Granite Peak Estates Subdivision Near Frenchtown
Missoula County commissioners at their Oct. 17, 2022, public meeting approved the Granite Peak Estates Subdivision.
Missoula County commissioners at their Oct. 17, 2022, public meeting approved the Granite Peak Estates Subdivision.
The Granite Peak Estates subdivision is a proposed 13-acre, 8-lot residential major subdivision in Missoula County, located off Mullan Road near the Frenchtown Irrigation Canal and Montana Rail Link Railroad. The parent parcel fronts Marcure Lane and Mullan Road, though the developer proposed an internal road to provide access to and from Mullan Road.
The applicant of this development requested two variances from the Missoula County Subdivision Regulations in Sections 3.4.6.2 and 3.5.8.
- The first request was to waive the requirement to connect to the road of lowest classification (aka, the least busy road) when the property is near more than one road (in other words, having the internal road to the subdivision connect to Mullan instead of Marcure Lane).
- The developer made this request because it is not possible, due to the location of the Frenchtown Irrigation Ditch lateral, to provide access to the proposed subdivision via Marcure Lane.
- The second request was to waive the requirement for more than one access route to the subdivision.
- The developer’s reasoning for this variance is they felt an additional access route to the subdivision would more greatly impact traffic entering and exiting Mullan Road than if there was only one access route.
The Missoula Consolidated Planning Board held a public hearing on this proposal on Tuesday, Oct. 4, via Teams. They approved the two variances and the subdivision as a whole.
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, Oct. 27, in hybrid fashion. They approved the two variances and the subdivision as a whole.
If anyone attending the meetings needs special assistance, please provide advance notice by calling 406-258-4657.
Tell us what concerns or interests you about the Granite Peak Estates Subdivision proposal.
Missoula County commissioners at their Oct. 17, 2022, public meeting approved the Granite Peak Estates Subdivision.
Missoula County commissioners at their Oct. 17, 2022, public meeting approved the Granite Peak Estates Subdivision.
Who's Listening
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Phone 406-258-4794 Email tworley@missoulacounty.us
Concerns regarding upcoming subdivision on Mullan and Marcure Lane include the following:
1. Due to the increased traffic on Mullan road and Marcure lane from this development, access from Mullan road, midpoint on the property, is preferred.
2. We have a small homestead and lots of animals and prefer to keep traffic on marcure lane to a minimum.
3. In addition there will need to be something done about the water spigot that is connected to our house' well underneath marcure lane prior to development starting.
4. I would also request paving marcure lane to minimize dust and reduce noise impact from construction until Mullan road access is established.
5. Testing of water, wells and other water systems for contamination due to Smurffit Stone and high water levels throughout the year.
6. What are you planning to do about the water issues on that property at high water times, dependent on rain/snow fall?
Thank you for your consideration in these matters,
Aleksandar Tanchev
15000 Mullan Road
Missoula, MT 59808
406-239-8408
Please be advised of water issues in the adjacent Mobile Home Park. Issues include sinkholes and sand in the water: Below is the first email from Plum Property Management Company asking the residence of Meadowbrook Mobile Home Park to conserve water. We have received follow up emails to remind us that a "No Water Order" is still in effect. A sinkhole was marked with Caution Tape earlier this year. The fire hydrant located at the end of the Cul de Sac is also sinking.
From: Plum Property Management, LLC
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 9:28 AM
To: XXX
Subject: Meadowbrook Mobile Home Park - UREGENT EMAIL
Residents of Meadowbrook Mobile Home Park,
Please cease all lawn watering immediately. Due to ongoing well issues we must reduce the amount of water being used.
Please note that we are working diligently to have new wells drilled to permanently mitigate the current issues. This can be a lengthy process as we must obtain permits and approval through several state departments. In the meantime we have a intensive well maintenance schedule in place which will be performed by Crisp Water Technologies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your patience as we work through these issues.
Best Regards,
Warmest Regards,
Jennifer S. Plum
Owner & Licensed Property Manager
Plum Property Management
Main 406-541-7586
http://www.rentplum.com/