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Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent
Share Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent on Facebook Share Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent on Twitter Share Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent on Linkedin Email Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent linkOn Thursday, May 1, the Missoula County Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve this proposal. This was a legal land-use decision. Montana’s “build and lease” law applies to developments that don’t require utility services like water or sewer. Since the property is also unzoned, the County does not have authority to prevent this type of use.
Residents adjacent to the property have 30 days to appeal the decision. Conditions of approval include fencing or landscaping, signage for the nearby public path and lighting compliance. The development cannot operate 24/7 and will use gravel driveways for large-vehicle access.
UPDATE: Public Hearing Postponed for Thursday, May 1. New BFLR Application available.
Project Description:Request from developer Al Arneson, being represented by PCI, Inc., to construct eight storage buildings with varying unit sizes, some designed to accommodate RV and boat storage on the 5.05-acre parcel. The buildings run north to south to maximize the size of the property. A fence will be placed around the property for privacy screening and to prevent trespassing.
Project Summary
The Frenchtown Storage project proposes construction of eight self-storage buildings on a 5.05-acre parcel at 15601 Roman Creek Road, at the southwest corner of Roman Creek Road and Frenchtown Frontage Road. The developers claim this development is designed to meet the growing demand for storage in the Frenchtown area, particularly for RV and boat storage, as the region experiences commercial and industrial expansion. The developer plans to comply with dark skies lighting standards, perimeter landscaping along Roman Creek Road for aesthetics and the facility will not be open 24/7.
The site will feature:
• 71,230 square feet of storage space across multiple buildings.
• Pull-through units in Building 1 to accommodate large vehicles such as RVs and boats.
• Automated gated entry for secure self-access.
• Gravel driveways with ample space for maneuvering large vehicles.
• Security fencing and on-site lighting for safety and theft prevention.
Infrastructure and Environmental Considerations
• Stormwater management: Designed to handle a 100-year storm event, with detention areas on the east and west sides of the property and a culvert to manage water flow.
• Land Use and site impact: The property is currently vacant and requires grading, but no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. No wildlife habitats were identified on the site.
• Traffic and access: The property will use an existing curb cut on Roman Creek Road for entry, with an additional northern access point for redundancy. Driveways will be unpaved, and bollards will be installed for unit protection. A public pedestrian easement on the east property line will remain unaffected.
Project Timeline:
Public Input: The project team seeks comments and questions from adjacent property owners and the broader community.
Final Approval: The Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 1, in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway. The original meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 10, but was postponed.
Engagement Methods: Comments or questions can be submitted on here on Missoula County Voice; or community members can provide input via by attending in person or may attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 467 457 758#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: missoula.co/bccmeetings
Project Staff Lead: Katy Reeder
Related Documents:
Frenchtown Storage Building for Lease or Rent Application (Updated)
Frenchtown Storage Warranty Deed
Other documents can be viewed on the right-hand side of this page under 'Documents' > 'Frenchtown Storage — Buildings for Lease or Rent.'
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