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7605 Pontrelli Place at the Wye – Special Exception

Project Description

Missoula County is seeking public input on a proposed special exception request from SK Gordon LLC at the Wye to operate a recreational training facility black and white map showing 7606 Pontrelli Place to provide education and hands-on training for athletes involved in recreational cheerleading training and conditioning.

The project is located at 7605 Pontrelli Place, legally described as legally described as Pontrelli Addition, S28,
T14 N, R20 W, Lot 2p, Acres 1, & Racetrack Industrial Park.

Special Exception

A special exception is granted when a proposed use (in this case, a training facility) does not strictly meet requirements of the zoning district, but it meets design standards and conditions that make it consistent and compatible with existing uses in the district.

This property is zoned ICL (Industrial Center, Light), and the proposed training facility is a non-conforming use, meaning it does not comply with current zoning. The Missoula County Zoning Regulations do not allow for the proposed use, which is classified as Recreation, Commercial Indoor. The Missoula County Board of Adjustment must review the proposal and determine if the use will ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses before granting a special exception.

To approve the special exception, the board must determine:

  • The proposed use or development will be compatible with and will not substantially injure the value of adjoining property;
  • The proposed use preserves the character of the district, and the property is suitable for the use proposed.

When reviewing the application, the board will consider the following factors:

  1. Access, traffic and parking demand created by or impacted by the use, as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and onsite vehicular circulation.
  2. Dedication and development of streets, right-of-way and public use areas, such as sidewalks next to the property and the capacity to handle the use.
  3. Impacts on or of public and private utilities or services.
  4. Proposed siting of any new structures necessary to accommodate the use and their relationship to adjoining and surrounding properties.
  5. Recreation opportunities and open lands available to serve the use, if relevant.
  6. Natural resource protections.
  7. Area of land necessary and whether the site can adequately accommodate the use and meet the intent of the district and character of the neighborhood.
  8. Any other unique or relevant circumstances related to the property.

Project Timeline

Board of Adjustment Public Hearing: Wednesday, July 16, 6 p.m.

Participants may attend the public hearing in person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway in Missoula. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams by going to http://missoula.co/boardofadjustment. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 311 766 349#.

This project is not subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

Public Comment

Submit public comment using the comment tool below. Comments submitted before July 15 will be included in the packet for the Board of Adjustment meeting.

Project Lead

Kevin Dantic, 406-258-4652, kdantic@missoulacounty.us

Related Links and Documents

Pontrelli Place Site Plan
Pontrelli Place Special Exception Application


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