Resolution 4711 - Preliminary Plat - Glacier MeadowsRESOLUTION NO. 4711
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
GLACIER MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR'S TRACT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP
29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Shaw Development, the owner of certain real property
described above, has petitioned for approval of the
Subdivision Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on May 28, 2002, on the proposal
and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-02-3 issued by the
Tri-City Planning Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Glacier Meadows Subdivision, subject to certain
conditions and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its regular
Council Meeting of June 17, 2002, reviewed the Tri-City
Planning Office Report #KPP-02-3, reviewed the
recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission, and found from the Preliminary Plat,
and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public
interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the Findings of Fact contained in Tri-
City Planning Office Report #KPP-02-3 are
hereby adopted as the Findings of Fact of the
City Council.
SECTION II. That the application of Shaw Development for
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Glacier
Meadows Subdivision, Kalispell, Flathead
County, Montana is hereby approved subject to
the fallowing conditions:
1. Development of the subdivision shall be platted in substantial
compliance with the approved preliminary plat which governs
the number and location of lots within the subdivision, common
areas and roadways.
2. That the roadways serving the subdivision shall be constructed
in accordance with the adopted Design and Construction
Standards for the City of Kalispell for local roads. A letter
from an engineer licensed in the State of Montana certifying
that the improvements have been installed according to the
required specifications shall be submitted at the time of
final plat approval along with a letter from the Kalispell
Public Works Department stating that the required improvements
have been inspected and comply with the City standards.
3. That a Certificate of Subdivision Approval be obtained from
the Department of Environmental Quality and written approval
by the Kalispell Public Works Department approving the water
and sewage facilities for the subdivision.
4. A storm water management plan which has been designed by an
engineer licensed in the State of Montana shall be prepared
which complies with the City's Design and Construction
Standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell
Public Works Department.
5. That the developer shall obtain written approval for the
proposed approaches onto Whitefish Stage Road and Granrud Lane
by the Montana Department of Transportation, Flathead County
Road Department and Kalispell Public Works Department and any
conditions or improvements associated with the approvals be
completed prior to final plat submittal.
5. That Granrud Lane shall be upgraded to City standards in
accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction Standards for urban streets within 24 months of
the approval of final plat of Phase Two.
7. The roads within the subdivision shall be named and signed in
accordance with the policies of the Kalispell Public Works
Department and the Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual and
approved by the Kalispell Fire Department prior to final plat
submittal.
8. The developer shall provide a plan for mail service approved
by the U.S. Postal Service.
9. Street lighting shall be
shall be shielded so that
onto adjoining properties.
located within the subdivision and
it does not intrude unnecessarily
10. In consultation with the Kalispell Parks and Recreation
Director, the parkland dedication requirements shall be met
with a combination of land, improvements and, if necessary,
cash in lieu of parkland. A portion of the open space /
buffer area noted on the plat in conjunction with the
relocation of the existing pedestrian path along whitefish
Stage Road within that buffer area shall be equal to 11
percent of the 27.5 acres in lots or 3.03 acres based on a
valuation of $10,000 per acre. The total value of the land,
improvements and cash in lieu of parkland dedication should
equal $30,250.
11. All utilities shall be installed underground.
12. That the fire access and suppression system comply with the
Uniform Fire Code and a letter from the Kalispell Fire
Department approving the access and number and placement of
fire hydrants within the subdivision shall be submitted with
the final plat. The fire access and suppression system shall
be installed and approved by the fire department prior to
final plat approval.
13. That a minimum of two-thirds of the necessary infrastructure
for this subdivision shall be completed prior to final plat
submittal.
14. That a homeowners association be established for the
maintenance of the common area based upon a pro -rats share of
costs.
15. All areas disturbed during development of the subdivision
shall be re -vegetated with a weed -free mix immediately after
development.
16. That preliminary approval shall be valid for a period of three
years from the date of approval.
SECTION 111. 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 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2002.
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RandkIKenyc6
Council Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa white
City Clerk