[MissoulaGov] committee update 7-15-09

[Ryan Morton]

I've see another alternative using the table top method.  Depending on the
grade, the property owner can get a height bonus (to fit in the garage at
the highest elevation as an example).  If there's interest, I can bring
examples from other communities.
 
Ryan Morton
Government Affairs Director
Missoula Building Industry Association
406.543.4423 or 406.546.0902 (cell)
ryan at buildmissoula.com
 

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My meaning is that I think they were exaggerating the limitations of the
tabletop method. From David's comments I assume that the vast majority of
the homes on the south hills couldn't be built with these rules. Is that the
case? Or is it only the really big ones. This isn't a critical issue for me.
I'm just wanting to come up with something that addresses the various
concerns. Some folks really don't want tall homes being built above or below
them on the hill blocking their view. Homebuilders don't want to be overly
restricted. But if the regulations provide the desired protections and only
create hardships for a small number of excessively large buildings that may
be OK. Rather than lose the protections for everyone, we could come up with
some kind of exception process like a conditional use or a mansion overlay. 

 

I'm hoping the architects that are following this issue will help craft
language that will work when Laval posts the revisions.

 

Thanks,

Bob

 

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