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Developer MCG-Vines is proposing a new subdivision on the 33.75-acre property at the site of the old Lolo School, located at 11395 Hwy. 93 S. in Lolo. The project, known as the Belltower Planned Unit Development (PUD), includes 56 single-family residential lots, one commercial lot (not currently served by sewer or water), and one large lot with no immediate development plans.
The applicant requests review as a PUD Subdivision, in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations. PUDs are subdivisions that promote mixed land uses and clustered designs that better respond to natural site characteristics, reduce infrastructure costs and accommodate common areas. The proposal includes 16.71 acres of dedicated public parkland, greatly exceeding the requirement of .6 acres.
Due to current water and sewer limitations, only the 56 homes are planned for immediate construction. The Lolo RSID water and sewer systems will provide service to the homes, with approval from Missoula County Public Works. The commercial lot will be prepared for dry utilities (like internet and electricity) only until full water and sewer services are available in the future.
Access to the subdivision will use the current Highway 93 entrances, which will be upgraded to support the new development.
The site is not zoned, and the land use designation in the amended 2002 Lolo Regional Plan recommends residential and commercial uses at this location. Several old school buildings remain on the site; most will be demolished except for two. One, Building 4, will be preserved for future use, and the Old Lolo Schoolhouse (on Lot A) will remain protected in its current condition. A historical report outlines three options to memorialize the schoolhouse; a final plan will be developed as future use of Lot A is determined.
Developer MCG-Vines is proposing a new subdivision on the 33.75-acre property at the site of the old Lolo School, located at 11395 Hwy. 93 S. in Lolo. The project, known as the Belltower Planned Unit Development (PUD), includes 56 single-family residential lots, one commercial lot (not currently served by sewer or water), and one large lot with no immediate development plans.
The applicant requests review as a PUD Subdivision, in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations. PUDs are subdivisions that promote mixed land uses and clustered designs that better respond to natural site characteristics, reduce infrastructure costs and accommodate common areas. The proposal includes 16.71 acres of dedicated public parkland, greatly exceeding the requirement of .6 acres.
Due to current water and sewer limitations, only the 56 homes are planned for immediate construction. The Lolo RSID water and sewer systems will provide service to the homes, with approval from Missoula County Public Works. The commercial lot will be prepared for dry utilities (like internet and electricity) only until full water and sewer services are available in the future.
Access to the subdivision will use the current Highway 93 entrances, which will be upgraded to support the new development.
The site is not zoned, and the land use designation in the amended 2002 Lolo Regional Plan recommends residential and commercial uses at this location. Several old school buildings remain on the site; most will be demolished except for two. One, Building 4, will be preserved for future use, and the Old Lolo Schoolhouse (on Lot A) will remain protected in its current condition. A historical report outlines three options to memorialize the schoolhouse; a final plan will be developed as future use of Lot A is determined.
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As we drove by the old school last week, my 10 year old son mentioned that we should play an evening round of disk golf like we used to on the hill. I had to tell him that the baskets are no longer there, but I am hopeful that they will be returning at some point.
Disk golf has always been a fun and healthy activity for families in town, and I’d love to see it continue as an option for our community.
Brandt
17 days ago
Would love too see a disc golf course in public open space in lolo. A sport that is healthy and can be used by people of all ages. Would be nice to see one there again just not as steep as the old one. Can be used by Missoula and surrounding areas all down the bitterroot good to connect Missoula and bitterroot.
Dog
18 days ago
Even though we live in Idaho, we travel to the area regularly. My entire family plays disc golf and we would love to play in Lolo!
Anwat
18 days ago
It was a sad day when we lost the Disc golf course. It would be amazing to have it reestablished.
Lolomom
18 days ago
It was a sad day when we lost the Disc golf course in Lolo. Reestablishing disc golf in Lolo has so many benefits for the families that live here.
Lolomom
18 days ago
I’m wholeheartedly in support of bringing back a disc golf course to Lolo. Let’s work together to bring this growing sport back to the community!
Mat
18 days ago
I cannot express how easy, affordable and welcoming it is to get involved with the sport of disc golf. It is an amazing low cost activity that literally anybody can be just the tiniest bit interested and get involved with. I have been a proud member of the Missoula disc golf club for many years now and can say from the bottom of my heart it is one of the best communities I've been a part of. Please Please Please bring disc golf back to Lolo so we can continue to grow this sport.
Doug Stobie
18 days ago
#BringBackLoloDGC
Noodlez
19 days ago
Our whole family loves disc golf, and we would love to play a course in Lolo! This is an excellent sport that is affordable for the whole family to enjoy. Let's bring some usable and beautiful space back to the community. The chains are calling!
Sam R
about 1 month ago
I strongly support re-establishing a disc golf course in Lolo. Disc golf provides a low-cost, accessible recreational opportunity for people of all ages while promoting physical activity and community engagement. Bringing the course back would enhance Lolo’s outdoor recreation options, attract both residents and visitors, and strengthen our town’s reputation as a welcoming place to enjoy Montana’s natural beauty.
Wendall
about 1 month ago
Please bring disc golf back to the Lolo community. Disc golf is such an accessible form of recreation, that has an incredibly small footprint. More than ever, a lot of people are in need a "Third Place," a reason to get out and BE in their community. Disc golf is such a great way to encourage people to get out and create community. With thoughtful course design, disc golfers can easily, and safely, coexist with all kinds of other recreators
Riley Emmer
about 1 month ago
I would love to see this space serve as a multi use park with disc golf and walking trails.
It’s my understanding that there is some concern that a disc golf course could interfere with walkways. The disc golf course could easily and safely be designed around the walking paths. This type of multi function park has worked at blue mountain and Pattee Canyon for decades now.
Kids need more places to play and things to do in Lolo especially. Let’s give them something more than walking paths to use in this space.
I’m one of dozens of community members who would happily donate time to make disc golf more accessible in Lolo.
Tim Allsop
about 1 month ago
Please allow for the public disc golf course Recreation space. This is important space to our community!
Andrew B
about 1 month ago
I just moved to the Bitterroot Valley area. I came from a city with a lot of course options for Disc Golf/Frolf and saw how that community came together, especially after 2020. I have made some of my closest friends playing disc golf, and have never met an unkind soul out there. We are all in it for the same goal, to have fun. The winner, in my opinion, is the one that has the most fun!
With that said, the limited options on courses between where I live and Missoula is why I comment here today. The investment in the disc golf community would extend to other groups that would benefit from having such an opportunity to play an awesome sport.
We all have a mutual respect for other people not playing disc golf, being courteous and making sure pedestrians have the right of way and such. I, as I'm sure many others, live by the motto, "pack it out, pack it in", where anything you brought out to the course, you make sure you bring it back with you, especially trash.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope that a future course revival in Lolo is a great opportunity for the community as a whole.
wreckitmanny
about 1 month ago
We are a family of folfers and would love to have another course put back here In town…it is a great way to get kids out and be active specially In our community. All of my kids would be out on the course everyday they could to folf and also teach others how to play who do not know how a folf course would bring our small community together once again.
Ramirez 406
about 1 month ago
Good afternoon! I am a resident of Lolo and I really miss the frolf course. Im not a frolfer, but the trail was really nice for observing native plants grass and bugs. Im disabled so long trails that take me away from bathrooms and the trailhead are not always possible for me, but the winding pattern of the lolo course was prefect for a nice stroll with quick return if needed. I was really heartbroken when the area closed, and disappointed to hear it wasn't a priority for the county to bring it back. It was a real loss
Snicole
about 1 month ago
As a semi-frequent user of the previous recreational disc golf space, it would be ideal to see a course reincorporated in the new plans. A low-budget, family friendly option for sporting recreation right in Lolo is ideal co-usage of the land. Please consider making it happen! Thank you all for your hard work.
Chapet
about 1 month ago
Please bring back disc golf to the Lolo community. It's a low impact sport that most anyone can participate in. It requires very little maintenance, uses the natural landscape & gets people outside recreating! Lolo's disc golf pitch & putt style course was fun for players of all skill levels. It would be great to have another option as the courses we do have are generally pretty busy. Please help us grow the sport here in Montana & keep disc golf accessible for generations to come.
Thank you for reading & your consideration. -Natasha Bell
Nbell
about 1 month ago
Getting Disc Golf back into Lolo would be a dream! It was an excellent place to take play a quick round or take new or younger players to learn. Having a new course in Lolo to throw some frisbees is needed. Hope to see it someday soon! Thank you
Cody Davis
about 2 months ago
I would love to see a disc golf course put back in here. The course was a great way to get out and be active for everyone. It was also tailored to new players and the younger crowd helping more people get into the sport. The sport of disc golf is rapidly growing and missoula does not have enough courses compared to other places in the country. I think another course would be a great use of the land and encourage more people to hike with a purpose. Thanks
As we drove by the old school last week, my 10 year old son mentioned that we should play an evening round of disk golf like we used to on the hill. I had to tell him that the baskets are no longer there, but I am hopeful that they will be returning at some point.
Disk golf has always been a fun and healthy activity for families in town, and I’d love to see it continue as an option for our community.
Would love too see a disc golf course in public open space in lolo. A sport that is healthy and can be used by people of all ages. Would be nice to see one there again just not as steep as the old one. Can be used by Missoula and surrounding areas all down the bitterroot good to connect Missoula and bitterroot.
Even though we live in Idaho, we travel to the area regularly. My entire family plays disc golf and we would love to play in Lolo!
It was a sad day when we lost the Disc golf course. It would be amazing to have it reestablished.
It was a sad day when we lost the Disc golf course in Lolo. Reestablishing disc golf in Lolo has so many benefits for the families that live here.
I’m wholeheartedly in support of bringing back a disc golf course to Lolo. Let’s work together to bring this growing sport back to the community!
I cannot express how easy, affordable and welcoming it is to get involved with the sport of disc golf. It is an amazing low cost activity that literally anybody can be just the tiniest bit interested and get involved with. I have been a proud member of the Missoula disc golf club for many years now and can say from the bottom of my heart it is one of the best communities I've been a part of. Please Please Please bring disc golf back to Lolo so we can continue to grow this sport.
#BringBackLoloDGC
Our whole family loves disc golf, and we would love to play a course in Lolo! This is an excellent sport that is affordable for the whole family to enjoy. Let's bring some usable and beautiful space back to the community. The chains are calling!
I strongly support re-establishing a disc golf course in Lolo. Disc golf provides a low-cost, accessible recreational opportunity for people of all ages while promoting physical activity and community engagement. Bringing the course back would enhance Lolo’s outdoor recreation options, attract both residents and visitors, and strengthen our town’s reputation as a welcoming place to enjoy Montana’s natural beauty.
Please bring disc golf back to the Lolo community. Disc golf is such an accessible form of recreation, that has an incredibly small footprint. More than ever, a lot of people are in need a "Third Place," a reason to get out and BE in their community. Disc golf is such a great way to encourage people to get out and create community. With thoughtful course design, disc golfers can easily, and safely, coexist with all kinds of other recreators
I would love to see this space serve as a multi use park with disc golf and walking trails.
It’s my understanding that there is some concern that a disc golf course could interfere with walkways. The disc golf course could easily and safely be designed around the walking paths. This type of multi function park has worked at blue mountain and Pattee Canyon for decades now.
Kids need more places to play and things to do in Lolo especially. Let’s give them something more than walking paths to use in this space.
I’m one of dozens of community members who would happily donate time to make disc golf more accessible in Lolo.
Please allow for the public disc golf course Recreation space. This is important space to our community!
I just moved to the Bitterroot Valley area. I came from a city with a lot of course options for Disc Golf/Frolf and saw how that community came together, especially after 2020. I have made some of my closest friends playing disc golf, and have never met an unkind soul out there. We are all in it for the same goal, to have fun. The winner, in my opinion, is the one that has the most fun!
With that said, the limited options on courses between where I live and Missoula is why I comment here today. The investment in the disc golf community would extend to other groups that would benefit from having such an opportunity to play an awesome sport.
We all have a mutual respect for other people not playing disc golf, being courteous and making sure pedestrians have the right of way and such. I, as I'm sure many others, live by the motto, "pack it out, pack it in", where anything you brought out to the course, you make sure you bring it back with you, especially trash.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope that a future course revival in Lolo is a great opportunity for the community as a whole.
We are a family of folfers and would love to have another course put back here In town…it is a great way to get kids out and be active specially In our community. All of my kids would be out on the course everyday they could to folf and also teach others how to play who do not know how a folf course would bring our small community together once again.
Good afternoon! I am a resident of Lolo and I really miss the frolf course. Im not a frolfer, but the trail was really nice for observing native plants grass and bugs. Im disabled so long trails that take me away from bathrooms and the trailhead are not always possible for me, but the winding pattern of the lolo course was prefect for a nice stroll with quick return if needed. I was really heartbroken when the area closed, and disappointed to hear it wasn't a priority for the county to bring it back. It was a real loss
As a semi-frequent user of the previous recreational disc golf space, it would be ideal to see a course reincorporated in the new plans. A low-budget, family friendly option for sporting recreation right in Lolo is ideal co-usage of the land. Please consider making it happen! Thank you all for your hard work.
Please bring back disc golf to the Lolo community. It's a low impact sport that most anyone can participate in. It requires very little maintenance, uses the natural landscape & gets people outside recreating! Lolo's disc golf pitch & putt style course was fun for players of all skill levels. It would be great to have another option as the courses we do have are generally pretty busy. Please help us grow the sport here in Montana & keep disc golf accessible for generations to come.
Thank you for reading & your consideration.
-Natasha Bell
Getting Disc Golf back into Lolo would be a dream! It was an excellent place to take play a quick round or take new or younger players to learn. Having a new course in Lolo to throw some frisbees is needed. Hope to see it someday soon! Thank you
I would love to see a disc golf course put back in here. The course was a great way to get out and be active for everyone. It was also tailored to new players and the younger crowd helping more people get into the sport. The sport of disc golf is rapidly growing and missoula does not have enough courses compared to other places in the country. I think another course would be a great use of the land and encourage more people to hike with a purpose. Thanks