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Item 1.G.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 04/26/2021 |
| Title: | Hunters Point Subdivision, Preliminary Minor Plat |
| Presented by: | Karen Husman |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | No |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends conditional approval of the preliminary plat of Hunter’s Point Subdivision to the City Council, and adoption of 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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On March 15, 2021, Sanderson Stewart, applied for preliminary minor plat approval for Hunter’s Point Subdivision. The proposed subdivision creates 3 lots for development. The subject property is generally located at 3038 Central Avenue. The property is zoned Corridor Mixed Use 1 (CMU1) and Mixed Residential 3 (NX3). The land is currently a single large lot described as Certificate of Survey 2991, Parcel 1C.
Consistency with the 2016 Growth Policy, the 2018 Transportation Plan and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact which is attached to this report.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
• Pre-application meeting February 4, 2021.
• Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division March 15, 2021.
• Preliminary plat to City Council April 26, 2021.
• 35 working-day preliminary plat review period ends May 3, 2021.
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: 3038 Central Avenue
Legal Description: C/S 2997, Parcel 1C
Owner/Subdivider: Bach Homes
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: CMU1 and NX3
Existing land use: Vacant
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 8.86 Acres/8.26 Acres
Proposed number of lots: 4
Lot size: Max: 4.23 acres
Min.: 1.01 acres
Parkland requirements: No parkland is required as this is a minor plat
Consistency with the 2016 Growth Policy, the 2018 Transportation Plan and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact which is attached to this report.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
• Pre-application meeting February 4, 2021.
• Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division March 15, 2021.
• Preliminary plat to City Council April 26, 2021.
• 35 working-day preliminary plat review period ends May 3, 2021.
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: 3038 Central Avenue
Legal Description: C/S 2997, Parcel 1C
Owner/Subdivider: Bach Homes
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: CMU1 and NX3
Existing land use: Vacant
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 8.86 Acres/8.26 Acres
Proposed number of lots: 4
Lot size: Max: 4.23 acres
Min.: 1.01 acres
Parkland requirements: No parkland is required as this is a minor plat
STAKEHOLDERS
A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners and any members of the public may attend the City Council meeting. Prior to creating this staff report, the Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.
ALTERNATIVES
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, private service/utility providers and the affected school district has 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.
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 May 3, 2021. 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
Various City departments, private service/utility providers and the affected school district has 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.
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 May 3, 2021. 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
FISCAL EFFECTS
Approval of this subdivision does not impact the Planning Division budget.