On April 1, 2020, IMEG Engineering, agent for Griffin Automotive Enterprises, Inc., applied for preliminary subsequent minor plat approval for Willowbrook Subdivision, Amended Lot 4A, Block 1. The proposed subdivision creates 2 new lots, one lot has an existing business on it the second lot is for commercial development. The subject property is generally located at 4432 South Frontage Road. The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) with commercial development only allowed in the subdivision as outlined in the PUD agreement.  
 

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this major preliminary plat. The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on May 20, 2020. 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

VARIANCE REQUESTED
No variance has been requested.

Approval of this subdivision will have no direct financial impact on the Planning Division.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

• Pre-application meeting February 27, 2020
• Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division April 1, 2020.
• Preliminary plat to City Council May 11, 2020
• 35 working-day preliminary plat review period ends May 20, 2020

PLAT INFORMATION

General location: Legal Description: Owner/Subdivider: Engineer and Surveyor:  Existing Zoning: Existing land use: Proposed land use: Gross and Net area: Proposed number of lots: Lot size: Parkland requirements:

4432 South Frontage Road Lot 4A, Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 4, Willowbrook Subdivision Griffin Automotive Enterprises, Inc. IMEG Engineering PUD Vacant land and Auto Auction Commercial 25.21 acres / 25.21 acres 2 Max:    21.74 acres Min.:    3.47 acres No parkland is required as this is a commercial development.

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 2018 Transportation Plan, and Billings Area Bikeways 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, private service/utility providers and affected school district, 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.