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Planning Board
Date:	07/11/2023
Title:	Yellowstone River Ranch RV Park Subdivision - Preliminary Major Plat Review
Presented by:	Monica Plecker
Department:	Planning & Community Services
Presentation:	Yes

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RECOMMENDATION

Staff proposes the Planning Board recommend to the Board of County Commissioners conditional approval for the preliminary plat of Yellowstone River Ranch RV Park, and adoption of the Findings of Fact as presented in the staff report.

BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)

On June 1, 2023, IMEG, agent for Cameron Jones, applied for preliminary major plat approval of Yellowstone River Ranch RV Park. The subject property is generally located on the north side of Highway 312 and west of Nibbe. This parcel of land is outside of zoning. It is surrounded by farmland with few residential properties.

VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variance has been requested from the County Subdivision Regulations.

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.

To protect public health and safety, prior to final plan approval, the applicant will receive approval from the MDEQ for the proposed water systems, septic systems and the proposed storm water management.
To provide future funding for the maintenance of public road within the proposed subdivision, prior to final plan, the applicant will create an RSID for the public road section that provides access to the dry hydrant system.
To protect public health and safety with proper fire suppression, prior to final plan approval, the applicant will submit drawings to Worden Fire Department for review and approval of the proposed locations of new fire hydrants within the subdivision expansion.
To minimize effects on the natural environment, prior to final plan approval a weed management plan and property inspection shall be completed by the County Weed Department.
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.
The final plan shall comply with all requirements of the Yellowstone County Subdivision Regulations, and depict compliance with section 6.4. The final plan shall comply with all rules, policies, and resolutions of Yellowstone County, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Pre-application meeting December 12, 2022
Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division on June 1, 2023
Departmental review meeting June 15, 2023
Preliminary plat re-submittal June 22, 2023
Planning Board plan review July 11, 2023
Planning Board public hearing July 25, 2023
Preliminary plat to Board of County Commissioners, August 15, 2023
60 working-day preliminary plan review period ends August 25, 2023

PLAT INFORMATION

General location:                                North side of Highway 312 and west of Nibbe.

Legal Description:                              S30, T03 N, R30 E, W2NE N OF RWY (Less Canal & Western Sugar Lease Site #I00098H)

Owner/Subdivider:                             Cameron Jones

Engineer and Surveyor: IMEG

Existing Zoning: Outside of zoning

Existing land use:                                Vacant native grassland

Proposed land use: RV Park

Gross and Net area: 43.7 gross / 36.44 net

Proposed number of lots: 36 Spaces

Lot size:                                               Max: 36.44
                                                            Min: 36.44

Parkland requirements: No parkland dedication is required as these are not permanent RV spaces, Yellowstone County Subdivision Regulations 10.8.D.

STAKEHOLDERS

There are no stakeholder responses at this time. Stakeholder input will be received at a public hearing scheduled for this subdivision on July 25, 2023.

ALTERNATIVES

In accordance with state law, the Board of County Commissioners have 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plan. The 60 working day review period for the proposed subdivision ends on August 25, 2023. 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 Board of County Commissioners is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plan

FISCAL EFFECTS

This plat will have no fiscal impacts on the City/County Planning Division.

SUMMARY

The purpose of the County’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 County departments, private service/utility providers and the affected school district(s), have 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 some impacts from this proposed subdivision.

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