7.a.2.
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)
- Meeting Date:
- 11/26/2019
Information
INTRODUCTION
On October 1, 2019, Sanderson Stewart, agent for J&S Development Co., applied for preliminary major plat approval for Grand Peaks Subdivision, 6th Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 30 new lots for development. The subject property is generally located on the east side of 54th Street West and north of Grand Avenue. The property is zoned Residential 7000 (R70). The proposed lots will be developed in compliance with the zoning as the property is developed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Board recommend conditional approval of the preliminary plat of Grand Peaks Subdivision, 6th Filing to the City Council, and adopt the Findings of Fact as presented in the staff report.
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.
1. To protect public health and safety with increased area traffic, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will submit all necessary information required by City of Billings Engineering Division for review and approval to update to finalize Traffic Impact Study information.
2. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating and providing the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
3. 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.
4. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the City of Billings Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the City of Billings, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW DISCUSSION / STAKE HOLDERS
Planning staff gave a brief presentation about the proposed subdivision and stood for questions. There were none from the Board. Board President Darell Tunnicliff asked if the applicant or agent would like to address the board. Mr. Mac Fogelsong stood offering to answer any questions that the Board had about the proposed subdivision. There were no question for the agent or applicant.
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.
1. To protect public health and safety with increased area traffic, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will submit all necessary information required by City of Billings Engineering Division for review and approval to update to finalize Traffic Impact Study information.
2. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating and providing the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
3. 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.
4. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the City of Billings Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the City of Billings, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
PLAT REVIEW DISCUSSION / STAKE HOLDERS
Planning staff gave a brief presentation about the proposed subdivision and stood for questions. There were none from the Board. Board President Darell Tunnicliff asked if the applicant or agent would like to address the board. Mr. Mac Fogelsong stood offering to answer any questions that the Board had about the proposed subdivision. There were no question for the agent or applicant.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
- Pre-application meeting August 8, 2019
- Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division on October 1, 2019.
- Departmental review meeting October 17, 2019
- Preliminary plat resubmittal October 24, 2019
- Planning Board plat review November 13, 2019
- Planning Board public hearing November 26, 2019
- Preliminary plat to City Council December 16, 2019
- 60 working-day preliminary plat review period ends December 27, 2019
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: East side of 54th Street West and north of Grand Avenue
Legal Description: L2, B9 of Grand Peaks Sub 5th Filing
Owner/Subdivider: J&S Development Co.
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: R70
Existing land use: Former Farm Land
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 9.3 acres / 7.5 acres
Proposed number of lots: 30
Lot size: Max: 13,214 square feet
Min.: 9,668 square feet
Parkland requirements: The applicant provided 2.023 acres of parkland with the 5th Filing. This parkland dedication fulfills the requirement for the 5th and 6th Filing.
Legal Description: L2, B9 of Grand Peaks Sub 5th Filing
Owner/Subdivider: J&S Development Co.
Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
Existing Zoning: R70
Existing land use: Former Farm Land
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 9.3 acres / 7.5 acres
Proposed number of lots: 30
Lot size: Max: 13,214 square feet
Min.: 9,668 square feet
Parkland requirements: The applicant provided 2.023 acres of parkland with the 5th Filing. This parkland dedication fulfills the requirement for the 5th and 6th Filing.