt the Findings of Fact as presented in the staff report.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 76-3-608(4), MCA, the following conditions are recommended to reasonably minimize potential adverse impacts identified within the Findings of Fact.
1. To protect public health and safety with increased area traffic, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will submit all necessary information required by the City of Billings Engineering Division for review and approval to finalize Traffic Impact Study information.
2. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating and providing the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
3. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning, Legal or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
4. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the City of Billings Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the City of Billings, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW DISCUSSION / STAKE HOLDERS
Planning staff gave a brief presentation about the proposed subdivision and stood for questions. There was one question from the board about sidewalks asking what type are required. Staff responded that they are required to install boulevard sidewalks. There were no other questions from the board.
Board President Darell Tunnicliff asked if the applicant or agent would like to address the board. Mr. Mac Fogelsong stood offering to answer any questions that the Board had about the proposed subdivision. There were a couple of questions from the board, one question was about the possibility of the park having improvements, like a play area in it. The other question was where is the storm water going from the detention pond in the subdivision. Mr. Fogelsong stated that the park would be developed and there is a plan to have a play area in the park for children with trails and open space and trees. The storm water will drain to the south into a storm drain system within Grand Avenue. With a previous filing the applicant made a cash contribution to the city storm drain system handling water from this subdivision. Mr. Jeff Junkert, applicant, had a conceptual drawing of the proposed park in the fifth filing with park improvements that he showed to the Planning Board. There were no further questions.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 76-3-608(4), MCA, the following conditions are recommended to reasonably minimize potential adverse impacts identified within the Findings of Fact.
1. To protect public health and safety with increased area traffic, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will submit all necessary information required by the City of Billings Engineering Division for review and approval to finalize Traffic Impact Study information.
2. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating and providing the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
3. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning, Legal or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
4. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the City of Billings Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the City of Billings, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW DISCUSSION / STAKE HOLDERS
Planning staff gave a brief presentation about the proposed subdivision and stood for questions. There was one question from the board about sidewalks asking what type are required. Staff responded that they are required to install boulevard sidewalks. There were no other questions from the board.
Board President Darell Tunnicliff asked if the applicant or agent would like to address the board. Mr. Mac Fogelsong stood offering to answer any questions that the Board had about the proposed subdivision. There were a couple of questions from the board, one question was about the possibility of the park having improvements, like a play area in it. The other question was where is the storm water going from the detention pond in the subdivision. Mr. Fogelsong stated that the park would be developed and there is a plan to have a play area in the park for children with trails and open space and trees. The storm water will drain to the south into a storm drain system within Grand Avenue. With a previous filing the applicant made a cash contribution to the city storm drain system handling water from this subdivision. Mr. Jeff Junkert, applicant, had a conceptual drawing of the proposed park in the fifth filing with park improvements that he showed to the Planning Board. There were no further questions.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
- Pre-application meeting August 8, 2019
- Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division on October 1, 2019.
- Departmental review meeting October 17, 2019
- Preliminary plat resubmittal October 24, 2019
- Planning Board plat review November 13, 2019
- Planning Board public hearing November 26, 2019
- Preliminary plat to City Council December 16, 2019
- 60 working-day preliminary plat review period ends December 27, 2019
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: East side of 54th Street West and north of Grand Avenue
Legal Description: L2B4, LT4, 5B2, LT1B5 of Grand Peaks Sub; L8B6 of Grand Peaks Sub 3rd
Owner/Subdivider: J&S Development Co.
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: R70, R50 and RMF-R
Existing land use: Former Farm Land
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 24.693 acres / 21.189 acres
Proposed number of lots: 37
Lot size: Max: 9.3 acres
Min.: 9,682 square feet
Parkland requirements: The applicant is proposing to provide 2.023 acres of parkland with this submittal. This parkland dedication requirement is in connection with what is required for both Grand Peaks 5th and 6th Filings.
Legal Description: L2B4, LT4, 5B2, LT1B5 of Grand Peaks Sub; L8B6 of Grand Peaks Sub 3rd
Owner/Subdivider: J&S Development Co.
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: R70, R50 and RMF-R
Existing land use: Former Farm Land
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 24.693 acres / 21.189 acres
Proposed number of lots: 37
Lot size: Max: 9.3 acres
Min.: 9,682 square feet
Parkland requirements: The applicant is proposing to provide 2.023 acres of parkland with this submittal. This parkland dedication requirement is in connection with what is required for both Grand Peaks 5th and 6th Filings.