Resolution 4048 - Preliminary Plat - Lot 13 - Buffalo Head Addition #92RESOLUTION NO. 4048
A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 13, BUFFALO HEAD ADDITION NO. 92,
LOCATED IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M.,
FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Ernestine B. Anderson, the owner of Lot 13, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, Flathead County, Montana, has petitioned
for approval of the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 13, Buffalo
Head Addition No. 92, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 13,
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 been paved
and found to be "acceptable' by previous subdivision
approvals in this 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 exhibits no unique natural features. The lot
is relatively flat and there are no unusual or significant
plant communities associated with the property. This lot
has already been committed to residential development by
previous subdivision approvals. There will be no additional
impact on the natural environment.
D. EFFECTS ON TAXATION:
For taxation purposes, Lot 13 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 sublots, annual taxes will likely approach $1,100 per
year per unit. This assumes a value of $60,000 to $65,000
per townhouse unit.
E. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
1. SCHOOLS
Development of five townhouses is likely to contribute
no more than two school age children to the Kalispell
School District. It is possible that children from
this subdivision may have to be bussed to various
elementary schools for the purpose of equitably
distributing children throughout the elementary school
system.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION
The subdivision is within the platted subdivision of
Buffalo Head Addition No. 92. When this subdivision
was platted, it dedicated a large area for parkland and
for common area. The previous dedication exempts this
subdivision from additional parkland dedication
requirements. In addition to these on -site and
adjoining parkland areas, a developed playground area
is also available in the area of Parkview Terrace. No
additional recreational facilities are expected to be
necessary with the addition of five families in this
area of Kalispell.
3. FIRE PROTECTION
The subdivision will be served by the Kalispell Fire
Department. The department notes no particular
concerns with the ability to adequately serve the
proposed subdivision.
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4. POLICE PROTECTION
The Kalispell Police Department can adequately serve
the additional five townhouse units. No additional
manpower or equipment will be necessary.
5. ROADS
The roads of Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 have already
been built and no additional roads will be necessary to
serve the demands of the five additional units. The
private drive that provides access to Lot 13 loops to
Ponderosa Street which has primary and secondary access
onto Grandview Drive.
6. WATER
The subdivision will have five individual service lines
connected to a 6" water main that follows along the
private drive. The associated infrastructure is
adequate to serve the needs of the individual units.
7. SEWER
An 8" sanitary sewer main follows along the private
drive. A service line has been extended to an area
outside of the paved portion of the roadway. Service
lines will extend from this existing sewer stub in a
manifold type fashion. This design has been approved
by the Public Works Department.
8. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Existing medical facilities in Kalispell will be able
to accommodate the medical needs and emergencies of the
residents of this subdivision.
EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The townhouse development is located within an approved
residential subdivision and will have no direct or indirect
impacts on agricultural activities.
EXPRESSED PUBLIC OPINION:
The proposed five lot subdivision is reviewed as a minor
plat and, therefore, public noticing requirements are not
necessary. To date, no one has expressed a comment on the
proposed subdivision.
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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
13
of Buffalo Head
Addition No. 92, a proposal to create five
sublots on Lot
13, 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 COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL THIS Gth DAY OF APRIL, 1992.
DOUGL9$ D. RAUTHE--MAYOR
ATTEST:
Finailce Director
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3 r 0AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOT 13 BUFFALO HEAD ADDITION NO.92
SUBDIVISION REPORT#KPP-92-4
FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MARCH 30,1992
The proposed subdivision Is a m-subdMsion of Lot 13 Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 in Kefispeli. The
subjed lot is situated on the comer of Gmndvlew Drh a and Ponderosa Street near Flathead Valley
Community College. The proposed re-sul d slon of Lot 13 wlll create fire toMnihauee lots. This is a minor
subdilvislon.
Emedne B. Anderson
1500 Barkley Lane 0112
Whfiaflsh, MT 59937
406j662-9479
Rob Helnecke
121 Iowa Avenue
Whhdsh, MT 59937
Mar lua rdt & McAlister Surveying
1031 South Main
Kalispell, MT 69901
The proposedtawnhousesubdlvislonwill be situ dedon Lot 13of Buffalo HeadAddhion No. 92In Kalispell.
Buffalo Head Addition is generally situated of Grandview Drive In the arse of the Flathead Valley
ConYnunity College. Lot 11 has an area of appr )dnvdeiy 0.357 acres.
The subject property is undeveloped at this time. A*Wng land uses are residential and induce o#w
tawnhous#e developments within the areas of Lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 22, 23, 24,14, and 15.
Five t wnhmm dwelling unb are proposed for the properly. This requires re -subdivision of Lot 13 into
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As indicated previously. the proposed townhouse development: Is sirnllar to the development of other lots
in the area. The adjoining Parkvlew Terrace Is pdmarity single family, however Is also omoed by dupiex
and other rnuH hmWly dwellings.
The subject properly and Buffalo Head Addition No. 92 Is zoried Resldentlel Apmtnent RA-1 under the
provisions of tie Kalispell Zoring Ordinance. The proposed townhouse dewelopme d would be in
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ordonnance wifh an fW 1 zoning dassificaft.
The subject property appears to be subjsd to covenants that have been recorded as IQ%W : Book 503,
page 6; Book 666, page 273; Book 724, Page 962; Book 759, Page 285; Recepton No. 8506T11280;
Reception No. 8510912300 all Records of Flathead County, MT. The covenants as deea deed In Book 724,
Pape 962, Sec um 5, lndcals that Lot 13 can be re -subdivided to create five (5) residential units.
The scion is provided with a MR range of puNle utilities indLK ft municipal water and sewar, as well
as telephone and electricity. All roads In the subdivision have been built and are pawed. Lot 9, however,
fr+orrts akxrg a 24 fbvt wide private drive. This kA and general road layout of &AWO Head Addtion No. 92
was previously ep i roved as a piatlod subdivision by the City of Kalispell.
]FAmendlleedd vision Plat of Lot 13 Buffalo Head Addition Nm92, is reviewed as a minor won
to Section 2.7 d the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. The aoope d the review Mms the
edation 2.2 (F) (3). ( Section numbers refled unoodified version of the ordnance.)
It dmld to nofad at tts time that the City of Kalispell gained ownersW of the Buffalo Head Subdivision
as a result of delinquent taxes. The current developer purchased the property from the Gity with the
urWm tarrdng#mt the subdivision could be developed according to previous ap fxvvals and Rmcluiioon No.
WW. This would Indude the bulk and dimensional requirements In effect at the time of RewkAon No.
3500.
EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY;
The effects andibr Irnpacls of five (5) townhouse kits in the area of Bulfelo Head Addition No. 92 Is
expected to be minimal relative to plc health and safety. This subdhision Is wittrin the jurisdiction tithe
Kalispell police and firs deparlrtrents. Emergency medical support is located nearby at Kalispell Reg"
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Azpr* Property does not exhibit any natural hazards. The terrain is red dhmly flat and the property
is not within a designated floodplain. Access Is evallable via the platted ruM system of Bufto Head
Addition No. 92. All roads have been paved and *"to be "acceptable* by previous subdivision approvals
In this area.
EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
The submit lot and subdivision Is whhln the dty omits of Kalish. The property Is zoned fbr resldeMaf
deveibp nentand has been deeveloped accordingly. There lano residual wi4dffe habitetof significant value.
EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT -
The property exhlbits no unique natural features. The lot Is rely Wy flair and there are no unusual or
significant plant comnwntUes associated with the property. This lot has already been aomn ltted to
residential &weber & tby previous subdivleionapprooM& There wM be no addfisor M lmpedon the natural
envirorme"L
EFFECT'S ON TAXATION:
For laxsflon purposes, Lot 13 Is valued at approximately $12,0O0. This trarnsMm to an annual tact of
epproximertely $,200. With development of a townnhouse unit on each of the time (5) sublots, annul taxees
will fikely approach $1,100 per year per unlL This assumes a value of SBO,ODOto $85,000 per townhouse
unit
EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
Schools: Development of five (5) townhouses Is likely th conbtae no more
than two school aged children b the Kalispell School DisbiaL It is
possible that children from this subdvhk n may have b be bussed
to various elementary schools for the purpose of equitably
dlsMIxft children ta=Qhoutthe elementary school system
Parks and Recreadw: The subdivision Is within the played subdivision of Buffalo Heed
AdMon No. 92. When this subdivision was platted, It dedicated a
serge area for parkland and for aornmon area. This previous
dedication exempts this m bdhrlsion from additional parkland
dedications requlrenwtts. In addition to these on-sftie and adjoining
parkland areas, a developed piaygrouxlarea Is also avallaMe In the
area of Pariwiew Terrace. Nq addidonal recxeadonal facil Ues are
eocpecbed to be necessary with the addition of five (5) farnAlas in tills
area of Kelfapel.
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Fire Protection: The subdivision will be served by the Kalispell Fite Department. The
department notes no particular mnvems with the ability to
adequately serve the proposed subdvlsbn.
Police Protection: The Kalispell Police Department can edequallely serve the additional
Ave (5) townhouse units. No additional manpower or equipment will
be rmbossaary.
Ro�sti The toads of Buffalo Heed Addition No.92 have already been brit
and no ed idonal roads vAl be necessary to serve the demands of
the 1lve (5) additional units. The private drive Mat pmvklesaccess to
Lot 13 bops to Ponderosa Skeet which has prlrYrary and seoondary
awes* onto Grandview Drive.
water: The subdlNslon will have five (5) Indvidual service Ones connected
to a B' water main that follows abng the pdvata drive. The
assodated ii hx;ture Is adecuabe to serve the needs of the
Individual units.
Sewer. An 8' sanitary sewer main Mlowe along the private drive. A service
One has been extandedto an area outside of the paved portion ofthe
roadway. Service lines will extend from this existing sewer "In a
manifold type fashion. This design has been approved by the Puble
Works Depertrrrent
Public Health Servioes: Existing medical fadliUm in Kalispell will be aide to accommodate
e medical reeds and eir ar�gend to ss of the resldents of this
subdvision.
#ECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The toAlwnhmuse development is located within an approved msrdentlai subdivision and will have no dirsd
or incired impacts on agriculNaral acdvitias.
EXPRESSED PUBLIC OPIMON:
The proposed Ave (5) lot suixirrision Is reviewed as a minor plat and, therefore, public nodding
requirements am not necessary. To date, no one has expressed ar comment on the proposed subdvision.
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NEVA SUBDIVISION:
The mad econaxny, in general, appmrs to be on the upturn and them appears to a general lack of low
to nwderata priced housing In and around the Kalispell area. The proposed townhouse development wlp
likely sat * an unmet demand for this We of housing.
Buffalo Head Addikm No. 92 was platted In 1979. The subdvision included Lot 43 which Is subjed to the
proposedtownhouee developrnw* The oovenw* recorded with BuRaio Head AddWw No. 92 wddpatad
the development of this lot with be (5) townhouse units. The subdivision Is being built and designed In
subsrdlal conformance to the orIglnally approved plaL
It is recomrnianded that the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 13 of Buffalo Head AddMon No. 92 be
approved subject to the following conMonw.
1. That the suitevision gain approval to tie plat from the St do Department of Health end
Enviraorgmental Sciences.
2 That the -Common Area of the subdivision be proportionately distributed to each townhouse Tat
for tracing purposes.
3. Than two off-*eet parking spaces be provided on -aft for each townhouse lot.
4. That the unit density be in complim a with the recorded covenants
5. rwt this preliminary plat approval Is valid fix a period of one year.
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