On June 15, 2017, Sanderson Stewart, agent for Red Lodge Investment, LLC, applied for Preliminary Subsequent Minor plat approval for Tierra Yellowstone Subdivision. The proposed subdivision creates 5 lots from one lot. The subject property is generally located on the northwest corner of South 32^nd Street West and Conrad Road. The property is zoned Controlled Industrial (CI).  The land is vacant at this time.

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 August 4, 2017. 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.

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

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

• A pre-application meeting was held on May 4, 2017 to discuss the proposal.
• The preliminary plat application was submitted to the Planning Division on June 15, 2017.
• A departmental review comments were returned on June 29, 2017.
• The City Council will consider the preliminary plat on July 24, 2017.
• The 35 working-day preliminary plat review period ends August 4, 2017.

 
PLAT INFORMATION
 
General location:                                Generally located on the northwest corner of South 32^nd Street West and Conrad Road
 
Legal Description:                              Amended Tract 22A of COS 1147
 
Owner/Subdivider:                              Red Lodge Investment, LLC
 
Engineer and Surveyor:                      Sanderson Stewart
 
Existing Zoning:                                CI
 
Existing land use:                              Vacant Land
 
Proposed land use:                            Commercial
 
Gross and Net area:                           5.5 acres
 
Proposed number of lots:                    5
 
Lot size:                                           Max:    1.5 acres
                                                        Min.:    0.71 acres
 
Parkland requirements:                       In accordance with 76-3-621(3)(c), MCA this subdivision is exempt from parkland dedication.
 
Variance requested:                            No variances have been requested.

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 2016 Growth Policy, the 2014 Transportation Plan Update, and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.

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 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 minimal impacts from this proposed subdivision.