Larch Meadows Minor Subdivision (Huson)

Project Description:

This is a request from Mountain Construction, Inc, represented by 406 Engineering, to subdivide a 12.31-acre parcel into three residential lots located at 31725 Ranch Lane in Huson. The proposed lots are roughly four acres each, with each lot intended for a single-family residence.

As part of this development, there will be new driveways along the existing roads to access each of the lots. There will be no changes to the existing road system and there are no proposed roads or non-motorized facilities as part of the development’s proposal.

The property is currently in an unzoned area of Missoula County. The Land Use Designation map from Missoula County Growth Policy recommends Open and Resource land designation for this property and for most of Ninemile Valley, however, similar developments like this are scattered across the valley. Water for this subdivision will be provided by individual wells. Well logs show a yield of 20 gallons per minute, approximately 35 feet below the ground surface. Sewer will be provided by individual drain fields on each lot. These will be designed and constructed per Montana Department of Environmental Quality Circular -4 and Missoula County Regulations. Stormwater will be retained by landscaping and retention ponds located on site.

Subdivision Regulations

Missoula County’s subdivision regulations promote public health, safety and general welfare by ensuring any subdivision of land in the County’s jurisdiction provides for adequate light, air, water supply, sewage disposal, parks and recreation areas, ingress and egress and other public requirements. A subdivision is considered “minor” when it has five or fewer lots.

Staff consider the following when making a recommendation to the county commissioners on whether to approve or deny a subdivision request:

compliance with zoning and the Growth Policy
effects on agriculture and agricultural water user facilities, local services, the natural environment, wildlife, and wildlife habitat and public health and safety
compliance with survey requirements established in state statute, and local subdivision regulations and review procedures
provision of necessary easements and other legal and physical access

Project Timeline:

County commissioners’ public hearing meeting: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9

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:

Submit public comment by Wednesday, April 8, using the comment tool below.

Project Lead:

Katy Reeder, 406-258-3707

Important Links and Documents:

Larch Meadows Minor Subdivision Application