Development Projects

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Missoula County routinely considers development projects such as subdivisions, family transfers, boundary line relocations and rezoning requests. The projects featured on this page first come to the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department to ensure they meet various requirements related to zoning, land use, floodplain and other regulations. The Board of County Commissioners then considers approval of projects at their public meetings.

Comments on these projects help planning staff more accurately present to the commissioners how the community feels about the proposals, so the commissioners can make well-informed decisions on each project.

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Development Projects

Holt Ranch Minor Subdivision

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Missoula County commissioners approved this minor subdivision at their public meeting on Feb. 22, 2024.

Project description:
The Holt Ranch Minor Subdivision is a proposal by Ramona Holt, represented by Professional Consultants, Inc., to subdivide a ranch west of Lolo into two tracts, one that is 29.43 acres (Lot 22A) and one that is 42.39 acres (Lot 22B) proposed for agricultural and residential use. Lot 22A includes the home, barn and ranch buildings and the other tract, Lot22B, is largely vacant hayland. Ramona's son and his family live on the ranch now.
Find the full subdivision application and review materials at http://missoula.co/holtranchsubdivision
Project timeline:
The Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at their 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, public meeting. Join the meeting in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex, or online via Microsoft Teams. Find the meeting agenda and link to join at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Please note the agenda will be published on Friday, Feb. 16.
Project lead:
Contact Tim Worley under the "Who's Listening" section on the right-hand side with any questions.

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Nelson Minor Subdivision

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Missoula County commissioners approved this subdivision at their Feb. 8, 2024, public meeting.

Project Description
The Nelson Subdivision is a proposal by Paul Nelson represented by IMEG CORP for two lots on 5 acres located at 20450 Highway 10 E. in Clinton. The existing lot is developed with a residential single dwelling unit, commercial building, and coffee cart, the new proposed lots will retain the same uses. Primary access to the subdivision lots will be from Highway 10 E, which runs adjacent to the property to the southwest. There is one proposed roadway for the subdivision, accessing the both of the lots from Highway 10.
The subdivision is unzoned, and is outside mapped floodplain and lacks significant hazard areas. The property does not include areas with a slope of 25%. Development surrounding this subdivision is primarily residential and agricultural.
Project Timeline:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb.8, 2024. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 943 499 551#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Written comments received by Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, will be included in the staff report to the Board of County Commissioners. Comments received after that date will be presented to the Commissioners during the public hearing.
Project Planner:
Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4652
Special Exception Request at 10275 Mullan Rd

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The Board of Adjustments approved the special exception request at their meeting on Jan. 17, 2024.

Missoula County Department of Planning, Development, and Sustainability (PDS) has received the attached special exception application from Missoula Slavic Pentecostal Church, for the property located at 10275 Mullan Road, TYLER ADDITION, S09, T13 N, R20 W, Lot 1A, ACRES 6.46, OF LOT 1, LESS R W. The parcel is approximately 6.5 acres and is currently occupied by one church.
The subject property at 10275 Mullan Road is designated as Agriculture, Rural Residential 5 (AGRR 5) by the Missoula County Zoning Regulations. In the AGRR 5 zoning district, Religious Assembly is permitted by special exception approval from the Missoula County Board of Adjustment. The addition of a second multi-use building is an expansion of religious assembly use permitted by special exception.
All special exception requests must go before the Missoula County Board of Adjustment for approval. The Board asks for input from your agencyZoning map of surrounding area. on such matters. Please review the request and note any comments or concerns you have. Please send all comments to lcollins@missoulacounty.us. If you do not have concerns about the special exception request, please respond and write that also, so the Board will know you are not concerned with the proposed changes.
Comments are requested by Friday, January 12, 2024. Thank you in advance for your consideration; your comments are much appreciated. Comments received up to that date will be included with the staff report and public hearing packet. Any comments received after that date will be brought to the public hearing.

Public Hearing Details:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of Adjustment happened on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 pm, where the BOA approved the proposal.
The application and attachments can also be viewed Here.
For questions or additional information contact Laura Collins at 406-258-3507 or lcollins@missoulacounty.us
Golden West No. 1 Lot 13A and Lot 13B Minor Subdivision

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Missoula County commissioners approved this subdivision at their public meeting on Feb. 1, 2024.

The Golden West #1 Lot 13A and Lot 13B Subdivision is a proposal by Nancy Arnold and Stephen represented by IMEG CORP for two lots on 2.93 acres located at 1600 Hayes Drive, south of Mullan Road, east of Cote Lane, north of Council Way, and east of Hayes Drive. The existing lot (13B) is developed with a residential single dwelling unit, and the new proposed lot (13A) will be used for residential single dwelling development. Lots 13A and 13B will be served by individual wells, one of which is existing, and the project is proposing to add another connection to City of Missoula Sewer. Primary access to the subdivision lots will be from Hayes Drive and Douglas Drive, which run adjacent to the property to the east and to the west. Hayes Drive and Douglas Drive are County-maintained roadways. There are no proposed roadways for the subdivision. Lot 13B will have direct access to Hayes Drive and 13A will have direct access to Douglas Drive.
The subdivision is zoned Rural Residential, Small Agriculture 1 (RRS- 1) which has a maximum residential density of one dwelling unit per acre and a minimum lot width and depth of 75’. The property is outside mapped floodplain and lacks significant hazard areas. The property does not include areas with a slope of 25%. Development surrounding this subdivision is primarily residential. The 2.93-acre property was created with the Golden West No. 1 Subdivision, and the east half of the site has remained undeveloped.
Project Timeline:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 943 499 551#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Written comments received by Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023 will be included in the staff report to the Board of County Commissioners. Comments received after that date will be presented to the Commissioners during the public hearing.
Project Planner:
Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4652
Western Materials, LLC Use Variance in Citizen Zoning District #40

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This project has been given its own project page. Visit the Missoula County Voice homepage to view it, or click here.
Please leave all further comments on the other project page.
Rezoning Request at 9399 Baron's Court

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Missoula County commissioners approved this rezoning request at their public meeting on Feb. 22, 2024.

Legal Description: Tract 72C, COS #2339, in Section 16, T14N, R20W, P.M.M., Missoula County, Montana
Project Description:
Donald and Vicki Rosetti are requesting to change the zoning of their property located at 9399 Baron’s Court, approximately one mile north of the Wye on the west side of Highway 93 North, south of Indreland Road.
The 11-acre tract is zoned as AGRR-5, a rural residential and agricultural zoning district that allows development of up to one dwelling per five acres. The Rosettis are requesting changing the zoning to a similar zoning designation AGRR-2 that allows development of up to one dwelling per two acres. Their property is surrounded by AGRR-2 zoning on all sides, and they would like to have the same zoning as their neighbors. This proposed AGRR-2 zoning is compatible with the Missoula County Growth Policy land use designation.
Project Link: http://apps.missoulacounty.us/go/agencyreviewmaterials
Project Timeline:

The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board conducted a public hearing on the following request on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Missoula City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine, Missoula MT.

The Planning Board agenda can be found on the City's Meeting Portal.
The Staff Report can be found here and is also attached to the agenda.

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the resolution of intent on this item on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sophie Moiese Room of the County Courthouse, located at 200 West Broadway in Missoula. They will hear the final resolution at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in the same location. Find the meeting link and agenda to join at http://missoula.co/bccmeetings
Porch Tower Minor Subdivision

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Missoula County commissioners approved the Porch Tower Minor Subdivision at their public meeting on Nov. 9, 2023.

Project Description:
Porch Tower Minor Subdivision is a two (2) lot minor residential subdivision proposed at 2322 Tower St, and 3336 South Ave W. The 0.97 acre parent parcel is owned by Bryan Porch, represented by IMEG Corp. The subject parcel is currently developed with one (1) existing residential home which will remain, and a second home on the proposed northern lot is currently being constructed. Development surrounding the subdivision is primarily residential.
The subject property is zoned Rural Residential, Small Agriculture .5 acre (RRS .5). The property does not include any mapped floodplain.
The lots are proposed to be served with individual septic and well systems. Both lots will have their own individual driveways accessed off of Tower St.
Project Timeline:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 943 499 551#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: http://missoula.co/bccmeetings(External link). Written comments received by Monday Aug. 14, 2023 will be included in the staff report to the Board of County Commissioners. Comments received after that date will be presented to the Commissioners during the public hearing.
Project Planner:
Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4652
7680 Thornton Drive Variance and Special Exception Request

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The Board of Adjustments approved this variance and special exception request at their meeting on Oct. 18.

Project description:
An existing cannabis cultivation and processing facility is seeking to expand operations with a new greenhouse, and an exception from landscaping requirements on the steep hillside on the north side of the property.
Project documents: Special exception application, zoning variance application, revised site plan
Project timeline: The Missoula County Zoning Board of Adjustments will take this up at their 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, meeting. This meeting will take place in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway, as well as via Microsoft Teams.
Project lead: Zach Jones, planner
Elk Valley Ranch

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Missoula County commissioners approved this subdivision at their public meeting on Oct. 5, 2023.

Visit the Elk Valley Ranch Subdivision in Frenchtown Missoula County Voice page.
Davey Minor Subdivision

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Missoula County commissioners approved this subdivision at their public meeting on Aug. 24, 2023.

Vicinity Map:
Project Description:
Davey Minor Subdivision is a two (2) lot minor residential subdivision proposed at 3125 Loraine Drive, approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of Stone Haven Avenue and Loraine Drive in Missoula. The 13.68 acres parent parcel, is owned by Davey Family Limited Partnership, represented by Eli & Associates Inc. The subject parcel is currently developed with one (1) existing residential home which will remain. Development surrounding the subdivision is primarily residential.
The subject property is zoned Rural Residential, Small Agriculture 1 acre (RRS 1). The property does not include any mapped floodplain, but portions of the property are within 25% slopes. The lots are proposed to be served with individual septic systems and will connect to the City of Missoula water main located in Loraine Drive. Primary access is proposed from a shared driveway off Loraine Drive, which is a County maintained road.
Project Link:
http://missoula.co/daveyminor

Project Timeline:
The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Participants may attend the public hearing in-person in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT. Participants may also attend the meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. To join the call on your phone, call 406-272-4824, Conference ID 943 499 551#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: http://missoula.co/bccmeetings. Written comments received by Monday August 14, 2023 will be included in the staff report to the Board of County Commissioners. Comments received after that date will be presented to the Commissioners during the public hearing.

Project Planner:
Project planner Bailey Minnich can be reached at bminnich@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4653.