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Commissioners deny proposed residential-manufactured zoning for 406 Johnson Lane after neighbor objections
Summary
The Board of Yellowstone County Commissioners denied county zone change CZ-730 (406 Johnson Lane) — a request to rezone from Rural Residential 3 to Residential Manufactured Home — after presentations, zoning commission denial recommendation and public comments citing school capacity, traffic and neighborhood compatibility concerns.
The Yellowstone County Board of Commissioners voted to deny county zone change CZ-730, a request to reclassify 406 Johnson Lane from Rural Residential 3 to Residential Manufactured Home (RMH), following staff presentations, contrasting recommendations and public opposition from adjacent property owners.
Planning staff Karen summarized the request and explained that while planning staff reviewed the proposal and forwarded a recommendation to the board, the Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended denial on the grounds that the proposal did not meet growth-policy guidelines, was not compatible with surrounding land uses, and could adversely affect schools and neighborhood character. Karen also said Lockwood Water and Sewer had been contacted but had not yet confirmed capacity to serve the site.
The applicant's agent, Jeff Wolschlager, told the board the property met the county growth policy and was well-suited to RMH zoning, arguing the site sits adjacent to existing residential-manufactured housing and that the proposed use could provide paths to homeownership and minimal traffic impacts. "Residential manufactured housing, I feel is a great asset to the community," Wolschlager said.
Neighbors spoke in opposition. Leonard Consani of 2545 Sterling Street said he opposed the rezoning because of potential school overcrowding, road wear and safety concerns for his horses adjacent to the site; Consani referenced both a developer-stated intent of 40 units and a potential maximum of 87 units depending on future decisions and water capacity. "I'm against it because of the impact it's gonna have on our community," Consani said. Kathy Consani, also of 2545 Sterling Street, asked the board to consider traffic and student-safety risks near an existing school bus pickup on Greenwood.
After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved and the board seconded denial of CZ-730 with findings of fact; the motion passed by voice vote and the request was denied.
The board recorded the denial and made no immediate direction for re-submittal conditions; Lockwood Water and Sewer capacity and any future application changes would be considered if the applicant chooses to revise or re-file.
