Special Exception Request at 3614 Hwy 200 (East Missoula)

Project Background:

Sunsup LLC is requesting a special exception for a mixed-use project at 3614 Hwy 200 in East Missoula that combines multi-family residential units with small business commercial spaces.

Portions of this development will be built on the east side of Mount Jumbo, which has slopes greater than 10% and requires adherence to Missoula County’s hillside and ridgeline development standards. Part of the proposed development also occurs on slopes greater than 25% which requires special exception, along with a complete geotechnical analysis prepared by a professional engineer licensed to practice in Montana. In addition to meeting this requirement, the applicant must also demonstrate the following:

• The development will not result in accelerated erosion or create hazardous conditions on the site or nearby property. This can be demonstrated by an erosion and sediment control plan with supporting evidence.
• The applicant considered and evaluated all alternative locations for the development (including structures, buildings and retaining walls, roads, and driveways, parking areas and other infrastructure) on non-steep slopes (less than 10%) and can demonstrate these locations are either inappropriate or infeasible.
• Confirm that surface runoff will not create unstable conditions using appropriate stormwater management facilities. If such facilities do not exist, the developer must construct one.

Project Timeline:

Board of Adjustment Public Hearing: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.

• 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 Zoning Board of Adjustment page at http://missoula.co/boameetings.

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

Project Lead:

Kathleen Arthur, 406-258-3429, karthur@missoulacounty.us

Tim Worley, 406-258-4794, tworely@missoulacounty.us

Related Links & Documents:

3614 Hwy 200 Special Exception Application

3614 Hwy 200 DRT Site Plan