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Missoula council OKs 3‑year extension for Aspire subdivision phasing amid safety concerns
Summary
The Missoula City Council voted 10–1 on Nov. 17 to approve a three‑year delay to the final plat schedule for the Aspire Subdivision (phases 1–6), while adding a condition tying lot owners to a waiver of protest for future improvement districts after public testimony raised traffic and safety concerns following the loss of federal grant funding.
The Missoula City Council on Nov. 17 approved a staff‑recommended amendment to the phasing plan for the Aspire Subdivision, a 35‑acre development in East Missoula that would create about 182 lots (roughly 250 dwelling units). The motion, made by Councilor Nugent, passed by roll call 10–1; Councilor Jordan cast the sole no vote.
City planner Dave DeGrandpre told council the developer requested a three‑year postponement to the final plat filing schedule to allow pending litigation over an overlay zoning tool to proceed. DeGrandpre said staff found “minimal new or changed primary review criteria impacts” and recommended a single modification to Condition No. 3 requiring lot owners to waive the right to protest formation of future…
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