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Commissioners approve family‑transfer exemption for Schuff property in Condon
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Summary
Missoula County commissioners approved a family‑transfer exemption allowing Linda and Michael Schuff to transfer 1 acre of a 5‑acre parcel at 160 White Swan Drive to their adult daughter; staff found the request met family‑transfer criteria despite not aligning with a 1‑per‑40‑acre growth‑policy guideline.
Katie Reeder, planner with the Office of Planning, Development & Sustainability, presented a family‑transfer exemption requested by Linda and Michael Schuff for a one‑acre conveyance of a 5‑acre parcel at 160 White Swan Drive in Condon. Reeder said staff identified open/expired permits that the applicants addressed and noted the parcel is under 20 acres so sanitation review or an applicable exemption from the Missoula City‑County Health Department/MDEQ will be required.
Reeder told commissioners staff identified one general evasion criterion—while the transfer does not align with the growth policy's 1‑per‑40‑acre density recommendation, state law does not permit denial solely because a request diverges from the growth policy. "Staff determined this request meets the intent and standards for a family transfer," Reeder said. Linda Schuff answered staff questions about intent and timing.
A commissioner moved to approve the family‑transfer exemption as presented; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote ('Aye'). The action includes standard conditions referenced in the staff report, including any required sanitation review and recording of covenants or affidavits.
