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Resolution 4188 - Resolution of Intent - Meridian Road Neighborhood PlanRESOLUTION NO. 4188 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT A RECOMMENDED NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY MASTER PLAN. WHEREAS, on the 7th day of April, 1986, the City Council adopted the Kalispell City -County Master Plan by Resolution No. 3641, and WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of July, 1990, the City Council adopted a Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan by Resolution No. 3939, and WHEREAS, on the 8th day of September, 1990, the City Council adopted a Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan by Resolution No. 4075, and WHEREAS, on the 4th day of April, 1994, the City Council adopted a Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the Kalispell City - County Master Plan by Resolution No. 414B, and WHEREAS, on the 19th day of September, 1994, the City Council adopted a Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan by Resolution No. 4180, and WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of March, 1994, and the 12th day of July, 1994, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held a public hearing, after due and proper notice, received public comment upon, and received and evaluated the proposed plan amendment in terms of environmental impact, site potentiality and availability of services, and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed amendment, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board by Resolution No. KNP-94-2, pursuant to Section 76-1-603, MCA, recommended to the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, and to the Flathead Board of County Commissioners that the Kalispell City -County Master Plan as amended through Resolution No. 4180 be further amended through the adoption of a Neighborhood Plan to serve as a basis for future development of the property in the vicinity of North Meridian Road, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell considers it advisable that they consider the recommendation of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Recommended Neighborhood Plan Amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. 910 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS: I SECTION I That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the city Council of the City Of Kalispell intends to consider the revisions of the Kalispell City -County Master Plan, as recommended by the Kalispell city -County Planning Board, to change the plan f or the area set f orth in Exhibit "AIT by adopting, revising, or rejecting a proposed North Meridian Neighborhood Plan. SECTION II. That the City Council of the City of Kalispell shall consider whether to pass a final resolution revising the Kalispell City -County Master Plan as set f orth herein at a meeting to be held on the 5th day of December, 1904, at 7:00 P.M., at Council Chambers, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana, and at the conclusion of said meeting the City Council will consider a Resolution to revise, reject or adopt the proposed amendment. SECTION III. The city clerk of Council is authorized and directed to give notice of this meeting in accordance with section 7-1-4128, MCA. I PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBERp 1994. iffl- rqvr'� -0- V�vw� mw - ws .1 ow, 441INWw' Rauthe, Mayor ATTEST: Debbie Gifpw� CMC Clerk of Council 0 911 EXHIBIT "A" I FINAL -DRAFT DOCUMENT NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #KNP-94-2 AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY MASTER PLAN Ila. zij " /194, - /,0 5-r As Amended by the Kalispell City Council Decernber 5,1994 a 912 NOfM Meridian Neightl0rhood Plan - Final Draft NORTH MERIDIAN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN I AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL CITY/COUNTY MASTER PLAN I INTRODUCTION This document is an amendment to the adopted Kalispell City1county Master Plan. As an amendment, It serves as a supplement to the Goals, Objectives, policies, and Map contained in the overall Master Plan. The North Meridian Neighborhood Plan will serve as a guide for the most appropriate action to take when a request for a change In zoning or major development Is proposed for the area. In addition, it looks at the needs of the neighborhood regarding Infra -structure, such as roads, pedestrian access, water, sewer, and storm drainage and sets general policies towards supplying those services. The North Meridian Neighborhood Plan covers an area bounded by US Highway 2 on the south; US Highway 93 and Wedgewood Lane on the north, 7th Avenue WN on the east; and Hawth,�-rne Avenue and Northern Lights Boulevard on the west. The area contains approx..-nately 314 acres within the City limits of Kalispell. There are many reasons to look at this area for a change to the Master Plan. The land Immediately adjacentto Meridian Road generallVhasa haphazard organ�'zation to its zoning and Iv Ict use pattern. This situation makes It difficult for property owners to predict what will h� ppen regarding land use In their neighborhood. The amount of automobile and truck -raffic has made it dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles. A transportation plan for Kalispell has been adopted indicating North Meridian Road be upgraded to a three and four lane road. The possibility of the fairgrounds relocating has been discussed and what will happen to the property if It does relocate. These reasons and the many Inquiries for rezoning and changes in land use have Indicated the need to address the existing Master Plan for the area and create a more cohesive and consistent neighborhood plan. This Plan allows the residents and property owners to know what to expect in the area and that the Plan can be followed. E 913 IFinal Draft - North Meridian Neighborhood Plan I m 914 North Meridian Neighborhood Plan - Finat Draft BAV� ,KG U�NDA�T The Initial step was tcl gather basic Information concerning the existing conditions of the a.rea. The method by which the Information was gathered included: the study of the Infrastructure maps provided by the city; field work; and the us� of aerial photographs. This Included Information on land use, master plan, water, sewer, roads, and pedestrian access. Land Use: ation is a comparison of the acreage of exis ting land use to existing Trte following Inform Master plan designation. -EXISTING EXISTING M.PLAN LAND LAND USE MASTER DESIG­ USE ACRES PLAN ACRES NATION TYPE Single-family 54 46 UR muiti-familY 16 49 HDR Commercial 35 63 COM industrial 21 0 IND PUS PUblic/Park 97 97 *59 TRANSITION vacant 53 * 38 TOTAL ACRES 314 314 Date 3-94, source FRDO Storm sewer: TWO 24 Inch storm sewers exist at the south end of the study area. one is located In Meridian Roadand extends north as far as Husky Street and the other In Kinnshelia Avenue to just north of HuSkY Street. All drainage flows generally from north to south using mainly the streets. Sanitary sewer: The City supplies sewer to most of the Plan area. An 18 Inch sewer main at the southern end of Meridian Road tapers to an 8 Inch main at the north end. All sewage Is treated by the City sewerage treatment plant South of town. smaller sewer ma(ns; 6, 8, and 12 Inch lines, service the developments as you move away from Meridian Road. A 12 inch line exists In Liberty Street to Hawthorne Avenue north to Three Mile Drive to Northern Lights Boulevard. most of the rest of the area Is served by 8 Inch lines. Three smaller areas generally do not have immediate access to sewer mains. These three areas include the property* north of Three Mile Drive between Northwest Lane and meridian Road; north of a 915 11 nal Draft " Norh Medd Ian Nelghlo"md Plan West Wyoming Street to Colorado Street from Meridian road to 7th Avenue WN extended; and the area north of the Underhill SubdIVISIon. Development or redevelopment of the Plan area Is entirely dependant on the availability of sewer service. it Is possible to serve each of these areas, however. current City policy dictates that such extension would be at the request of the Property served and fully paid for the property requesting service. Water: water Is also supplied by the City to most of the area. A 16 Inch water main enters the study area from the northeast and runs under Meridian Road from Three Mile Drive south across Idaho Street and out of the study area. Feeder mains range in size from 4, 6, 8, and 12 Inches. Two additional lines feed this a-rea from the north. A 6 Inch line comes down Northern Lights Boulevard, and an 8 Inch line feeds Wedgewood Road, Parkway Drive, and the northern end of Meridian road. These two northern service lines are not looped Into the main water lines feeding the southern three quarters of the study area. The largest area not served by city water In this area Is located north of Three Mile Drive between Northwest Lane and Meridian Road. Streets: The road system/pattern Is well established since most of the land has been developed. The neighborhood Is bordered by US Highway 2 Ildaho Street' on the south, and US Highway 191 on the north. Two minor arterials are Included In the area, they are Meridian Road and Three Mile Drive. one collector street Is In the Plan area and that Is Two Mile Drive. All other roads In the Plan area are considered local roads. The roads in the Plan area are paved With two travel lanes, one In each direction. This neighborhood In one sense Is well served by the major street system. However, there are several concerns. For example Meridian Road Is extremely undersized for the traffic volumes It handles. in the Kalispell Area Transportation Plan, the 1991 traff ic counts showed 10,130 vehicles per day and the year 2000 projection is for 12,100 vehicles per day. The transportation Plan recommends that Meridian Road be upgraded to a 4 lane road from Idaho Street to Three Mile Drive and 3 lanes from there to Highway 93. As It Is now and with this upgiade it Is and will be more difficult for traffic to enter and exit properties. in addition, Two Mile Drive Is very congested and Is projected to carry even more traffic as new developments are approved. There Is also no adequate north -south link for Two Mile Drive, and lacks a good flow across Meridian Road to the east. Pedestrian Access: There is no effective system of pedestrian walkways or bicycle trails In the area. For the most part Individuals will use the roads. A school crossing guard is provided for on Meridian Road at Liberty Street for Children going to and from Russell School. Russell School Is located on West Wyoming Street just west of US Highway 93. Sidewalks are located on the north side of Liberty street; there are no other sidewalks In the neighborhood. -rhis situation forces the very young or old to use the streets which are very congested. 916 NorW Meridian Neighborhood Plan - Final Draft PLAN DEVELOPMENT I Tnrough a series of neighborhood meetings, conversations with property owners and City staff , a More uniform development pattern for growth was developed. in November, 1993 the first 'neighborhood public meeting was held for the North Merldlan Neighborhood Plan at the Fish, wildlife, and Parks Office on North Meridian Road. At this meeting issues were identified and Information was gathered that served as the starting point for the Plan. in addition maps were displayed Indicating existing land use, existing zoning, the existing Master �lan, and existing Infrastructure. A second meeting was held at the same location In January, 1994. At this meeting additional information was gathered relative to land use and the issues that are prevalent In the area. A preliminary land use map and a transportation map were displayed and discussed. presentations to the City Council and County Commissioners kept them Informed and gave them an opportunity for Input during the process. in addition to these meetings, City staff, including: the City Manager; the Police and Fire Chiefs; the Public Works, Parks, and community Development Departments, were Involved and made comments and suggestions. I I I 917 Fjnaj Dmft - North Meridian Neighborhood Plan I f m 6 North Meridian NeighborhOod Plan - Final Draft ISSUES out of the neighborhood meetings, meetings with staff, and meetings with the Kalispell City -county Planning Board, issues were refined. Those issues were Identified as follows: the IncompatibIlItY of land uses and zoning In the area; the need for a plan that would be followed; the uncertainty about the future of the fairgrounds, if it leaves what will the property be used for; the lack of safety for bicycles and pedestrians, especially children; the increased volume of traffic and the safety and Interaction of cars and trucks; the lack of City services In some Parts of the neighborhood. The land use Issue Is perhaps the most visible. With the land uses ranging from industrial uses, to Commercial, to multi -family, to single family, to mobile homes, to the fairgrounds it is relatively easy to see why the noise, dust, traffic, and uncertainty of what is happening can be an issue. The feeling that property owners are helpless in the process of maintaining a cohesive plan for the future came out very strongly at these meetings. It rom the lack of Input to the land use decisions In the past. appears this stems f The Fairgrounds issue Is, on the surface, very simple, should it stay or should it move and While the immediate impact of the fairgrounds Is on this area it can be much farther reaching. Out Of the public meetings their was no clear consensus as to whether or not the fairgrounds should move. if it stays upgrades and expansion Could be expensive and difficult given the age of the buildings and Infra -structure, limited area, and parking requiremenM of some of the activities that occur on the property. if it moves, where would it move to and then what would be the activity on the existing site? The question of where it would move to Is beyond the scope of this plan since it would relocate out Of this planning area. What should the property be used for If the fairgrounds were to move was discussed with a general consensus that It should be used for a variety of uses, Including; commercial, residential, and parks. Pedestrian safety appeared to be the most pressing issue. With the existing traffic volumes; road conditions; the upgrade of North Meridian Road; no sidewalks or safe place off the road to walk; and only one place that has a crossing guard for school children, safety was a repeated concern. Truck traffic and speeding cars was also brought up as a safety concem. Construction of Altemate US Highway 93, additional traff ic control devises, Police to enforce speed limits, and crossing guards were felt needed because of Inadequate control of traffic. M aw Final Graft - North Meridian Neighborhood pbn The area north of Three Mile DrtVe betWeen Northwest Lane and Meridian does not currently have City services such as water and sewer, In addition, this area takes direct vehicular access from Meridian Road on the hill. The majority of Individuals owning property In this area Indicated their desire to see those services Installed. Any new development In this area would be required to hookup to those services. The problem facing this area revolves around the expense of Infrastructure; because a developer Is required to Install the main line extensions. It becomes cost prohibitive unless the project Is of sufficient scale and Intensity to absorb the cost. To alleviate some of the inherent traffic problems associated with driveways, an alternative access arrangement should be provided for. There Is essentially no storm sewer system servicing the Plan area. While major flooding does not appear to be a widespread problem and no floodplain exists In the area, Isolated occurrences of flooding have caused short term problems. I 01 920 NOrth Meridian Nelghborhood Plan - Final MR Iff PILAN goals, policies, and maps include six (6) categories of land use along This Plan. the Issues, 4, solve the issues. These land use categories Include Urban Residential with policies to help re h Denso Residential (8-40 dwelling units per acre), Ing units per acre), Hig Two 0 (2-8 dwell er Commercial, Multi -use, Public and Park. Commercial, NeIghborhood/Buff ; the Neighborhood Commercial categories that exist In this document are new, those are and MUlti-use categories. The follovving Information Is a comparison of the acreage of existing land use to existing Master plan designation to tile proposed Neighborhood Plan. LAND EXISTING ExISTING PROPOSED m.PLAN USE LAND USE MASTER MASTER DESICr TYPE ACRES PLAN PLAN NATION UR SFR Multi-familY 54 16 46 49 33 85 HDR com Lt. Commercial 3 0 63 9 52 COM commercial 32 21 0 0 IND industrial PUbllc/Park 97 97 43 PUB Vacant 53 - 54 MULTI -USE *59 *38 TRANSITION Streets *38 - - TOTAL ACRES 314 314 314 p1te 3-94, SO irce FRDO NOTE: The acreage for the transition areas and the streets will not correspond with each column because the Existing Master Plan has large "transition areas" and the Proposed plan does not. In addition, any proposed streets are of unknown configuration and precise location so no calculation was assumed. Land Use: This Plan is an amendment to the existing master Plan and utilizes the existing plan for any Information not contained In this amendment. Therefore, the Kalispell City -County Master Plan document should be referred to for Information on such categories as Urban Residential, High Density Residential, commercial, Public and Park. I 921 IInal Draft - North Meridian Neighborhood Plan NelcilliborLlood/Buff gr CoMnlefgial The Neigh borhood/B uffer Commercial land use category Is Intended to be Compatible with the lowest of Intensity characteristics Included In the 131 zoning district This will help to facilitate the compatibility between the roads, residential uses, and non-residential Uses. .Multl-use The Multi -use category has been selected for the Fairgrounds property because of its size, location, and concems of the public. The property being primarily on the northeast comer of Meridian Road and US Highway 2 makes It a prime location for a combination of commercial, residential, and open space uses. in discussions with staff it is felt that a ratio of 60% commercial, 30% residential, and jo% park/open space is an economically viable ratio of land uses. The MultWse commercial development should occur along Meridian Road and Highway 2, and primarily west Of the extension of TWO Mile Drive. This 60% would dedicate a maximum of approximately 32 Acres to commercial development prior to road dedication. The commercial development that Is envisioned would be an anchor store with support retail on one or more pads. a velopment. This The 30% residential would allow approximately 16 acres of resident I de residential development could be attached single family or apartment type of dwellings to buffer the commercial development from the single family development to the east. Park land development would be exclusive of roads, building setbacks, or other open space requirements of development. This lo% would equate to approximately 5 acres of improved park for use by the general public. it Is not Intended for the exclusive use of the residential development and should be In addition to any required by subdivision. S&eets: The'extension of 7th Avenue WN from wyoming Street to colorado Street should be considered when the property to the north Is considered for development. This extension would facilitate the north-SOUth movement of traffic without significantly impacting the residential character of the area. J Three Mile Drive, The three major roads that Influence the Plan area Include Meridian ROW , has been designated to be upgraded to a four lane, and Two Mile Drive. Meridian Road a three minor arterial road from US Highway 2 to Three Mile Drive and north from there as Three mile Drive Is designated as a minor arterial currently constructed for lane arterial d. The two lanes oi traffic and does not stop as It turns southbound on Meridian Roa reconstruction of the Intersection of Three Mile and Meridian would include a 'T" type Intersection and should Include a three way stop. rty and An extension of TWO Mile Drive has been proposed to cross the Fairgrounds prope vhga enarifir. inration would be determined by the type and 922 Ie )f �e �n �e e, e, �e or ie :)e id nd �ds NOM meridian Neighborhood Plan - Final Oraft hOUld the County Fairgrounds move. A connection from Meridian Road to US property s was perceived as an advantage to the movement of east -west traffic through HIghW3V 93 number of reasons. the area. Washington Street seems to be the logical connection for a First is that it connects to Whitefish Stage Road; second, that It Is the road that backs up against the commercial strip along Idaho Street; and third, that It might reduce the amount of traffic on Wyoming Street. Wyoming Street had been originally looked at for the connection due the traff Ic light at US Highway 93. Problems arose when one considered the elementary school (Russell School) In the fact that the play fields are across Wyoming from the school itself. In addition, Wyoming Street is not a through road past the highway, it basically terminates Into the neighborhood immediately east of Highway 93. Access to Meridian Road should be limited. There are a number of ways In which this could be accomplished: combined access driveways; or service roads accessing lots and parcels. 190th of these alternatives act in a similar manor by reducing the access points along a busy arterial and routing this traffic to control points. This concept already exists In this area, Mat IS on parkway Drive where commercial enterprises dependant on Meridian frontage take access from what amounts to a service road. All streets and alleys should be paved to city standards to reduce the dust and noise associated with unimproved roads. A Redevelopment District, or Special improvements District, or other funding mechanism should be created to allow money to be used to assist In these types of improvements. InfraStructurs: while Infrastructure such as water, sewer, and storm drains exist In the area these improvements are discontinuous. The prime areas for development do not contain the necessary Improvements for development. Storm drains, sewer mains and water mains should be extended Into those areas not served by such improvements. The city should assist In the construction of those improvements by creating assessment districts, a redevelopment district, an urban renewal district or the like. PedestrisnS: Many school children are required to cross Meridian Road on their way to and from Russell School. Currently a school crossing guard exists at Meridians' intersection with Liberty Street, this is the only controlled crossing on Meridian Road. Additional crossing guards should be considered for Wyoming Street, Two Mile Drive, and Three Mile Drive. Requiring Vehicles to stop at Intersections would facilitate safe crossing for pedestrians. The area has few sidewalks for pedestrian safety, the City should continue to require sidewalks for new developments even if they may be discontinuous. This would allow, In the future, the connection of those sections of sidewalks impacting fewer of the property owners at the time sidewalks are ordered In. The city should assist In the construction of oune improvements by creating assessment districts, a redevelopment district, an urban renewal district or the like. E 923 "I Final Draft - North Meridian Neighborhood Plan 101 I mi mi m al 924 North Meridian Neighborhood Plan - Final Dr3ft POLICY SECTION The following are the 0,031 statements and Policies that are Incorporated Into the Kalispell CItVjCOuntV Master plan amendment, as part of the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan. 519". land use pattern incorporates a haphazard and incompatible mIX Of The present urbanized uses. GOALLI: sensitivity to neighboring uses. To set a pattern of land use that Incorporates PaLCM use pattern that IS consistent With the North Meridian 1 Create and maintain a land Neighborhood Plan and Plan maps. , areas Identified on the Plan Map as Multi-famlly Residential category along 2. The courage a mIX Of professional Office and high density Meridian Road should en residential development. 3. where Proposed non-residential, Multi -family, and single family uses abut each other, encourage the use of extensive landscape buffers. 4. Single family homes be developed along Colorado Street. within the Neighborhood/Buffer commercial designation allow uses that are 5. compatible with the neighboring residential areas. 6. within the plan area encourage Inside storage of materials and co I nversion of non- confortning uses to permitted uses. 7. Encourage the City's Community Development Department to develop and adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the area to facilitate the relocatlon of uses not compatible or of high impacts to areas of the City that are more appropriate for high Impact uses. 9. if the Fairgrounds remain, the multi -use category would allow the expansiontmodificatlon to the facility. a 925 Final C)raft - NOrth Merldlan N91ghborhood Plan 9. within the fairgrounds property utilize a ratio of 60% commercial, 30% residential. and 10% for paft encouraging Intensive landscape buffer for the residential properties. 10. The 10% for parkS should be exclusive of roads, setbacks, etc. and for the benefit of the general Public and improved as such. 11. within the entire plan area encourage uses that Promote pedestrian friendly developments and a sense of place. I 1-4 M 926 I- a North Meridian Neighborhood Plan - Final Draft I The Interaction of pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles can create dangerous situations. GOAL : Cmate a circulation pattern that maintains a separation of Incompatible systems. EOL&W. i. promote sidewalks and boulevards along all streets. 2. Encourage the bicycle routes that are on collector and arterial streets to be separate from the travel lanes of vehicles. Those streets would be Meridian Road, Three Mile Drive, and Two Mile Drive. 3. Maintain and encourage additional traffic control features at collector and arterial Intersections for pedestrian safety. Those intersections are Identified on the Transportation Map. in addition, they are Identified as the Intersections with North Meridian Road and: Two Mile Drive, West Wyoming, Liberty street, and Three Mile Drive. 1 4. To reduce the potential for pedestrian -vehicle accidents maintain a reduced speed limit on Meridian Road. Encourage additional crossing guards along Meridian Road at the times Children are going to and from School. 6. Encourage parents to volunteer time to become crossing guards. 7. Develop and adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the area that will facilitate the construction of a safe circulation pattern. S 927 I I Final Dr3ft - North Meridian Neighborhood Plan ISSUR 3 As the City grows additional traffic will strain the existing system making it more dangerous. GOAL 3: Create a street system that can accommodate Increases In traffic safely. POLICIES 1. Promote an extension of Two Mile Drive to connect to 7th Avenue WN. The location of which would be determined by the development of the fairground property. 2. The extension of 7th Avenue WN may be extended north to Colorado Street 3. To provide alternate access to the Junior High School, Northwest Lane should be constructed to the east to connect with Meridian Road. 4. To reduce traffic on Meridian Road, encourage the construction of an alternate Highway 93 west of town. 5. Encourage the use of combined access easements and service roads for developments along Meridian Road. 6. Develop and adopt a Redevelopment Plan that facilitates the convenient flow of residential and commercial traffic. 7. Colorado Street and Arizona Street not be extended west to connect with Meridian Road a. Colorado Street be upgraded with a cul-de-sac at its termination. E Nortn Meridian Neighborhood Plan - Final Draft MENA Clty serviceS are not yet available to parts of the North Meridian Area. ODA": pmlde a full range of services to the area. Effim. Adopt a development strategy that promotes the Installation of sanitary sewers, water mains, and storm sewers. 2. promote the retaining of storm water runoff onsite. 3. Ensure an adequate water supplY for domestic and emergency needs. 4. Maintain a quick response time by emergency servIce providers. a S. Ensure sufficlent Infrastructure is constructed and maintained for wastewater treatment Encouirage the City to develop and adopt a Redevelopment Plan that facilitates the extension of a full range of services. on E 929 I IFinal Draft - NOrth Meridian Nfthborhood Plan F� m