Staff Report/Preliminary Plat4-
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East - Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT Preliminary Plat Approval - Mountain View Plaza
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2002
BACKGROUND: This is a request for preliminary plat approval of an 11 lot
commercial subdivision on approximately 37 acres located at the southeast corner of
Hwy 93 and West Reserve Drive. This is a continuation of the development of the
Mountain View Plaza Planned Unit Development site which is subject to a development
agreement with the City of Kalispell. Since the development agreement was executed,
two parcels were created through boundary line adjustments, i.e. the site where Home
Depot is constructed and the site where the construction of Target is underway. An
additional 11 lots are being created for future development. Seven of the lots are
located along the Hwy 93 frontage and the other four lots are located in between Home
Depot and Target. The remaining portion of the site to the east is designated as
common area and is used for storm water retention. All of the roads and parking areas
within the site are subject to a cross easement agreement and are commonly owned and
maintained.
The zoning for this property is B-2 / PUD, a zoning designation that allows uses within
the General Business District, but subject to additional performance standards and
development guidelines. A development agreement between the developers of Mountain
View Plaza and the City of Kalispell was executed spelling out the terms and conditions
of the development. Additionally, a site plan detailing the general layout of the
development indicates big boxes in the rear and several individual parcels along the
highway. The subdivision plat creates more lots than originally anticipated, but does
not increase the overall square footage on the site nor generally alter the number of
parking spaces required. All the proposed lots in the subdivision comply with the PUD
agreement and the underlying B-2 zoning for the site. By creating additional lots, the
developers and future owners of the lots have the inherent flexibility to purchase
additional lots and use them as one large lot or to simply purchase a smaller lot for a
smaller building.
The primary use on this property is the new Home Depot store with a Target store
under construction. A traffic light was installed at the main entrance to the
development along with needed driving lanes and parking lot as well as some
landscaping at the entrance to the site. The remaining portion of the site, i.e. the 37
acres where this subdivision is proposed, is undeveloped.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls - City of Whitefish •
Preliminary Plat for Mountain View Plaza
October 16, 2002
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A staff report prepared by the Tri-City Planning Office was presented to the Kalispell
City Planning Board evaluating the proposal and recommending approval of the
subdivision subject to standard conditions and compliance with the development
agreement between the City of Kalispell and Crosswell Development.
The Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing at their regular meeting of
October 7, 2002. The engineer representing the applicants explained the proposal
and noted this was the next logical step in the development. They considered it to be
ahead of schedule and agreed with the conditions of approval recommended by the
staff. No one else was there to speak on the proposal.
The planning board discussed the subdivision and some of the access issues along
Hwy 93. A motion was made and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the
Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat be approved subject to the
recommended conditions.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to adopt the resolution approving the preliminary
plat for Mountain View Plaza subdivision subject to conditions would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
Narda A. ilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: October 16, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments: Transmittal letter and Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KPP-02-5 and application materials
Draft minutes from 10 J7l02 planning board meeting
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RESOLUTION NO. 4749
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
MOUNTAIN VIEW PLAZA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR'S
TRACT 3E IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Mountain View Plaza, LP, the owner of certain real property described above, has
petitioned for approval of the Subdivision Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
on October 8, 2002, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-02-5
issued by the Tri-City Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Mountain View Plaza Subdivision, subject to
certain conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of October
21, 2002, reviewed the Tri-City Planning Office Report #KPP-02-5, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission,
and found from the Preliminary Plat, and evidence, that the subdivision is in the
public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the Findings of Fact contained in Tri-City Planning Office
Report #KPP-02-5 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the
City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Mountain View Plaza, LP for approval of
the Preliminary Plat of Mountain View Plaza Subdivision,
Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved
preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots and accesses and the
PUD agreement between the City of Kalispell and Mountain View Plaza Development.
2. That the infrastructure for the subdivision shall be designed and constructed in compliance
with the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards for local streets.
Certification from an engineer licensed in the state of Montana shall be submitted with the
final plat stating that all of the improvements have been constructed accordingly.
3. That a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be obtained which states
that the proposed plans and specifications all improvements including sewer facilities, road
paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and drainage systems have been reviewed
and approved in accordance with Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards and have
been reviewed and approved for compliance with those standards.
4. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be obtained which states that
a storm water drainage plan which addresses storm water management using on -site
retention methods has been reviewed and approved.
S. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the number and
location of fire hydrants within the subdivision, the access and suppression system and
compliance with the Uniform Fire Code.
6. That any areas disturbed during construction be revegetated with a weed -free mix in
accordance with a plan approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department.
7. All new utilities shall be installed underground.
8. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision shall be
completed prior to final plat submittal.
9. That the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval.
SECTION III. Upon proper review and riling of the Final Plat of said subdivision
in the office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, said
premises shall be a subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2002.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Tri--City Planning Office
17 Second Street East — Suite 211
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 751-1850
Fax,: (406) 751-1858
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October 16, 2002
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Re: Preliminary Plat Approval for Mountain View Plaza Subdivision —
Dear Chris:
The Kalispell City Planning Board met at their regular meeting on October 7, 2002 to
consider a proposal for preliminary plat approval of an 11 lot commercial subdivision
on approximately 37 acres located at the southeast corner of Hwy 93 and West
Reserve Drive. This is a continuation of the development of the Mountain View Plaza
Planned Unit Development site which is subject to a development agreement with the
City of Kalispell. Seven of the lots are located along the Hwy 93 frontage and the other
four lots are located in between Home Depot and Target. The remaining portion of the
site to the east is designated as common area and is used for storm water retention. All
of the roads and parking areas within the site are subject to a cross easement agreement
and are commonly owned and maintained.
The zoning for this property is B-2 / PUD, a zoning designation that allows uses within
the General Business District, but subject to additional performance standards and
development guidelines. A development agreement between the developers of Mountain
View Plaza and the City of Kalispell was executed spelling out the terms and conditions
of the development.
Narda Nilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KPP-02-5
evaluating the proposal. She noted that since the development agreement was
executed, two parcels were created through boundary line adjustments, i.e. the site
where Home Depot is constructed and the site where the construction of Target is
underway. An additional 11 lots are being created for future development. Staff
recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the recommended conditions.
Doug Kauffman with Thomas, Dean and Hoskins engineering firm represented the
applicant and stated they are ahead of the anticipated schedule and felt this was a
logical progression in the development of the site. There was no additional public
testimony.
Providing Community Planning Assistance To:
• City of Kalispell • City of Columbia Falls • City of Whitefish •
Preliminary Plat Approval for Mountain View Plaza Subdivision
October 16, 2002
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After the public hearing, the board discussed the subdivision proposal and access
onto Hwy 93. A motion was made and passed unanimously to recommend to the city
council that the preliminary plat for the subdivision be approved subject to the
conditions outlined on attached Exhibit A.
Please schedule this matter for the October 21, 2002 regular city council meeting.
You may contact this board or Narda Wilson at the Tri-City Planning Office if you have
any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely
Kalispell City Planning Board
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Ron Van Natta
President
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Attachments: Exhibit A (conditions of approval)
Staff report KPP-02-5 and application materials
Draft minutes 10/7/02 planning board meeting
c w/ Att: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
c w/o Att. Mountain View Plaza LP, 2121 Sage, Houston TX 77056
TD & H, 690 N. Meridian Rd., Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Preliminary Plat Approval for Mountain View Plaza Subdivision
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9. That the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval.
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KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2002
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
GALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board
members present were: Bill Rice, Sue Ellyn Anderson, Jean
Johnson, Ron Van Natta, Mark Brechel, Jim Atkinson and
Bonnie Spooner. Narda Wilson represented the Tri-City
Planning Office. There were approximately 5 people in the
audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rice moved and Atkinson seconded to
approve the minutes
of the Kalispell City Planning Board meeting of September
10, 2002, as corrected.
On a vote by acclamation the motion passed unanimously.
MOUNTAIN VIEW PLAZA
PRELIMINARY PLAT
A request by Mountain View Plaza LP for preliminary plat
approval of an 11-lot commercial subdivision located on the
southeast corner of Hwy 93 and West Reserve Drive on
approximately 37 acres which is zoned B-2 / PUD.
STAFF REPORT
#KPP-02-5
Narda Wilson, of the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a
presentation of staff report KPP-02-5, a continuation of the
development of the Mountain View Plaza PUD site, which is
subject to a development agreement with the City of
Kalispell. Since the development agreement
was executed,
two parcels were created through boundary line
adjustments, i.e. the site where Home Depot is constructed
and the site where the construction of Target is underway.
An additional 11 lots are being created for future
development. Seven of the lots are located along the Hwy
93
frontage and the other four lots are located in between Home
Depot and Target. The remaining portion of the site to the
east is designated as common area and is used for storm
water retention. All of the roads and parking azeas within
the site are subject to a cross easement agreement and are
commonly to be used and maintained. Wilson reviewed the
findings of fact and considered the proposal to be in
compliance with the planned unit development agreement
and subdivision regulations. Staff recommended approval of
the preliminary plat subject to 9 conditions.
Atkinson asked about a signal at the entrance and exit point
on the far south and Wilson said there would not be a signal,
just a right turn in and right turn out.
Atkinson asked and Wilson noted the developer would be in
compliance with the development agreement and would be
presenting a nice look along the highway as well as the
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of October 7. 2002
interior of the site. She said they had begun renderings for
those building that have preliminarily gone before the site
review committee. It would be an integrated architectural
design. She thought it would turn out to be a good project.
Atkinson asked and Wilson answered there would be a
service road and that the fire department required access
around the entire building.
Atkinson asked and Wilson answered that the planned unit
development conditions had been addressed with the site
development review committee' that they had to be completed
before getting final building permits for Target.
Atkinson asked and Wilson addressed the fire hall issue.
Brechel asked and Wilson explained the cross -easements
and that the individual parcels would be owned but that all
of the owners would have the use of parking lots and
common access..
Brechel expressed concern over the 20 parking spots
designated for Lot 8 and Wilson explained that all parking
had been calculated and they had a crass -easement
agreement that covered parking cross over.
APPLICANT/AGENCIES
Doug Kauffman, with Thomas, Dean, 8v Hoskins and
representing the applicants, said this was the next logical
step in the land development and they were actually ahead of
where they thought they would be. He noted the mass
grading was a battle, with 600,000 cubic yards of dirt to
move, but they have proceeded beyond where they expected
and he thougL both parking lots would be finished by this
fall. He said the infrastructure and utilities were in place,
except for drainage, which was subject to change depending
on the layout of the buildings on the western. side. He
emphasized that the project met with all zoning regulations
and the subdivision regulations. He added that the
developer fully supported the analysis of staff and agreed
with all the conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak
on the issue.
PROPONENTS
No one wished to speak.
OPPONENTS
No one unshed to speak and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Brechel moved and Spooner seconded to adopt staff report
KPP-02-5 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the preliminary plat be approved subject to
9 staff recommended conditions.
Kalispell City Plannin_Q Board
1\11inutes of the meeting or October 7. 2002
Ron Van Natta, Chairman of the Board
Debbie Willis, Recording Secretary
APPROVED as submitted/corrected; / /02
Kalispell Cin, Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of October 7. 2002
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PLAZA
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
SUBDIVISION REPORT #KPP-02-5
OCTOBER 1, 2002
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding
a request for preliminary plat approval of a 13 lot commercial subdivision. A public
hearing on this proposal has been scheduled before the planning board for October 8,
2002 in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The planning board will forward a
recommendation to the city council for final action.
BACKGROUND
A. Owner/Applicant:
Mountain View Plaza L.P.
2121 Sage
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 266-9200
Technical Assistance: Thomas, Dean and Hoskins
690 N. Meridian Rd., Suite 101
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-5246
B. Location: The property proposed for subdivision is located on the southeast corner
of West Reserve Drive and Highway 93. The property can be described as
Assessor's Tract 3E located in Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
C. Size: Total area: 37.09 acres
Area in Lots: 37.09 acres
Areas in Roads: none
Min Lot Size: 1.38 of an acre
Max Lot Size: 6.71 acres
D. Nature of the Request: This is a continuation of the development of the Mountain
View Plaza Planned Unit Development site which is subject to a development
agreement with the City of Kalispell. Since the development agreement was
executed, two parcels were created through boundary line adjustments, i.e. the site
where Home Depot is constructed and the site where the construction of Target is
underway. An additional 11 lots are being created for fixture development. Seven of
the lots are located along the Hwy 93 frontage and the other four lots are located in
between Home Depot and Target. The remaining portion of the site to the east is
designated as common area and is used for storm water retention. All of the roads
and parking areas within the site are subject to a cross easement agreement and
are commonly owned and maintained.
E. Zoning: The zoning for this property is B-2 / PUD, a zoning designation that allows
uses within the General Business District, but subject to additional performance
standards and development guidelines. A development agreement between the
developers of Mountain View Plaza and the City of Kalispell was executed spelling
out the terms and conditions of the development. Additionally, a site plan detailing
the general layout of the development indicates big boxes in the rear and several
individual parcels along the highway. The subdivision plat creates more lots than
originally anticipated, but does not increase the overall square footage on the site
nor generally alter the number of parking spaces required. All the proposed lots in
the subdivision comply with the PUD agreement and the underlying B-2 zoning for
the site. By creating additional lots, the developers and future owners of the lots
have the inherent flexibility to purchase additional lots and use them as one large
lot or to simply purchase a smaller lot for a smaller building.
F. Existing Land Use: The primary use on this property is the new Home Depot store
with a Target store under construction. A traffic light was installed at the main
entrance to the development along with needed driving lames and parking lot as well
as some landscaping at the entrance to the site. The remaining portion of the site,
i.e. the 37 acres where this subdivision is proposed, is undeveloped.
G. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Zoning: The area is a mix of residential to
the north and east, agricultural to the south and west.
North: Church and SFR, County R-1 zoning
South: Agricultural and the FVCC, County SAG-10 and City R-1 zoning
East: Agricultural and SFR, County SAG-10 and R-1 zoning
West: Agricultural and state offices, City B-3 / PUD mixed use zoning
H. Relation to Master Plan Map: This property lies within the Kalispell City -County
Planning jurisdiction and is designated on the master plan land use map as
commercial. This property underwent a master plan amendment several years prior
to this property being purchased and developed as the Mountain View Plaza PUD.
The subdivision complies with the commercial master plan designation for the site.
I. Utilities:
Water:
City of Kalispell
Sewer:
City of Kalispell
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Cooperative (underground)
Telephone:
CenturyTel (underground)
Solid Waste:
City of Kalispell
Fire.
City of Kalispell
Schools:
School District #S, Edgerton School
Police.
City of Kalispell
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
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This application is reviewed as a major subdivision in accordance with State statutory
review criteria and the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations.
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
Fire: The risk of fire in this subdivision can be considered generally low because
this is an urban area, has good access, will have fire hydrants located within the
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subdivision and the types of uses proposed for the site do not present any
significant threat of fire.
Flooding: The topography of the site is generally level. Development of the
subdivision will need to give adequate consideration for drainage using on -site
retention methods. There are no wetlands or areas of 100-year floodplain near the
site. A storm water retention basin has been created near the eastern portion of the
site that is intended to accommodate the storm water runoff generated from the
development of the site.
Access: Primary access to subdivision is from Hwy 93 where a traffic light was
installed in conjunction with the development of the Home Depot store. An
additional secondary access that is not controlled is from West Reserve Drive on the
northern boundary of the subdivision.. One additional, access is being developed
near the southern portion of the site onto Hwy 93 as part of the development of the
Target store. This was part of the initial proposal and was included in the Planned
Unit Development agreement between the City of Kalispell and Crosswell
Development, developers of Mountain View Plaza.
There will be no other direct access to the subdivision and all of the lots will be
accessed by way of an internal road system. In conjunction with the review and
approval of the PUD, a traffic analysis was done by the developer and submitted to
the Montana Department of Transportation and the Kalispell Public Works
Department. The traffic light, limited access and access onto West Reserve Drive
were reviewed and approved as a result of the traffic study.
The internal roadway will be constructed to City of Kalispell design and
construction standards, but will be privately owned and maintained by the property
owners of the Mountain View Plaza development. The internal road system was
reviewed and approved at the time the planned unit development project went
before the planning board and city council and has not changed.
B. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat.
Minimal impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitat can be anticipated as a result of this
subdivision since this property and site lie within an urban area of Kalispell
C. Effects on the Natural Environment:
Surface and &Equndwater: This subdivision will be served by public water and
sewer thereby minimizing any potential impacts to the groundwater from on -site
sewage treatment. Stillwater River is in close proximity to the site to the east, but
is far enough away that there will be no impacts to the river from storm runoff. There is no other surface water in the areawater
. There is some ground water
on the site related to the pre-existing gravel pit that was there. The groundwater
will be covered with fill during development of the site.
Drainage: As previously mentioned the Kalispell Design and Construction
Standards require that storm water runoff be retained on site. A storm water
retention area is located near the eastern portion of the site and is indicated as the
common area on the plat. This storm water retention area was designed to serve
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the needs of the entire development along with some of the landscape islands and
boulevards that will also contribute to the management of storm water by providing
a pervious surface An engineered drainage plan has been designed by a licensed
engineering and reviewed by the public works department for compliance with
City standards.
D. Effects on Local Services:
Sewer: This property will be served by the City of Kalispell sewer which has been
extended to the site to serve the existing buildings and has brought sewer to an
area of Kalispell that will like develop in the future with the State Lands property to
the west and other properties further to the north. The sewer mains that service
the remaining portion of the site will likely be designed and constructed in
accordance with the design specifications of the City of Kalispell. Adequate capacity
exists within the Kalispell sewage treatment system to accommodate the additional
needs created by this subdivision.
Water: City water currently serves the site and was extended to this area as part of
the development of Home Depot. The remaining lots within the subdivision will
also be served by City water and mains will be extended within the subdivision to
provide water service and adequate pressure for hydrant -flows. All the water main
extensions will be required to be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public
Works Department and the Fire Department for compliance with City standards
and the Uniform Fire Code.
Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5, however,
no impacts to the school system can be anticipated as a result of this development
because of its commercial nature.
Parks: There are no developed City parks in the immediate area and no City parks
in close proximity. Impacts to the park system will be limited. Parkland dedication
is not required for commercial subdivisions.
Police Protection: This property is served by the Kalispell Police Department. There
would be limited impacts on the police department and adequate service can be
provided as a result of this subdivision.
Fire Protection: This property will be served by the City of Kalispell Fire
Department. Fire hydrants will need to be placed within the subdivision in
accordance with the Uniform Fire Code as part of the subdivision development. The
fire department will be able to adequately service this development.
Refuse Dis osal: Once these lots are developed, the City of Kalispell will provide
solid waste disposal to the site. Adequate space at the County landfill is available
for the solid waste which will be generated by the subdivision.
Medical Sen ices: Kalispell Regional Hospital is approximately two miles from the
site. Kalispell ambulance service as well as ALERT are able to provide service to
this area. Access to the site will be good once the internal street is developed.
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E. Effects on Agriculture and Agricultural Water Users Facilities:
Commercial development is anticipated in this area and no impacts to agriculture
or agricultural water users facility are anticipated as a result of this subdivision.
Previously this property was used for gravel extraction and processing and has not
contributed as an agricultural element in the community in the past.
F. Compliance with Master Plan
The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Commercial and
it is anticipated that this area will develop with the Mountain View Plaza PUD. It is
intended to serve as a retail center. The proposed subdivision complies with the
commercial land use designation.
G. Compliance with Zoning Regulations
This property is currently zoned, B-2/ PUD, a General Business zoning district with
a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay. The PUD constitutes the zoning for the
site and includes a development agreement between the City of Kalispell and the
developer, Crosswell Development, of the Mountain View Plaza site. The PUD
agreement outlines the amount of square footage and parking anticipated on the
site, the location of building, signage, access, landscaping, architectural
compatibility and other development aspects of the proposal. The proposed
subdivision complies with this development agreement This PUD anticipates this
site being developed primarily for retail uses and potentially some restaurants or
other compatible uses. This subdivision is in substantial compliance with the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the Mountain, View Plaza PUD.
H. Compliance with the Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed subdivision does not comply with the some of the design standards of
Kalispell Subdivision Regulations in several regards, most specifically with regard to
the roadways and the length to width lot ratio. However, these variances were
addressed during the PUD process. Section 3.01(A) of the Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Planned Unit Development (PUD) states "When a subdivider proposes
to utilize the Planned Unit Development provisions of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance, individual variances to these design standards are not necessary as long
as the provisions of the PUD process are adhered to under the zoning regulations."
RECOMMENDATION
That the Kalispell City Planning board adopt the staff report #KPP-02-5 as findings of
fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the
approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots and
accesses and the PUD agreement between. the City of Kalispell and Mountain
View Plaza Development.
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2. That the infrastructure for the subdivision shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards for
local streets. Certification from an engineer licensed in the state of Montana
shall be submitted with the final plat stating that all of the improvements have
been constructed accordingly.
3. That a letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be obtained which
states that the proposed plans and specifications all improvements including
sewer facilities, road paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and drainage
systems have been reviewed and approved in accordance with Kalispell's Design
and Construction Standards and have been reviewed and approved for
compliance with those standards.
4. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be obtained which
states that a storm water drainage plan which addresses storm water
management using on -site retention methods has been reviewed and approved.
S. That a letter be obtained from the Kalispell Fire Department approving the
number and location of fire hydrants within the subdivision, the access and
suppression, system and compliance with the Uniform Fire Code.
b. That any areas disturbed during construction be revegetated with a weed -free
mix in accordance with a plan approved by the Kalispell Parks and Recreation
Department.
7. All new utilities shall be installed underground.
S. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure for this subdivision
shall be completed prior to final plat submittal.
9. That the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of
approval.
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August 28, 2002
Narda Wilson
Tri-City Planning Office
Ford Bldg., 17-2nd St. E., Ste, 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Mountain View Preliminary PIat
Dear Narda:
RECEIVED
AUG 2 8 2C102
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
Attached are 16 full size copies (36x24) and 1 half-size copy (11x17) of the layout drawing
detailing pad and lot line changes. We have also included the revised data for the development.
Please review and contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
THOMAS, DEAN &
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Douglas J Kauffma
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K00-084-028
Encl: Referenced Above
Cc: Stan Beard
Scott Deskins
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July 8, 2002
Narda Wilson.
Senior Planner (Kalispell)
Tri-City Planning Office
Ford Bldg., 17-2nd St. E., Ste. 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Mountain View Plaza.
Dear Narda:
RECEIVED
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE'
Enclosed are the following items for the preliminary plat of the aforementioned project:
♦ Application. Form
i Review Fees
♦ Certified Adjacent Owner List
* 16 sets (24x36 format)
4 1 set (11x17 format)
Please contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
THOMAS, DEAN QSKINS, INC.
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K00-084-028
Encl. As listed above
Cc: Stan Beard, Crosswell
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690 North Meridian, Suite 101 • Kalispell, MT 59901 • (406) 752-5246 • FAY (406) 752-5230
APPLICATION FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
This applicationshall be submitted, along withal[ information required by theapplicabie
subdivision Regulations and the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, and the
appropriate fee to:
Tri-City Planning office, t7 Second St. East, Suite 21I
Kafispcll, Montana 59901 Phone: (405) 75I-1850 Fax: (406) 751-1858
FEE SCHEDULE:
Major subdivision (6 or more lots)
Condominiums (6 or more units)
Mobile Home Parks & Campgrounds (6 or more spaces)
Amended Preliminary PIat
Subdivision Variance
Commercial and Industrial Subdivision
Pre -Application. Meeting (Major and Commercial)
SUBDIVISION NAME: Mountain View Plaza
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Name Mountain View Plaza L.P.
Mailing Address 2121 Sage
City Houston State TX
FEE ATTACHED: $1125
$600 + $25/lot
$600 + $25/unit
$600 + $25/space
$200
$100 (per variance)
Add $200 to base
preliminary plat fee
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Phone 713-266-9200
Zip 77056
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS (Surveyor/Designer/Engineer, etc.):
Name & Address Michael W. Fraser. P.E., Thomas. Dean & Hoskins, Inc -
Name & Address Richard 3. Swan L.S. Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc.
Name & Address
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
City/CountyKalispell - FIathead
Street Address 2455 Hwy 93 North
Assessor's Tract No.(s) 050392345
1/4 Section NW - 31
Lot No.(s) 3E
Township 29N Range 21 W
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBDIVISION: 13 - Lot Commercial
Number of Lots or Rental Spaces 13 Total Acreage in Subdivision 37.09
Total Acreage in Lots 37.089 Minimum Size of Lots or Spaces 1.38
Total Acreage in Streets or Roads 0 Maximum Size of Lots or Spaces 6.71
Total Acreage in Parks, Open Spaces and/or Common Areas 0
PROPOSED USE(S) AND NUMBER OF ASSOCIATED LOTS/SPACES:
Single Family Townhouse Mobile Home Park
Duplex Apartment Recreational Vehicle Park
Commercial '13 Industrial Planned Unit Development
Condominium Multi -Family Other
APPLICABLE ZONING DESIGNATION & DISTRICT Kalispell - B-2 PUD
ESTIMATE OF MARKET VALUE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS $370.000
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED:
Roads: Gravel ❑ Paved ® Curb ® Gutter ® Sidewalks ® Alleys Other
Water System: ,Individual ❑ Multiple User Neighborhood ❑ Public ® Other
Sewer System: Individual 0 Multiple User Neighborhood ❑ Public ® Other
Other Utilities: Cable TV ® Telephone ® Electric ® Gas ® Other
Solid Waste: Home Pick Up Central Storage 0 Contract Hauler E Owner Haul
Mail Delivery: Central LJ Individual ® School District: 5
Fire Protection: Hydrants ® Tanker Recharge Fire District: Kalispell
Drainage System: Curb and gutter, inlets and piping to retention pond
PROPOSED EROSION/SEDIMENTATION CONTROL: "Best Management Practices"
VARIANCES: ARE ANY VARIANCES REQUESTED? No (yes/no) If yes. please complete the
information below: Per Section 3.01 (A) Kalispell Subdivision STD.
SECTION/REGULATION OF REGULATIONS CREATING HARDSHIP:
EXPLAIN THE HARDSHIP TFIAT WOULD BE CREATED WITH SRICT COMPLIANCE OF
REGULATIONS:
PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE(S) TO STRICT COMPLIANCES WITH ABOVE
REGULATIONS:
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACES PROVIDED BELOW:
1. Will the granting of the variance be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or
injurious to other adjoining properties?
2. Will the variance cause a substantial increase in public costs?
3. Will the variance affect, in any manner, the provisions of any adopted zoning regulations or Master
Plan?
4. Are there special circumstances relaxed to the physical characteristics of the site (topography, shape;
etc.) that create the hardship?
5. That other conditions are unique to this property that create the need for a variance?
APPLICATION CONTENTS:
The subdivider shall submit a complete application addressing items below to the Tri-City Planning
Office at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting at which it will be heard.
1. Preliminary plat application.
2. 16 copies of the preliminary plat.
I One reproducible set Of supplemental information. (See Appendix A — Subdivision Regulations for
the city where the subdivision is proposed)
4. One reduced copy of the preliminary plat not to exceed I l" x 17" in size.
5. Application fee_
6. Adjoining Property Owners List (see example below):
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the information submitted
herein, on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any other information submitted as a part of this
application, to be true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or
representation submitted in connection with this application be untrue, 1 understand that any approval based
thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The signing of this application signifies approval
for the F.C.P.Z. staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and
development process.
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As approved by [be TCPB on 12/19/01
Effective 111102
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSITENT
for
MOUNTAIN VIEW PLAZA
Prepared by:
Thomas Dean and Hoskins, Inc.
690 N. Meridian Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
I. GEOLOGY
There are no known geologic hazards onsite, no falls, slides, slumps or any rock outcroppings exist.
The property is gently rolling, rising to the north as can be seen on the preliminary plat.
II. SURFACE WATER
The property has no natural or man-made surface water features. The Stillwater River is.
approximately 400 feet east of the site. The site is well out of the Stillwater River's floodplain.
M. VEGETATION
No significant natural vegetation exists onsite; the, property is currently being regraded as part of
ongoing development.
IV. WILDLIFE
Due to the level of development it is doubtful if any species, other than small rodents, inhabit the
area.
V. AGRICULTURE AND TEMBER PRODUCTION
The site is currently being developed. The property has no agriculture or timber production. Given
the history of the site as a gravel pit no agriculture or timber production has occurred on the site for
more than 30 years.
VI. IHSTOR_ICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CLTLTL>RAL TEATURES
There are no known historical, cultural, or archeological features on the property.
VH. SEWAGE TREATMENT
Sewage treatment will be provided by the City of Kalispell services, which, already exist on site. The
existing sewer infrastructure was designed and constructed to provide adequate service to the entire
development in an earlier phase of development.
VHI. WATER SUPPLY
Water will be provided by the existing City of Kalispell infrastructure. The existing infrastructure
was designed and constructed to provide adequate service to all structures at full build out of
development.
IX. DRAINAGE
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Storm water drainage for the subdivision will be provided by an existing and proposed system of curb
and gutter, inlets, piping to an existing retention pond, Proposed additional inlets and curb and gutter
will be constructed as different phases are completed.
X. ROADWAYS
Vehicle access to the subdivision is provided by existing approaches off Highway 93 and West
Reserve. Interior access is guaranteed by the Cross Easement Agreement between tenants.
XI. EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency services for the proposed subdivision will be provided by the Kalispell Fire and Police
Departments. The existing water systern includes hydrants per the plan approved by the City of
Kalispell.
The Kalispell medical center is located approximately two miles to the south, ambulance/emergency
services would be available to deliver patients to the hospital or ALERT would provide emergency
helicopter service.
This subdivision is not anticipated to over -burden these services.
XII SCHOOLS
The project is located in the Kalispell school district. However, due to the commercial nature of the
subdivision any increase in the number of students is highly unlikely.
XIV ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Economic benefits derived from this proposed subdivision would be an increased tax base. At full
build out estimated tax base increases would fall between 400 — 500% of existing assessments.
XV. LAND USE
The site is currently under development as a planned unit development with B-2 zoning. The
proposed subdivision is the next step toward completion. Prior to the planned unit development the
site was used as a gravel pit and MDT Equipment Yard and Offices.
XVJ. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
No parks or recreation facilities are planned within this proposed commercial development.
XVII. UTILITIES
Utilities are currently installed on and through the site as part of the surrounding development. Any
additional services will be installed as development occurs. The necessary utilities will be supplied
by the following companies:
Telephone -- Centry Tel
Electricity — Flathead Electric Co-op
Cable — ATT Broadband
Gas — Northwestern Energy
TCPO
Major Buhdivision 2002
CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: MOUNTAIN VIEW PLAZA
TCPO FILE NO: #KPP-02-5
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via certified or registered
mail a copy of the attached notice to the following list of landowners
adjoining the property lines of the property that ,�s to be subdivided.
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Date:
Assessor's # S-T-R Lot/Tract#
MOUNTAIN VIEW LP
2121 SAGE SUITE 380
HOUSTON TX 77056
THOMAS DEAN & HOSKINS
690 NO MERIDIAN RD SUITE 101
KALISPELL MT 59901
AND ATTACHED LIST
Property Owner/Mail Address
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, October S, 2002, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. During the
regularly scheduled meeting of the planning board, the board will hold a public
hearing and take public comments on the following agenda item. The board will make
a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action.
1. A request by Mountain View Plaza LP for preliminary plat approval of an 11-lot
commercial subdivision located on the southeast corner of Hwy 93 and West
Reserve Drive. This plat would create 11 commercial lots intended for
development as part of the Mountain View Plaza / Home Depot commercial
center. The property contains approximately 37 acres and is zoned B-2 / PUD, a
Commercial zoning district with a Planned Unit Development overlay. All of the
lots in the subdivision would be served by public sewer and water and would be
developed in accordance with the previously approved planned unit development
(PUD) and development agreement executed with the City of Kalispell. The
property can be described as Assessor's Tract 3E located in Section 31, Township
29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Documents pertaining to this agenda item are on file for public inspection at the Tri-
City Planning Office, 17 Second Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are
available for public review during regular office hours.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and
concerns known to the Board. Written comments may be submitted to the Tri-City
Planning Office at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing, or contact Narda
Wilson, Senior Planner, at (406) 751-1850 for additional information.
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning Director
PUBLISH: Legal Notices
Daily InterLake
Sunday, September 22, 2002
BILL: Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street East, Suite 21 I
Kalispell MT 59901
Note: This office is acting as an agency of the City of Kalispell and should be billed at
the City's contract rate.
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