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| Planning Board | |
| Date: | 04/27/2021 |
| Title: | Yellowstone Landing Commercial Park Subdivision - Preliminary Major Plat |
| Presented by: | David Green |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | Yes |
Information
RECOMMENDATION
Staff proposes the Planning Board recommend conditional approval of the preliminary plat of Yellowstone Landing Commercial Park 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.
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 in relation to traffic movement, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will provide City Engineering Department and the Montana Department of Transportation with a TIS. Any required improvement identified in the TIS will be installed by the applicant as well as striping AJ Way as outlined in the Findings of Fact.
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.
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. To protect public health and safety and to ensure proper documentation for the proposed phasing of the subdivision, prior to final plat approval the applicant will include the Exhibit and Declaration of Restriction on Transfer documents for future phases.
4. 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.
5. 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.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On March 1, 2021, Performance Engineering, agent for Aviation Properties, LLC, applied for preliminary major plat approval for Yellowstone Landing Commercial Park. The proposed subdivision creates 10 lots for commercial development. The subject property is generally located on the north side of Highway 3 and east of A J Way. The property is currently zoned Heavy Commercial (CX). The proposed lots will be developed in compliance with the zoning as the property is developed.
VARIANCE REQUESTED
The applicant is not requesting a variance from the subdivision regulations.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
VARIANCE REQUESTED
The applicant is not requesting a variance from the subdivision regulations.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY
- Pre-application meeting January 28, 2021
- Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division on March 1, 2021
- Departmental review meeting March 18, 2021
- Preliminary plat resubmittal March 25, 2021
- Planning Board plat review April 13, 2021
- Planning Board public hearing April 27, 2021
- Preliminary plat to City Council May 24, 2021
- 60 working-day preliminary plat review period ends May 25, 2021
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: North side of Highway 3 and east of A J Way
Legal Description: COS 2037, Tract 14A
Owner/Subdivider: Aviation Properties, LLC
Engineer and Surveyor: Performance Engineering
Existing Zoning: CX
Existing land use: Farm land
Proposed land use: Commercial
Gross and Net area: 25.96 acres / 21.62 acres
Proposed number of lots: 10
Lot size: Max: 4.13 acres
Min.: 0.86 acres
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication is not required with commercial subdivisions.
General location: North side of Highway 3 and east of A J Way
Owner/Subdivider: Aviation Properties, LLC
Engineer and Surveyor: Performance Engineering
Existing Zoning: CX
Existing land use: Farm land
Proposed land use: Commercial
Gross and Net area: 25.96 acres / 21.62 acres
Proposed number of lots: 10
Lot size: Max: 4.13 acres
Min.: 0.86 acres
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication is not required with commercial subdivisions.
STAKEHOLDERS
At the Planning Board Plat review meeting staff gave a presentation about the proposed subdivision, then stood for any questions the board members might have. President Woods queried the board to see if there were any questions or discussion. Board member Larsen asked about the potential for increased traffic with the subdivision build out and if a traffic plan is in place. Staff stated a traffic study is required for commercial subdivision development. Taylor Kasperick, from Performance Engineering representing the applicant, stated a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) has been completed and has been submitted to the City Engineering Division and MDT. The preliminary traffic impact study points to the need for a center left turn lane at full build out of the subdivision. Board member Thompson asked about the storm water management and if storm water will be piped under Highway 3 and dumped on the rims. Mr. Kasperick said the current plan is to retain the storm water on site on Lot 3. They are proposing to pump it north to a drainage on Airport property that makes its way to Alkali Creek. President Woods asked if a temporary turn around on Super Cub Way would be needed to allow for fire protection. Mr. Kasperick said he does not think a turnaround will be required until the second phase of the subdivision since the first phase all lots have access from AJ Way. He also stated they may also propose doing a gravel surface emergency access through phase 3 when phase 2 is built. Then with phase 3 build out, the developer will pave the gravel surface road to complete all internal subdivision roads.
ALTERNATIVES
In accordance with state law, the City Council has 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plat. The 60 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on May 25, 2021. 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 60 working day review period, the City Council is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat
FISCAL EFFECTS
This subdivision will have no fiscal effects on the Planning Division.