This is a zone change request from Residential 9,600 (R-96) to Entryway General Commercial (EGC) on a 1.554 acre parcel of land described as the south 310 feet of Lot 24 Sugar Subdivision, less 4,194 square feet for King Avenue East right-of-way and is located at 766 Calhoun Lane. The property is owned by Almon Blain, Jr. The owner conducted a pre-application neighborhood meeting on November 29, 2010. The pre-application meeting notes are included as Attachment C. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 4, 2011 and forwarded a recommendation of approval on a 5-0 vote. The City Council held a public hearing on January 24, 2011, and voted to approve the zone change on 1st reading.

State law at MCA 76-2-304 requires that all zone changes be reviewed in accordance with 12
criteria. Using the 12 criteria to determine the appropriateness of the zone change request, the
City Council may:
1. Approve the zone change request
2. Deny the zone change request
3. Allow withdrawal of the application
4. Delay action for up to thirty (30) days

If approved, the zone change will ensure the long-term taxable value of the property and protect
the city tax base in this area.

The Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 12 criteria for Zone Change
#871 on a 5-0 vote.