Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Zoning topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council schedules public hearing on rezone of 4115 Wynne Ave to allow multifamily development
Summary
Butte-Silver Bow staff presented a proposed zone change from M-1 to C-2 for a 2.2-acre parcel at 4115 Wynne Ave; the council scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 19, 2025.
Senior planner Joella Thomas presented a proposed zone change for a 2.20-acre parcel at 4115 Wynne Avenue, asking the council to authorize a public hearing on Feb. 19, 2025. Thomas said staff evaluated the request under state statute and the comprehensive plan and that the planning board recommended approval Dec. 10, 2024.
Thomas told commissioners the change from M-1 (light industrial) to C-2 would enable multifamily and mixed-use development and that the parcel is served by existing municipal water and sewer. "C2 zoning enables the applicant to generate multifamily units in an area where multifamily development has been trending upwards since 2019," Thomas said, and noted staff used the 14 zone-change criteria and seven comprehensive-plan objectives in its analysis.
Several commissioners asked procedural and infrastructure questions. Commissioner Fisher asked why the communication and a judiciary committee bill had been filed concurrently; Director Crane acknowledged a procedural error and said public input would still be taken and further consideration occur in judiciary committee. Commissioner Callahan asked about water, sewer and stormwater capacity; Director Crane said municipal infrastructure currently serves nearby multifamily complexes and staff found adequate capacity.
The council opened and closed a public hearing on the matter at the meeting and will accept public comment again at the Feb. 19 public hearing. A resident who gave an address of 2000 Roberts Avenue said while supportive of increased housing supply, the council should consider affordability controls and local-worker provisions, saying developers often build higher-priced units than projected.
The zone-change request was submitted by Matt Nissler of 2B Holding LLC, with Moore Engineering & Land Surveying as agent; Chad Ball was listed as the applicant's representative in the room. The planning department's staff recommendation was to schedule the Feb. 19 hearing to gather public comment before judiciary review.
