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COUNTY OF YELLOWSTONE ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA-Monday, September 14, 2020 4:00 PM Virtual Video Conference Format |
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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 Monday, September 14, 2020. All emails received prior to this time will be read into the record for the public hearing |
Call the meeting to order.
Introduction of the Yellowstone County Zoning Commission Members and Planning Department Staff.
Public Comment:
The Public may call in during specific Public Comment periods at (406) 237-6165. 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 on the Billings-Planning & Community Services Facebook Page here; https://www.facebook.com/Billings-Planning-Community-Services-Department-1738982159659260/?ref=bookmarks
Motion. Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2020
The minutes of the Board meeting of August 10, 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:
A.
Opening of public hearings.
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 on the Billings-Planning & Community Services Facebook Page here; https://www.facebook.com/Billings-Planning-Community-Services-Department-1738982159659260/?ref=bookmarks
B.
Reading of rules for the procedure by which the public hearings will be conducted.
C.
Reading of notices of the public hearings on the following items:
Public Hearings:
a.
County Zone Change 703 – Portion of Lot 2, Block 1 Cherry Creek Estates – from R-96 to R-80 - A zone change request from Residential 9,600 (R-96) to Residential 8,000 (R-80), on a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Cherry Creek Estates Subdivision, specifically the 8.62 acres south of Cherry Creek Loop and north of the city limits. A pre-application neighborhood meeting was held by the applicant on July 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the subject property. Presented by Nicole Cromwell, Zoning Coordinator
Other Business/Announcements
a.
Discussion.
YC Zoning Commission and Planning Staff. The City/County Planning Board is requesting an initial discussion with the County Zoning Commission regarding the potential need to expand the existing County Zoning Jurisdictional Boundary. The current boundary has not expanded in the 47 years since it was first established except for a minor expansion in Lockwood (2016) to include more zoned property for the County's Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD).
There are areas where the County's Zoning Jurisdiction Boundary is coterminous with the city limits and some areas where the city limits have expanded beyond the County's Zoning Boundary (Copper Ridge Subdivision, 70th Street W and Rimrock Road). In 1973, the County's zoning jurisdiction extended at least 4 1/2 miles beyond the city limits. In many areas of West Billings and Billings Heights, the County zoning boundary is much less than 4 1/2 miles from the city limits. The City has expanded significantly since 1973. The County Part 2 zoning jurisdiction has not expanded and in some cases, City zoned land is directly adjacent to un-zoned County land.
Representatives from the City/County Planning Board would like this opportunity to have a discussion about the County zoning boundary. The Planning Board recently helped planning staff in the development of the Land Use element for the County Growth Policy. The Planning Board believes its findings coupled with recent developments occurring on the west end, in particular, creates a critical time to bring awareness of these issues to other boards like the Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
There are areas where the County's Zoning Jurisdiction Boundary is coterminous with the city limits and some areas where the city limits have expanded beyond the County's Zoning Boundary (Copper Ridge Subdivision, 70th Street W and Rimrock Road). In 1973, the County's zoning jurisdiction extended at least 4 1/2 miles beyond the city limits. In many areas of West Billings and Billings Heights, the County zoning boundary is much less than 4 1/2 miles from the city limits. The City has expanded significantly since 1973. The County Part 2 zoning jurisdiction has not expanded and in some cases, City zoned land is directly adjacent to un-zoned County land.
Representatives from the City/County Planning Board would like this opportunity to have a discussion about the County zoning boundary. The Planning Board recently helped planning staff in the development of the Land Use element for the County Growth Policy. The Planning Board believes its findings coupled with recent developments occurring on the west end, in particular, creates a critical time to bring awareness of these issues to other boards like the Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
Adjournment
The
Board of County Commissioners public hearing for
Zone Change 703, will be held
on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners will hear all persons wishing to speak relative to the proposed
zone change. The Board of County Commissioners may also have specific public hearing procedures in place for this hearing date and time. Please contact the Board Secretary, Teri Reitz at 256-2798, for information regarding the Commissioners hearing.
Information on the preceding item may be obtained by contacting Yellowstone County Planning Department, 2825 3 rd Avenue North, 4 th Floor or phone 657-8246, Tammy Deines, Planning Clerk, at 247-8610 or e-mail at deinest@billingsmt.gov
Information on the preceding item may be obtained by contacting Yellowstone County Planning Department, 2825 3 rd Avenue North, 4 th Floor or phone 657-8246, Tammy Deines, Planning Clerk, at 247-8610 or e-mail at deinest@billingsmt.gov