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Missoula commissioners approve Habitat for Humanity subdivision, allow alley access variance
Summary
Missoula County commissioners approved a four‑lot minor subdivision proposed by Habitat for Humanity and a variance allowing primary access to the rear lots from a narrower alley, with conditions including widened surfacing subject to public works review.
Missoula County commissioners on Jan. 20 approved a four‑lot minor subdivision proposed by Habitat for Humanity in East Missoula and granted a variance permitting primary access to two rear lots from a narrower alley instead of the normally required 20‑foot drivable surface.
County planner Jenny Dixon told commissioners the Purnell Commons proposal uses the county's development incentive/density bonus program to allow higher density because all six homes in the related project will be fully electrified and designated affordable. Dixon said the project proposes four new lots averaging about 24,100 square feet and that Habitat already owns two adjacent homes. The application includes a density bonus that raises the effective allowable units on the site to about 18 dwelling units per…
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