HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1995 DRC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Phill Forbes, Public Service Director
Dave Skelton, Senior Planner
Rick Hixson, Engineering Staff
Kurt Albrecht, Building Official
Roger Sicz, Street/Sanitation Superintendent
Chuck Winn, Fire Marshall
STAFF PRESENT:
Debbie Arkell, Project Planner
VISITORS PRESENT:
Ed McCrone, applicant
Final Project Review - Old Story Mill PUD Concept Plan Z-95107
The Committee reviewed written comments received from Sam Gianfrancisco, County Road
Superintendent. Many of his comments regarding paving streets to county paved standards will
be over-ruled, and the streets will be required to be paved to City Standards, due to their location
within the City limits. Roger Sicz commented that Griffin Drive needs more than just an
overlay, as indicated by the County Road Superintendent; it will require re-excavation and new
fabric. Griffin Drive can be reconstructed to County Road Standards.
Story Mill Road South from its intersection with Bridger Drive to the south edge of the PUD
must be improved to City paved standards.
Hillside Lane, from its intersection with Story Mill Road South to the east edge of the PUD must
be improved to City paved standards.
Debbie stated that the Montana Department of Transportation noted that the developer should
consider the impact to Bridger Drive/Story Mill Road intersection during preliminary planning.
At a minimum, waivers of right to protest the creation of SIDs for signalization at Story Mill and
Bridger Drive, and Griffin and Rouse will be required. It was noted a full traffic study must be
submitted with the preliminary plan, and this traffic impact study will be used by the City to
determine the extent of improvements and waivers.
Sanitary sewer issues were discussed. The current line terminates near Zigs, and a main extends
north to the Bridger Creek development. Phill noted that there are two separate outfalls on these
mains, with the main for Bridger Creek only serving the Bridger Creek area. Rick noted that the
Zigs main must be extended down Bridger Drive to Story Mill Road and then south to serve the
development.
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Ed McCrone asked if the City would be open to a proposal for an alternative on-site sanitary
sewer, such as an "environmental or green" system. He noted he was familiar with one in
Ontario which generates methane, then the methane is used for energy generation and the water
is used for irrigation. Phill noted that MSU is also looking at such a proposal. He added that
the City Code requires connection to City sewer and water services, and the City Commission
would have to determine if an alternate system could be used. He added that he felt such a
system would only be allowed if there were no alternatives, but guessed the MSU system will
gain approval because it is an institution who will have the knowledge and staff to maintain the
system. He noted that private entities may get tired of the maintenance of such a system. Mr.
McCrone noted an alternative system would probably cost more than extending the main, but it
would be unique solution for a unique site.
There is a water main which runs through the site. An easement will be needed for the main,
if one is not currently field. Water rights or cash-in-lieu thereof must be provided at the time
of development, as arranged in the Annexation Agreement. Fire lines will need to be brought
to City standards.
Storm sewer/storm water runoff must be addressed with the preliminary plan.
A utilities report detailing the estimated demand on the water system, waste water generation,
and how they will be dealt with must be submitted with the preliminary plan.
A Geologic Hazard Investigation Report must be submitted up-front with the preliminary plan
which, among other things, especially addresses the hill and stability thereof.
Kurt Albrecht noted there would be seismic concerns with regard to reusing the existing
structures for living environments. A report from a structural engineer on the change of
occupancy of each building will be required at the building permit stage.
Phill Forbes stated he thought it was mentioned at Annexation that Story Mill Road South does
not lie within the dedicated right-of-way. If this is the case, the problem must be rectified.
Roger Sicz asked what the status is of the railroad right-of-way, expressing concern that a portion
of the right-of-way may be dedicated to the City with the public street, and if it is not the
applicant's property to dedicate, it would create a problem. Ed McCrone noted that it is his
understanding that if the right-of-way reverts back to the Mill if not used/maintained. He tried
to get a quit claim deed from MRL but they were reluctant to do so. Phill noted that the issue
will show up on a title report.
It was noted that there will be an impact on the Stock Yards with this development, especially
parking, and that the Stock Yards may also impact this development as well.
There was a question with regard to the ditch status/ownership. Mr. McCrone noted he was
unable to trace ownership of the ditch, and said it is not officially used for irrigation, but a trickle
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