This is a zone change request from Residential 9,600 (R-96) to Residential 7,000 (R-70) on Lot 8, Block 1 of Meadowood Subdivision located at 2302 Meadowood Street. The property is owned by Mark Dawson and BlueLine Engineering, represented by Marshall Phil, is the agent. The owner and agent conducted a pre-application neighborhood meeting on May 31, 2011, at 6:00 pm at the Century 21 office at 1605 Shiloh Road. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 6, 2011, and forwarded a recommendation of approval on a 5-0 vote. The City Council conducted a public hearing on January 23, 2012, and voted to approve the zone change on first reading.

State law at MCA 76-2-304 requires that all zone changes be reviewed in accordance with 12 criteria. Using the 12 criteria to determine the appropriateness of the zone change request, the City Council may:
1. Approve the zone change request
2. Deny the zone change request
3. Allow withdrawal of the application
4. Delay action for up to thirty (30) days

The property will increase in property value if the zone change is granted. This may increase the tax revenue to the city.

The Zoning Commission is forwarding a recommendation of approval and adoption of the 12 criteria for Zone Change #879 on a 5-0 vote.