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CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA-Wednesday, May 6, 2020 @, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Video Conferencing Environment Billings, Montana |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Public Comment:
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the County Zoning Commission meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. The normal hearing room on the 1st Floor at 2825 3rd Ave North (Miller Building) will be closed during the meeting and no one will be attending this hearing in person. Public comment will be taken only during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda, and during the Public Hearings under the Regular agenda. Comments may be sent to Board via email before 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. All emails received prior to this time will be read into the record for the public hearing. The Public may call in during specific Public Comment periods at (406)237-6196. All callers will be in a queued system and are asked to remain on hold and be patient. Calls will be taken in the order in which they are received. Callers will be restricted to 3 minutes of testimony as is customary. Live coverage can be viewed in two locations;
https://www.facebook.com/Billings-Planning-Community-Services-Department-1738982159659260/?ref=bookmarks
and
https://stream.lifesizecloud.com/extension/1855349/e260973d-3e40-46d3-9427-a4d331c10d38
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Call the meeting to order.
Introduction of City Board of Adjustment Members and Planning Department Staff.
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the Board meeting of March 4, 2020.
Disclosure of any Conflict of Interest-Members of the Commission and Staff
Disclosure of an Outside (Ex Parte Communication)-Members of the Commission and Staff
a.The Exparté Communication Binder is available at the Sign-In and Agenda Station.
a.The Exparté Communication Binder is available at the Sign-In and Agenda Station.
Regular Business:
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Opening of public hearings.
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Reading of rules for the procedure by which the public hearings will be conducted.
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Reading of notices of the public hearings on the following items:
Public Hearings:
a.
Variance - 1307 – 2133 Fairview Place – A variance from Section 27-308, requiring a 20-foot front setback to allow a 10-foot setback in a Residential-9600 (R-96) zone, on Lot 11A, Block 7, Country Club Heights Sub., a 22,491 square foot parcel of land. The purpose of the variance is to allow a dwelling to be constructed closer to the front property line. Presented by Karen Husman, Planner I.
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Variance 1308 -
City Variance 1308 – 3112, 3116 & 3120 Solar Blvd. – Lot size - The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 27-308, requiring a minimum 8,000 square feet for a dwelling in a Residential 8,000 (R-80) zone, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Terra West Subdivision, 3rd filing, in Villas on the Park Condominiums, a combined 20,012 square foot parcel of land. The purpose of the variance is to allow the existing three homes on Lots 1 and 2 to conform to zoning in order to dissolve the condominium and create three lots of not less than 6,650 square feet each. Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner I
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Variance 1309 - 1017 Wicks Lane -The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 27-602 (a), requiring a minimum 80 foot setback from the centerline of an arterial street in a Residential – 7000 (R-70) zone to allow 60 feet from the arterial street centerline, on C. S. 1462 parcels 1 and 2, C.S. 1463, parcels 1 and 2, and C.S. 13, a combined 3.016 acre parcel of land. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a new home at 60 feet from the arterial street. Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner I
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Variance 1310 - 2604 Emerson Place - The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 27-308 requiring a minimum 5 foot setback from the side property line in a Residential – 9600 (R-96) zone to allow 3 foot side setback, on Lot 4, Block 1, Highland Park Subdivision, 2nd Filing, a 12,046 square foot parcel of land. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a garage addition with an attic living space. Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner I
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Variance 1311- 1836 Yellowstone Ave. - The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 27-308 requiring a maximum 30% lot coverage in a Residential – 7000 (R-70) zone to allow 31% on Lot 12, Block 5, Burg Subdivision, 3rd Filing, an 8,400 square foot parcel of land. The purpose of the variance is to allow the construction of a detached garage of 960 square feet (108 sf over the maximum). Presented by: Karen Husman, Planner I.
Other Business/Announcements
Adjournment
Public hearings are accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. Special arrangements for participation in the public hearings by individuals with hearing, speech, or vision impairment may be made upon request at least three days prior to the hearing. Please notify Robbin Bartley, Admin. Support, at 247-8676 or e-mail at bartleyr@billingsmt.gov.