7.a.1.
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)
- Meeting Date:
- 06/23/2020
Information
INTRODUCTION
On May 1, 2020, the Planning Division received an application for major preliminary plat approval for the proposed Yellowstone Trail Subdivision. The property is generally located south of Yellowstone Trail, west of Pryor Creek golf course. This subdivision would create 18 lots from a 36.687-acre parcel of land. The applicant is proposing to develop a residential subdivision; the land is outside of zoning. The land is currently dryland grass and shrubs.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Yellowstone County Board of Planning forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to conditionally approve the preliminary plat of Yellowstone Trail Subdivision 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 ensure public health and safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant will receive DEQ approval for the proposed storm water management and for the proposed water and septic systems for each lot.
2. To protect public health and safety and clarify road dedication, prior to final plat approval the applicant will add language in the SIA under the heading III Transportation A. Streets, stating ‘dedicated to the public’ in the first sentence. An RSID needs to be created to maintain those public streets.
3. To protect public health and safety and provide for future Dry hydrant maintenance, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide drawings of the dry hydrant system within a public easement with easement document to the Huntley Volunteer Fire Department for review and approval prior to any construction. The tank will be tested once it is installed and signed off by the Fire Department. An RSID for the dry hydrant system will be created for maintenance of the system.
4. To protect the public health and safety and to maintain the new park, prior to final plat approval the applicant will create an RSID for maintenance of the park.
5. 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.
6. To minimize effects on the natural environment, prior to final plat approval a weed management plan and property inspection shall be completed by the County Weed Department.
7. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning and/or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
8. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the County Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the Yellowstone County, including laws regarding moving houses onto or off the property, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW / PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION
On June 9th planning staff gave a brief presentation to the planning board about the proposed Yellowstone Trail Subdivision. Planning Board President Woods asked if there were any questions for staff about the proposed subdivision. A question was asked about access to the park from Yellowstone Trail Road. Staff responded they didn't believe there would be access but deferred to the agent on that questions. The agent, Forrest Mandeville stated there will be no access from Yellowstone Trail road because of slopes, all access will from the trail system in the proposed subdivision. The RSID for the park and trail will be to maintain it as a natural park area. There were no other questions from the board to staff.
The agent for the project stated he was able to answer any questions the board may have. A questions was asked about whether the Pryor Creek water and sewer system be able to handle the additional subdivision housing? Mr. Mandeville answered that they will be able to connect to the water system. They will not be able to connect to the sewer system due to capacity. They are now proposing to have septic systems on each lot which will require DEQ approval. At this time there are no indicators to the developer septic systems would be problematic. There were no other questions from the board to the agent.
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 ensure public health and safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant will receive DEQ approval for the proposed storm water management and for the proposed water and septic systems for each lot.
2. To protect public health and safety and clarify road dedication, prior to final plat approval the applicant will add language in the SIA under the heading III Transportation A. Streets, stating ‘dedicated to the public’ in the first sentence. An RSID needs to be created to maintain those public streets.
3. To protect public health and safety and provide for future Dry hydrant maintenance, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide drawings of the dry hydrant system within a public easement with easement document to the Huntley Volunteer Fire Department for review and approval prior to any construction. The tank will be tested once it is installed and signed off by the Fire Department. An RSID for the dry hydrant system will be created for maintenance of the system.
4. To protect the public health and safety and to maintain the new park, prior to final plat approval the applicant will create an RSID for maintenance of the park.
5. 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.
6. To minimize effects on the natural environment, prior to final plat approval a weed management plan and property inspection shall be completed by the County Weed Department.
7. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning and/or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
8. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the County Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the Yellowstone County, including laws regarding moving houses onto or off the property, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW / PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION
On June 9th planning staff gave a brief presentation to the planning board about the proposed Yellowstone Trail Subdivision. Planning Board President Woods asked if there were any questions for staff about the proposed subdivision. A question was asked about access to the park from Yellowstone Trail Road. Staff responded they didn't believe there would be access but deferred to the agent on that questions. The agent, Forrest Mandeville stated there will be no access from Yellowstone Trail road because of slopes, all access will from the trail system in the proposed subdivision. The RSID for the park and trail will be to maintain it as a natural park area. There were no other questions from the board to staff.
The agent for the project stated he was able to answer any questions the board may have. A questions was asked about whether the Pryor Creek water and sewer system be able to handle the additional subdivision housing? Mr. Mandeville answered that they will be able to connect to the water system. They will not be able to connect to the sewer system due to capacity. They are now proposing to have septic systems on each lot which will require DEQ approval. At this time there are no indicators to the developer septic systems would be problematic. There were no other questions from the board to the agent.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variance related to connecting to undeveloped lands is being requested or is required of this subdivision due to excessive topography issues. The Findings of Fact and Attachment A provide more information as why a variance is not required.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
- Pre-application meeting January 23, 2020
- Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division May 1, 2020
- Departmental review meeting May 14, 2020
- Preliminary plat resubmitted May 21, 2020
- Planning Board plat review June 9, 2020
- Planning Board public hearing June 23, 2020
- Preliminary plat to Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners July 21, 2020
- 60 working-day preliminary plat review period ends July 28, 2020
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: Located south of Yellowstone Trail, west of Pryor Creek golf course
Legal Description: Tract 1 COS 3722 of the north ½ of Section 01, Township 01 North, Range 27 East
Owner/Subdivider: J & J Homes
Engineer and Surveyor: Forrest Mandeville Consulting, Engineering West, Beartooth Land Surveying
Existing Zoning: Outside zoning
Existing land use: Dryland grass and shrubs
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 36.687 acres / 34.833 acres
Proposed number of lots: 18
Lot size: Max: 9.144 acres
Min.: 1.291 acres
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication is 1.788 acres.
Legal Description: Tract 1 COS 3722 of the north ½ of Section 01, Township 01 North, Range 27 East
Owner/Subdivider: J & J Homes
Engineer and Surveyor: Forrest Mandeville Consulting, Engineering West, Beartooth Land Surveying
Existing Zoning: Outside zoning
Existing land use: Dryland grass and shrubs
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 36.687 acres / 34.833 acres
Proposed number of lots: 18
Lot size: Max: 9.144 acres
Min.: 1.291 acres
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication is 1.788 acres.