Resolution 4042 - Preliminary Plat - Lot 5 - Buffalo Head Addition #92312
RESOLUTION NO. 4042
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 5, BUFFALO HEAD ADDITION NO. 92,
LOCATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Ernestine B. Anderson, the owner of Lot 5, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, Flathead County, Montana, has petitioned
for approval of the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 5, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, and
WHEREAS; the proposed Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 5,
Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 is subject to the provisions of
Section 2.7 (Summary Subdivision Review), Subdivision Regulations
of the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, the Flathead Regional Development Office has
reviewed the proposed subdivision and made a report to the City
Council of the City of Kalispell, said report considering and
weighing all public interest criterion set forth in Section
2.2(F)(3), Subdivision Regulations of the City of Kalispell, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell has
reviewed the report of the Flathead Regional Development Office
and has found from the preliminary plat, and evidence, that the
subdivision is in the public interest, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has based its public interest
findings upon the following findings of fact:
A. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The effects and/or impacts of five townhouse lots in the
area of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 is expected to be
minimal relative to public health and safety. This
subdivision is within the jurisdiction of the Kalispell
police and fire departments. Emergency medical support is
located nearby at Kalispell Regional Hospital. The property
does not exhibit any natural hazards. The terrain is
relatively flat and the property is not within a designated
floodplain. Access is available via the platted road system
of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92. All roads have bee paved
and found to be "acceptable' by previous subdivision
approvals in the area.
B. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The subject lot and subdivision is within the city limits of
Kalispell. The property is zoned for residential
development and has been developed accordingly. There is no
residual wildlife habitat of significant value.
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C. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT•
The Property'
is relativelyexhibits no
Plant flat and there
natural features,
communities associated re no unusual The 1,
has already been committed with or significa,
Previous the Property.
subdivision a to residential y' This 1,
impact on the naturalapprovals. There will be evelopment
environment. t
no additions
D. EFFECTS ON TAXATION;
For taxation
$12 000. Purposes, Lot 5 is
$200. This translates to valued
With deve.1 an annual taxi f Proximately
five sub]ots, annual a townhouse aPProximatel}
Year per unit. will Iikel unit °n each of the
Per townhouse This will a value likely $1,100
unit. $60,000 to Per
EFFECTS ON
E• EFFE $65,000
LOCAL SERVICES;
1• SCHOOLS
Development of five
no more than two townhouses is likely
School District, school aqe children t° Contribute
this subdivision It is Possible to the Kalispell
elementary may have that children from
Y schools for t° be bussed to
distributing children the various
system. throw to of equitably
throughout the elementary school
2• PARKS AND RECREATION
The subdivision
Buffalo is within the
Head is
No. Platted subdivision
was platted, it dedicated 92. When this °f for common area. a large subdivision
subdivision The Previous g area for Parkland and
from additional dedication exempts this
requirements.
reqadjoining In addition Parkland dedication
also vaalabledin yeas to these on -site a developed and
additional recreational area of ParkviewaYeroundrace area
necessary with area
Terrace. No
area °f Kalispell.
addition are expected to
Pell. °f five families be
3• FIRE PROTECTION In this
The subdivision
will be served b
concerns The department Y the Kalispell Fire
Department.
with the ability to notes no
Proposed subdivision, eparticular
11 adequately Y serve the
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The Kalispell
the additiionalp fi ee Department can
Manpower or equipment Will se units
5 • ROADSadequately s
necessary. No additl
The roads of Buffalo
been built and Head
serve the no additional No,
Private demands of roads will be have alre
Ponderosa rive that Provide five
additional neees
onto Street whit units, Y
Grandview Drive. Primary
has przmar ss to Lot g
Y and la
6• WATER secondary acce
The subdivision connected will have five
Private drive. 6" Twater main that Individual
Service li
adequate to serve the associated flows nE
7• SEWER needs Of infrastructure along th
the individual units, z
An 8" sanitary
drive. A Y sewer main
Outsideservice line follows
swill Of the Paved has been extend
the private
line Portion tided
manifold tYPe fashion. this of
in roadwayto Se area
Y the ion.This existing
sewer Service
8. PUBLIC H Public Works Department design has been ub in a
HEALTH SERVICE approved
ol
Ex
to stzng medics
accommod I facilities
residents ofte the medical in Kalispell
this subdiv needs and will be ab
EFFECTS ON ision, emergencies of
AGRICULTURE: t
The townhouse
residential development
Impacts on subdivision and is located wit
agricultural will have
PUBLIC OPINION:
hian aPProved
EXPRESSED activities, no direct
t
or
Indirect
The Proposed.
Plat five lot subdivision
and, therefore, ision
necessary, To date Public noticing
reV1ewed as
Proposed subdivision. no one has ex 9 requirements a minor
Pressed a coramentaon tnot
he
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NEED FOR SUBDIVISION:
The Flathead economy, in general, appears to be on the
upturn and there appears a general lack of low to moderate
priced housing in and around the Kalispell area. The
proposed townhouse development will likely satisfy an unmet
demand for this type of housing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION I. That the application of Ernestine B.
Anderson for approval of the Amended Subdivision of Lot 5
of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92, a proposal to create five
sublots on Lot 5, Buffalo Head Addition No. 92, located in
Section 6, T28N, R21W, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana is
hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the subdivision gain approval to file plat from the
State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences.
2. That the "Common Area" of the subdivision be
proportionately distributed to each townhouse lot for taxing
purposes.
3. That two off-street parking spaces be provided on --site
for each townhouse lot.
4. That the unit density be in compliance with the recorded
covenants.
SECTION II. That this preliminary plat approval is
effective for a period of one year following passage of
this Resolution.
SECTION III. That upon proper review and filing of the
final plat of said subdivision in the office of the Flathead
County Clerk and Recorders, said premises shall be a
subdivision of the City of Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
KALISPELL THIS 6th DAY OF APRIL,
ATTEST:
Finan a Director
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COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
1992.
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DOUGLqD. RA THE --MAYOR
3 1 6 AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 5 BUFFALO HEAD ADDITION NO. 92
SUBDIVISION REPORT #KPP-92-8
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MARCH 30,1992
The proposed subdivision is a re -subdivision of Lot 5 Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 In Kalispell. The subject
lot Is situated on the corner of Grandview Drfire and Ponderose Sbs►et new Flathead Valley Cotmnuni y
College. The proposed re -subdivision of Lot 5 will create fire townhouse lots. This Is a minor subdivision.
APPLICAM
Ernestine B. Anderson
1500 Barkley Lane #112
Whitefish, MT.59937
406j862-9479
Rob Heinecke
121 lance Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
Marquardt & McAlister Surveying
1031 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901
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The proposed townhouse subdivision will be situated on Lot 5 of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 In Kalispell.
Buffalo Head Addition Is generally situated of Grandview Drive In the area of the Flathead Valley
Corrunuuity College. Lot 5 has an area of approximately 0.350 acres.
The submit property Is undeveloped at this flare. Adjoining land uses are residential and Include other
townhouse developments within the areas of Lacs 1, 213, 8, 22, 23, 24,14, and 15.
Five townhouse dwelling units are proposed for the property. This r6quires re -subdivision of Lot 5 Into five
subbts.
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As Indicated previously, the proposed townimse development Is similar to the development of other lots
In the area. The adjoining Parkvlew Terrace Is primarily single family, however is also occupied by duplex
and other multi -family dwellings.
The su*d property and Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 Is zoned Residential Apartment RA-1 under lira
provlslons of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The proposed townh4uee development would be in
substantial ovrtformairtce with an RA-1 zoning dassificaticn.
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The subject property appeam to be subject to covenants that have been recorded as follows: Book 503,
Page 6, Book BBB, Page 273; Book 724, Page 962; Book 759, Page 285; Reception No. 8506711260;
Reception No. 8510912300 all Records of Flathead County, MT. The covenants as described in Book 724,
Page 962, Section 5, IrmAcate that Lot 5 can be re-subdvided to create five (5) residential units.
The subdivision Is provided with a full range of public udiftles Including municipal water and sewer, as well
as telephone and ekKMcity. All roads In the subdivision have been built and are paved: Lot 5, however,
hunts along a 24 foot wide private drive. This lot and general road layout of Buliaio Head Addition No. 92
was previously approved as a platted subdivision by the City of Kalispell.
The Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 5 Buffalo Head Addition No.92, Is reviewed as a minor subdivision
nos to Section 2.7 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulation& The scope of the review follows the
of Section 2.2 (F) (3). ( Section numbers reelect uncodified version of the ordnance.)
should be noted at this time that the City of Kalispell gained ownership of the Buffalo Head Subdivision
as a result of dettnquent taxes. The current developer purchased the property from to City with the
understandingthat to subdvision could be developed according to previous approvals and Resolution No.
3540. This would Include the bulk and dimensional requirennenls In effect at the time of Resolution No.
3500.
EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The effects and/or impacts of five (5) townhouse lots In the area of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 Is
expected to be rrinimal relative to public health and safety. This subdivision is within the jurisdiction of the
Kalispell police and fire department& Emergency medical support is located nearby at Kalispell Regional
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4tl. & property does not exhibit any natural hazards. The terrain is relatively flat and the property
is not whiMn a desisted floodplaln. Access Is available via the plaited road system of Buffalo Head
Addition No. 92. All wads have been paved and found to be "aoceptabla" by previous subdivision approvals
In this area.
EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The subject lot and subdivision Is within the city Ilmlts of Kalispell. The property Is zoned for residential
development ard has been developed amordingly. There is no reakkW wildlife habitat of significant value.
EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT:
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The property exhibits no unique natural features. The lot Is relatively flat and there we no unusual or
significant plant communities associated with the property. This W has already been comrnlltad to
resldentlai development by previous subdhAslon approvals. Therewill be no additional Impact on the natural
environment.
EFFECTS ON TAXATION:
For taxation purposes. Lot 5 Is valued at approximately $12,000. This translates to an annual tax of
approximately $200. With development of a townhouse unit on each of the five (5) subkrts, annual taxes
will likely approach $1,100 per Year per urA This assumes a value of $60,000 to $65,000 per tmrtwuse
urtit.
EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
Sc hoots: Dwmkgnwd of five (5) townhouses Is likely to contribute no more
than two school aged children to the Kalispell School District. It Is
passible that children from this subdivision may have to be bussed
to varkws elementary schools for the purpose of egr,rlt WY
distributing dAdmn throughout the elementary school system.
Parks and Recreation: The subdivision Is within the pWW subdivision of BuflWo Head
Addition No. 92. When this subdivision was platted, It dedicated a
ww a for parkland and for common area. This previous
dedication exempts this subdivision from additional parkland
dedications requirements. In addition to these on -site sync adjoining
parkland areas, a developed playground area Is also avallable In the
area of Parkvlew Tema m. No additional recreational facillfles are
expected to be necessary with"the addition of five (5) families In this
eras. of KelispeN.
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Fire Protection: The subdivision will be seared by the Kalispell Flat Department. The
department notes no particular concems with the ablilty to
adequately serve the proposed subdivision.
Polio& Protection: The Kalispell Police Department can adequately serve the additional
Ave (5) townhouse unit& No additional manpower or equipment will
be necessary.
Roads: The roads of Buffalo Head Addition ND.92 have already been built
and no additional roads vAH be necessary bo serve the demands of
the five (5) additional units. The private drive that provides access th
Lot 5 loops to Ponderosa Street whlch has primary and secondary
ec of ss onto Grandview Drive.
Welter: The subdivision will have fire Individual service Ines conrxKAed tD a
S' water main that follows along the private drive. The associated
ldrestruchrre Is adequate to serve the needs of the individual units.
Sewer. An 8" sanitary sewer main follows along the private drive. A service
Ana has bean extended to an area outside of the pawed portion of the
roadway. Service Lines wHI extend from this existing sewer stub In a
manffold type fashion. This design has been approved by the Public
works Departnxnt
Pubec HeaM Services: Existing medical fadiities In KaAspell will be able to accommodate
the medical needs and ernergencles of the residents of this
subdivision.
itECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The tawnhouse development Is located within an approved residential subdivision and wAl have no direct
or indirect impacts on agricultural activities.
EXPRESSED PUBLIC OPINION:
The proposed five (5) lot subdivision Is reviewed as a minor plat and, therefore, putAc noticing
requirements are not necessary. To date, no one has expressed a comment on the proposed subdivision.
NEED FOR SUBDIVISION:
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The Flawead eoonom, In general, appears to be on the upturn and there appears to a general lack of low
to moderate priced housing In and around the Kalispell area. The proposed townhouse development will
likely satisfy an unmet demand for this type of housing.
Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 was plafted in 1979. The subdivision Included Lot 5 which is subject to the
proposed townhouse development. The covenants recorded with Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 ardicipated
the developmerd of this lat with five (5) townhouse unH& The subdivision Is being built and designed in
Substantial confommkn ye to the orlginafly approved plat.
It is recommended that the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 5of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 be appmved
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the subdivision gain approval to file plat from the State Department of Health and
Environmental Sdences•
2. That the "Common Area" of the subdivision be proportionately distributed to each lowNxxm lot
for taxing purposes.
3. That two off-street parking spaces be Provided on -site for each townhouse lot.
4. That the unit density be In compllaro with the recorded covenants
5. That this preliminary plat approval is valid for a period of one year.
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