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Fire Bucket Meadows Minor Subdivision

The county commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the Fire Bucket Meadows Minor Subdivision application on Thursday, March 26. This request was previously heard at public hearings on March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025, May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, and June 26, 2025. At the request of the applicants during June 26, 2025, public hearing, the county commissioners voted to indefinitely postpone a decision on the proposed subdivision to allow the applicants to provide additional data and analysis of water quantity and quality and impacts to neighboring properties. The applicants have provided additional information relevant to the proposed subdivision which can be viewed in the attached included on this page. Please contact the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability with any questions.

Thursday, March 26, 2 p.m.: County Commissioners’ Public Meeting

In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room
Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Missoula County’s public meeting portal.

Project Description:

Fire Bucket Meadows Minor Subdivision is a proposed five-lot residential subdivision on 19.82 acres at 11109 Fire Bucket Loop, northwest of the Wye. The project is proposed by Dale Sparks and Tamara Jo Beich, represented by Professional Consultants Inc. Each lot will be accessed from Fire Bucket Loop, a 60-foot private access road. Road improvements are planned to bring the section serving the subdivision up to Missoula County road standards.

As part of the subdivision review process, we are seeking public comments on how the proposal aligns with key review criteria, including:

• Compliance with zoning and the Growth Policy

• Potential impacts on agriculture, local services, the natural environment, wildlife, and public health and safety

• Adherence to state survey requirements and local subdivision regulations

• Provision of necessary easements

• Availability of legal and physical access

Project Timeline:

Thursday, March 12, 2 p.m.: County Commissioners’ Public Meeting (Growth Policy Amendment, Rezoning, and Minor Subdivision)

In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room
Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Missoula County’s public meeting portal.

Public Comment:

Community members, especially adjacent property owners, are encouraged to submit comments and questions by commenting on this post, attend the meeting in person, or join virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Project Lead:

Patrick Swart, 406-258-4841

Important Links and Documents:

Related documents: Click here to download the application.

Applicant letter to commissioners

Fire Bucket loop aquifer test

Fire Bucket meadows subdivision application

Geosyntec hydrologic technical analysis

Newman hydrogeologist report

Photos of area homes

Pump test notice to neighbors

Sparks well log