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Resolution 4392 - Preliminary Plat - Buffalo Commons Phase 3 Block 11766 RESOLUTION NO. 4392 A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BUFFALO COMMONS, PHASE 3, BLOCK 1, SECTION 6, T28N, R21W, P.M.M., AND SECTION 1, T28N, R22W, P.M.M., KALISPELL, FLATHEAD COMM, MONTANA. WHEREAS, Northwest Healthcare Corporation, the owner of certain real property described as Buffalo Commons, Phase 3, Block 1, Section 6, T28N, R21W, P.M.M., and Section 1, T28N, R22W, P.M.M., Kalispell, 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 2.05 (Preliminary Plat Process -Minor Subdivision), Subdivision Regulations of the City of Kalispell, and WHEREAS, the Flathead Regional Development Office has reviewed the proposed subdivision and made a report (KPP-98-1) 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 of the Title 76, Chapter 3, Montana Code Annotated, and WHEREAS, the City Council has based its findings upon the following findings of fact: A. EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY Fire: Fire access to the area will be by way of a paved road system which has been reviewed, approved and built to City of Kalispell design standards. Access to the site will be from Commons Way or Commons Loop from a private driveway. Fire access to the site is good. Rlnndinq and topography: This area is at a minimal risk of flooding because there is no surface water in close proximity to the site which might inundate the area. The topography of the site is characterized by gently rolling hills with slopes in the area of about five to eight percent. No apparent risks to health and safety are j:wp\re9\p1ats\buffminor 1 1 1 1 1.7.6 7 present which might be associated with the topography of the site. Roads: Primary access to the site will be from Commons Way and Commons Loop, paved roads which have been built to City standards and will be dedicated to the City as part of the plat process. Access is good to the parcel. B. EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT The site is not mapped within any big game winter range and does not provide significant habitat to wildlife. This property is within an area of Kalispell that can be considered to be on the urban fringes. No significant impacts to wildlife or wildlife habitat can be anticipated as a result of this subdivision. C. EFFECTS ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT There is no surface water in the area which might be effected by this development. There is no obvious high groundwater in the area which may be effected or which might be impacted by this development. The terrain can be described as gently rolling hills. All drainage will be retained on -site. Re -vegetation of the disturbed areas should be done within a reasonable time after development to deter erosion and other drainage problems. This re -vegetation is anticipated. D. EFFECTS ON LOCAL SERVICES Sewer and water: City of Kalispell water and sewer have been extended to serve the subdivision. There is sufficient capacity within the Kalispell sewer treatment plant and within the water system to accommodate this development. The impacts to these services were assessed and anticipated with the review and approval of the planned unit development in 1995. Roads: An entire road system is part of the Buffalo Commons PUD and will be dedicated to the City. There will be an internal loop road system within the subdivision which has been constructed. Commons Way will provide the main entrance into the Buffalo Commons development. A traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93. The signal j:wp\res\p1ats\buffminor 2 1768 has been flashing, but not activated. With the dedication of these roadways to the City, the signal at the intersection of Commons Way and Highway 93 will be activated at the same time that Meridian Road will become one-way East. Schools: This subdivision is within the boundaries of School District #5. Children from this subdivision would attend Edgerton School, Linderman School and Flathead High School. It can be anticipated that this subdivision will not impact the school district because it is commercial in nature. Parke: This subdivision is not subject to parkland dedication because it is commercial in nature. There is some common area indicated on the plat which contains approximately 1.132 acres which will be used as a detention area for storm water run-off and green space. Landscaping within the subdivision will be accomplished according to the terms of the development agreement with the City of Kalispell. Police rotection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Police Department. According to the Kalispell Police Department, they will be able to adequately serve this area. Fire Protection: This development will be served by the Kalispell Fire Department. The location and placement of fire hydrants will be according to the specifications of the City of Kalispell. Fire flows in the area will be adequate to accommodate the hydrant network within the development and subdivision. The subdivision will be served by the City of Kalispell for solid waste disposal. Adequate space at the County landfill is available for the solid waste which will be generated by the subdivision. Medical Services: Flathead Regional Hospital is approximately one mile from the site. Ambulance services are available to serve this subdivision and access is good. j : wp\res \plat s\buf fminor 3 17 b 9 E. EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL WATER USERS FACILITIES The soils in this area have limited agricultural value. This property has been idle grasslands. This subdivision will have an insignificant impact on agriculture in the Valley and is more valuable for residential development because of its close proximity to Kalispell and associated services and the lack of obvious development constraints. F. COMPLIANCE WITH MASTER PLAN The Kalispell City -County Master Plan Map designates this area as Medical/Professional. Buffalo Commons PUD has been approved with the overall goals and objectives of the master plan and has been found to further those goals. Phase I of the Buffalo Commons PUD under review is found to be in substantial compliance with the master plan. G. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING REGULATIONS The zoning for this property is a planned unit development, Buffalo Commons. The lots created with this subdivision meet the minimum lot specifications of the approved plan. H. COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS The preliminary plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the State and City Subdivision Regulations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the application of Northwest Healthcare Corporation for approval of the Buffalo Commons, Phase 3, Block 1, Section 6, T28N, R21W, P.M.M., and Section 1, T28N, R22W, P.M.M., Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the development of the site will be in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat which shall govern the general location of the parcel, easements and roadways. j;wp\res\plats\buffminor 4 1770 2. That the public roadways within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with the adopted Standards for Design and Construction which includes the pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage system. A letter from the Kalispell Public Works Department shall be required stating that the improvements have been installed according to the required specifications at the time of final plat approval. 3. A storm water drainage plan which incorporates on -site detention methods be reviewed and approved by the Kalispell Public Works Department. 4. That all water and sewer service plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kalispell Public Works Department. 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 a period of three years following passage of this Resolution. 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 OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR THIS DAY OF JANUARY, 1998. ATTEST: Debbie Gif C/AAE Clerk of Council j:wp\res\plats\buffminor 5 Wm. E. Boharski - Mayor 1 I 1