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Aiden, planner for the county, told the board the R‑1S code normally requires detached accessory structures to be at least 15 feet from side property boundaries. The applicant requested a 5‑foot reduction on the southeast property line because of the location of an on‑site septic replacement field, a creek that channels drainage across the parcel, and sloping topography that limit alternative building locations. Aiden said the parcel is not within a designated flood hazard area.

Staff concluded the requested reduction would not be contrary to the public interest, would not unreasonably change neighborhood character, and that literal enforcement of the setback would create an unnecessary hardship because the septic distribution area and the creek location are specific to the property. Planning staff recommended approval, subject to the applicant meeting all building and fire code requirements and obtaining the required permits.

Applicant Christopher Ingram told the board he was not the original owner of the house and that he had to replace the septic system after purchase; he said the system’s placement constrained where a garage could be safely located. Ingram also said the proposed garage would match the house in siding, shingles and doors so it would blend with existing neighborhood character.

A board member noted that DEQ sanitary requirements for septic siting typically rely on test pits and site‑specific conditions; planning staff agreed that those regulatory siting requirements are precise and can limit lot layout options. After brief board discussion endorsing the hardship finding, a member moved to approve the variance with the condition that the applicant obtain all required permits; the motion passed 4‑0.

Planning staff will send the applicant the formal approval letter and instructions for building permits and inspections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustments July 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved Variance 25‑5 to allow a 1,200 sq. ft. detached garage to be built 10 feet from the side property line (instead of 15) at 224 American Drive, citing the septic location, creek and site topography as unique hardships; vote was unanimous 4‑0.","taxTitle","Silver Bow County, Montana","taxId",29956,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165542,"Zoning board approves Wagner's Nursery open‑cut excavation and on‑site screening with mitigation and bonding conditions",1277,1968000,3245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420508-76c2671db805f1890cd44842367b4ba6&start=1968&end=3245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420508-76c2671db805f1890cd44842367b4ba6/thumbnail_1968000.jpg","/articles/6165542/Silver-Bow-County/Montana/Zoning-board-approves-Wagners-Nursery-opencut-excavation-and-onsite-screening-with-mitigation-and-bonding-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165542-637231499a3533156ba75b9896965363/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933178&Signature=nvYE~-4LvyjCEX0CrqR1hPUb9gL3Hl6tb743WfWAoZqecjC2Mc5olAATXLzFJCOHRXwG3MUnixKSWKqMvTROu0IpsOpNfHEavHEk5eAbcSInfCMLoYX237Qh7i3LBOxROEQywXKhjtL6mXLS~pJ~c6WJXw-zjuDTaXKQxuliR3FkdZw4ny6o6MQ4~lv9qAHyiKWIlaB5FBYMIBO5-sMSNMzoTeNTlDFVd4z7zbJ134jaxIgsONpnAXCQtLNodOqjJyxggipcVEELt~fXRS2VvdES-GsKcYH9JDHjxeidx2W~WAsN51qV40sz4c4ZCp5-0Il-A1gsNNKd2pFrusF~4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 17 the Butte‑Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustments voted 4‑0 to approve Conditional Use Permit 25‑2, allowing Wagner’s Nursery and Landscaping to excavate decomposed granite on its 30.1‑acre parcel, process the material on‑site through a mobile screener and sell the processed material directly to customers at the nursery.

Planning staff said the subject parcel is in the R‑1S (one‑family suburban residential) zone, west of Interstate 90, and already operates as a garden center and event venue under a prior conditional use (Permit 13180). The new activity — described by staff as an open‑cut mining operation limited to removing approximately eight feet of material over the project life — would occur away from adjacent residences, use existing access from Holiday Drive/Continental Drive, and would not expand the building footprint or parking.

Staff identified dust, noise and increased truck traffic as the primary potential nuisances and recommended conditions to mitigate those problems. Required conditions included compliance with Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permitting requirements, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for dust and noise mitigation during screening, submission of a Butte‑Silver Bow excavation and dirt‑moving permit with sampling to check for contaminants, rehabilitation of the excavation area (regrading, replacement of subsoil/topsoil and reseeding), and a reclamation bond equal to 110 percent of the rehabilitation cost. Staff also recommended limits on hours of operation to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and signage notifying visitors that an active mine site is operating.

Ruby Anderson, manager at Wagner’s Nursery, said the operation would excavate decomposed granite from the north end of the property, screen it with a mobile screener, and sell the material to retail customers. Anderson said the excavation area would not be visible from Continental Drive and that the nursery had reviewed the staff conditions and was prepared to comply.

Board members and staff discussed bonding requirements. Planning staff told the board the county requires a local rehabilitation bond at 110 percent, while DEQ bonding for an open‑cut permit is typically calculated at 100 percent. Planning staff said they would be ‘‘amenable to seeing proof of that bond being posted to the state’’ and would accept state bonding as verification if it covered the county’s reclamation requirements, reducing the need for duplicate surety when the DEQ bond met the county’s standards.

The board approved the conditional use with the staff‑recommended conditions, including DEQ and MSHA compliance, submittal of the county excavation permit with contaminant sampling, rehabilitation and bonding, dust‑mitigation measures during screening, weekday daytime hour limits, and requirement that any future expansion return to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for review. Planning staff will issue a follow‑up letter to the applicant listing the required permits and conditions.","The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved Conditional Use Permit 25‑2 allowing Wagner's Nursery to excavate decomposed granite, screen material on‑site, and sell it, subject to DEQ/MSHA permitting, dust and noise mitigation, a reclamation bond and weekday daytime hour limits.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6165548,"Zoning board approves T‑Mobile antenna expansion at Super 8 on Harrison Avenue",1405,505000,1910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5420508-76c2671db805f1890cd44842367b4ba6&start=505&end=1910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5420508-76c2671db805f1890cd44842367b4ba6/thumbnail_505000.jpg","/articles/6165548/Silver-Bow-County/Montana/Zoning-board-approves-TMobile-antenna-expansion-at-Super-8-on-Harrison-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6165548-f8eb46afe7e8523a45728f1a127b2245/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933178&Signature=FYtzzrr~oRMQGYV0yjU8pkLtO~0F1lfQ3UvlKo1StGXyKZQ4Rpn5v-9KOTEb3weOEi2oEePTn2xknGMbqMVygdbvoNa1roXg6OpQhIfwHn76mG51bZlWfD-WATcUylP6jl1FA3~dYv3vBfcdr557NULkDKf0YzrllftfGNGzRFf--F~kqKBZMJXx0P1TuEhNb8tUtM8MzyZslVGbK4DEyAbuJfi0nRm9lGvwrS0P-wCdzIfFRSVhFam8l2nFrXXvBqLIByW-CELs8kIA0Di2YvUNGkYF1ZwJDa3E9dyVAs1sxf8IHOCweZxj~In9ktZJINQTm9pDx4OW6X9anwC2EA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 17 the Butte‑Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustments unanimously approved Special Use Permit 25‑10 to allow T‑Mobile to collocate additional wireless antennas and related equipment on an existing monopole at 2929 Harrison Avenue, near Bush and Sampson streets. The board voted 4‑0 to approve the application with the conditions recommended by planning staff.

Planning staff told the board the proposal includes a 16‑foot vertical extension of the existing monopole and a fenced 10‑by‑15 foot ground equipment area (with a smaller equipment pad). The site is on the same parcel as the Super 8 Motel and is zoned C‑2; staff said the expansion would encroach into one or two parking spaces in the motel’s northwest parking lot but would not reduce parking “below what is functionally required” if the applicant coordinates with the motel and provides a restriping/site‑plan verification.

Joella, planner for the county, said the proposal must satisfy the special‑use criteria in the Butte‑Silver Bow Municipal Code and that planning staff located a prior expansion permit (Permit 22‑3) for the same monopole. Staff recommended conditions of approval that include: FAA approval prior to building permit issuance if required; acquisition of required building permits and electrical approvals before connecting power; maintaining existing screening and landscaping; coordination with the Super 8 Motel to confirm parking counts and striping consistent with section 17‑4900 (off‑street parking); and future zoning board review for any further expansion.

A T‑Mobile representative told the board the company preferred collocation on existing infrastructure “to minimally impact visual impacts” and said the vendor had counted about 70–74 existing parking spaces during a site visit. The representative also said an FAA review is standard and that, based on the site location, additional tower lighting is not expected but the company will comply with any FAA determinations.

Board members who spoke described the project as a minor impact that uses existing infrastructure. Steven Ko, chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustments, said the proposal “doesn’t seem too obtrusive” and moved to approve the permit with the staff conditions; the motion was seconded and passed 4‑0.

The planning office will send the applicant a letter with the conditions of approval and next steps, including required permits and the coordination verification with the Super 8 motel.","Butte‑Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustments approved Special Use Permit 25‑10 to allow T‑Mobile to collocate antennas and expand ground equipment at an existing monopole at 2929 Harrison Avenue, with conditions on FAA review, building permits, and parking coordination.","actionData","errors"]

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