This is a zone change request from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Community Commercial (CC) on Lot 2, Block 1 MK Subdivision generally located at 1450 Chy Way northwest of the intersection of Grand Avenue and 54th Street West. The property is owned by Larry and Mary Karls. A pre-application meeting was held at the subject property on July 14, 2014. The pre-application meeting notes are included as an attachment. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 2, 2014, and forwarded a recommendation of approval and adoption of the findings of the 10 criteria on a 5-0 vote. The City Council approved the zone change on 1st reading on September 22, 2014.

State law at Section 76-2-304, MCA, requires that all zone changes be reviewed in accordance with 10 criteria. Using the 10 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

If the property is developed, the property tax base will increase. The new zoning will increase the city fee assessments for this parcel.

The Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the findings of the 10 criteria for Zone Change 925 on a 5-0 vote.