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.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plat. The 60 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on December 27, 2019. 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 60 working day review period, the City Council is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

VARIANCE REQUESTED
No variance has been requested.

Approval of this subdivision will have no direct financial impact on the Planning Division.

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 re-submittal 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: Legal Description: Owner/Subdivider: Engineer and Surveyor:  Existing Zoning: Existing land use: Proposed land use: Gross and Net area: Proposed number of lots: Lot size: Parkland requirements:

East side of 54th Street West and north of Grand Avenue L2B4, LT4, 5B2, LT1B5 of Grand Peaks Sub L8B6 of Grand Peaks Sub 3rd J&S Development Co. Sanderson Stewart R70,R50 and RMF-R Former Farm Land Residential 24.693 acres/21.189 acres 37 Max:    9.3 acres Min.:    9,682 square feet The applicant is proposing to provide 2.023 acres of parkland with this submittal. The parkland dedication requirement meets the requirements of both 5th and 6th Filings.

Staff gave a brief presentation to the Planning Board. Planning Board member Jon Thompson asked about the turn lane required on Grand Avenue. Specifically, he wanted to know what street it would connect to. Gary Owen, agent for the applicant stated that it would connect to Grand Peaks Drive. There were no public comments received during the public hearing. The Planning Board unanimously recommended conditional approval to the City Council.

Consistency with the 2016 Growth Policy, the 2018 Transportation Plan, and Billings Area Bikeways and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.