Staff Report/Preliminary Plat Phase 1City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2"d Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nicole C. Johnson, Planner Il
James H. Patrick, City Manager
SUBJECT: DNRC - Preliminary Plat Request for the Timberwolf Center
Subdivision, Phase 1
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2008
BACKGROUND: The Planning Board met on February 12, 2008 and held a public
hearing to consider a preliminary plat request from the Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to create two lots encompassing 10 acres on their
property south of the new US Forest Service office along Stillwater Road in Section 36.
The project is proposed to be phased; Phase lA includes Lot 1 where the DNRC
campus would be constructed and Phase 1 B (Lot 2) provides a location for another
office - potentially for a new 9-1-1 call center. Note that a preliminary conceptual plan
of the entire 40 + acre site (future Phase 2) was also provided at the request of the City
of Kalispell to ensure development occurs in a thoughtful manner and all the
infrastructure components function and are in place at the appropriate times.
The property is zoned R-5 (Residential/Professional Office) in conjunction with a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay district that is part of the Spring Prairie
development. The subdivision site is located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Nicole C. Johnson of the Kalispell Planning Department, presented staff report #KPP-
08-01 recommending the planning board consider approving the 2-lot subdivision as
proposed subject to the 24 listed conditions in the staff report.
At the public hearing Steve Lorch from the DNRC and Jeff Walla, the agency's
technical representative from Stelling Engineers, expressed their concerns with
conditions 4 (bonding), 12 (water rights) and 13-15 (infrastructure improvements -
design and timing). Chuck Cassidy, representing School District #5 presented five
main concerns related to the proposed alignment change of Wolfpack Way which
included: timing and completion of a road circling the High School, safety, traffic,
aesthetics and potential uses that may conflict with the school. Corey Johnson from
CTA, whose services were obtained by the School District, presented five conceptual
plans that may work better for the school (attached). Steve Lorch, with the DNRC
noted the agency's willingness to work with the School District to come up with an
amicable solution.
After the public hearing the board discussed the proposed subdivision and the issues
presented by the applicant and school district. Following a lengthy discussion, the
board revised condition 12 to address the legal challenges of the state trust
transferring water rights to the City of Kalispell. The board also added a condition to
ensure the school district's concerns would be adequately addressed in phase 2 of the
project. Revised condition 12 and recommended condition 25 are listed below. The
original staff report has been amended to reflect the planning board's
recommendation.
Condition 12. The water rights allocated to the developer (owner), both
surface and ground, shall be transferred to the city to the fullest extent
possible in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations with
the filing of the final plat of Phase 1A, Lot 1, to insure the orderly
accounting of water rights and to protect the future water need of the
City of Kalispell for its users." A rectangular easement shall be provided
along the south boundary of Phase 113, Lot 2 encompassing the existing
well site. This easement shall be large enough to contain a well house
approximately 26 feet by 24 feet with due consideration to the setback
limits imposed by the zoning requirements. In addition within the same
easement, a clear space of 20 feet shall be provided around the well
head. A well head protection zone shall be provided and shown on the
final plat of lots 1 and 2. This well head protection zone shall meet the
requirements of Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Standards for Water Works DEQ 1, Paragraph 3.2.3 (February 24, 2006
Edition). Findings of Fact, Section D)
• Condition 25. The integrity of Wolfpack Way shall be maintained
and designed and constructed in substantial conformance with the
alignment indicated on the preliminary plat of Glacier High School.
A motion was then made to approve the preliminary plat with the 25 listed conditions
as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Since the planning board meeting, the DNRC and the school district have agreed to
work together on phase 2 of the project. On March 10, 2008, the DNRC documented
their agency's commitments to the school district listing agreements on the location
and timing of the Stillwater Road -Reserve Loop connector street, location of lots,
funding and support. No changes to the two -lot subdivision are necessary for this
phase of the subdivision.
The Kalispell Public Works Department also provided additional information in a letter
to the DNRC dated March 4, 2008 clarifying conditions 13 through 15 and all parties
are satisfied.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the preliminary plat for the Timberwolf
Center subdivision, Phase 1 with the 25 listed conditions would be in order.
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FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts once fully developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nicole C. Johnso James H. Patrick
Planner II City Manager
Report compiled: March 11, 2008
Attachments: Exhibit A
Staff report # KPP-08-01 and application materials
Draft Minutes 2/ 12/08 planning board meeting
Kalispell School District #5 letter dated 2-8-08
(attached CTA letter dated 1 / 11 / 08)
Stelling Engineers letter dated 2-26-08
Kalispell Public Works letter dated 3-4-08
DNRC letter dated 3-10-08
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
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TIM 3ERWOLF CENTER, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION
PLAT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
The Kalispell City Planning Board recommends to the Kalispell City Council that the
preliminary plat for the Timberwolf Center, Phase 1 be approved subject to the
following conditions:
General Conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with
the preliminary plat as amended and approved which governs the location of
lots and roadways within the subdivision and shall be in compliance with the
adopted Spring Prairie PUD and PUD agreement adopted in December 2001 as
amended. (Spring Prairie PUD)
2. Prior to any excavation or earthwork, a City Stormwater Management Permit
shall be approved and issued from the Kalispell Public Works Department. In
accordance with Ordinance 1600, the permit shall include a permit application,
site map, narrative describing the best management practices to be used and a
completed checklist. In addition to the City Stormwater Management Permit
the developer shall submit a copy of the State General Construction Stormwater
Discharge Permit Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP). At the time of final plat, the project engineer shall certify that the
development is in compliance with the approved City Stormwater Management
Permit. (Ordinance 1600 and Findings of Fact, Section C)
Prior to final plat:
3. The project site's frontage along Stillwater Road (as well as frontage along the
Forest Service lease site to the north if bonding is in place) and Timberwolf
Parkway shall be improved in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards
for Design and Construction and Montana Public Works Standards; and shall
be certified by an engineer licensed in the State of Montana. All design work
shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department prior
to construction. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to streets,
street lighting, street signage, curb, gutter, street trees, boulevard and sidewalk
and shall be installed along Stillwater Road and Timberwolf Parkway. New
infrastructure shall tie into the existing street infrastructure. Note:
Bike/pedestrian path in lieu of a sidewalk along the Stillwater Road frontage
that ties into the bike/pedestrian path to the north on the Forest Service lease
site is required. Additionally, sidewalks and landscaping other than seeding are
not required on the southern portion of Timberwolf Parkway. (Findings of Fact,
Section D)
4. Stillwater Road shall be improved and include a bike/pedestrian path from the
south boundary to the north boundary of the State Trust Land property and to
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the north boundary of the Forest Service lease site should bonding be in place
at the final plat stage of Phase IA of the proposed project. If no bonding is in
place, the frontage along Stillwater Road shall be improved, including a
bike/pedestrian path, along the entire frontage of the School Trust Land site
prior to final plat of Phase IA. The improvements must be completed within 18
months of preliminary plat approval. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
5. An additional 10 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated along Stillwater Road.
This additional right-of-way shall be shown on the face of final plat map.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
6. Access directly from Phase IA, Lot 1 onto Stillwater Road is prohibited.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
7. A Traffic Impact Study shall be completed to address traffic volumes potentially
generated by the Timberwolf Center and suggested design and any required
mitigation shall be incorporated. The Traffic Impact Study shall be submitted
for review and approval to the Public Works Department prior to submittal of
the intersection and road upgrade plans related to the Timberwolf Center
project. This must be completed for the Timberwolf Center (phases 1 and 2)
prior to final plat for Phase lA of the Timberwolf Center project. (Findings of
Fact, Section D)
8. The intersection of Stillwater Road, Farmstead Parkway and Timberwolf
Parkway shall be completed prior to final plat approval of Phase 1A. The design
and construction shall be coordinated with the Starling development to ensure
efficient and safe completion of the intersection. Note: Additional land may
need to be acquired to accomplish a suitable fully functional intersection.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
9. Timberwolf Parkway shall be graded and constructed in a manner that would
allow any future connection to the property to the south feasible. (Findings of
Fact, Section D)
10. Water and sewer main extension shall be reviewed and approved by the
Kalispell Public Works Department. The plans shall be reviewed and approved
for facilities that serve Lot 1 (Phase 1A) and Lot 2 (Phase 113) of the School Trust
Land site prior to final plat of Phase 1 of the Timberwolf Center project.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
11. Easements for water and sewer lines shall be dedicated to the City of Kalispell
and shown on the approved utility plans for facilities serving lots 1 and 2 of the
Timberwolf Center project. The easement widths shall meet the requirements of
the Kalispell Public Works Department. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
12. The water rights allocated to the developer (owner), both surface and ground,
shall be transferred to the city to the fullest extent possible in compliance
with applicable statutes and regulations with the filing of the final plat of
Phase 1A, Lot 1, to insure the orderly accounting of water rights and to protect
the future water need of the City of Kalispell for its users. A rectangular
easement shall be provided along the south boundary of Phase 1B, Lot 2
encompassing the existing well site. This easement shall be large enough to
contain a well house approximately 26 feet by 24 feet with due consideration to
the setback limits imposed by the zoning requirements. In addition within the
same easement, a clear space of 20 feet shall be provided around the well head.
A well head protection zone shall be provided and shown on the final plat of lots
1 and 2. This well head protection zone shall meet the requirements of
Montana Department of Environmental Quality Standards for Water Works
DEQ 1, Paragraph 3.2.3 (February 24, 2006 Edition). Findings of Fact, Section
D)
13. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department for review
and approval a stormwater report and an engineered drainage plan that meets
the requirements of the current city standards for design and construction.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
14. The approved engineered drainage report and design, in accordance with City of
Kalispell standards, shall be completed for the entire development (roadways,
stormwater storage facilities and stormwater systems) prior to final plat for
Phase lA of the Timberwolf Center. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
15. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department
approving the plans and specifications for streets, water, sewer and drainage
facilities for the subdivision. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 - 3.15).
16. Prior to final plat, the full design for Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road
to Reserve Loop shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department and shall include drainage, stormwater, water and sewer facilities
as well as road elevations and road designs, etc. (Findings of Fact Section,
Section D)
17. A letter shall be provided from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana
certifying that the improvements have been installed according to the required
plans, specifications and standards. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works
Department stating that the required improvements have been reviewed and
accepted by the city shall be submitted prior to final plat. (Kalispell Sub Regs.
Sections 3.09, 3.11 - 3.15).
18. The following note shall be placed on the final plat: "Property owner(s) shall
waive their right to protest the creation of a special improvement district for
road upgrades in the area to City standards which are impacted by this
subdivision."
19. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section
3.17A).
20. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Director
approving a landscape plan for the placement of trees and landscaping
materials within the landscape boulevards of the streets serving the
subdivision. The approved landscape plan shall be implemented or a cash in
lieu payment for installation of the street trees and groundcover provided to the
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Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Section 3.11).
21. The following requirements shall be met per the Kalispell Fire Department and
so certified in writing by the Fire Department: (Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Section 3.20; Findings of Fact, Section D).
a. Water mains designed to provide required fire flows shall be installed per
City specifications at approved locations. Fire flows shall be in accordance
with International Fire Code, Appendix B.
b. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations approved
by this department, prior to combustible construction.
c. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with International
Fire Code Chapter S.
d. Street naming shall be approved by the fire department.
e. Addressing shall comply with the International Fire Code and Kalispell Fire
Department Standard Operating Guidelines.
f. Required fire flows shall be verified and approved by the Kalispell Fire
Department prior to combustible construction.
On -going Conditions:
22. All areas disturbed during development shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free
mix immediately after development.
23. Hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in accordance with City of
Kalispell Ordinance 10-8 and a note shall be placed on the face of the final plat
stating that hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in accordance with
City of Kalispell Ordinance 10-8.
24. The preliminary approval for Phase lA shall be valid for a period of three years
from the date of approval. Preliminary plat approval for phase 1 B shall be valid
for two years from the date of final plat approval for phase IA. (Kalispell Sub.
Regs. Section 2.04 (E)(7).
25. The integrity of Wolfpack Way shall be maintained and designed and
constructed in substantial conformance with the alignment
indicated on the preliminary plat of Glacier High School.
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RESOLUTION NO.5270
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
TIMBERWOLF CENTER SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST,
P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), owners of the
certain real property described above, have 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
February 12, 2008, on the proposal and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-08-1
issued by the Kalispell Planning Department, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission has recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Timberwolf Center Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular Council Meeting of March 1.7,
2008, reviewed the Kalispell Planning Department Report #KPP-08-1, 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 Kalispell Planning Department Report
#KPP-08-1 are hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of DNRC for approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Timberwolf Center Subdivision, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is
hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
General Conditions:
Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the
preliminary plat as amended and approved which governs the location of lots and roadways
within the subdivision and shall be in compliance with the adopted Spring Prairie PUD and
PUD agreement adopted in December 2001 as amended. (Spring Prairie PUD)
2. Prior to M excavation or earthwork, a City Stormwater Management Permit shall be
approved and issued from the Kalispell Public Works Department. In accordance with
Ordinance 1600, the permit shall include a permit application, site map, narrative describing
the best management practices to be used and a completed checklist. In addition to the City
Stormwater Management Permit the developer shall submit a copy of the State General
Construction Stormwater Discharge Permit Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP). At the time of final plat, the project engineer shall certify that the
development is in compliance with the approved City Stormwater Management Permit.
(Ordinance 1600 and Findings of Fact, Section C)
Prior to final plat:
3. The project site's frontage along Stillwater Road (as well as frontage along the Forest Service
lease site to the north if bonding is in place) and Timberwolf Parkway shall be improved in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and Construction and Montana
Public Works Standards; and shall be certified by an engineer licensed in the State of
Montana. All design work shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works
Department prior to construction. This infrastructure shall include but not be limited to
streets, street lighting, street signage, curb, gutter, street trees, boulevard and sidewalk and
shall be installed along Stillwater Road and Timberwolf Parkway. New infrastructure shall
tie into the existing street infrastructure. Note: Bike/pedestrian path in lieu of a sidewalk
along the Stillwater Road frontage that ties into the bike/pedestrian path to the north on the
Forest Service lease site is required. Additionally, sidewalks and landscaping other than
seeding are not required on the southern portion of Timberwolf Parkway. (Findings of Fact,
Section D)
4. Stillwater Road shall be improved and include a bike/pedestrian path from the south
boundary to the north boundary of the State Trust Land property and to the north boundary of
the Forest Service lease site should bonding be in place at the final plat stage of Phase IA of
the proposed project. If no bonding is in place, the frontage along Stillwater Road shall be
improved, including a bike/pedestrian path, along the entire frontage of the School Trust
Land site prior to final plat of Phase IA. The improvements must be completed within 18
months of preliminary plat approval. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
5. An additional 10 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated along Stillwater Road. This
additional right-of-way shall be shown on the face of final plat map. (Findings of Fact,
Section D)
6. Access directly from Phase IA, Lot 1 onto Stillwater Road is prohibited. (Findings of Fact,
Section D)
7. A Traffic Impact Study shall be completed to address traffic volumes potentially generated
by the Timberwolf Center and suggested design and any required mitigation shall be
incorporated. The Traffic Impact Study shall be submitted for review and approval to the
Public Works Department prior to submittal of the intersection and road upgrade plans
related to the Timberwolf Center project. This must be completed for the Timberwolf Center
(phases 1 and 2) prior to final plat for Phase 1A of the Timberwolf Center project. (Findings
of Fact, Section D)
8. The intersection of Stillwater Road, Farmstead Parkway and Timberwolf Parkway shall be
completed prior to final plat approval of Phase 1A. The design and construction shall be
coordinated with the Starling development to ensure efficient and safe completion of the
intersection. Note: Additional land may need to be acquired to accomplish a suitable fully
functional intersection. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
9. Timberwolf Parkway shall be graded and constructed in a manner that would allow any
future connection to the property to the south feasible. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
10. Water and sewer main extension shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public
Works Department. The plans shall be reviewed and approved for facilities that serve Lot 1
(Phase IA) and Lot 2 (Phase 113) of the School Trust Land site prior to final plat of Phase 1
of the Timberwolf Center project. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
11. Easements for water and sewer lines shall be dedicated to the City of Kalispell and shown on
the approved utility plans for facilities serving lots 1 and 2 of the Timberwolf Center project.
The easement widths shall meet the requirements of the Kalispell Public Works Department.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
12. The water rights allocated to the developer (owner), both surface and ground, shall be
transferred to the city to the fullest extent possible in compliance with applicable statutes and
regulations with the filing of the final plat of Phase 1A, Lot 1, to insure the orderly
accounting of water rights and to protect the future water need of the City of Kalispell for its
users. A rectangular easement shall be provided along the south boundary of Phase 1B, Lot 2
encompassing the existing well site. This easement shall be large enough to contain a well
house approximately 26 feet by 24 feet with due consideration to the setback limits imposed
by the zoning requirements. In addition within the same easement, a clear space of 20 feet
shall be provided around the well head. A well head protection zone shall be provided and
shown on the final plat of lots 1 and 2. This well head protection zone shall meet the
requirements of Montana Department of Environmental Quality Standards for Water Works
DEQ 1, Paragraph 3.2.3 (February 24, 2006 Edition). Findings of Fact, Section D)
13. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department for review and
approval a stormwater report and an engineered drainage plan that meets the requirements of
the current city standards for design and construction. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
14. The approved engineered drainage report and design, in accordance with City of Kalispell
standards, shall be completed for the entire development (roadways, stormwater storage
facilities and stormwater systems) prior to final plat for Phase IA of the Timberwolf Center.
(Findings of Fact, Section D)
1.5. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the plans
and specifications for streets, water, sewer and drainage facilities for the subdivision.
(Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 — 3.15).
16. Prior to final plat, the full design for Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to Reserve
Loop shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and shall include
drainage, stormwater, water and sewer facilities as well as road elevations and road designs,
etc. (Findings of Fact Section, Section D)
17. A letter shall be provided from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying that
the improvements have been installed according to the required plans, specifications and
standards. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department stating that the required
improvements have been reviewed and accepted by the city shall be submitted prior to final
plat. (Kalispell Sub Regs. Sections 3.09, 3.11— 3.15).
18. The following note shall be placed on the final plat: "Property owner(s) shall waive their
right to protest the creation of a special improvement district for road upgrades in the area to
City standards which are impacted by this subdivision."
19. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
20. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Director approving a
landscape plan for the placement of trees and landscaping materials within the landscape
boulevards of the streets serving the subdivision. The approved landscape plan shall be
implemented or a cash in lieu payment for installation of the street trees and groundcover
provided to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department. (Kalispell Subdivision
Regulations, Section 3.11).
21. The following requirements shall be met per the Kalispell Fire Department and so certified in
writing by the Fire Department: (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.20; Findings
of Fact, Section D).
a. Water mains designed to provide required fire flows shall be installed per City
specifications at approved locations. Fire flows shall be in accordance with International
Fire Code, Appendix B.
b. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations approved by this
department, prior to combustible construction.
c. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with International Fire Code
Chapter 5.
d. Street naming shall be approved by the fire department.
e. Addressing shall comply with the International Fire Code and Kalispell Fire Department
Standard Operating Guidelines.
f. Required fire flows shall be verified and approved by the Kalispell Fire Department prior
to combustible construction.
On -going Conditions:
22. All areas disturbed during development shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix
immediately after development.
23. Hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in accordance with City of Kalispell Ordinance
10-8 and a note shall be placed on the face of the final plat stating that hazardous weed
abatement shall be provided in accordance with City of Kalispell Ordinance 10-8.
24. The preliminary approval for Phase lA shall be valid for a period of three years from the date
of approval. Preliminary plat approval for phase 1B shall be valid for two years from the
date of final plat approval for phase 1A. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 2.04 (E)(7).
25. The integrity of Wolfpack Way shall be maintained and designed and constructed in
substantial conformance with the alignment indicated on the preliminary plat of
Glacier High School.
SECTION III. Upon proper review and filing 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 1.7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2008.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
STATE OF MONTANA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
STAFF REPORT #KPP-08-1
AS AMENDED BY THE KALISPELL PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 12 6, 2008
A report to the Kalispell City Council regarding a
request for preliminary plat approval of a two lot professional office subdivision within the
Spring Prairie PUD area. A public hearing on this matter was held has been sehe ule
before the Kalispell Planning Board on February 12, 2008. beginning at 7:00 PM i the
Kalispell City Couneil A positive recommendation from the Planning Board was
will e forwarded to the Kalispell City Council for final action. This report has been
amended to support changes made to the conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
Developer/Owner: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Attn: Steve Lorch & Anne Moran
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901.
Consultant: Stelling Engineers, Inc.
450 Corporate Drive, Suite 103
Kalispell, MT 59901
Smith Surveying and Consulting
291 3rd Avenue EN
Kalispell, MT 59901
Gordon Whirry Architecture
1912 4+h Avenue N.
Great Falls, MT 59401
A. Location: The project site is located just south of the existing Forest Service
building lease site at the intersection of Stillwater Road and Wolfpack Way. The site
is 9.5 acres in size and can be generally described as lying in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
B. Nature of the Request: The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(DNRC) is requesting preliminary plat approval for two commercial lots totaling 9.5
acres to be developed on the State of Montana, School Trust Land site. The two
proposed lots would be 7.2 and 1.5 acres in size with access provided by a new
roadway, Timberwolf Parkway. This collector street would be constructed along the
southern boundary of the planned lots. The subdivision is proposed in two phases,
Phase lA includes Lot 1 which would accommodate a new DNRC campus. Phase 1B
includes Lot 2 which may provide a location for a second professional/governmental
office.
The proposed subdivision would be part of a larger commercial subdivision the
DNRC is working towards in this area of Section 36. The DNRC's intent is to create
a commercial center, Timberwolf Center, which would provide lots for a variety of
uses including government, professional, retail, warehouse, financial, and light
industrial. The attached map titled "Preliminary Plat Phase Subdivision" illustrates
the conceptual plans the DNRC has for this area. This conceptual plan provides the
basic road network and possible lot locations in the future phase or phases of the
Timberwolf Center.
FIGURE 1. Future development plan for the entire State Trust Land site, including
the 7.2 and 1.5 acres lots planned for phases IA and 1B. While preliminary plat
approval is being requested only for Phase IA and 1B of the project, components of
the overall site infrastructure will be required and are discussed below.
C. Existing Land Use: The lease site is currently being used as farmland. There is an
existing well located on proposed lot 2.
D. Adjacent Land Uses: Immediately north of the project site is a new Forest Service
building with the new Glacier High School approximately 1,500 feet north of the
project site at the intersection of West Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road. To the
west is land within the Starling subdivision, a mixed use planned unit development
project granted approval by the city council in 2007. The first phase of the Starling
project is set to begin later this year and is located immediately west of the project
site. South of the project site is a farming operation including a house and
numerous out buildings. East of the project site is existing agricultural land under
lease from the State.
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E. ERisting Zoning: This property is zoned R-5/PUD and is part of the Spring Prairie
PUD for all of Section 36. The R-5/PUD area of the property is mixed use
professional office zone. The DNRC campus facility, which would be constructed on
Lot 1 in Phase IA and the possible location of a second professional/ governmental
office on Lot 2 in Phase 1B are both permitted in the R-5/PUD zoning. However, the
R-5/PUD zoning does not permit warehouse or light industrial uses as stated in the
project application. The zoning district further limits the size of retail enterprises to
less than 3,000 square feet in gross floor area. In addition to land use restrictions
the PUD for Section 36 also provides requirements for lighting, landscaping, parking
and building heights.
F. Adjacent Zoning:
North: Spring Prairie City R-5/PUD (Mixed Professional POD)
South: County Ag-80, Agricultural zoning (WVO district)
East: Spring Prairie, City R-5/PUD (Mixed Professional POD)
West: City R-3/PUD Zoning
G. Relation to Growth Policy Map: The Section 36 Neighborhood Plan was adopted
as an addendum to the Kalispell Growth Policy. The neighborhood plan designates
the subject area of this subdivision as an Urban Mined Use Area. The Spring Prairie
PUD was adopted as the implementing tool of the neighborhood plan.
H. 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 #5, Kalispell
Police:
City of Kalispell
REVIEW AND FINDINGS OF FACT
This application is reviewed as a major subdivision in accordance with State statutory
review criteria and the Kalispell City Subdivision Regulations. The following findings are
made:
A. Effects on Health and Safety:
Fire: This subdivision would be in the service area of the Kalispell Fire Department.
The property can be considered to be at low risk of fire because the subdivision
would be constructed in accordance with the International Fire Code and the access
road would meet city standards. The property does not have steep slopes or woody
fuels. Hydrants will be required to be placed in compliance with the requirements of
the International Fire Code and approved by the fire marshal. Also, the city's new
fire station is located approximately 1 1/2 miles driving distance southeast of the
proposed project site providing for efficient emergency services response times.
Flooding: According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map panel # 1805G, there are no
areas subject to flooding or mapped within the designated100-year floodplain.
Access: All access to the proposed lots will be from a new roadway, shown as
Timberwolf Parkway, running west to east connecting Stillwater Road with Reserve
Loop. The roadway would be built within a 60-foot road right-of-way with
approximately 600 feet constructed as part of Phase IA. The new roadway would
end in a temporary cul-de-sac located immediately east of Lot 2 in Phase 1B. The
continuation of Timberwolf Parkway to Reserve Loop would be completed as future
phases immediately east of this project site are proposed. A conceptual road plan is
provided in Appendix A of the attached submittal.
Note that the applicant has offered and the Public Works Department requested that
a full design for Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to Reserve Loop be
submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to final plat
of Phase IA.
B. Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat:
The site is not mapped within any big game winter range and does not provide
significant habitat to wildlife. The property has been intensely farmed in small
grains for several decades. It contains no trees, shelter, forage or riparian areas.
Development of this site will not impact wildlife or wildlife habitat.
C. Effects on the Natural Environment:
Surface and Ground Water: This subdivision will be served by public water and
sewer thereby minimizing any potential impacts to the groundwater. No surface
water is in close enough proximity to the site to create concerns with regard to this
development. There is no floodplain in the area or on the property.
Drainage There is no municipal storm water system serving this site. All storm
water will have to be managed and maintained on site via an engineered collection
and disposal plan. The drainage report and design, in accordance with City of
Kalispell standards, should be completed for the entire development (roadways,
stormwater storage facilities and stormwater systems) prior to final plat for Phase 1
of the Timberwolf Center.
D. Effects on Local Services:
Water and Sewer: Municipal water and sewer lines are located north and west of the
proposed project site. A 14 inch water main is currently located in the northwest
corner of lot 1 in the Stillwater Road right-of-way. The DNRC intends to connect to
this 14 inch water main which will be extended south by the developers of the
Starling development. The conceptual utility plans include extending a 12 inch
water main within the new Timberwolf Parkway right-of-way to serve the two lots
proposed within this subdivision (to the eastern edge of Phase 1B, Lot 2).
Ultimately, the DNRC will be extending water mains along the remainder of
Timberwolf Parkway and Wolfpack Way to West Reserve Loop to provide for a looped
water system throughout the Timberwolf Center development.
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Sanitary sewer will be provided by connecting to an existing 8 inch sewer main
within the Wolfpack Way right-of-way located north of the project site. The DNRC is
proposing an 8 inch sewer line to extend south providing service to the two proposed
lots. Future development east of this subdivision site will include sewer lines within
the road right-of-ways flow east to the 12 inch sewer main line south of Glacier High
School and within the Reserve Loop right-of-way.
A recommended condition of approval will require both water and sewer lines to be
constructed in accordance with City standards. The Kalispell Public Works
Department will review and approve the water and sewer line extensions prior to the
installation of the pipes.
On proposed Lot 2 (Phase 113) there is an existing well. The Public Works
Department is recommending this be dedicated to the city for a future municipal
water supply. A recommended condition of approval would require the DNRC to
dedicate an area around the well to the city to accommodate an expanded well house
and transfer the associated water rights to the city.
At the public hearing on February 12, 2008, the DNRC expressed concern over their
agency's ability to transfer water rights to the City of Kalispell and also requested to
have input on the location of the well and well house that would be located on lot 2
of phase 1B. As a result, the planning board added language to condition 12 that
reflected applicable statutes and regulations and the Public Works Department has
indicated they will work with the DNRC should relocation of the well and well house
be necessary.
Storm water management: There is no municipal storm water system serving this
site. All storm water will have to be managed and maintained on site via an
engineered collection and disposal plan. A brief discussion on the proposed
handling of storm water from the site can be found in the attached development
narrative. Recommended conditions of approval will require the developer to comply
with current city regulations governing storm water.
The City of Kalispell recently adopted an ordinance to address erosion control and
stormwater pollution prevention. The new ordinance requires a developer to obtain
a city stormwater management permit and a State General Construction Stormwater
Discharge Permit Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) prior to any grading activities on the site. These plans provide for
managing stormwater on the site and include stabilizing the construction site
through an approved revegetation plan after site grading is finished.
Roads: The applicant submitted a conceptual road plan for the entire lease site and
two interior roads - Timberwolf Parkway and Wolfpack Loop - would provide access
to all lots. Stillwater Road would be used to access these interior subdivision
streets. Timberwolf Parkway begins at Stillwater Road starting at the southern
portion of Phase IA and extending east to connect Stillwater Road with Reserve Loop.
Timberwolf Parkway would be constructed to the City of Kalispell's Collector Street
standards within a 60-foot right-of-way. Specific lane configuration will be evaluated
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and determined along with any necessary mitigation by the Traffic Impact Study that
shall be submitted prior to submittal of road plans.
Wolfpack Way as proposed by the Glacier High School preliminary plat would be
realigned slightly to intersect with Timberwolf Parkway. This would be part of Phase
2.
Wolfpack Loop would serve future lots in Phase 2 of the project and ultimately
provides connectivity to the north where Wolfpack Way, the primary access to
Glacier High School, exists. This road would be constructed to a Local Street
standard and may also shift slightly as a result of the traffic impact study and
potentially to better align with the two planned ingress/egress on the high school
campus.
As part of the Glacier High School preliminary plat approval in September 2005, the
high school was required to purchase a 60-foot right-of-way to connect Stillwater
Road to Reserve Loop. As stated above, the plans DNRC submitted for this project
include a re -alignment of the Stillwater -Reserve Loop connector street which
includes the 60-foot right-of-way the high school purchased.
A number of issues were raised in a letter from School District #5 to the Kalispell
Planning Department dated February 8, 2008. A memo dated January 11, 2008
from CTA was included with the letter which detailed the five issues the school
district had with the DNRC plan (timing and completion of a road circling the High
School, safety, traffic, aesthetics and potential uses that may conflict with the
school) and alternate plans were offered. This letter was presented at the February
12, 2008 planning board meeting. The board voted to add a condition of approval to
ensure these issues would be equitably resolved (Condition 25).
On March 10 2008 the DNRC recorded their commitments in a letter to the school
district after the two parties had agreed on resolutions to the issues raised. The
commitments are related to phase 2 of the DNRC project and include the location
and timing of the Stillwater -Reserve Loop connector street, location of lots adjacent
to the school property, funding and support. No changes to the two -lot subdivision
are necessary for phase 1 of the subdivision.
Stillwater Road is currently a paved roadway approximately 24 feet wide within a
60-foot right-of-way. The Kalispell Growth Policy 2020, Chapter 10 Transportation,
states that Stillwater Road is an existing rural minor arterial which in the Kalispell
Transportation Plan recommends the road be widened to include paved shoulders,
improved recovery zone, and left -turn lanes at major intersecting streets or drives.
Due to the current nature of the roadway and the need for future widening and
improvements to Stillwater Road, the Public Works Department is recommending an
additional 10-feet of road right-of-way be dedicated along the lease site frontage
along Stillwater Road. As development occurs along the west side of Stillwater Road
the developer of the Starling subdivision will also be required to dedicate 10-feet of
additional right-of-way. This will insure that Stillwater Road can be upgraded to
accommodate increased traffic in the area.
As discussed above, Stillwater Road in its entirety will need to be upgraded and
widened in the future to accommodate the development that continues to occur in
the area. However, with no funding currently available for the required upgrades at
either the state or local level, no improvements to the Stillwater Road area are
anticipated other than the project specific improvements here. Additionally, because
there are no development impact fees yet in place assessed by the City of Kalispell,
Flathead County or the State of Montana, the impacts to the road will continue to be
felt. Therefore, the Planning Department is recommending that at a minimum a
waiver to protest the creation of a special improvement district for upgrading roads
impacted by the development, in this case it would be Stillwater Road, to city
standards has been included as a recommended condition of approval.
Furthermore, the Public Works Department is recommending that no access
driveways be allowed from Lot 1 directly onto Stillwater Road. Policy 6, Chapter 10
of the Kalispell Growth Policy states, "Provide access to individual lots by way of
local streets to the maximum extent feasible and avoid granting individual access on
to collectors and arterials." Stillwater Road will be improved to function as an
arterial in the future and the Public Works Department recommendation would help
to limit the number of access points on the roadway which in turn will provide for
better traffic flow in the future.
At this time, the developer has proposed to extend Timberwolf Parkway to the
furthest edge of Phase 1B, Lot 2 and construct an approved temporary turn around
east of Lot 2 in Phase 2, including the necessary easement. The access roadway is
required to be built to full city standards (curbs, gutter, boulevard, sidewalks and
street trees, etc.) with one exception. The southern portion of Timberwolf Parkway
shall include curb, gutter and a seeded boulevard until Phase 2 develops. The
reason for this exception is related to maintenance of right-of-way infrastructure. As
discussed below in the Pedestrian Access section, the city has no authority to
require property owners outside of the city limits (in this case, the property
immediately south of the proposed street) to maintain boulevards, street trees,
sidewalks, etc. Since the property is outside of the city, an exception has been
made. However, when Phase 2 develops, sidewalks, boulevards, street trees, etc.
would be required to be installed as the lots on the southern portion of Timberwolf
Parkway would need pedestrian access to Stillwater Road. Maintenance of the
southern portion of the right-of-way would be the responsibility of the DNRC,
including, among others, the management of invasive and noxious weed species,
until the county property to the south develops and becomes part of the city.
The Site Review Committee also noted that Timberwolf Parkway be graded and
constructed to allow any future connection to the property to the south. In recent
subdivisions, driveway access to property adjacent to newly constructed city streets
became impossible due to excessively steep grades. City streets are intended to
serve all lots adjacent to them and a condition of approval has been added to require
appropriate and thoughtful grading of Timberwolf Parkway.
As required by the city's subdivision regulations, Stillwater Road, along the
property's frontage must be upgraded to the appropriate city standard. The DNRC
has proposed to improve Stillwater Road along their frontage and delay construction
until Phase 2 develops, offering to upgrade Stillwater Road along the property
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occupied by the Forest Service to the north in exchange for the delay in actual
construction. In the interim, DNRC proposed to make the following improvements:
• Add a left turn lane for the southbound traffic on Stillwater Road onto
Timberwolf Parkway (for westbound travel) without compromising the left
turn lane (northbound) onto Farmstead Parkway;
• Provide a left turn lane on Timberwolf Parkway for southbound travel on
Stillwater Road; and
• Align the right lane (straight -through and right turn traffic) of Timberwolf
Parkway to the entrance of Farmstead Parkway.
The Public Works Department would accept a delay in construction of their portion
of Stillwater Road in exchange for the improvements along the Forest Service lease
site to the north provided an adequate bond is in place for final plat approval (18
month maximum). Should a bond not be provided, the department would require
the Stillwater Road frontage along Lot 1 of Phase lA be fully upgraded to City
standards prior to final plat.
The Forest Service lease site, just north of Lot 1 was required to install a
bike/pedestrian path in lieu of a five foot sidewalk. Public Works, in this case, also
recommended a bike/pedestrian path be installed along with the upgrades to
Stillwater Road for the Timberwolf Center (Lot 1) frontage of Stillwater Road. The
bike/pedestrian path will need to tie into the existing bike/pedestrian trail along the
Forest Service lease site. The bike path is required to be constructed within the
right-of-way along Stillwater Road from the south boundary to the north boundary of
the State Trust Land site property and to the north boundary of the Forest Service
lease site should bonding be in place at the final plat stage for the improvements.
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FIGURE 2. View of the site looking south on Stillwater Road. The Timberwolf Center
project is located on the east side of Stillwater Road south of the Forest Service lease
site. DNRC has offered to improve Stillwater Road along the Forest Service Lease
site which was never upgraded along with their frontage along the road in exchange
for a delay in actual construction until Phase 2 develops.
DNRC STATE SCHOOL
TRUST LAND SITE
AND
FUTURE DNRC._-
TIMBERWOLF CENTER
INTERSECTION OF PROPOSED
STILLWATER ROAD,
TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY
& FARMSTEAD PARKWAY
(STARLING SUBDIVISION)
As for the intersection at Stillwater Road, Timberwolf Parkway, and the preliminary
approved Farmstead Parkway leading west into the Starling subdivision, the Public
Works Department would require DNRC to fully develop this intersection prior to
final plat of Phase lA including any design or mitigation determined by the traffic
impact study which would consider anticipated traffic volumes from the Starling
Development as well as the Timberwolf Center. The department did not feel the
proposed plan accompanied with the preliminary plat submittal by DNRC would
adequately provide safe access to the campus in Phase lA and therefore a condition
has been added to require the intersection be redesigned to ensure the intersection
is fully functional as approved by the Public Works Department and that it
compliments the preliminary design approved for the Starling subdivision to the
west. The intersection should be aligned with the intersection for the Starling
subdivision and the department asked that design and construction be coordinated
with the Starling team to efficiently complete the intersection. DNRC noted that the
effort to coordinate this intersection with the designers of the Starling subdivision to
the west has begun.
It should be noted that the entrance into the Starling subdivision includes a
landscaped median with separate ingress/egress points onto Stillwater Road. The
proposed 60 foot right-of-way shown on the preliminary plat of the intersection of
Timberwolf Parkway and Stillwater Road may not be adequate to sufficiently line up
with the Starling access to be considered safe.
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The Public Works Department recommended that Timberwolf Parkway be renamed
to Farmstead Parkway to be consistent with the development on the west side of
Stillwater Road in the Starling subdivision. A condition has been added in this
regard that requires review and approval of street names by the Kalispell Fire
Department (coordination with the Public Works Department would occur).
Pedestrian access: In discussions with the DNRC and the Public Works Department
it was agreed that a sidewalk and landscaped boulevard would be constructed on
the north side of Timberwolf Parkway only. The south side of the roadway, south of
the curb line will be seeded with native grasses and the DNRC will be responsible for
mowing the grass and managing weeds that may occur in this area. A sidewalk and
landscaped boulevard on the south side of Timberwolf Parkway will be installed
when Phase 2 of the project occurs. Phase 2 is the area immediately east of the two
proposed lots. The reasoning for delaying the sidewalks and boulevard on the south
side of the road is due to the lack of land owner or users who would maintain the
sidewalk and boulevard at this time. The property immediately south of the
proposed Timberwolf Parkway is not within the city limits and therefore can not be
compelled to maintain the sidewalks and boulevard within the right-of-way.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) plans to construct a tunnel under
the Kalispell Bypass where an exit/entrance ramp is planned to connect to Reserve
Loop. MDT suggested that a path be planned and constructed connecting this
tunnel to the Glacier High School and that the path extend in a northwestern
direction (not to follow the Bypass). The Public Works Department and Kalispell
Parks Department determined that a 20 foot easement be provided that would
include an eight to 10 foot bike path connecting the pedestrian tunnel to the Glacier
High School in a northwesterly direction. Construction easments beyond 20 feet in
width may be necessary for the bike path and would be determined by the Public
Works Department. The plan for the bike path should be submitted to the Public
Works Department and the Parks Department for review and approval and would be
required in Phase 2 of the development. Plans, including location, easements,
profile and grading for the bike path would be required when Phase 2 develops.
Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5. Because of
its commercial nature it will not generate school children. Taxes generated from the
project will benefit the school district and proceeds from the future lease of Lot 2 will
benefit the School Trust Fund.
Parks: Commercial subdivisions are not subject to the parkland dedication
requirements as outlined in the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations and determined by
State Statute.
Police Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Police
Department. According to the Kalispell Police Department, they will be able to
adequately serve this area.
Fire Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department.
Fire hydrants will be required along the access roadway. The location of the
hydrants will be reviewed and approved by the fire department. Fire flows in the
area are adequate to accommodate any necessary hydrants. Street and parking lot
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design will also be reviewed at the time the developer submits a building permit.
Fire protection is provided by the Kalispell Fire Station No. 62, located along Reserve
Loop, approximately 1 V2 miles driving distance southeast of the proposed lease site.
Refuse Disposal: The subdivision will be served by the City of Kalispell for solid
waste disposal. Adequate space at the County landfill is available for the solid waste
which will be generated by the subdivision.
Medical Services: Kalispell Regional Medical Center is approximately three miles
from the site. Emergency medical services (ambulance) would be provided to the
subdivision by the Kalispell Fire Department and access is adequate.
E. Effects on Agriculture and Agricultural Water Users Facilities:
This property has been actively farmed for several decades under a state managed
lease program with proceeds going to the State School Trust. Soils are Kalispell
Loams and are classified as class 2 and class 3 soils according to the Upper
Flathead Valley Soil Survey. Loss of this agricultural site will incrementally impart
the agricultural land base in Flathead County.
Section 36 has already gone through a Montana Environmental Protection Act
(MEPA) analysis by the State in anticipation of commercial development of this site.
While there is an impact to agriculture, the proposed subdivision is a planned and
anticipated project in the path of the planned urban expansion of Kalispell.
F. Compliance with the Growth Policy
The Kalispell City Growth Policy Map acknowledges the adopted Section 36
Neighborhood Plan. The plan designates the subdivision site as urban mixed use
and provides a series of guidelines and policies for its development as a mixed
residential/professional office zoning. Such a designation anticipates a wide variety
of residential, professional office and commercial activities and is further
implemented by the adoption of the R-5/PUD zoning. The proposed lots and
intended use of the two lots are in accordance with the existing zoning on the
property and comply with the Kalispell City Growth Policy.
G. Compliance with Zoning Regulations
The zoning for this property is a specially crafted PUD ordinance (Spring Prairie
PUD) adopted in December 2001 by the City Council. It is based on the R-5
Residential/Professional Office zoning district. The proposed size of the lots and the
intended uses comply with the adopted Spring Prairie PUD. Conditions of approval
for the preliminary plat will require subsequent development on the proposed lots to
comply with all of the provisions of the Spring Prairie PUD as amended.
H. Compliance with the Subdivision Regulations
The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and City
Subdivision Regulations.
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RECOBUdENDATION
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KPP-08-01 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat be
approved subject to the following conditions:
General Conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial compliance with the
preliminary plat as amended and approved which governs the location of lots and
roadways within the subdivision and shall be in compliance with the adopted Spring
Prairie PUD and PUD agreement adopted in December 2001 as amended. (Spring
Prairie PUD)
2. Prior to any excavation or earthwork, a City Stormwater Management Permit shall be
approved and issued from the Kalispell Public Works Department. In accordance
with Ordinance 1600, the permit shall include a permit application, site map,
narrative describing the best management practices to be used and a completed
checklist. In addition to the City Stormwater Management Permit the developer
shall submit a copy of the State General Construction Stormwater Discharge Permit
Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). At the time
of final plat, the project engineer shall certify that the development is in compliance
with the approved City Stormwater Management Permit. (Ordinance 1600 and
Findings of Fact, Section C)
Prior to final plat:
3. The project site's frontage along Stillwater Road (as well as frontage along the Forest
Service lease site to the north if bonding is in place) and Timberwolf Parkway shall
be improved in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Standards for Design and
Construction and Montana Public Works Standards; and shall be certified by an
engineer licensed in the State of Montana. All design work shall be reviewed and
approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department prior to construction. This
infrastructure shall include but not be limited to streets, street lighting, street
signage, curb, gutter, street trees, boulevard and sidewalk and shall be installed
along Stillwater Road and Timberwolf Parkway. New infrastructure shall tie into the
existing street infrastructure. Note: Bike/pedestrian path in lieu of a sidewalk
along the Stillwater Road frontage that ties into the bike/pedestrian path to the
north on the Forest Service lease site is required. Additionally, sidewalks and
landscaping other than seeding are not required on the southern portion of
Timberwolf Parkway. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
4. Stillwater Road shall be improved and include a bike/pedestrian path from the
south boundary to the north boundary of the State Trust Land property and to the
north boundary of the Forest Service lease site should bonding be in place at the
final plat stage of Phase IA of the proposed project. If no bonding is in place, the
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frontage along Stillwater Road shall be improved, including a bike/pedestrian path,
along the entire frontage of the School Trust Land site prior to final plat of Phase IA.
The improvements must be completed within 18 months of preliminary plat
approval. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
5. An additional 10 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated along Stillwater Road. This
additional right-of-way shall be shown on the face of final plat map. (Findings of
Fact, Section D)
6. Access directly from Phase IA, Lot 1 onto Stillwater Road is prohibited. (Findings of
Fact, Section D)
7. A Traffic Impact Study shall be completed to address traffic volumes potentially
generated by the Timberwolf Center and suggested design and any required
mitigation shall be incorporated. The Traffic Impact Study shall be submitted for
review and approval to the Public Works Department prior to submittal of the
intersection and road upgrade plans related to the Timberwolf Center project. This
must be completed for the Timberwolf Center (phases 1 and 2) prior to final plat for
Phase lA of the Timberwolf Center project. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
8. The intersection of Stillwater Road, Farmstead Parkway and Timberwolf Parkway
shall be completed prior to final plat approval of Phase 1A. The design and
construction shall be coordinated with the Starling development to ensure efficient
and safe completion of the intersection. Note: Additional land may need to be
acquired to accomplish a suitable fully functional intersection. (Findings of Fact,
Section D)
9. Timberwolf Parkway shall be graded and constructed in a manner that would allow
any future connection to the property to the south feasible. (Findings of Fact, Section
D)
10. Water and sewer main extension shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department. The plans shall be reviewed and approved for facilities
that serve Lot 1 (Phase IA) and Lot 2 (Phase 113) of the School Trust Land site prior
to final plat of Phase 1 of the Timberwolf Center project. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
11. Easements for water and sewer lines shall be dedicated to the City of Kalispell and
shown on the approved utility plans for facilities serving lots 1 and 2 of the
Timberwolf Center project. The easement widths shall meet the requirements of the
Kalispell Public Works Department. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
12. The water rights allocated to the developer (owner), both surface and ground, shall
be transferred to the city to the fullest extent possible in compliance with
applicable statutes and regulations with the filing of the final plat of Phase IA, Lot
1, to insure the orderly accounting of water rights and to protect the future water
need of the City of Kalispell for its users. A rectangular easement shall be provided
along the south boundary of Phase 1B, Lot 2 encompassing the existing well site.
This easement shall be large enough to contain a well house approximately 26 feet
by 24 feet with due consideration to the setback limits imposed by the zoning
requirements. In addition within the same easement, a clear space of 20 feet shall
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be provided around the well head. A well head protection zone shall be provided
and shown on the final plat of lots 1 and 2. This well head protection zone shall
meet the requirements of Montana Department of Environmental Quality Standards
for Water Works DEQ 1, Paragraph 3.2.3 (February 24, 2006 Edition). Findings of
Fact, Section D)
13. The developer shall submit to the Kalispell Public Works Department for review and
approval a stormwater report and an engineered drainage plan that meets the
requirements of the current city standards for design and construction. (Findings of
Fact, Section D)
14. The approved engineered drainage report and design, in accordance with City of
Kalispell standards, shall be completed for the entire development (roadways,
stormwater storage facilities and stormwater systems) prior to final plat for Phase IA
of the Timberwolf Center. (Findings of Fact, Section D)
15. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the
plans and specifications for streets, water, sewer and drainage facilities for the
subdivision. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.12 - 3.15).
16. Prior to final plat, the full design for Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to
Reserve Loop shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and
shall include drainage, stormwater, water and sewer facilities as well as road
elevations and road designs, etc. (Findings of Fact Section, Section D)
17. A letter shall be provided from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana
certifying that the improvements have been installed according to the required plans,
specifications and standards. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department
stating that the required improvements have been reviewed and accepted by the city
shall be submitted prior to final plat. (Kalispell Sub Regs. Sections 3.09, 3.11 -
3.15).
18. The following note shall be placed on the final plat: "Property owner(s) shall waive
their right to protest the creation of a special improvement district for road upgrades
in the area to City standards which are impacted by this subdivision."
19. All new utilities shall be installed underground. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section 3.17A).
20. A letter shall be obtained from the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Director approving
a landscape plan for the placement of trees and landscaping materials within the
landscape boulevards of the streets serving the subdivision. The approved
landscape plan shall be implemented or a cash in lieu payment for installation of the
street trees and groundcover provided to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation
Department. (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.11) .
21. The following requirements shall be met per the Kalispell Fire Department and so
certified in writing by the Fire Department: (Kalispell Subdivision Regulations,
Section 3.20; Findings of Fact, Section D).
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a. Water mains designed to provide required fire flows shall be installed per City
specifications at approved locations. Fire flows shall be in accordance with
International Fire Code, Appendix B.
b. Fire hydrants shall be provided per City specifications at locations approved by
this department, prior to combustible construction.
c. Fire Department access shall be provided in accordance with International Fire
Code Chapter 5.
d. Street naming shall be approved by the fire department.
e. Addressing shall comply with the International Fire Code and Kalispell Fire
Department Standard Operating Guidelines.
f. Required fire flows shall be verified and approved by the Kalispell Fire
Department prior to combustible construction.
On -going Conditions:
22. All areas disturbed during development shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix
immediately after development.
23. Hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in accordance with City of Kalispell
Ordinance 10-8 and a note shall be placed on the face of the final plat stating that
hazardous weed abatement shall be provided in accordance with City of Kalispell
Ordinance 10-8.
24. The preliminary approval for Phase IA shall be valid for a period of three years from
the date of approval. Preliminary plat approval for phase 1B shall be valid for two
years from the date of final plat approval for phase 1A. (Kalispell Sub. Regs. Section
2.04 (E)(7).
25. The integrity of Wolfpack Way shall be maintained and designed and
constructed in substantial conformance with the alignment indicated on
the preliminary plat of Glacier High School.
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KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
�' !s 233 1st Ave. East - Kalispell, Montana 59901
SUPERINTENDENT
(406) 751-3434
Fax (406) 751-3416
MST. SUPERINTENDENT
(406) 751-3444
BUSINESS OFFICE
(406) 751-3445
Fax (406) 751-3425
TRANSPORT/MAINTENANCE
(406) 751-3404
February 8, 2008
Kalispell Planning Office
17 Second Street East
Kalispell, MT 59901
SPECIAL SERVICES
(406) 751-3408 Re: Proposed Timberwolf Center
To Whom it May Concern:
We do appreciate the opportunity to respond to the proposed Timberwolf plat
request as requested by Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(DNRC). DNRC has shared their proposal with us and given us the
opportunity to speak to them and express our issues with the new design.
This proposal creates two lots adjacent to Glacier High School. We do have
some concerns regarding this project. We did expect to be able to provide
360 degrees of frontage roads around the school. This plan breaks up the
road as it circumvents the school, inserting properties into the actual "loop."
We also have concerns about possibly now looking into the "back" of other
developed properties, possible other purchaser's like mini -marts, hotels, etc.,
that differ from a professional complex concept we were expecting. There
could also be a possible slowing of completion of Wolfpack Way if other roads
are built slowly over time.
Attached please see a summary of our issues, as compiled by our architect of
record, CTA.
Thank you for your consideration of our input.
Sinc 1
Darlene Schottle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools
PC: Chuck Cassidy, Director of Facilities & Transportation KPS
Tony Dawson, Trustee KPS
Attachment: 01 /11 /08 letter from CTA Architects/Engineers
Re: Proposed Timberwolf Center January 11' , 2008
South of Glacier High School
This document is in regards to the proposed Timberwolf Center development proposed by DNRC
/ Stelling Engineers, Inc. as shown on a site plan dated 12 28-07. The proposed development
deviates from the original Wolfpack Way road layout in which Wolfpack Way is a primary route
connecting road between Stillwater Road and West Reserve Loop. In the original OHS design
and development and drawings show WoNpack Way creating the south campus boundary to
GHS. While we are welcome to additional primary routes into and out of the Timberwolf Center
development, we believe that the following points are how the 12-28-07 proposed site plan will
adversely affect the Glacier High School complex:
1) The Timberwolf Center design takes the focus away from finishing the Wolfpack Way
development that would benefit from additional access points to and from south and east
GHS campus. It was a mutual agreement between SD5 and DNRC during the public
Major Subdivision 1 Site Review process that the right-of-way of Wolfpack Way be
purchased by SD5 in exchange for DNRC's responsibility for the Wolfpack Way road
development and improvements. The timeline for the improvements is to be no longer
than 2-years after the By-pass improvements were made.
2) SD5 was accommodating to both NDOT, Stelling Engineering, Inc. and DNRC during
the development and design stage in an effort to create the safest and most efficient traffic
pattering surrounding GHS. The property boundaries and road right-of-ways were revised
and changed on two different occasions. The movement of traffic around GHS took into
account estimated calculation of the Section 36 development as well as the surrounding
neighborhood developments. The round a -bout, speed limit designations, and a limited
number of access points onto both Stillwater Road and West Reserve Loop were all made
in an effort to move traffic quickly. In no case was the design of Wolfpack Way (South
High School Road) an issue for not being adequate to handle traffic or becoming a short-
cut for traffic trying to avoid the round -a bout intersection route. Why the Wolfpack Way
road development is now a traffic concern is confusing.
3) By rerouting Wolfpack Way and creating developing properties connected to the GHS
campus is a concern for both safety and aesthetics. The property development will
obscure sightlines and traffic surrounding the high school facility. The original design
allowed the GHS campus to be bordered with roadways leaving a 360-degree view
surrounding the building. The backsides of the buildings proposed in the connected
Timberwolf properties will be to the GHS. This creates visual concerns regarding trash
dumpsters, deliveries, designated smoking areas and other unattractive building and site
components that are typically hidden on the back side of the businesses and commercial
properties. This location happens to be in the direct view out of the front entry of the
GHS facility. Flathead High School is already plagued with this scenario along the east
side of their campus.
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4) The direct drive route and access to the main front boulevard and entry of GHS has been
compromised The Wolfpack Way route has been modified to terminate onto another
intersection and internal Timberwolf business circle roadway, in lieu of terminating onto
the primary West Reserve Loop. The primary entry drive becomes so obscure that one
must assume that the southeast access drive at GHS will most likely become the primary
entry.
5) The School District is concerned as to the types of businesses and developed properties
that will surround GIacier High School regardless of the Wolfpack Way route. The Spring
Prairie PUD lists the Timberwolf Center development quadrant of Section 36 as an R-5
Mixed Professional Zone. The theme for this area is schools, offices, office parks, and
professional businesses. The School District does not desire convenience stores, motels,
gas stations, or fast food restaurants as immediate neighbors to GHS and wishes that the
original intent of this zoning type is maintained
We explored some optional development layouts enclosed and tilled Conceptual Site Diagrams A
through E. We believe these optional solutions keep the integrity of the original GHS site design
while allowing for alternate means of Timberwolf Center access roadways along with good site
access and frontage for the future developed properties.
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Timberwolf Center - Conceptual Site Diagrams A, B, C, D, and E
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND CONSERVATION
BRIAN SCHWEITZER, GOVERNOR
- STATE OF MONTANA
NORTHWESTERN LAND OFFICE
2250 HIGHWAY 93 NORTH
KALISPELL, MT 59901-2557
Flathead School District No. 5,
Attn: Darlene Schottle, Superintendent
233 1st Avenue East,
Kalispell, MT 59901
Re: Timberwolf Center Subdivision
Dear Ms. Schottle,
Telephone: (406) 751-2240
FAX: (406) 751-2288
March 10, 2008
This letter is written as a follow up to recent discussions between School District No. 5
representatives and Montana Department of Natural Resources 8v Conservation
(DNRC) regarding the design of Timberwolf Center Subdivision. My intent is to
memorialize our agreement in this letter with six commitments.
First of all, I want to commend your representatives, principally Chuck Cassidy and
Corey Johnson of CTA Architects and Engineers, for their thorough and thoughtful
participation, which helped find solutions that significantly improved our project.
Our commitments are as follows:
1. Timberwolf Parkway and Wolfpack Way alignment will be subject to School
District No. 5 approval. The alignment will not have Subdivision Lots existing
between the Glacier High easement and Wolfpack Way. This commitment may
require a minor Wolfpack Way Road re -alignment to ensure a no -net change in
acreage for Glacier High's easement.
2. For the next phase of the conceptual Timberwolf Center Subdivision
development, DNRC will require construction of the "east stub" of Timberwolf
Parkway (if full construction of through access is not proposed by the
developer). This would expand Glacier High access to the planned easternmost
access point.
3. If alternate interim funding is identified for construction, and if it can be
demonstrated that the encumbrance would likely be equal to or less than future
costs, DNRC will encumber future development with all or a portion of the costs
to construct the "east stub" of Timberwolf Parkway.
KALISPELL OFFICE
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901-2557
Telephone (406) 751-2241
Fax (406) 751-2288
PLAINS OFFICE
PO Box 219
Plains, MT 59859-0219
Telephone (406) 826-3851
Fax (406) 826-5785
POLSON FIELD OFFICE
PO Box 640
Folson, MT 59860-0640
Telephone (406) 883-3960
Fax (406) 883-1874
LIBBY UNIT
14096 US Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923-9347
Telephone (406) 293-2711
Fax (406)293.9307
STILLWATER STATE FOREST
PO Box 164
Olney, MT 59927.0164
Telephone (406) 881-2371
Fax (406) 881-2372
SWAN STATE FOREST
58741 Highway 83 South
Swan Lake, MT 59911
Telephone (406) 754-2301
Fax (406) 754-2884
'AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER'
4. DNRC will participate in, and support the search for alternate interim funding
to construct the "east stub" on a quicker timeline than the next phase for the
Timberwolf Center Subdivision.
5. DNRC will state a preference, and otherwise encourage the through -
construction of Wolfpack Way before Timberwolf Parkway with the next phases
of Timberwolf Center Subdivision to the extent that it will not harm the
marketability of these phases.
6. DNRC will provide support and advice to School District No. 5 in their
application for water rights for Glacier High.
Your input and support of our project is greatly appreciated. We look forward to
continuing the work with your staff to meet our collective goals.
Sincerely,
�04ILa,
Robert L. Sandman
Northwestern Land Office, Area Manager
Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
751-2242
Encl: LUL Application
Cc: KalCal
Chuck Cassidy, 233 lst Avenue East, Kalispell
CTA Architects and Engineers Attn: Corey Johnson, 2 Main Street, Suite
205, Kalispell
Tom Jentz, Kalispell Planning Office
Lorch - (file)
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406.755.8602-Fax 406.755.8710
Email: mail@stellinginc.corn
February 26, 2008
Ms. Nicole C. Johnson, Planner II
City of Kalispell Planning Department
17 2nd Street East, Ste. 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Timberwolf Center Subdivision, Phase I
Dear Ms. Johnson:
We are requesting clarification to Conditions 13, 14, and 15 referenced on the Staff Report (#KPP-08-
01) for the Preliminary Plat of the Timberwolf Center Subdivision, Phase 1. The language of these
three conditions, which reference engineering requirements for infrastructure and/or drainage design,
does not differentiate the level of engineering effort expected for improvements that will be completed
under Phase 1 of the subdivision versus future phases of development.
Specific engineering requirements were discussed with representatives from the City of Kalispell
Public Works Department at several meetings prior to Preliminary Plat submittal and at both Site
Review meetings. At the request of Planning and Public Works staff, Stelling Engineers prepared and
submitted a detailed summary of engineering services and deliverables planned for Phase I
development and future development of the Timberwolf Center (see attached Timberwolf Center
Supplement to Preliminary Plat). To date, we have not received any comment from Public Works on
whether the planned effort of engineering for future phases of development would be sufficient to
approve Phase 1 infrastructure development. The language of these three conditions is void of specific
requirements and would allow the Public Works Department to require 100 percent completion of
construction documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for future development that may never be
constructed. The additional engineering effort required to prepare construction documentation from a
final design effort is significant.
We request that the Public Works Department review Item 1 on the attached Supplemental Information
for Preliminary Plat for the Timberwolf Center Subdivision and provide comment.
Sincerely,
Jeff Walla, P.E.
Stelling Engineers, Inc.
Enclosure
Cc: Gordon Whirry, Gordon Whirry Architecture
Steve Lorch, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
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TIMBERWOLF CENTER SUBDIVISION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT
The following information is intended to provide clarification to issues discussed at the Site Review
Meeting held on January 17, 2008.
1. Proposal for Engineering
In general, infrastructure constructed under Phase 1 of the Timberwolf Center Subdivision will be
engineered to a 100 percent design effort including all construction drawings, specifications,
engineering reports, and agency approvals. Infrastructure that will be constructed on future phases of
the Timberwolf Center Subdivision will be engineered to a 50 percent design effort including
preliminary engineering drawings and preliminary engineering reports. The deliverables proposed
for each of these design efforts is summarized as follows:
1.1. 100% DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
100 percent design documentation will include the following deliverables at the locations identified
herein:
1.1.1. Contract Drawings
Title Page
Typical Sections
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1);
Intersection Details (Fully Annotated)
• Stillwater Road and Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Stillwater Road and Wolfpack Way;
Plan & Profile Sheets (Fully Annotated)
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1);
• Water Main (8" min.) in Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot
2 (Phase 1);
• Sanitary Sewer Main from Lot I to Existing Manhole on Sanitary Sewer Main on Wolfpack
Way (See Preliminary Plat for Cross -Country Route and Proposed Easement). Plan and
Profile will include grading for all weather access;
• Storm Drain Facilities on Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot
2 (Phase 1);
Striping, Marking and Signing Plans and Details
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1);
• Applicable Signing and Marking Details;
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Preliminary Plat Supplement
Timberwolf Center Subdivision — Phase I
Lighting Plans and Details
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1);
• Applicable Lighting Details;
Landscaping and Irrigation Plans and Details
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway;
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1);
• Applicable Landscaping and Irrigation Details;
Standard Details
• All additional details required for streets, sidewalk, bike path, water main, sanitary sewer, and
storm drain.
Cross Sections (Fully Annotated)
• Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf/Farmstead Parkway. Cross sections will
depict existing ground, proposed ground, roadway, curb & gutter, boulevards, sidewalks,
utilities, grades, and slopes.
• Timberwolf Parkway from Stillwater Road to East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1). Cross
sections will depict existing ground, proposed ground, roadway, curb & gutter, boulevards,
sidewalks, utilities, storm drain, inlets, grades, and slopes.
1.1.2. Contract Specifications
Specifications will be developed from the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications (MPWSS)
latest edition and City of Kalispell Design Standards. Specifications will support the work proposed
in the Contract Drawings for streets and roads, sidewalks, bike paths, street lighting electrical,
landscaping, signing, marking, storm drain facilities, water mains, and sanitary sewer.
1.1.3. Engineering Reports and Agency Approval
Final engineering reports will be prepared for storm drain facilities, water mains, and sanitary sewer
mains constructed under Phase 1 of the Timberwolf Center Subdivision. Engineering reports will
include all applicable design information, calculations, and analysis as required by the applicable
agency reviewing the design. The following reports and documentation will be prepared for Phase 1:
• Final Hydraulics Report for Storm Water Facilities. Report will be prepared to City of
Kalispell requirements;
• Final Engineering Report for Public Water and Sanitary Sewer Mains. Report will be
prepared to support MDEQ review of certified checklists and include hydraulic modeling of
water main extension;
• Certified Checklists for Public Water and Sewer Extensions;
1.2. 50% DESIGN DOCUMENTATION
50 percent design documentation will include the following deliverables at the locations identified
herein:
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Timberwolf Center Subdivision — Phase 1
1.2.1. Preliminary Design Drawings
Title Page
Typical Sections
• Timberwolf Parkway from East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1) to Reserve Loop Road;
• Wolfpack Way from Existing Road at East Boundary of Lot 1, Spring Prairie Mixed
Professional One to Timberwolf Parkway;
• Timberwolf Loop;
Intersection Details
• None;
Plan & Profile Sheets (Partially Annotated)
• Timberwolf Parkway from East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1) to Reserve Loop Road;
• Wolfpack Way from East Boundary of Lot 1, Spring Prairie Mixed Professional One to
Timberwolf Parkway;
• Timberwolf Loop;
• Future Water Main Depicted in Blue on the Conceptual Utility Plan (Sheet 1 of 3) in the
Preliminary Plat Submittal;
• Future Sanitary Sewer Main depicted in Blue on the Conceptual Utility Plan (Sheet 1 of 3) in
the Preliminary Plat Submittal;
• Storm Drain Facilities on Timberwolf Parkway from East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1) to
Reserve Loop Road;
• Storm Drain Facilities on Wolfpack Way from East Boundary of Lot 1, Spring Prairie Mixed
Professional One to Timberwolf Parkway;
• Storm Drain Facilities on Timberwolf Loop;
Striping, Marking, and Sing Plans and Details
• None;
Lighting Plans and Details
• None;
Landscaping and Irrigation Plans and Details
• None;
Standard Details
• None;
Cross Sections (No Annotation)
• Timberwolf Parkway from East Boundary of Lot 2 (Phase 1) to Reserve Loop Road. Cross
sections will only depict line work for existing ground, proposed ground, roadway section,
curb & gutter, boulevards, and sidewalks. Detailed information on utilities and grades will
not be included.
• Wolfpack Way from East Boundary of Lot 1, Spring Prairie Mixed Professional One to
Timberwolf Parkway. Cross sections will only depict line work for existing ground, proposed
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Timberwolf Center Subdivision — Phase I
ground, roadway section, curb & gutter, boulevards, and sidewalks. Detailed information on
utilities and grades will not be included.
• Timberwolf Loop. Cross sections will only depict line work for existing ground, proposed
ground, roadway section, curb & gutter, boulevards, and sidewalks. Detailed information on
utilities and grades will not be included.
1.2.2. Contract Specifications
Specifications will not be provided for this effort.
1.2.3. Engineering Reports and Agency Approval
Preliminary engineering reports will be prepared for storm drain facilities, water mains, and sanitary
sewer mains constructed for all phases of the Timberwolf Center Subdivision. Preliminary
engineering reports will include applicable design information, calculations, and analysis necessary
for the City of Kalispell's Public Works Department to approve the preliminary design concepts for
the subdivision. The following reports and documentation will be prepared for the 50 percent
engineering effort:
• Preliminary Hydraulics Report for Storm Water Facilities planned for all phases of the
Timberwolf Center Subdivision. Report will include preliminary storm water plan,
hydrologic analysis, storm drain hydraulics, storm water detention, and storm water treatment
provisions;
• Preliminary Engineering Report for Public Water and Sanitary Sewer Mains. Report will
include hydraulic modeling of looped water main piping on Timberwolf Parkway, Wolfpack
Way, and Timberwolf Loop.
2. Proposal for Maintenance on South Side of Timberwolf
Parkway
The DNRC will agree to perform periodic mowing and weed control within the undeveloped right-of-
way on the south side of Timberwolf Parkway (adjacent to Grosweiler Dairy) until the south side of
the street is fully developed to urban standards either by the adjacent landowner or by the developer
for future phases of the Timberwolf Center.
3. Proposal for Future Bike Path Corridor
The applicant will depict a sufficiently wide bike path easement from the U.S. Highway 93 right-of-
way to the Glacier High School easement on the Preliminary Plat for Phase 1 of the Timberwolf
Center. The easement will be shown on Sheet 2 of the Preliminary Plat with future utility easements
and will be labeled as a "future easement". The easement corridor will connect to the future location
of the bike path tunnel at the Bypass and proceed in a northerly direction to the High School. The
corridor alignment shall be reviewed and accepted by the City of Kalispell as a condition for
Preliminary Plat approval. The easement for the bike path would not be dedicated, however, until the
land within the easement is included on a plat for a future phase of the subdivision.
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City of Kalispell Public Works Department
Fost Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831
March 4, 2008
Stelling Engineers, Inc.
450 Corporate Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Attention: Jeff Walla, P.E.
RE: Timberwolf Center Subdivision, Phase 1
Dear Mr. Walla,
The City concurs with Item 1 of the Supplemental Information for Preliminary Plat for
the Timberwolf Center Subdivision except Paragraph 1.2.3. Condition 15 would apply to
Phase 1 of the subject project.
Condition 13 and Condition 14 in the Staff Report (#KPP-08-01) are clear. The City
requires that the Hydraulics Report for Storm Water Facilities be prepared to 100 per
cent engineering effort for the entire development. The report will include final
stormwater plan, hydrologic analysis, storm drain hydraulics, storm water detention,
and storm water treatment provisions for the entire subdivision including roadways,
south of Glacier High School, east of Stillwater Road, west of West Reserve Loop, and
north of the U.S. 93 Bypass. The report will contain the hydraulic modeling to the
Stillwater River.
The water mains within Wolfpack Way and Timberwolf (Farmstead Parkway) Parkway
shall be 12" diameter as depicted on the State Lands Neighborhood Plan. The 14"
water main is installed in Stillwater Road to near the south property line of the Kalispell
U.S.F.S site. If your client requires water service prior to the installation of the 14"
water main (by others) from near the south property line of the Kalispell U.S.F.S site
south to Timberwolf Parkway, your client will bear the burden of the installation of the
14" water main extension.
We received your letter with the Supplemental Information for Preliminary Plat for the
Timberwolf Center Subdivision on February 28, 2008. If ....'Yuture development that
may never be constructed." occurs, then perhaps the temporary cul-de-sac should be
paved with curb and gutter and contain storm water inlets with piping.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sin, cerel ,
Frank Castles, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer
Cc: Nicole C. Johnson, Planner II
Planning Department
Gordon Whirry
Gordon Whirry Architecture
1912 a Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Attn: Steve Lorch and Anne Moran
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION
FEE SCHEDULE: FEE ATTACHED $1,250.00
Major Subdivision (6 or more lots) $1,000 + $125/lot
Mobile Home Parks & Campgrounds (6 or more spaces) $1,000 + $250/space
(5 or fewer spaces) $400 + $125/space
Amended Preliminary Plat
Amendment to Conditions Only $400 base fee
Re -configured Proposed Lots Base fee + $40/lot
Add Additional Lots or Sublots Base fee + $125/lot
Subdivision Variance $100 (per variance)
Commercial and Industrial Subdivision $1,000 + $125/lot
SUBDIVISION NAME: Timberwolf Center Phase I
OWNER(S) OF RECORD:
Name State of Montana, Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Phone 406-751-2262
Mailing Address 1625 Eleventh Avenue
City Helena State MT Zip 59620-1601
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS (Surveyor/Designer/Engineer, etc):
Name & Address: Stellinq Engineers, Inc. (Engineer) - 450 Comorate Drive, Ste 103, Kalispell. MT 59901
Name & Address: Smith Surveyinq and Consulting (Surveyor) - 291 3rd Ave EN. Kalispell, MT 59901
Name & Address: Gordon Whirry Architecture (Architect) -1912 4th Ave. N. Great Falls, MT 59401
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
Property Address N/A
Assessor's Tract No(s) N/A Lot No(s) N/A
1/4 Sec NW Section 36 Township 29 N Range 22 W
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBDIVISION:
Number of Lots or Rental Spaces 2 Total Acreage in Subdivision 9.5
Total Acreage in Lots 8.7 Minimum Size of Lots or Spaces 1.5
Total Acreage in Streets or Roads 0.8 Maximum Size of Lots or Spaces 7.2
Total Acreage in Parks, Open Spaces and/or Common Areas 0.0
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PROPOSED USE(S) AND NUMBER OF ASSOCIATED LOTS/SPACES:
Single Family Townhouse Mobile Home Park
Duplex Apartment Recreational Vehicle Park
Commercial Industrial Planned Unit Development 2
Condominium Multi -Family Other
APPLICABLE ZONING DESIGNATION & DISTRICT: R-5 Residential/Professional Office
ESTIMATE OF MARKET VALUE BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS: $1,710,000 ($180,000/acre)
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED:
Roads: Gravel _ Paved X Curb X Gutter X Sidewalks X Alleys _ Other
Water System:
Individual _
Multiple User _
Neighborhood _ Public X Other
Sewer System:
Individual _
Multiple User _
Neighborhood _ Public X Other
Other Utilities:
Cable TV X
Telephone X Electric
X Gas X Other
Solid Waste:
Home Pick Up
X Central Storage
_ Contract Hauler _ Owner Haul
Mail Delivery:
Central
Individual X
School District: N/A — Commercial Subdivision
Fire Protection: Hydrants X Tanker Recharge_ Fire District:
Drainage System: On -site detention for Phase 1. Storm drain system for Future Phases & Stillwater Road Imp.
PROPOSED EROSION/SEDIMENTATION CONTROL: Silt fence bio-swales straw waddles
and grading for temporary BMPs; pavement, curb & gutter, and detention pond for permanent BMPs.
VARIANCES: ARE ANY VARIANCES REQUESTED? No (yes/no)
If yes, please complete the information below:
SECTION OF REGULATIONS CREATING HARDSHIP:
EXPLAIN THE HARDSHIP THAT WOULD BE CREATED WITH STRICT COMPLIANCE
WITH REGULATIONS
PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES) TO STRICT COMPLIANCES WITH ABOVE
REGULATIONS:
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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, Master
Plan or Growth Policy?
4. Are there special circumstances related to the physical characteristics of the site (topography,
shape, etc.) that create the hardship?
5. What other conditions are unique to this property that create the need for a variance?
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APPLICATION CONTENTS:
The subdivider shall submit a complete application addressing items below to the Kalispell Planning
Department at least thirty five (35) days prior to the date of the Planning Board meeting at which it will be
heard.
1. Preliminary plat application.
2. 10 copies of the preliminary plat.
3. One reproducible set of supplemental information. (See Appendix A of Subdivision Regulations
for the city where the subdivision is proposed.)
4. One reduced copy of the preliminary plat not to exceed I F x 17" in size.
5. Application fee.
6. Adjoining Property Owners List (see example below and attached notice from County Plat Room):
Assessor# Sec-Twn-Rng Lot/Tract No Property Owner & Mailing Address
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, I understand that
any approval based thereon may be rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The signing of this
application signifies approval for the Kalispell Planning staff to be present on the property for routine
monitoring and inspection during the approval and development process.
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STATE OF MONTANA, DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION
TIMBERWOLF CENTER, PHASE 1
A REQUEST FOR A 2 LOT PRELIMINARY PLAT ON APPROXIMATELY 9.5
ACRES WITH ONE LOT SERVING AS THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE KALISPELL
OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION
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Timberwolf Center
Phase 1
Preliminary Plat
Supplemental Information
January 2, 2008
Applicant:
State of Montana
Department of Natural
2250 Hwy 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
Consultant:
Stelling Engineers, Inc.
Resources 450 Corporate Drive, Suite 103
Kalispell, MT 59901
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TIMBERWOLF CENTER DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE
1. TIMBERWOLF CENTER CONCEPTUAL PLAN ............................................. 2
1.1. Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................... 2
1.2. Land Use & Zoning............................................................................................ 2
1.3. Roads & Traffic.................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1. Conceptual Road Plan ................................................................................. 2
1.3.2. Traffic Impact Study................................................................................... 2
1.3.3. Timberwolf Parkway.................................................................................. 3
1.3.4. Wolfpack Way............................................................................................ 3
1.3.5. Wolfpack Loop........................................................................................... 4
1.3.6. Intersection — Stillwater Road, Timberwolf Parkway, Farmstead Parkway4
1.4. Utilities................................................................................................................5
1.4.1. Water...........................................................................................................5
1.4.2. Sanitary Sewer............................................................................................ 5
1.4.3. Storm Drain................................................................................................. 5
1.4.4. Electric, Gas, and Communications............................................................ 5
1.5. Engineering......................................................................................................... 6
1.5.1. Public Roads............................................................................................... 6
1.5.2. Storm Drainage........................................................................................... 6
1.5.3. City Utilities................................................................................................ 6
2. PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................... S
2.1. Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................... 8
2.2. Site Development................................................................................................ 8
2.3. Off -Site Infrastructure......................................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Public Roads............................................................................................... 8
2.3.2. Storm Drain................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3. City Utilities................................................................................................ 9
2.3.3.1. Water Main............................................................................................. 9
2.3.3.2. Sanitary Sewer........................................................................................ 9
1. TIMBERWOLF CENTER CONCEPTUAL PLAN
1.1. Goals and Objectives
The Timberwolf Center is planned to be a phased, major subdivision intended to create
new lots (or easements) on State of Montana, School Trust Lands for development of
commercial facilities consistent with the Spring Prairie PUD. The Conceptual Plan for
Timberwolf Center has been prepared to provide a "planning" tool for future
development that will function well with the recently constructed Glacier High School
and U.S.F.S. complex.
1.2. Land Use & Zoning
The Timberwolf Center is anticipated to be a commercial subdivision, which would
potentially allow for a wide range of uses including government, professional, retail,
warehouse, financial, and light industrial. The Timberwolf Center is planned entirely
within the amended Spring Prairie PUD within the district designated "Mixed
Commercial". Under the City of Kalispell Zoning Regulations, PUDs function as an
overlay with an underlying zoning district. The underlying zoning district for this project
is R-5, Residential/Professional Office. The Spring Prairie PUD, functioning as an
overlay, is intended to be more restrictive to certain types of uses typically allowed under
the R-5 zoning district.
1.3. Roads & Traffic
1.3.1. Conceptual Road Plan
A Conceptual Road Plan (see Sheet 2 in Appendix A) within the Timberwolf
Center has been developed to:
• Provide access to all conceptual lots within the development;
• Provide locations for city -owner utilities within public right-of-way;
• Provide alternate, direct access from Stillwater Road to Reserve Loop near
the future access onto the Kalispell Bypass (Reserve Loop interchange);
• Provide an additional road between Stillwater Road and Reserve Loop that
can be used by residents of future subdivisions planned west of this area;
• Maintain and improve access from Stillwater Road and Reserve Loop to
the Glacier High School by providing additional access into the high
school campus.
1.3.2. Traffic Impact Study
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) will be conducted as a part of this project. The TIS
will not only evaluate potential traffic impacts resulting from the proposed
development, but will also analyze the potential for Timberwolf Parkway to affect
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traffic patterns planned in and out of other nearby subdivisions including the
Starling and Bloomstone Subdivisions and the Glacier High School. The TIS will
be used to determine traffic impacts (and potential mitigation measures) from the
Timberwolf Center. The TIS will be completed prior to submitting road plans to
the City for review and approval.
1.3.3. Timberwolf Parkway
Timberwolf Parkway is planned to be the primary collector road through the
Timberwolf Center. It would begin at the Stillwater Road intersection with
Farmstead Parkway (from the Starling Subdivision) and terminate on Reserve Loop,
at the location originally planned for the Wolfpack Way intersection (allowing for
future road extension east across Reserve Loop). The eastern alignment of
Wolfpack Way would be shifted away from the high school property. Timber -wolf
Parkway would function as a Collector Street through this subdivision in addition to
providing primary access to lots in Phase 1 and future phases of the development.
This road would also "collect" traffic from Wolfpack Loop and Wolfpack Way.
Timberwolf Parkway will be constructed to the City of Kalispell's Collector Street
standards within a 60-foot right-of-way. Three (3) 12-foot lanes (two outside
driving lanes with a center turn lane) are conceptually planned in lieu of two (2) 17-
foot driving lanes. Curb -side parking would be discouraged on Timberwolf
Parkway. The turn lane would allow left turning vehicles to exit the driving lanes
and minimize disruption to through vehicle travel. Specific lane configurations,
roadway widening and level -of -service (LOS) will be evaluated for Timberwolf
Parkway in the TIS.
1.3.4. Wolfpack Way
The eastern alignment of Wolfpack Way (as proposed in the Glacier High School
preliminary plat) would be realigned to intersect with Timberwolf Parkway at a tee -
intersection. Wolfpack Way would continue to function as the primary entrance to
the Glacier High School and provide secondary access to future parcels in the
Timberwolf Center. The two proposed accesses (from Wolfpack Way) into the
high school will be perpetuated but may be slightly shifted or reconfigured.
Vehicles traveling on Stillwater Road would be able to access the high school from
either Wolfpack Way or Timberwolf Parkway.
Wolfpack Way is proposed to be constructed to the City of Kalispell's Local Street
standards within a 60-foot right-of-way.
Due to the realignment of Wolfpack Way, there is a segment of right-of-way (as
proposed in the Glacier High School preliminary plat) that is no longer needed.
However, there is a sanitary sewer main lying within the original Wolfpack Way
alignment, between Reserve Loop and Stillwater Road. The Final Plat for the
Glacier High School, which has not been submitted to the City for review and
approval, will be revised to show the actual ROW required for the planned
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realignment of Wolfpack Way along the high school easement. In addition, a 30-
foot utility easement will be added along the high school easement for the existing
sanitary sewer main. The Timberwolf Center Preliminary Plat depicts ROW and
easements based on these changes to the Glacier High School Final Plat.
1.3.5. Wolfpack Loop
Wolfpack Loop is planned to be a Local Street aligned to provide access to future
lots located in the southern portion of the Timberwolf Center. Wolfpack Loop is
proposed to be constructed to the City of Kalispell's Local Street standards within a
60-foot right-of-way.
1.3.6. Intersection — Stillwater Road, Timberwolf Parkway, Farmstead Parkway
A Conceptual Intersection Plan for Stillwater Road/Timberwolf Parkway (see Sheet
3 in Appendix A) for the intersection of Timberwolf Parkway, Stillwater Road, and
Farmstead Parkway (Starling Subdivision) has been developed to:
• Add a left turn lane for southbound traffic on Stillwater Road onto
Timberwolf Parkway (for westbound travel) without compromising the
left turn lane (northbound) onto Farmstead Parkway;
• Provide a left turn lane on Timberwolf Parkway for southbound travel on
Stillwater Road;
• Align the right lane (straight -through and right turn traffic) of Timberwolf
Parkway to the entrance of Farmstead Parkway.
The divided T-intersection of Farmstead Parkway and Stillwater Road (approved on
the Preliminary Plat for Phase 1 of the Starling Subdivision) limits options to
development of a functional 4-leg intersection at this location. To allow for the
addition of a southbound left -turn lane on Stillwater Road onto Timberwolf
Parkway, without changing the geometrics or planned movements of the approved
Farmstead Parkway intersection, the centerline of Timberwolf Parkway must be
located so that the through/right-turn lane (on Timberwolf Parkway) aligns with the
Farmstead Parkway entrance. This alignment places the entire 60-foot right-of-way
(ROW) for Timberwolf Parkway onto the Lot 1 of the Timberwolf Center; no ROW
would be required from the adjacent landowner (Grosswiler Dairy) to the south.
Coordination efforts have begun with the designers of the Starling Subdivision
(Aspen Group and Morrison-Maierle, Inc.) to develop an intersection that is
functional for both subdivisions. Based on initial discussions, the Aspen Group has
stressed a commitment to: 1) maintain the "presentation" of this intersection
(divided entrance and exit lanes with a landscaped island) into the Starling
Subdivision and; 2) discourage changes that could increase incidental traffic into
the development. Coordination efforts will continue with the Aspen Group and
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to plan for a functional intersection that accommodates the
needs of both developments.
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1.4. Utilities
1.4.1. Water
The Timberwolf Center will have water supplied by the City of Kalispell. Existing
water mains in the vicinity of the subdivision are depicted on the Conceptual Utility
Plan (see Sheet 1 in Appendix A). Existing water mains (14" and 12") are located
along Reserve Loop, West Reserve, and Stillwater Road to the south boundary of
the USFS development. There is also an existing 12-inch main stubbed out from
the 14-inch main along Stillwater Road to the east boundary of the USFS
development on Wolfpack Way.
The Timberwolf Center will ultimately provide a looped water system throughout
the development. New water mains are proposed for Timberwolf Parkway,
Wolfpack Way, and Wolfpack Loop (See Sheet 1 in Appendix A).
1.4.2. Sanitary Sewer
The Timberwolf Center will have sanitary sewer collection and treatment provided
by the City of Kalispell. Existing sewer mains in the vicinity of the subdivision are
depicted on the Conceptual Utility Plan (see Sheet 1 in Appendix A). Existing
sewer mains (8" and 12") are located along Reserve Loop, West Reserve, and
Wolfpack Way (along the south boundary of the Glacier High School easement).
The entire Timberwolf Center can be sewered with gravity, sanitary sewer main.
Three (3) new collection lines are planned for the subdivision as shown on the
Conceptual Utility Plan. Due to topographic limitations and distance, the south
areas of the subdivision will require a sanitary sewer main extending along the
southerly boundary of the subdivision, connecting with the existing sewer main at
Reserve Loop.
1.4.3. Storm Drain
All public streets in the Timberwolf Center will be designed and constructed with
storm drain facilities that comply with the City of Kalispell's Design &
Construction Standards for Storm Drainage Systems. A drainage plan will be
prepared and 50 percent desi effort will be completed for future storm drain
facilities as described Section 2.5.
1.4.4. Electric, Gas, and Communications
Overhead electric and buried telephone are located adjacent to the east side of
Stillwater Road; a buried natural gas line and buried fiber optic lines have been
extended along the west side of Stillwater Road to Farmstead Parkway. Natural
gas, overhead power, and buried phone/fiber optics will be extended into
Timberwolf Center and generally be located within the 5-foot utility easements
provided adjacent to public road right-of-way.
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1.5. Engineering
1.5.1. Public Roads
Preliminary design (50% level) will be completed for Timberwolf Parkway,
Wolfpack Way, Wolfpack Loop, and the east side of Stillwater Road between
Wolfpack Way and Timberwolf Parkway. The 50% design level for these roads
will include:
• Development of typical roadway sections for Timberwolf Parkway, Wolf
Pack Way, Wolfpack Loop, and the east half of Stillwater Road from
Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf Parkway;
• Preparation of plan and profiles and cross sections for Timberwolf
Parkway, Wolf Pack Way, Wolfpack Loop, and the east half of Stillwater
Road from Wolfpack Way to Timberwolf Parkway,
1.5.2. Storm Drainage
Preliminary engineering will be conducted for storm drainage facilities on
Timberwolf Parkway, Wolfpack Way, Wolfpack Loop, and the east side of
Stillwater Road between Wolfpack Way and Timberwolf Parkway. Specifically
this engineering effort will include:
• Hydrologic analysis to determine peak runoff rates from the entire
Timberwolf Center;
• Storm water plan which is compatible with storm water facilities on the
future Kalispell Bypass project;
• Preliminary detention pond sizing to ensure that peak flows are
sufficiently attenuated to allow for adequate capacity in the downstream
storm drain system for runoff from the Kalispell Bypass project;
• Preliminary storm drain sizing and the preparation of storm drain plan and
profiles for each roadway;
• Depiction of storm drain piping on roadway cross sections;
• A hydraulics report to summarize analysis and all storm facility
recommendations.
1.5.3. City Utilities
Preliminary engineering will be conducted for proposed water and sanitary sewer
facilities needed to service all potential lots within the Timberwolf Center.
Specifically this engineering effort will include:
• A hydraulic analysis to size new water mains within the development;
• A preliminary water system plan depicting water main locations and sizes;
• Sanitary sewer plan and profile for proposed sewer mains;
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• A Summary Engineering Report providing all supporting data and analysis
used to develop preliminary plans and drawings.
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2. PHASE I DEVELOPMENT
2.1. Goals and Objectives
Phase 1 Timberwolf Center is a two (2) lot major subdivision intended to create new
easements on State of Montana, School Trust Lands for a new combined DNRC/DEQ
facility (Lot 1) and for a potential relocation site for Flathead County's Emergency
Dispatch Center. Lot 1 will be developed under Phase lA of the subdivision and will
commence upon Preliminary Plat approval. Development of Lot 2 is uncertain at this
time and has therefore been identified as Phase 1B on the Preliminary Plat. Phase 1B
would proceed if the County decides to proceed with the relocation of these facilities to
this site. If Phase I does not develop within the time frame necessary to complete the
Final Plat on Phase 1, Lot 2 would be deferred to future subdivision phasing.
2.2. Site Development
The DNRC Preliminary .Site Plan is included Appendix B showing building locations,
sizes, parking, pedestrian facilities and overall site layout. A domestic water service and
a fire service (building sprinklers) will tap onto the new water main in Timberwolf
Parkway. A sanitary sewer service will connect to the new 8-inch sanitary sewer east of
the property. Other private utility (electric, gas, phone, etc.) will be coordinated directly
with the utility provider.
2.3. Off -Site Infrastructure
2.3.1. Public Roads
Timberwolf Parkway will be constructed from Stillwater Road to the east property
boundary of Phase 1. Under Phase 1 A, the road would terminate at the east
property line of Lot 1. A temporary cul-de-sac would be constructed at the end of
the road to provide a turnaround for service and emergency vehicles. Timberwolf
Parkway would be extended to the east property line of Lot 2 only if Phase 1B
commences within a reasonable time frame.
Timberwolf Parkway will be constructed to the City of Kalispell's design standard
for a Collector Street with full improvements (curb & gutter, sidewalk, landscaping,
and lighting) on the north side and limited improvements (curb & gutter, rough
grading, and seeding) on the south side. It will be the responsibility of the adjacent
property owner to the south to complete sidewalk, landscape, and lighting
improvements at a later date.
Consideration is requested to construct improvements necessary to upgrade the east
side of Stillwater Road to urban road standards under Phase 2 of the Timberwolf
Center. In exchange for this deferral, the developer would agree to fully engineer
the urban section on the east side of Stillwater Road from Wolfpack Way to
Timberwolf Parkway under Phase 1 (this project) and fully construct those
improvements under the future Phase 2 development.
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Under this plan, the paved surface on Stillwater Road would only be widened as
necessary for a left turn lane onto Timberwolf Parkway under Phase 1. All other
improvements including curb and gutter, storm drain, sidewalk/bike trail, and
lighting would be deferred to Phase 2 at a later date. The developer would,
however, be responsible for the additional road frontage along the Kalispell U.S.F.S
complex.
2.3.2. Storm Drain
Storm drain inlets and piping will be constructed with Timberwolf Parkway. Storm
drain piping will discharge into a new detention pond on Lot 1 along with storm
water runoff from the developed lot. It is anticipated that an outlet could be
constructed from the detention pond into a future storm drain system on Stillwater
Road.
As noted above, consideration is requested to defer construction of the storm drain
facilities required for the urban upgrade of Stillwater Road under Phase 2 of the
Timberwolf Center. The storm drain design for the east side of Stillwater Road
(including the U.S.F.S frontage) would be completed (100%) under Phase 1; while
the improvements would be constructed under Phase 2 at a later date.
2.3.3. City Utilities
2.3.3.1. Water Main
A new water main will be constructed within the Timberwolf Parkway right-
of-way. The water main size will be determined from a hydraulic analysis of
the entire proposed water system in the Timberwolf Center. The new main
will connect to the 14-inch water main being extended down Stillwater Road
under Phase 1 of the Starling Subdivision. It is anticipated that the 14-inch
extension (for Starling) will be completed prior to construction of this main.
The new main would extend to the end of the temporary cul-de-sac at a
temporary hydrant. Fire hydrants will be included for fire protection as
needed by the City.
2.3.3.2. Sanitary Sewer
An 8-inch sanitary sewer main will be constructed within a new easement
from Lot 1 to the existing sanitary sewer main on Wolfpack Way. The new
sewer main will connect directly to an existing manhole. A graded, gravel
vehicle path will be constructed within the easement for all-weather access.
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City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 20d Street East, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
Website: kalispellplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kalispell City Staff
Other Interested Parties
FROM: Sean Conrad, Senior Planner
RE: January 10th Site Review Committee meeting
DATE: January 4, 2008
The Planning Department received the following application for review and is
tentatively scheduled to go before the Kalispell City Planning Board on February 12,
2008.
A preliminary plat request from the Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation (DNRC) to subdivide and create two lots on a 9.5 acre area located
in the NW 1/4 of Section 36. The two proposed lots would be 7.2 and 1.5 acres
in size with access provided by a new roadway, Timberwolf Parkway, to be
constructed along the southern boundary of the proposed lots. The property is
zoned R-5, Residential/Professional Office, in conjunction with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) overlay district. The subdivision is proposed in two phases,
phase lA includes lot 1 which is currently proposed to accommodate a future
DNRC campus. Phase 1B includes lot 2 which has no development plans at
this time. The 9.5 acre project site is currently vacant with the only
improvement consisting of an existing well located on the southern end of lot 2.
The property proposed to be subdivided is located between the new Forest
Service Building located along Stillwater Road, on the north side of the project
site, and Parcel A of Certificate of Survey 16743 on the south side of the project
site. Stillwater Road is located along the western boundary of the subdivision
site. From Stillwater Road the subdivision site extends east for approximately
620 feet. The subdivision site is located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Please contact the Planning Department if you need additional information regarding
this subdivision proposal. I can be reached by phone at (406) 751-1850 or via email at
sconra cukalispell.com. The Site Review Committee meeting is held at 10:00 a.m. on
Thursdays at the Planning Department located at 17 - 2nd Street East, Suite 211 in
Kalispell. Please respond by January 25 for your comments to be included in the staff
report. Thank you for taking the time to review and comment.
c: w/ attachments: Mike Baker, Parks and Recreation Director
Paul Burnham, Civil Engineer
Frank Castles, Dep. Public Works Director/Asst City Engineer
Jeff Clawson, Plans Examiner
Mark Crowley, Construction Manager
Chad Fincher, Parks Superintendent
Jim Hansz, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Charles Harball, City Attorney
Roger Krauss, Assistant Police Chief
Craig Kerzman, Chief Building Inspector
James Patrick, City Manager
F. Ray Ruffatto, Fire Department Inspector
P.J. Sorensen, Zoning Administrator
Susie Turner, Stormwater Engineer
Sandy Wheeler, Community Redevelopment
Jim Atkinson, Eagle Transit
James Freyholtz, MDT, Civil Engineering Specialist
c: w/o attachments: Applicants
City of Kalispell Public Works Department
Post Office Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone 406 758-7720, Fax 406 758-7831
January 7, 2008
Site Review Committee Comments
RE: DNRC Site — Timberwolf Center, Phase 1
The street name along the south property line will be named Farmstead Parkway. This would be a
continuation of the street previously named Farmstead Parkway within the Starling Development, which
is immediately to the west of this development.
The intersection of Farmstead Parkway and Stillwater Road shall be redesigned to provide a functional
intersection based on the anticipated traffic volumes from Starling Development and Timberwolf Center.
The 'presentation' (esthetics) of this intersection shall be coordinated with the approval of the Aspen
Group required. Additional right-of-way may be required from the landowner to the south. The
intersection will be fully constructed and operational prior to filing final plat. A `roundabout' similar to the
intersection of West Reserve and Stillwater may be considered.
The drainage report and design in accordance with City standards including the roadways, storm water
storage facilities, (including the upgrade to Stillwater Road) and storm sewer systems shall be completed
to 100% for the entire development. In Paragraph 2.3.2 there is a mention of an outlet into a future
storm drain system on Stillwater Road. Is the drainage report and design for this included in the storm
sewer system for the entire development?
The upgrade of the east side of Stillwater Road should be concurrent with the upgrade of the west side
of Stillwater Road by the Starling Development.
The water rights (if any) allocated to the developer (owner), both surface and ground, shall be
transferred to the city with the filing of the final plat of Phase 1A, Lot 1, to insure the orderly accounting
of water rights and to protect the future water needs of the City of Kalispell for its users. A rectangular
easement shall be provided along the south boundary of Phase 16, Lot 2. This easement will be large
enough to contain a well house approximately twenty-six feet by twenty-four feet with due consideration
to the setback limits imposed by the zoning requirements. In addition, within the same easement, a clear
space of twenty feet shall be provided around the well head. A well head protection zone must be
provided. This well head protection zone shall meet the requirements of Montana Department of
Environmental Quality Standards for Water Works DEQ 1, Paragraph 3.2.3 (February 24, 2006 Edition).
out and the paving will go all the way up. Approaches were approved during the Meridian
project as right in, right out. The storage in the back is for a boat, camper, and a sailboat.
The building will be 42' x 40' (1,600 sq. ft.) . Fire Prevention may have a problem with this
type of storage. Five foot sidewalk in front of building. Need to connect this sidewalk to the
existing sidewalk. Cross easement with developer across the way. They have two hydrants
within 400' of the building.
PLANNING OFFICE ITEMS:
Timberwolf Center Phase 1 and 2 — DNRC proposal south of the Forest Service building in
Section 36. R-5 with PUD overlay. This is 91/2 acres. They plan to develop Lot 1 first.
DNRC is looking for feedback on this project. This is located east of Starling Phase
Subdivision, on Stillwater. They plan to extend Timberline Parkway east to provide a
temporary turnaround at this time. If the 911 Center locates in this area, they will extend the
road further. Frank believes they should build the temporary cul-de-sac on the east side of
Lot 2 of Phase 1 because otherwise, it will interfere with the well head. It needs to be named
Farmstead Parkway instead of Timberwolf Parkway. DNRC will eventually connect to
Wolfpack Lane at the high school. They are working with the existing easement that the
DNRC has. They have a conceptual lot layout that will show what the lots will look like.
Public Works will need an all-weather access down the easement to access a manhole. The
bike path will run from the Forest Service down to here. They will design all the
improvements on Stillwater Road to urban standards in Phase 2 and the DNRC will pick up
the cost of the Forest Service portion of the road. The City would like the improvements
done when Phase 1 goes in. DNRC would like to put out an RFP to develop phase 2 of the
project later to urban standards. They are working on the intersection of Stillwater and
Timberwolf for it to be functional. Storm water facilities need to be developed to 100
percent. Drainage, roadways, etc. as referred to in the memo from Frank to Nicole regarding
Public Works requirements on this project. Mark stated the sidewalks need to be put in on
the south side of Farmstead when it is built. They should provide reasonable access for both
sides of the road. Make sure not to cut off other properties. Boulevard and sidewalk
maintenance on the south side was discussed, including maintenance districts. Steve stated
that the DNRC would be willing to spray the weeds and possibly seed the ground and snow it
until the adjoining property owner comes into the city. This text should be proposed by the
developer. They will stub off of the 12" main. They may have to run a fire line up to their
building. For lot 1, DNRC administration building and DEQ, including 3 or 4 shop bays,2)
for vehicles and Ito 2 for fire cache. Fire flows maybe an issue. They could possibly
separate the fire service line. This is subject to the Late Comer's Agreementthe city has with
Owl Corp. They will have a 1 to 300 ratio for the parking. The preliminary site plan for the
building will need to come back to Site Review. They are working on the intersection on
Stillwater with the Aspen Group. The school district and Goldberg will need to be added to
the list of adjacent lessees notified of the subdivision.
Bloomstone Subdivision —Was sent to a work session. It was shown to the Plannins Board.
and there were concerns about revised plans, which will need to be sent back out to us.
Site Review Committee Meeting Notes
January 10, 2008
DNRC Timberwolf Center Phase I
• Public Works would like to see the proposed extension of Farmstead Parkway (shown as
Timberwolf Parkway) be fully improved to the eastern most edge of Phase II and the temporary
cul-de-sac be constructed to standards using an easement. This is represented on the plat.
• The length of the cul-de-sac, although greater than the typically allowed 600 feet, will be
acceptable.
• The Public Works Department recommended that the east side of Stillwater Road be fully
improved including the construction of the bike path at the Phase I stage.
• Timberwolf Parkway will need to be renamed on the plat as Farmstead Parkway.
• The intersection of Stillwater Road, Farmstead Parkway and the new proposed Timberwolf
Parkway need to be aligned with what has been planned and approved for the Phase I of the
Starling Development to the west. The intersection should be fully developed at the time
Starling develops on the west side.
• In addition to roadways, the drainage, storm water and sewer facilities need to be completed to
100% for the development. See letter from Frank Castles.
• Sidewalks and boulevards will be required on both sides of Timberwolf Parkway. The
committee recommended the applicant present a maintenance solution for the southern portion
of the roadway (boulevard and sidewalk) until such time as the property to the south is
developed and maintenance of that portion of the right-of-way is taken over by that property
owner. There was a suggestion related to adding a maintenance district to generate funds should
that portion of the right-of-way become an issue.
• Timberwolf Parkway should be graded to allow any future connections to the property to the
south.
• The Fire Department needs more information to recommend placement of hydrants. Fire flows
may be an issue and sprinklering of the buildings is still being worked out.
• Subject to the late-comer's agreement with the Owl Corporation.
• While the specific development of the lot was not part of the discussion, a 1 per 300 parking
space rule would likely be applied.
• Water rights need to be transferred to the city of Kalispell.
0 The existing well was discussed. See letter from Frank Castles.
PLANNING OFFICE ITEMS:
Timberwolf Center — Phase 1 on Stillwater Road, south of the Glacier High School. DNRC
is present. Public Works has already submitted their comments. DNRC requested to defer
the full construction of Stillwater Road and in exchange, do the necessary improvements
along the Forest Service property when Phase 2 comes in. Public Works wanted the
Stillwater Road done to city standards. Thev could call Aspen to get an agreement between
the two groups to get the road built and DNRC would reimburse Aspen. Stelling — DNRC
will put RFP out to developers for phase 2. Ideally, Aspen will build the whole road. The
Forest Service Road area will not get done if we have DNRC do Stillwater Road for only
their road frontage. The City would require DNRC to bond for Stillwater. Anne will look
into the bond issue. The complete design would need to be done by final plat. Public Works
could find out what the cost of the taper and paving to complete the Forest Service road area,
including the storm drainage, lighting and asphalt. Anne will discuss this with Steve Lorch
tomorrow. Require Stillwater to be upgraded to Urban Standards, but it could be bonded for
if DNRC includes the Forest Service area. They could put in their infrastructure now or do
the bond. The intersection of Stillwater and Farmstead Parkway will need to be in place and
functional at the time of Final Plat. Improvements on Farmstead Parkway. Sidewalk and
maintenance issues were discussed on the south side of the road. RFP could include
maintenance of these areas. Tom is concerned with fairness to the developers requiring
improvements to south side of road be a requirement of Phase 2. A maintenance
requirement will need to be implemented now to cover weed control for the south side of the
road 2-3 times a summer. The well and legality to transfer any water rights. The City could
apply to lease the water rights. Anne will look into who has the water rights. We would ask
that the water rights be transferred at Final Plat as a condition. If the State can't legally do
this, then the requirement would be moot. Water flow — there may be an issue regarding this.
Regarding the trunk line in Phase 1, if the water main is extended using a 12" line, will we
get enough flow? Sprinklering and fire flows for the building will be looked at by DNRC.
There may be a mechanical building with a ceiling. This is R-5 with PUD overlay. They are
hoping to have a vehicle washing area and Frank stated there are many rules that go with
that. The entire subdivision must have 100% of their design for the water main with grades
and drainage report, which needs to be divided. For the bike connection, there is a pedestrian
path overpass (an at grade tunnel of approx. 150') for the bypass. With condition to protect
corridor to the bike path, they will need to know the grade, with more of a direct line to the
Glacier High School campus. They need to have everything in by January 29`h, to go to the
February 121h Planning Board Meeting. Temporary cul-de-sac on Farmstead going possibly
more than 600' . There is a well site protection zone. It may impact the storm sewer.
Bluestone — 86 acres west of Kidsports. Revised plan at end of January or February.
yallev Ranch — north of Glacier Town Center on Iliahwav 93. Residential Subdivision
coming in within the next two months. Coming in as a PUD.
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CERTIFICATION
APPLICANT: Timberwolf Center, Phase 1 (DNRC)
FILE NO: KPP-08-01
I, the undersigned certify that I did this date mail via Certified Mail a copy
of the attached notice to the following list of landowners adjoining the
property lines of the property where a preliminary plat has been requested.
Date:
S-T-R: 36-29-22
Tract/Lot: Portion of Tract 5
Property Owners:
State of Montana
DNRC
1625 Eleventh Avenue
P.O. Box 201601
Helena, MT 59620
Stelling Engineers, Inc.
450 Corporate Drive, Ste 103
Kalispell, MT 59901
Gordon Whirry Architecture
1912 4th Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401
AND ATTACHED LIST
DNRC
Attn: Steve Lorch
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
Smith Surveying & Consulting
291 - 3rd Avenue EN
Kalispell, MT 59901
DNRC Stelling Engineers, Inc. Smith Surveying & Consulting
1625 Eleventh Avenue 450 Corporate Drive, Ste 103 291 - 3rd Avenue EN
Helena, MT 59620-1601 Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901
Gordon Whirry Architecture
1912 - 4th Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Inland Western Kalispell
Mountain View
P.O. Box 9273
Oak Brook, IL 60522
Hillfield Holding Montana, LLC
Gregory F. Pyle
23639 126th Avenue SE
Kent, WA 98031
Stillwater Meadows, LLC
25A Clifden Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
Wells Fargo Bank
633 Folsom Street, 61h Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Summit Holdings, LP
P.O. Box 6200
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83816
WWEE, LLC
690 North Meridian,
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mr. Chuck Cassidy
School District #5
233 - 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Thunderbird Associates, Inc.
2244 Darwin Circle
Henderson, NV 89014
Mark & Angela Rhodes
2490 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
Lowes HIW, Inc.
P.O. Box 1111
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Starbucks Corporation
ATTN: Prop Tax M / S S-TAX
P.O. Box 34067
Seattle, WA 98124
Dwayne J. Druckenmiller
391 Stillwater Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Country Estates
Ste 103 P.O. Box 7031
Kalispell, MT 59904
Hutton Ranch Plaza Asso, LLC
135 Hutton Ranch Rd, Ste 103
Kalispell, MT 59901
First Interstate Bank
AD% Corp. Facilities
401 N 318t Street, 18th Floor
Billings, MT 59101
Owl Corporation
500 Palmer Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Rocky Mountain Bank
2615 King Avenue West
Billings, MT 59102
Skyview Development, LLC
124 Swan Ridge Court
Kalispell, MT 59901
Corporate Properties Group
633 Folsom Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Big Sky HIE, LLC
Attn: Kent Clausen
8923 E. Mission # 135
Spokane, WA 99212
Grosswiler Dairy, Inc.
P.O. Box 952
Kalispell, MT 59903
Martin & Susan Gilman
P.O. Box 7274
Kalispell, MT 59904
Kalispell Goldberg, LLC
195 West 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
Kalispell Goldberg, LLC Vernon & Thelma Johnson Eisinger Properties, LLC
AD /o Costco Wholesale Corp 109 Palmer Drive 107 Old Highway 93 South
999 Lake Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Somers, MT 59932
Issaquah, WA 98027
Patrick & Jacquelyn McGregor Ronald & Christine Noe James & Suzan Waggener
146 Arbour Drive 150 Arbour Drive 154 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901 Kalispell, MT 59901
Todd & Jonene Bernhardt
158 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Steven & Linda Reynolds
174 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
James & Sharon Perkins
103 Ranch Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Brian & Angie Harris
P.O. Box 8031
Kalispell, MT 59904
Thomas & Wanida Noreen
210 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Helena Springs
5150 SW Griffin Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005
MDOT
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT 59620
State of Montana
Department of Highways
2701 Prospect Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Leslie Goo
166 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Susan & Ronald McKoy
178 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Joseph & Karen Nelson, Jr..
100 Ranch Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Anthony & Kimberly Araiz
202 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Flathead Utility Co.
2191 3rd Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Patti Everett
Linda Rowlette
1344 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
Valley View Congregation of
Jehovahs
760 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
Flathead Valley Community
College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Eric & Lauretta Rozell
170 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
James Caraway
182 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Michael & Mi Anne Morin
194 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Cheryl & Rand Stahlberg
206 Arbour Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
MGS Partnership
P.O. Box 3356
Missoula, MT 59806
Flathead County
Attn: County Commissioners
800 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
City of Kalispell
Attn: City Clerk
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
B. J. Grieve
Flathead County Planning
1035 First Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Evergreen Disposal Gary Krueger Gordon Cross, President
55 West Valley Drive West Valley Land Use Comm. Flathead County Planning Brd.
Kalispell, MT 59901 805 Church Drive P.O. Box 296
Kalispell, MT 59901 Whitefish, MT 59937
Steve Lorch
DNRC
2250 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, MT 59901
City of Kalispell
Planning Department
17 - 2°d Street Fast, Suite 211, Kalispell, Montana 59901
Telephone: (406) 751-1850
Fax: (406) 751-1858
You are being sent this notice because you are either a property owner within 150 feet, or in
the vicinity of the proposed project noted below and will be most directly affected by its
development. You have an opportunity to present your comments and concerns at the
meeting noted below. You may contact this office for additional information or visit our
website at www.kalispell.com/planning.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING
February 12, 2008
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is
scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2008 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The planning board
will hold public hearings and take public comments on the following agenda items. The
Board will make a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council who will take final action.
A preliminary plat request from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation (DNRC) to create two lots on a 9.5 acre area located along Stillwater
Road south of the new Forest Service building. From Stillwater Road, the subdivision
extends approximately 620 feet east. The two proposed lots would be 7.2 and 1.5
acres in size with access provided by a new roadway, Timberwolf Parkway, to be
constructed along the southern boundary of the proposed lots. The property is zoned
R-5 (Residential/Professional Office) in conjunction with a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) overlay district. The subdivision is proposed in two phases, Phase lA includes
Lot 1 which would accommodate a new DNRC campus. Phase 1B includes Lot 2
which may provide a location for a 911 call center. The 9.5 acre project site is
currently vacant with the only improvement consisting of an existing well located on
the southern end of Lot 2. The property is located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell
Planning Department, 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 Kalispell Planning
Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing, or you may call us at (406)
751-1850, or e-mail us at planning] kalispell.com for additional information.
Leal. Nonclis
No. 12687
NOI ICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
KALISPELL CITY
PLANNING BOARD
AND ZONING COM-
MISSION
February 12, 2008
The regular meeting of
the Kalispell City Plan-
ning Board and Zoning
Commission is sched-
uled for Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 12, 2008 begin-
ning at 7:00 PM in the
Kalispell City Council
Chambers, Kalispell
City Hall, 312 First Ave-
nue East. Kalispell. The
planning board will hold
public hearings and take
public comments on the
following agenda items.
The Board will make a
recommendation to the
Kalispell City Council
who will take final ac-
tion.
Documents pertaining
to the agenda items are:
on file for public inspec-
tion at the Kalispell
Planning Department,-
17 Second. Street East;
Suite 211, Kalispell, MT
59901, and are avaiia=
ble for public review
during: regular office.
hours:
Interested personsare.
encouraged to attend`
the hearing and make
their. views and con-
cerns known to the
Board. Writtencom-
ments may -be submit-
ted to the Kalispell Plan-
ning Department -at ftz
above address;`priortm
the data of the: hearing.:
or you. may call us�'at*.'
(406) 75"1 1850; ore :
mar€ us at planning Qka
Iispe#.com=for additional
information. _.
/s/Thomas R. Jentz:
Thomas R. Jentz
Planning :Director
January27, 2008'
1. A preliminary plat ----
request from the Monta-
na Department. of Natu-
ral Resources and Con-
servation (DNRC) to
create two lots on a 9.5
acre area located along
Stillwater Road south of
the new Forest Service
building. From Stillwa-
ter Road, the subdivi-
sion extends approxi-
mately 620 feet east.
The' two proposed lots
would be 7.2 and 1.5
acres in size with ac-
cess provided by a new
roadwav, Timberwoif
Parkway, to be con-
structed along the
southern boundary of
the proposed lots. The
property is zoned R-5
(Residential/Professio-
nal Office) in conjunc-
tion with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD)
overlay district. The
subdivision is proposed
In two phases, Phase
1 A includes Lot 1 which
would accommodate a
new DNRC campus.
Phase 18 includes Lott
which may provide a lo-
;;ation for a 911 call
;enter. The 9.5 acre
project site is currently
vacant with the only im-
provement consisting of
.gin existing well located
n the southern end cf
.ot 2. The property is lo-
ated in the Northwest
t Section 36.-ownsrio
9 North, Range 212
lest, P.M.M., Flathead
:ounty, Montana.
STATE OF MONTANA
FLATHEAD COUNTY
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
RICHELLE M. BROUWER BEING DULY
SWORN, DEPOSES AND SAYS: THAT SHE IS THE
LEGAL CLERK OF THE DAILY INTER LAKE A
DAILY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, IN THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD,
STATE OF MONTANA, AND THAT NO. 12687
LEGAL ADVERTISMENT WAS PRINTED AND
PUBLISHED IN THE REGULAR AND ENTIRE ISSUE
OF SAID PAPER, AND IN EACH AND EVERY COPY
THEREOF ON THE DATES OF JANUARY 27, 2008.
AND THE RATE CHARGED FOR THE ABOVE
PRINTING DOES NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM
GOING RATE CHARGED TO ANY OTHER
ADVERTISER FOR THE SAME PUBLICATION,
SET IN THE SAME SIZE TYPE AND PUBLISHED
FOR THE SAME NUMBER OF INSERTIONS.
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Subscribed and sworn to
Before me this January 28, 2008
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Dorothy Glencrogss
Notary Public for the State of Montana
Residing in Kalispell
My commission expires 9/11/09
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