This is a zone change request from Residential 7,000 (R-70) to Residential Professional (RP) on
two parcels of land described as Lot 1A and Lot 1B of Rush Acreage Tracts Subdivision located
at 1910 and 1918 Shiloh Road. The total area of both parcels is 54,153 square feet. One of the
parcels, 1918 Shiloh Road, has an existing single family dwelling that is rented. The property is
owned by the Billings Urban Fire Service Area (BUFSA) an agency of Yellowstone County. The
owner is represented by Dan Schwarz, Chief Deputy County Attorney. The owner conducted a
pre-application neighborhood meeting on December 6, 2010, at the Shiloh United Methodist
Church at 1810 Shiloh Road. The pre-application meeting notes are included as Attachment C.
The Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 1, 2011, and is forwarding a
recommendation of approval on a 3-0 vote. The City Council conducted a public hearing on February 28, 2011, and approved 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 support
the city tax base in this area.

The Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the 12 criteria for Zone Change
#872 on a 3-0 vote.