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U-Haul Mini-Warehouse South of Missoula – Special Exception

Project Description

Missoula County is seeking public input on a proposed special exception request from Amerco Real Estate Company to develop a U-Haul mini-warehouse self-storage facility south of Missoula.

The project is located at 4567 Yuhas Ranch Lane, legally described as S02, T12 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 5877, Parcel 4.

The zoning for the 61.61-acre property is split between Agriculture, Reserve (AGR) and Commercial Center (CC). The proposed development would be located on the 11.26-acre portion of the parcel zoned CC. This use is permitted in the CC zoning district as a special exception, which the Missoula County Board of Adjustments must approve.

In addition to the mini warehouse, the proposal includes the retail sale of moving supplies, truck and trailer rentals, and a mechanic shop for the repair of U-Haul vehicles. These uses are permitted in the Commercial Center zoning district and do not require approval.

Special Exception

A special exception is granted when a proposed use 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.

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

Patrick Swart, 406-258-4841, pswart@missoulacounty.us

Related Links and Documents

U-Haul Special Exception Documents

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