Resolution 5973 - ROI - Growth Policy Amend - Colton Lee CommRESOLUTION NO.5973
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ADOPT, REVISE OR REJECT A
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY — PLAN IT
2035 TO AMEND THE DESIGNATION OF A 3.27 ACRE TRACT OF LAND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY 21115 IN
THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST,
FLATHEAD COUNTY MONTANA, AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 was originally adopted by the Kalispell
City Council on July 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Colton Lee Communities, LLC formally requested a growth policy amendment on
approximately 3.27 acres located at 216 Hutton Ranch Road to the east of Hilton
Homewood Suites in the north half of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035 currently designates this property as
Urban Residential and the petitioners are requesting an amendment to change this
designation to Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that it would be appropriate to amend the Growth
Policy by changing the land use designation on the 3.27 acre site from Urban
Residential to Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the area to be included is described generally as located at 216 Hutton Ranch Road in
the north half of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead
County, Montana; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2020, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing, after due
and proper notice, received public comment upon, and reviewed Kalispell Planning
Department report #KGPA-20-01, which evaluated the proposal based upon the
goals and objectives of the Growth Policy, the purpose of zoning and current
circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after consideration of the proposed
amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board adopted report #KGPA-20-01, as the
findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council considers it advisable that they consider the proposed
Growth Policy Amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell City Planning
Board, and adopt a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Proposed
Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council intends
to consider a proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It
2035, and a recommendation by the Kalispell City Planning Board to grant
said amendment, consisting of amending the designation of Urban
Residential to Commercial on that 3.27 acres of land located at 216 Hutton
Ranch Road and more specifically described as Tract 1 of Certificate of
Survey No. 21115 in the north half of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range
21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
SECTION 2. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed growth policy
amendment on June 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.
SECTION 3. At the regular meeting of July 6, 2020, the City Council will consider
Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice of said meeting in
accordance with Section 7-1-4127, MCA.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 1 ST DAY OF JUNE, 2020.
ATTEST:
Mark o son
Mayor
4AimBrunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Kalispell City Council is considering an amendment to the
Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to change the land use designation from Urban Residential to
Commercial on 3.27 acres of land located at 216 Hutton Ranch Road to the east of Hilton
Homewood Suites in the north half of Section 31, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana.
The Kalispell City Planning Board has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on
May 12, 2020, and presented Resolution KGPA-20-01 to the Kalispell City Council recommending
adoption of the amendment. The Kalispell City Council, on June 1, 2020, passed a Resolution of
Intention to Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy --
Plan It 2035.
On June 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to
the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035. The proposed amendment can be viewed on the city's
website at www.kalispell.com/agendacenter or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue
East, Kalispell.
Any person wishing to address the proposed amendment may appear at this hearing and
make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for
council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell,
MT 59901, or by email to cilyclerkgkalispell.com prior to the hearing.
For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756.
Ai ee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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