Peterbilt Sign Variance

This project was approved at the Jan. 18, 2023, Board of Adjustment hearing.

*During the December 21, 2022, Board of Adjustment hearing, the applicant informed the county that the proposed sign package had been modified and one of the sign types, S2, increased in size. This resulted in a change to the variance request for the total cumulative sign area, as shown in bold below. The previous cumulative sign area was 643.3 sq ft. The county is re-noticing adjacent property owners to ensure the correct information is reflected in the notice. Any previously submitted comment will still be included in the staff report. A continuation of the December hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2023. Please see below for more information. *

Project Background:

Missoula County Department of Planning, Development, and Sustainability received a variance application from Shauna Gappmayer of YESCO LLC, on behalf of Peterbilt, for the property located at 4867 Technology Ct., legally described as Missoula Development Park- Ph 5C L01-6, Lot A. The parcel is approximately 10.68 acres and is currently under construction.

The subject parcel is within the Missoula Development Park 6.08 Legacy District. Peterbilt is requesting a variance from sign requirements set forth in this zoning district. Specifically, Peterbilt is requesting a variance from the following:

• Section E.(3)(b)(i) allows for 1 sq ft of sign area per 100 sq ft of business floor area up to a maximum of 200 sq ft
  • Peterbilt is proposing 754.90 sq ft of cumulative sign area
• Section E.(3)(b)(vi) allows a business open at night one pole sign with a maximum height of 24’ above the road and 48 sq ft in siz
  • As a business operating at night, Peterbilt is proposing one pole sign with a height of 40’ above the road and 177.6 sq ft in size
• Section E.(3)(b)(vi) allows for two wall surface signs not to exceed 10% of the wall areas.
  • Peterbilt is proposing 5 wall surface signs, all less than 10% of the wall area

Project Link:

http://apps.missoulacounty.us/go/peterbilt-sign

Project Timeline:

The public hearing before the Missoula County Board of Adjustment is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 18 , 2023. 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 427 662 811#. To join the meeting on your electronic device, please use the following link: http://missoula.co/boardofadjustment

Project Planner:

Project planner Emily Andrea can be reached at eandrea@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4652.