Frenchtown Interchange Zoning Initiative
Project Background:
Nonprofit organization Keeping Frenchtown has submitted a zoning amendment application requesting to zone approximately 567 acres located at the north end of the Frenchtown Freeway Interchange, Exit 89 (see map).
The application states that the proposed zoning is intended to protect the existing neighborhood character that is primarily agricultural, rural residential and commercial/light industrial. This area is currently unzoned, meaning there are no zoning restrictions for how landowners can use their property.
If approved, the land would be zoned the following combination:
Agricultural, Rural Residential (AGRR-5): Allows residential development on 5-acre tracts.
Agricultural, Rural Residential (AGRR-10): Allows residential development on 10-acre tracts.
Rural Residential and Small Agricultural (RRS-1): Allows residential development on 1-acre tracts.
Industrial Center Light (ICL): Allows for light industrial, artisan and limited commercial activities with minimal off-site impacts
In addition, the application also proposes to allow for two dwellings, including duplexes, on existing tracts in the RRS-1 Subdistrict, as long as all other state and local regulations are followed. All other rules in the Missoula County Zoning Regulations would apply to this planning and zoning district, including a buffer around Mill Creek to protect riparian resources.
This application will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the county commissioners.
If a petition signed by at least 60% of the affected property owners is confirmed, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners may apply the proposed zoning. If approved, the land would be zoned as:
A 160-acre tract on the north end is proposed for Agricultural, Rural Residential (AGRR-10) (blue)
Fourteen tracts in the area of Belker Lane, Garrard Lane and Sara Jo Lane are proposed for Rural Residential and Small Agricultural (RRS-1) (red). The proposed zoning allows an exception to permit two dwellings on existing tracts in this subdistrict.
Four tracts along Belker Lane and Frenchtown Frontage Road are proposed for Light Industrial (purple)
Remaining lands are proposed for Agricultural, Rural Residential (AGRR5) (yellow)
Project Timeline:
Thursday, April 30, 2 p.m.: Missoula Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and Board of County Commissioners Meeting
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 Missoula County’s public meeting portal.
Project Lead:
Jennie Dixon, 406-258-4946
Public Comment:
Submit public comment by Wednesday, April 29, by using the comment tool below.
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