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Meeting Summary
The Missoula Board of County Commissioners approved a family transfer exemption for Mark Cobos to divide his 2.45-acre property at 1015 Humboldt Rd into two lots, transferring a 1.38-acre parcel to his daughter Emily Alsbury. The meeting also included public comments regarding ongoing issues at Seeley Lake involving animal control, public health concerns, and the unreplaced Boy Scout Bridge.
Key Decisions (1)
Cobos Family Transfer Exemption at 1015 Humboldt Rd
Mark Cobos received approval to use the family transfer exemption to divide his 2.45-acre property at 1015 Humboldt Rd into two lots. A 1.38-acre tract will be transferred to his daughter Emily Alsbury, who intends to construct a primary residence. The remaining 1.07-acre parcel will be retained by Mark Cobos. Property is zoned Rural Residential Small Agriculture (RRS1) and is within the Target Range Overlay District.
Development Activity (1)
Cobos Family Transfer Residence
1.38-acre lot created from 2.45-acre parent parcel for construction of a single-family primary residence. Area has high groundwater concerns and localized flooding issues.
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
A previously scoped two-lot Cobo's minor subdivision on the same parent parcel (April 2024) was neither further reviewed nor filed, suggesting the family transfer exemption route was preferred over formal subdivision.
Infrastructure
The Boy Scout Bridge in Seeley Lake remains unreplaced, impacting tourism access to campgrounds and recreational areas, disrupting the snow joke half marathon route, and forcing 10-15 additional miles of driving for residents and visitors.