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RESOLUTION NO. 4208
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF
LOTS 1 AND 2 OF WESTERN PINES, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5 OF WESTERN
ACRES, IN PART OF THE SE4, OF THE SE4, OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 28
NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Ronald Kelley, the owner of certain real property
described as the Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Western Pines, a
Resubdivision of Lot 5 of Western Acres, in part of the SE4, of the
SE4, of Section 18, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana, has petitioned for approval of the
Subdivision Plat of said property, and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision plat of said property 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 the criteria set
forth in Section 76-3-608, MCA, 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 meets the requirements
Code Annotated, and
of Title 76, Chapter 3, Montana
WHEREAS, the City Council has based its findings upon
the
following findings of fact:
A. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The effects and/or impacts of four (4) townhouse units of
residential development is expected to be minimal relative to
public health and safety and is no more than can be
constructed as duplexes. 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
7th Avenue West and Western Drive.
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 habit 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 approval. There will be no additional impact on
the natural environment.
D. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
choo s: Development of a maximum of 4 additional housing
units will have minimal impacts with 2-4 additional children
of grade school age generated.
Parks and Recreation: Impacts will be minimal. This project
is exempt from parkland dedication.
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.
Police Protection: The Kalispell Police Department can
adequately serve the additional development.
Roads: The site is served by 7th Avenue west, a City Street,
and Western Drive, a private road. The street presently does
not have curb, gutter, or sidewalk. Note that the adjoining
properties do not either.
Water: The subdivision is served by an 8" water main that has
adequate capacity.
Sewer: An 8" sanitary sewer main serves the site and has
adequate capacity.
Public Health Services: Existing medical facilities in
Kalispell will be able to accommodate the medical needs and
emergencies of the residents of this subdivision.
E. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE:
The proposed subdivision is located within the confines of the
developed area of Kalispell and will have no direct or
indirect impacts on agricultural activities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the application of Ronald Kelley for approval
of the preliminary plat of the Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2
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of Western Pines, a Resubdivision of Lot 5 of Western Acres,
in part of the SE4, of the SE4, of Section 18, T28N, R21W,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. As part of this subdivision approval the requirement for
sidewalks is waived.
2. A 30-foot utility easement be established along the
common property lines (15 foot either side), of the
parent Lots 1 and 2.
3. The plat shall be approved by the Department of Health
and Environmental Sciences.
4. Adjust the property lines or the structures so that the
common building wall is located in the same spot as the
property line.
5. Each sublot is required to have a minimum of 2,000 square
feet.
SECTION I1. The classification of said premises under the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance shall not be changed by the action.
SECTION III. That this preliminary plat should be effective
for one year following passage of this Resolution. An
extension may be granted for an additional year.
SECTION IV. That 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR THIS ri
DAY OF MOL, 1995.
ATTEST:
Debbie Giffoj4V CMC
Clerk of Council
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