Background and IntroductionI. Introduction and Background
This application is submitted concurrently for Planned Unit Development (PUD) modification
and Preliminary Plat approval within the City of Kalispell for Phase 2A through Phase 2D
development
The Silverbrook Estates project has been submitted for your review consists of
approximately 325 acres. The property is generally located on the west side of Highway 93,
north of the city limits of Kalispell, Montana. Phase 1 and 1 A have previously been
submitted and approved. The PUD, annexation and first preliminary plat were approved in
2006.
The property was previously used for production of agricultural crops. There are currently
several buildings on the southeast corner of the site. These will be removed during
demolition and improvement installation. The property is bordered to the north by Church
Drive, to the south by agricultural land and residences, to the east by US Highway 93, and
to the west by the Stillwater River.
The application for Subdivision Preliminary Plat included here, contain all required
information, with the "Adjoining Property Owner's List". This application includes an
"Environmental Assessment" (EA) regarding existing conditions and anticipated effects of
the proposed development on existing infrastructure and services. This EA was previously
submitted and approved in 2006. The subjects covered include geology, surface water,
vegetation, wildlife, agriculture and timber production, historical, and archaeological or
cultural features. In addition, the application addresses such items as sewage, water, solid
waste, drainage, roads, emergency services, schools, economic benefits, land use, parks
and recreation facilities, and utilities.
History of Project Planninq
The Silverbrook Estates has been carefully planned with guidance and feedback from
Planning Board members, City Council members, jurisdictional agencies, and the City of
Kalispell Planning Staff.
The planning and design process began in March of 2006. The Applicant has been carefully
monitoring the City of Kalispell Growth Policy plan and its update as it applies to the project
area. Throughout the process, the recommendations of the policy have been diligently
adhered to. The Applicant then made a Pre -application presentation for Silverbrook Estates
to the Planning Board work -session on June 13, 2006. On August 7t", the Applicant met with
the Planning Staff to discuss the project in further detail, and then presented to the City
Council work -session on August 14, 2006 once the Growth Policy was adopted. With the
comments the Applicant then revised the design to incorporate any additional comments
and concerns.
Since 2006, the applicant has developed the first phase (Phase 1 and Phase 1A) according
to the preliminary plat approved in January 2007. The project also included extending water
and sewer north along Highway 93 from Grandview Station to Silverbrook Estates. It is also
important to note that one significant item recommended in the Soils Report has been
completed as a part of the initial grading construction. This was adjusting the slopes along
the river bank located in Phase 2D.
Silverbrook Estates