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RESOLUTION NO. 4258
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE WHITEFISH STAGE
PROFESSIONAL PARK, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, Golden Development Corporation, the owner of certain
real property known as the Whitefish Stage Professional Park and
more particularly described as Assessor's Tract 1B located in
Section 6, 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 Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on March 12, 1996, on the proposal
and reviewed Subdivision Report #KPP-96-01 issued by the Flathead
Regional Development Office, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of the
Whitefish Stage Professional Park, subject to certain conditions
and recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell at its
regular Council Meeting of April 15, 1996, held a public hearing,
after due and proper notice; reviewed the FRDO Report #KPP-96-01,
reviewed the recommendations of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board and Zoning Commission, and found from the Preliminary Plat,
and evidence, that the subdivision is in the public interest, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has based its findings upon the
following findings of fact:
A. EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Fire: Once annexed this property will be within the service
area of the Kalispell Fire Department. This area appears to
be at a low risk of fire because of the generally level
terrain of the property, lack of vegetation and good access
from Whitefish Stage Road.
Flooding and to o ra h The topography of the site is gently
level with very little vegetation other than grasses. Panel
#1810 of the flood insurance rates maps indicates that this
property is located entirely in flood Zone C, not a floodprone
area.
Access: This property has approximately 850 feet of frontage
along Whitefish Stage Road which will provide good access to
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the site. Whitefish Stage Road is a two lane paved County
road in fair -to good condition. This road is designated as a
minor arterial on the Kalispell City -County Master Plan map
and is considered a priority for upgrading in the Kalispell
Urban Area Transportation Plan. Approach permits for the two
driveways coming off of Whitefish Stage Road will be required
to be obtained from the County Road Department. Sight
distance is good in both directions.
The preliminary plat application indicated that sidewalks
would be provided along Whitefish Stage Road, but they do not
appear on the site plan. Sidewalks would be appropriate in
this area because of the property's proximity to Edgerton
School to the north and the large residential subdivisions in
the area where children will be walking to and from school.
Additionally, a crosswalk at the south end of the driveway
which aligns with Winchester Street to the east seems
appropriate.
As a note, the bike path project, Edgerton Bike Path, has been
awarded for construction and will run north and south parallel
to Whitefish Stage Road. It will run from West Reserve Drive
south to the entrance to Hanson's Mobile Home Park, which is
located approximately one quarter of a mile south of this
property. The path runs along the west side of Whitefish
Stage Road to East Evergreen Drive and then crosses Whitefish
Stage Road. The bikepath then continues south along the east
side of Whitefish Stage to terminate at Hanson's. The
bikepath will not impact this property.
B. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT:
Minimal impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat can be
anticipated as a result of this subdivision because this
property is on the urban fringes of the City which has
experienced significant development. Furthermore, the
proximity of this property next to a busy arterial is not well
suited for a wildlife habitat.
C. EFFECTS ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT;
It does not appear there is a potential for significant
drainage or erosion problems during or after development of
this site. because the property is generally level and not
heavily vegetated. Significant landscaping and natural
absorption areas are indicated on the site plan to handle
excess storm water runoff.
There is
no surface water in the
immediate area which might be
impacted
by this development.
There are no foreseeable
impacts to the groundwater in the area because water and sewer
services
will be provided by a
municipal system.
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D. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES:
Water: Evergreen Water District has a ten inch water main
which runs along the west side of Whitefish Stage Road in
front of this property. Only service extensions will need to
be made which will require the review and approval of the
district.
Sewer: North Village Sewer District has a 15 inch sanitary
sewer main which also runs along the west side of Whitefish
Stage Road in front of this property. A service extension
will need to be made to serve the development. Adequate
capacity is available to serve this development.
Roads: Additional traffic will be generated from the
development of this property into offices of approximately 390
average weekday vehicle trips according to the Trip Generation
Report prepared by the Institute of Traffic Engineers,
(1984). This could result in some significant impacts on
Whitefish Stage Road particularly to the south which leads to
the core area of Kalispell where sections of the roadway are
currently below an acceptable standard.
Schools: This property is within the boundaries of School
District No. 5, but should not result in an increase in
enrollment in those schools because this is a commercial
development.
Parks: No parkland is required because this is a commercial
subdivision. Impacts to recreational services in the city
will be limited.
Police Protection: The property will be within the service
district boundaries of the Kalispell Police Department once
the property is annexed. It is not anticipated that this
development should create significant impacts on the
Department.
Fire Protection: The Kalispell Fire Department will provide
fire protection services to this site once the property has
been annexed. The Department chief has reviewed this project
as it is being presented and has found the design and
accessibility to be acceptable.
Refuse Disposal: Once annexed this property would be eligible
for solid waste removal services from the City of Kalispell.
Adequate space at the County landfill is available for the
solid waste which will be generated by the subdivision.
Location of the solid waste receptacles should be approved by
the Public Works Department.
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Medical Services: Kalispell Regional Hospital is
approximately three miles from the site. ALERT helicopter and
the ambulance services are available.
E. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL WATER USERS
FACILITIES:
The subdivision is anticipated to have no impacts on
agriculture because this is a generally residential area.
This parcel is not being used for agricultural purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the application of Golden Development
Corporation for approval of the preliminary plat of the
Whitefish Stage Professional Park, more particularly described
as Assessor's Tract 1B located in Section 6, T28N, R21W,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the revised preliminary plat, when filed, comply
with the regulations in the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
specifically with regard to setbacks, landscaping and
parking requirements.
2. That the proposed development obtain review and approval
from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for
the water and sewer systems.
3. All water lines and sewer mains shall be built according
to plans and specifications approved by the City of
Kalispell Public Works Department and/or other
appropriate water and sewer districts.
4. That the parking lot shall be constructed as indicated on
the preliminary plat which includes parking, snow
storage, the solid waste removal site and landscaping.
This plan will be the subject to final review and
approval by the Public Works Department.
5. Handicapped parking spaces and access shall be provided
as required under Americans with Disabilities Acts.
Handicapped parking spaces shall be marked and signed.
6. Landscaping shall be installed as indicated on the
preliminary plat with shade trees planted along the
Whitefish Stage Road boulevard.
7. A
storm water drainage plan prepared
shall be submitted
to
and approved by the City's Public
Works Department.
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8. That a common area maintenance agreement shall be
provided.
9. The number and placement of fire hydrants shall be
approved by the City of Kalispell Fire Department.
10. A common mailbox site shall be provided on -site which has
been approved by the United States Postal Service.
11. That a ten foot right-of-way be reserved as indicated on
the preliminary plat for the future expansion of
Whitefish Stage Road which will not be occupied by any
sidewalk, landscaping, parking or structures.
12. Encroachment permits for driveway approaches along
Whitefish Stage Road shall be obtained from the Flathead
County Road Department.
13. That the units be limited to one story as proposed in the
preliminary plat applications.
SECTION II. 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 three (3) years 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 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS
f 51"x DAY OF rr 1996.
Dougl D. Rauthe, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Giff CMC
Clerk of Coun i
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