Staff Report/Final Plat Phase 2 Block 3Tri-City Planning Office
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Kalispell, Montana 59901
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: l arda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kululsli, City Manager
SUBJECT Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 2 , Block
MEETING ATE: December 17, 2001
BACKGROUND: This is a request for frnal plat approval of a seven lot townhouse
subdivision on approximately 1.37 acres. The lots are located on the north side of
Commons Way within the multi -family development pod of the Buffalo Commons
development. There would be one tri-plea and two duplex units on the lots for a total
of seven dwellings. The preliminary plat for this subdivision was approved by the city
council on November 37 1997 subject to nm' a conditions. This frnal plat is the platting
of several more tovmhouse lots intended to be developed in the northern most portion
of the Buffalo Commons PUD area designated as the multi -family development area.
All of the infrastructure for the subdivision including the reacts, water, sewer,
drainage and fire hydrant locations have been completed and accepted by the City of
Kalispell in platting earlier phases ofthe Buffalo Commons evelopment.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to approve the final plat for Buffalo Commons Phase
2, Bloch 3 would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Minor positive impacts once developed.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Tarda A. Wifson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Deport compiled: December 12, 2001
c: Theresa. Mite, Kalispell City Clerk
Attachments; Letter of transmittal
Final plat application and supporting documents
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December 12, 2001
Chris Kuulsl, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Fie: Final Plat for Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block
Lear Chris:
Our office has received an application from J s F Construction for final plat approval
of Buffalo Commons phase 2. Bloch 3 which will plat seven townhouse lots on
approximately 1.37 acres. The subdivision is located Mn the multi -family development
pod ofthe Buffalo Commons with the lots fronting along the north side Commons
Tay. The development is generally located on the east side of Highway 93 North,
north of Heritage way in Kalispell. Previous phases within the Buffalo Commons
development ent dedicated the roads with the development to the City of Kalispell along
with the water and sewer facilities.
Preliminary plat approval for this subdivision was granted by the Kalispell City
Council on November 3, 1997 subject to nine conditions. The Buffalo Commons
Planned Unit Development is a mixed use PUD which includes this multi -family
element. The following is a list of the conditions ofapproval and a discussion of how
they have been met.
COMPLUNCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Condition No. 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance
with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the lots
and roadways.
This condition has been met. The development is in substantial compliance with
the approved preliminary plat.
Condition N. 1. That the public roadways within the subdivision shall be
constructed in accordance with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction
which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sideways and drainage system, A letter
from the Kalispell Public works Department shad be required stating that the
unprovements Have been installed according to the required specifications at the time
of fml plat approval.
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Final Plat of the Buffalo Commons Phase 2. Bloch
December 12, 2001
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• This condition has been met. The storm rater drainage plan for the project was
reviewed as approved as part of the overall design and construction and has been
built accordingly.
Condition No. 6. That all grater and sewer services and plans and specifications
shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the
Kalispell Public Works Department.
• This condition has been met. A letter dated 10 3 1 97 from DEQ provides their
approval of the subdivision for water and sewer facilities. Engineer Robert Peccia
s Associates also confirms that the grater and surer have been installed according
to approved plans and specifications. Public works reviewed and approved these
improvements in previous phases and has the as -built drawings on CD.
Condition No. 6. That a letter from the Kalispell Fire chief approving the location and
placement of the ire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with the final
plat.
This condition has been met. The placement of the fire hydrants along Commons
Tay was previously approved by the Kalispell Fire l epartrnent.
COMPLIJqIN E WITH APPROVED PRELIMENARY PLAT
The preliminary plat proposed ten dellix.gs in this phase with two trii-plea and two
duplex ur ts. The density has been reduced by three units with this fmal plat for
seven dwelliar g. 'There would be one tri-plea and two duplex units on these lots. The
final plat is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISIONREGULATIONS:
This subdivision plat has been found to be in substantial compliance with the Mate
and City Subdivision Regulations.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS
This subdivision has been found to be in compliance with the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance and the Planned Unit Development which governs the tensional
requirements of the lots within the subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION:
All ofthe conditions of preliminary plat approval have been adequately met. The sty'
would recommend that the Kalispell City Council approve the final plat for this
subdivision. Please schedule this matter for the regular city council meeting o
December 17, 2001.
David Greer
1867 Ashley Lake Rd 0 Kalispell, MT 59901
December 10, 2001
Garda Wilson DEC I n �•
Senior Planner
Tri-City Planning Office
17 Second Street E TWMY PLANNIpiG OFFICE
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE_- FILIAL PLAT of BUFFALO flllMONS, PHASE 2, BLOCK
Dear rarda:
Attached are the application materials for the above -referenced final prat. The following narrative describes
how each of the conditions of preliminary prat approval, as sot forth in City Resolution 4379, have been
satisfied .
Condition 1. That the development...........
The final lot layout, including private driveways, is in substantial conformance to the layout
presented in the preliminary prat. The original layout anticipated 10 sublots withiln the parent lot_
The final plat eliminated three sublots to create a total of 7 sublots.
Condition 2. That the public roadways.......
All improvements have been installed in accordance to city standards. The City has been deeded
and has accepted all the internal roads of Buffalo Commons. The City has the as -built drawings
on "CD".
Condition 3. That approach permits......
The city approved the construction drawings for the Buffalo commons PD, including all
intersections with city streets. All the streets have been deeded to the City.
Condition 4. That the developer shall install.....
The U.S. Postal Service has reviewed Phase 2 and the central mail box site has been installed at
the approved location.
Condition 5. That sidewalls......
Sidewalks have been built in accordance to the approved plans for the entire PUD. All boulevards
are b feet or greater in width. As per my conversations with Mike Baker, Parks & Recreation
director, street trees are planted on lots concurrent with home occupation to ensure proper care and
maintenance of the planted trees. Due to the location of all utilities within the Boulevard adjacent
to Phase ll, trees are planted on the north side of the sidewalk within the common area of the
townhouses.
Tri-city Planning office
17 second street East
Kalispell, IVIT 59901
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
Subdivision
Name: Buffalo Commons Phase 2 Bloch
Contact Person:
Marne: David M. Greer
Address: 1867 Ashley Labe Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone No.:(406)756-9099
Date of Preliminary Plat Approval:
Type Subdivision:
No. of Lots Proposed:
Land in Lots: ao*
FILING FEE ATTACHED:
Owner:
JF Construction
o North Meridian Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
752-2881
3 November 1997
Industrial I Commercial I PUD I Other
Park Land a . :
1.37 Cash -in -lieu:
Exe rn pt:
Ply D Exempt
NOT
ATTACHED APPLICABLE
Health Department Certification
Title Report
Tax certification
Consent(s)to Plat
Sub. Improvements Agreement
Parkland Cash -in -Lieu
Recorded Covenants
Recorded Homeowners By-Laws/Articles of Incorporation
Plats
REC'WTVED
DEC 10 2?�"'l
TRI{ITY PLANNING OFFICE 1
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Community Services Bureau
Public water Supply Program
hLkRC RACICOT, GOVERNOR
j7ATE OF MONTANA- -
Phone: (406)444-4400 Metcalf Building
Fax: ( 0)44-13 74 1520 E Sixth Ave
Phil Ponrmi
Robert Peceia & Associates
825 Custer Avenue
P.D. Box 5653
Helena, MT 59604
R E C F I V-, 7-1� October 313 1997
NOV - 41997
BERT PECCIA
ASSOCIATES
PO Box 200901
Helena, W 9 0-0 01
e: City of Kalispell Buffalo Commons PUD - Phase II - Site Development Flathead County EQ 98-1553
Dear Mr. Porrini:
The plans for the above referenced project have been reviewed by personnel under contract with the Permitting and
Compliance Division and found to be satisfactory. Approval of the plans and specifications is hereby given. One set of plans
and specifications showing the approval starnp of the MDEQ is enclosed.
The project consists of approx innately 600 lineal feet of 8 inch SDR 3 5 PVC wrier main, 7 manholes and appurtenances. The
project also consist of approAmately 770 lineal feet of 6 inch PVC Class 150 C900 water main and appurtenances.
Approval is based on plan sheets C 1-4, C 1 -5 and C 1 -6 gated October, 1997 and submitted under the stamp of Philip P. Porrin i,
Montana Professional Engineer Number 437 1E.
Approval is also given with the understanding that any deviation from the approved plans will be submitted to the department
for reappraisal and approval. Within 90 days after the project has been completed, the project engineer shall certify to the
department that the project was inspected and found to be installed in accordance with the plans approved by the department.
This certification shall be accompanied by a set of "a -built" record drawings signed by the project engineer.
It is also understood that construction will be started within two }rears of this date. If more than two years pass before
beginning construction, it shall be necessary to resubmit the plans and specifications when construction is anticipated. This
two year expiration period does not extend any compliance schedule requirements pursuant to enforcement action against
public water/sewage system.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Smith, P.E.
Drinking Water Section
Permitting and Compliance Division
Deparunent of Envirorumental. Quality
c. Tom Laux, CEO, Northwest Healthcare, 10 Sunnyview Lane Kasispell,-MT59901
Flathead County Sanitarian
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I hereby consent to the platting of Buffalo Commons Phase 2, Block 3.
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PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATE of TITLE
To the County of
27 0219 89 205759
Issued in lieu of 27-0219-89-205755
CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
Flathead
and the City of Kal i spel l in Montana
CHICA O TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State
of Missouri, with its principal office in the City of Chicago, Illinois, and duly authorized to insure titles in
Montana hereby certifies that from its examination of these public records which impart constructive notice of
matters affecting the title to the real estate described in Schedule A hereof, as of the 1 5th day of
November xR2001, at o' lonk P. . , the title to the described real estate was indefeasibly vested in fee
simple of record in: J & F CONSTRUCTION
Montana, General Partnership
subject only to the objections, liens charges, encumbrances and other matters shown under Schedule B hereof.
The maxir u.m liability of the undersigned under this certificate is limited to the sure of 10 , 0. 00
This certificate of title is made in consideration of the payment of the premium by the subdivider of the land and
for the use of the County and City above named,
Issued by:
STERLING TITLE SERVICES
11 South Main(P.O. Box 73)
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752 - 7000
FAX 4 2 - 20 (TITLE)
(406) 25- (ESCROW)
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CHIC AGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
By:
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ATTEST: Pres' ent
;rA01^'
Secretary
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (MO T A
Reorder Form No. 9113
SCHEDULE
Replaces 27-0219-89-205755
Pace 2 Certificate To.:-1--79
Our File No.: C-9-
Being the legal description of the real estate covered by this
certificate.
The following -described parcels of real estate
That portion of Government Lot 5, Section 6, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P . . . , Flathead County, Montana described as
follows
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Government Lot 5, Section
, Township 28 North, Range 21 West; thence along the
Northerly boundary of said government l o t
North 8903413811 East a distance of 299.82 feet to the Point of
Beginning of the parcel being described; thence continuing
along said Northerly boundary of said government lot
North 8903413811 East a distance of 369.00 feet to the Northwest
corner of Buffalo Commons Phase 2 Block 2, records of
Flathead County, Montana; thence along the Westerly boundary
of said Phase 2 Block
South 0001414911 East a, distance of 190.51 feet to the Northerly
right-of-way line of Commons Way, a 60.00 foot city street
and a point on the beginning of a 720.00 foot radius curve
concave Northerly having a radial bearing of North t "
West; thence along said Northerly right-of-way Line of said
Commons War the following two courses
Alone said curare through a central angle of 1805515211 an arc
length of 237.90 feet to the beginning of a 530.00 foot
radius curve to the left concave Southerly, and along said
curve through h a central angle of 1405711411 n arc length of
138.33 feet to the Easterly boundary of Buffalo Commons Phase
Bloch 5, records of Flathead Counter, Montana; thence along
said Easterly boundary of said Phase 2 Block
North 0001414911 Vest a distance of 124.29 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
To he known and designated as BUFFALO COMMONS PRASE 2 BLOCK 3,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
Page 3 Certificate No.: 7- 19-89- 0 75 -
ur File No.: C - 9-
Being all of the estates , interests, equities , 1 awful claims or
demands, defects, or objections whatsoever~ to title; and all
easements, restrictions, liens, charges, taxes (general, special,
or inheritance, or assessments of whatever~ nature) , or
encumbrances; and all other matters whatsoever affecting said
premises, or the estate, right, title, or interest of the record
owners, which now do exist of record.
1. Delinquent water and sewer charges of the City of Kalispell,
if any.
2. Reservations in Patents or the acts authorizing the issuance
thereof.
. Mineral rights, claims or title to minerals in or under said
land, including but not limited to metals, oil, gas, coal, or
other hydrocarbons, sand, gravel or stone, and easement or
other rights relating thereto, whether express or implied,
recorded or unrecorded.
. Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions and
any rights, provisions, powers, obligations, liens or charges
as provided therein, but omitting any covenant or restriction
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status or national origin, unless and only to the extent that
said covenant a is exempt under Chapter 42, Section 3607 of
the United States Code or b relates to handicap but does
not discriminate against handicapped persons, recorded. July
1, 190 under Recorder's Fee ##6, in Book 696, page 111,
records of Flathead County, Montana, and any amendments
thereto.
. Easement granted Northwestern Telephone Systems, Inc.,
recorded December 17, 1980 under Recorder's Fee #18056, in
Book 707, page 361, records of Flathead County, Montana
. Resolution No. 4174 regarding annexation and zoning, recorded
November 14, 1994 as Document #9431814340, records of
Flathead County, Montana.
7. Terms and provisions contained in Ordinance No. 1,
recorded October 3, 1995 as Document #9527615080, records of
Flathead County, Montana.
8. Terms and provisions contained in Ordinance No. 1276 recorded
February , 1998 as Document #199805512210, records of
Flathead County, Montana.
9. Terms and provisions contained in Ordinance No. 1281 recorded
February 24, 1998 as Document #199805512220, records of
Flathead County, Montana.
10. Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions and
any rights, provisions, powers, obligations, liens or charges
as provided therein, but omitting any covenant or restriction
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status or national origin, unless and only to the extent that
said covenant is exempt under Chapter 42, Section 3607 f
the United States Code or b relates to handicap but does
not discriminate against handicapped persons, recorded
February 24, 1998 as Document ##10 5 512 2 3 , and amendment
recorded September 29, 2000 as Document #200027311060,
records of Flathead County, Fontana, and any amendments
thereto.
11. A private drive and utility easement as shown on the
unrecorded plat of Buffalo Commons Phase 2 Block 3.
1. A 10 foot telephone easement along the north boundary as
shown on the plat of Buffalo Commons Phase 2 Block 3.
13. Certificate of parkland as shown on the plat of Buffalo
Commons Phase 2 Block 3.
14. Trust Indenture dated November 15, 2001, executed. by J & F
Construction, a Montana General Partnership, to Citizens
Title and Escrow Company, Inc., as Trustee; and Northwest
Heaticare Corporation, a Montana Corporation, as Beneficiary;
to secure payment of $56,280.00, together with interest and
any other obligations secured thereby, recorded November 16,
1 as Document ##2 013 2 1013 0 , records of Flathead County,
Montana.
1. The identity and the authority of the partners of J & F
Construction, a Montana General Partnership, a partnership,
and the right of said Partnership to do business in the State
of Montana. A copy of the Partnership Agreement and any
amendments thereto, and evidence of the identity and
authority of the officers or partners of J & F Construction,
Montana General Partnership to execute the forthcoming
documents must be submitted for our review.
1. No search has been made for water rights and unpatented
reining claims and liability thereon is excluded from coverage
of this Certificate.