Development Projects

Project description:

The Creighton subdivision is a proposed 9-lot residential major subdivision, including one utility lot, located off Clements Road in the Target Range area. The proposal includes a common area. Two variances are requested: 1.) a variance to not provide access off a road with less use, and 2.) a variance to not connect through to Walker Drive to the south.

Click here to learn more, including upcoming public hearings, and to submit public comment.

Project description:

This proposal is to construct an elevated observation deck platform approximately 25 feet from the high water mark of the shore of placid lake at 8523 North Placid Lake Road. The zoning district the property is in requires a 50’ setback from the high water mark. Construction of any structure in the setback specified by zoning requires a variance.

Find the full subdivision application and review materials linked here.

Project timeline:

The planning and zoning commission and Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at the 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 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, Aug. 16.

Project lead:

Contact Zach Jones under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.

Project description:

Ninemile Acres is a proposal by Gerald and Joann Bender, represented by Professional Consultants, Inc., to create a three-lot minor subdivision on 10.06 acres located at 22800 Ninemile Road in Huson. The existing lot is developed with a mobile home, a shop, stock pens, and three sheds. The proposed lots are intended for residential use. Primary access to the subdivided lots will be from Ninemile Road, which runs adjacent to the southwestern property boundary.

Find the full subdivision application and review materials linked here.

Project timeline:

The Missoula County commissioners will hear this item at the 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 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, Aug. 16.

Project lead:

Contact Patrick Swart under the “Who’s Listening” section of the right-hand side with any questions.

Project Description:

Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received a variance request from Woith Engineering, who seeks to maintain and improve a driveway access to US Highway 93 S, located at 5115 Highway 93 S and is legally described as S02, T12 N, R20 W, TRACT 5 OF WORNATH ORCHARD TRACTS 12A1 & 12A2. The 3-acre parcel is zoned as CC (Commercial Center) and is currently occupied by a mechanic shop.  The proposed Kemosabe Subdivision on this and neighboring parcels to the north is intended to allow for the development of commercial condominiums. Section 6.2.B.3.b.i. of the Missoula County Zoning Regulations requires access to a corner lot to be from the street with the lower roadway classification, which in this case would be Blue Mountain Road, and not US 93 S.

BOA Variance Request

Project Timeline:

The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of Adjustments is scheduled for Wednesday July 17th , 2024, at 6:00 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.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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Meeting ID: 248 575 969 765
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Written comments received by Wednesday, July 10, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the Board of Adjustment. Comments received after that date will be presented to the board during the public hearing.

Project Planner:

Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us (External link) or 406-258-4652

To learn, provide comments or ask questions about the proposed expansion of the Granite Peak RV Park and related use variance requests, click here.

To learn, provide comments or ask questions about the Grass Valley Industrial Subdivision, click here.

To learn, provide comments or ask questions about the Grass Valley Gardens Planned Unit Development (PUD) Subdivision, go here.

Project Description:

The Missoula County Department of Planning, Development, and Sustainability (PDS) has received a request from David McCrane with McCrane Family LLC for a variance from the Missoula County Shoreline Regulations. The applicant requests to construct a new floating dock within the side property setback. Section F of the regulations requires new shoreline facilities to be in the middle of the property ownership or at least 20 feet from each side property line. The subject property, located at 7012 Lindbergh Lake Road, has approximately 24 feet of frontage on Lindbergh Lake. The applicant is proposing to build the dock in the approximate center of the lake frontage, approximately 10.5 feet from either side property line.

The Project Impact Assessment and other documents will be posted for public review at least 15 days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Please check back on this page for the Project Impact Assessment or contact staff with any questions.

The purpose of the Shoreline Regulations is to conserve, protect and restore natural lakes, ponds, wildlife, fisheries, riparian habitat, wetlands and shorelines because of their high scenic and resource values; the value of lakeshore property; the water quality of these lakes; and the scenic and recreational value of these lakes for the state’s residents and visitors.

These regulations govern alteration of the character of any lake, lakebed or lakeshore, having a water surface area of at least twenty (20) acres and the area within the Shoreline Protection Zone, within the boundaries of Missoula County, Montana, excluding the portion of Missoula County which lies within the jurisdictional area of the City of Missoula, Montana. These regulations supplement all other regulations required by other governmental entities or regulatory agencies having jurisdictional responsibilities over a lake, lakebed, lakeshore, pond or wetland. These regulations govern the private improvements installed whether on private land or on public land leased to a private individual that alter the lake, lakebed or lakeshore.

Structures set back from side property lines prevents overcrowding and maintains the aesthetic and riparian resource values of the shoreline. Properties which lack adequate frontage to provide side lot line setbacks may not be suitable for shoreline improvements. Common facilities, constructed and shared by two or more property owners, reduce the number of facilities on the lake reducing potential impacts. Where such a situation exists, a reduction in setback requirements encourages the use of common structures. Stream and spring inlets and outlets on shorelines are valuable aquatic and aesthetic resources. They provide spawning and rearing habitat for numerous fish species, as well as a variety of food organisms. Structures set back from inlets and outlets protects fish habitat.

Timeline:

Missoula City-County Consolidated Planning Board Hearing: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex, 200 W. Broadway. You can also join on Microsoft Teams.

Missoula County Commissioners' Public Meeting: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in the Sophie Moiese Room of the Missoula County Courthouse annex, 200 W. Broadway. You can also join on Microsoft Teams.

Project packet: http://missoula.co/sl2406

Project staff:

Missoula County Floodplain Administrator Matt Heimel, mheimel@missoulacounty.us

Project Description:

Missoula County Department of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) has received a variance request from Hexion, who seeks placement of a concrete equipment pad and air core reactor equipment in the 25 foot setback of the southern property boundary, located at 3670 Grant Creek Road and is legally described as S08, T13 N, R19 W, ACRES 6.48, TRACT IN SW4NE4. The 6.84-acre parcel is zoned as ICH (Industrial Center – Heavy ) and is currently occupied by the Hexion manufacturing facility. The ICH zoning allows for heavy industrial development. Section 2.3.N.4.b does not allow for this. The air core reactor is intended to reduce amperage in transformers on the property and improve safety for employees and the public.

Application: Combined Submittal.pdf

Project Timeline:

The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for Wednesday April 17, 2024, at 6:00 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.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 248 575 969 765
Passcode: jSsFBC

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

+1 406-272-4824,,134501809# United States, Billings

Phone Conference ID: 134 501 809#

Find a local number | Reset PIN

Written comments received by Wednesday, April 10, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the Board of Adjustment. Comments received after that date will be presented to the board during the public hearing.

Project Planner:

Project planner Zach Jones can be reached at zjones@missoulacounty.us (External link) or 406-258-4652

The property contains two dwellings. Future plans include subdividing the tract into ten lots. You can view the proposed variance application along with a preliminary plan for subdivision here.

Terzo Farm and Land Trust, L.L.C., proposes to place five additional homes, for a total of seven, in proximity to the two existing homes, on proposed Lot 10 (approx. 24 acres). The variance request is intended to allow multiple dwellings on a single tract, in compliance with the allowed density of ZD #34. A large portion of proposed Lot 10 contains slopes over 25% (shown in brown). All homes will be placed outside of these steep-sloped areas.