Without the extension, I’m not sure how we get that access in in a timely manner,” he said. “The extension helps us solve this problem.
The extension is subject to an updated list of conditions, one of which includes the new access road, which is part of Phase 10.Ĭhris Wasia with Genesis Engineering, which represents the developer, said the agreement was acceptable, though challenges still loom. To address the issue while also giving the developer more time, the county last week approved a one-year extension for Phase 10 and a three-year extension for Phase 11. If there was another emergency, that would have created an issue. Residents who lived beyond where that fire was couldn’t access their homes or leave. “Earlier this year, there was a residential structure fire that created an obstruction due to the fire activities. It’s pretty far to get to the parts further east,” said Jones.
“The old subdivision is only accessed by one road – Ranch Club Road – which is more on the western edge of the subdivision. But when seeking agency comments regarding the extension, the city’s Department of Public Works and the Missoula Fire Department brought up concerns over access to the subdivision, particularly in light of a structure fire that occurred earlier this year.
