On the agenda: Great Falls meeting — Data Center (Jun 3)

Rick Cornellier – Chair
James Rickley – Vice Chair/Delegate
Megan Darrah – Secretary
Carl Donovan
Michelle Cornellier

Great Falls Neighborhood Council Agenda
Council District # 6
Date: Wednesday, June 3, - 6 :30 pm
Location: Sunnyside Elementary Staff Break Rm – 1800 19th St. So.
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• Pledge of allegiance
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum
Old Business
Approve Minutes – May 6, 2026
New Business

Annexation of an existing residence and establishing the City zoning classification of Single-family
Medium Density (R-2) 305 21st Ave. So.

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Annexation of 305 21st Ave South
Neighborhood Council 6 Notification Packet
305 21st Avenue South
Lot 3, Grandview Tracts Sec 13, TWN 20N, RNG 3E
Michael Nelson
Tracy Martello, Assistant City Planner, Planning & Community
Development
Request:
Annexation of an existing residence and establishing the City zoning
classification of Single-family Medium Density (R-2) upon the above
described property.
Basis of Decision:
The basis of decision for Annexation can be found within the Official Code
of the City of Great Falls Title 17, Chapter 16, Article 7
Preliminary Schedule: This request is tentatively scheduled as the following
• Neighborhood Council, June 3, 2026
• Planning Advisory Board, June 9, 2026
• City Commission, August 4, 2026

Property Location:
Legal Description:
Applicant:
City Staff

Attachments:
• Location & Zoning Map
• Narrative
• Basis of Decision

Our names are Emma and Michael Nelson. We are the
homeowners of 305 21st Ave South Great Falls, MT. Our septic
tank drain field has failed, and water is currently backing up into
our basement. This led to us having our septic tank and drain field
inspected by multiple contractors, and they all recommended that
in their professional opinions the drain field was no longer
functioning properly. We are requesting to be annexed into the
city, in hopes to hook up to the city sewer and water lines. We
would like to be zoned as R-2. Due to the emergent issue, we are
hoping to complete this process as soon as possible. We
appreciate your time. Thank you.

Annexation by Petition, Basis of Decision
17.16.7.050 - Basis of decision.
The Planning Board's recommendation and the City Commission's decision to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny an application shall be based on whether the application, staff
report, public hearing, Planning Board recommendation, or additional information
demonstrates that each of the following criteria have been satisfied:
1.The subject property is contiguous to the existing City limits.
2.The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's growth policy.
3.The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable neighborhood plans, if any.
4.The proposed annexation is consistent with other planning documents adopted by the City
Commission, including a river corridor plan, transportation plan, and sub-area plans.
5.The City has, or will have, the capacity to provide public services to the subject property.
6.The subject property has been or will be improved to City standards.
7.The owner(s) of the subject property will bear all of the cost of improving the property to City
standards and or/ the owner(s) has signed an agreement waiving the right of protest to the
creation of a special improvement district created to pay, in whole or in part, any necessary
improvement.
8.The subject property has been or will be surveyed and officially recorded with the County
Clerk and Recorder.
9.The City will provide both water and sewer service to each of the uses in the subject property
that may require potable water and waste water treatment and disposal.
10.The subject property is not located in an area the City Commission has designated as
unsuitable for annexation.
11.The subject property is not located in another city or town. (See: 7-2-4608 (1), MCA)
12.The subject property is not used in whole or in part for agriculture, mining, smelting,
refining, transportation, or any other industrial or manufacturing purpose or any purpose
incidental thereto. (See: 7-2-4608 (2), MCA)