On April 15, 2016, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Preliminary Subsequent Minor Plat of Lot 2 of the Second Amendment to Sweet Subdivision, 2nd Filing.  The property is located on the south side of Grand Avenue just west of the intersection of Grand Avenue and 24th Street West. The property is about 39,000 square feet in size, is currently vacant, and is zoned Community Commercial. The owner is Freedom Montana, LLC. The representing agent is Eggart Engineering, Inc.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this subsequent minor preliminary plat. The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on June 6, 2016.  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 review period, the City Council is required to:

1. Approve
2. Conditionally Approve;or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

Should the City Council approve the preliminary plat, the subject property may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues for the City. 
 

General location:                    2434 Grand Avenue  
Legal Description:                  Lot 2 of the Second Amendment to Sweet Subdivision, 2^nd Filing          
Owner/Subdivider:                 Freedom Montana, LLC                                
Engineer and Surveyor:         Eggart Engineering, Inc.        
Existing Zoning:                     Community Commercial (CC)
Existing land use:                   Vacant Land  
Proposed land use:                Commercial    
Gross/net area:                       39,473 sf                    
Proposed number of lots:       2                     
Lot size:                                  21,729 sf/17,744 sf                                        
Parkland requirements:          None as this is a minor subdivision

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting, however nearby property owners may attend the City Council meeting.  The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision. 
 

Consistency with the 2008 Yellowstone County and City of Billings Growth Policy, the 2014 Billings Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.