F02. Resolution 5726 - Willow Creek Preliminary Plat ExtensionPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager �1
FROM: Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner
Planning Department
201 1" Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning
SUBJECT Willow Creek — Request for a preliminary plat extension
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2015
BACKGROUND: This is a request by Wayne Turner, for a final two-year extension of the preliminary
plat for Willow Creek Subdivision. On May 20, 2013 City Council approved Resolution 5622, granting a
two-year extension of the preliminary plat until August 18, 2015. Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Section 28.2.06.E.7.b, allows the applicant to request one final two-year extension of the preliminary plat.
An extension of the plat would allow the developer until August 18, 2017, to file a final plat; no further
extensions would be permitted. The Willow Creek subdivision was approved on July 6, 2010, and
proposes a total of 471 lots, 397 single family lots and 74 townhouse lots, to be constructed over 8 phases.
Willow Creek is located on the north side of Foys Lake Road generally between the intersections of
Valley View Drive and Learn Lane. The eastern boundary of the subdivision abuts the Highway 93
Alternate Route R/W. The 140 acre site can be legally described as Tracts 6-12 of the Certificate of
Survey 18086 and is located with the N1/2 and the N1/2 of the S1/2 of Section 13, Township 28 North,
Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council adopt the resolution and
grant a final two-year extension to the preliminary plat approval for Willow Creek Subdivision.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts once fully developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.
Report compiled: August 11, 2015
Attachments: Letter of plat extension request from Wayne Turner
Vicinity map
Preliminary plat
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 5726
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE PRELINHNARY
PLAT OF WILLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION.
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Kalispell granted preliminary plat approval for Willow
Creek Subdivision on July 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Kalispell granted a two-year extension of the
preliminary plat for Willow Creek on May 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Turner, the owner, has requested an additional two-year extension to the
preliminary plat of Willow Creek Subdivision due to economic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Section 28.2.06.E.7.b of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations states that if a final
plat has not been filed at the end of the additional two-year extension period, the
owner may appeal to the city council in writing for one final extension not to exceed
two years provided certain conditions are met; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Turner has met the certain conditions and it is in the best interests of the city
that the two-year extension be given.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the application of Wayne Turner for an additional two-year extension of
the preliminary plat of Willow Creek Subdivision, Kalispell, Flathead
County, Montana is hereby approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2015.
Mark Fisher
Mayor
ATTEST:
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk
August S, 2015
Tom Jentz — Planning Director
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, Montana
59901
Re: Willow Creek Preliminary Plat Extension
Dear Tom:
I am writing to request a preliminary plat extension for the Willow Creek Subdivision. As you
know Willow Creek was granted Preliminary Plat on July 6, 2010. The project was granted a
two year extension on May 20, 2013. I am now requesting an additional two year extension.
This request is required due to the extraordinary economic conditions that have been experienced
by the Flathead Valley and the entire nation over the last 7 years. The economic conditions have
made it irresponsible to continue with the construction of Willow Creek.
Moreover, the public would benefit from this extension through the economic activity that it will
generate. As out -fragile economy continues to recover a housing development of this size and
scope would create a significant positive impact.
Also, some construction and earthmoving has begun on the project. This extension would allow
for that work to continue and eventually be completed. Achieving final stabilization on the
property would benefit the community aesthetically as well as eliminate a source of potential
pollution to the watershed. Without a time extension, this work may never be completed.
Further, granting an extension will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood. There
have been no significant changes to the surrounding properties in the last five years. A few new
homes have been constructed, but all of them were built with the knowledge and understanding
that Willow Creek would be built.
Finally, there is no regulatory reason not to grant an extension. To my knowledge there are no
new or changed policies or regulatory schemes adopted by the City that would prevent Willow
Creek from moving forward.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely.
Wayne E. Turner
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