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H3. Ord. 1851, Homeless Shelters Text AmendmentKALisPEii. Development Services Department 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/plannine REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner SUBJECT: KZTA-20-01 — Zoning Text Amendment — Allow Homeless Shelters as a Conditionally Permitted Use in the B-1 zone MEETING DATE: November 2, 2020 BACKGROUND: The Flathead Warming Center has submitted a request for a zoning text amendment which would allow homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zone. They have also submitted a request for a conditional use permit for a specific property which will be considered separately. The Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on October 13, 2020, to consider the request. Staff presented staff report KZTA-20-01 providing details of the proposal and evaluation. Staff recommended that the Planning Board adopt the staff report as findings of fact and recommend to the Council that the request be granted. Several public comments were received, both in writing prior to the hearing as well as at the hearing itself. There were comments both in favor of and opposed to the request. The public hearing was closed, and a motion was presented to adopt staff report KZTA-20-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the zoning text amendment be approved. Board discussion concluded that the request was appropriate, and the motion was approved on a unanimous vote. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance 1851, an ordinance to amend Section 27.12.030 and Appendix B (Table of Uses Allowed By Zone) of the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, by adding homeless shelters as a use which may be permitted by conditional use permit. FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 1851 October 13, 2020, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes Staff Report Application Materials Public Comments (see Agenda item H4) Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 1851 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 1677), BY ALLOWING HOMELESS SHELTERS TO BE CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED IN THE B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Flathead Warming Center has submitted a written request to amend the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, by allowing homeless shelters to be a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 zone; and WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission by the Kalispell Planning Department as a recommended text amendment to allow homeless shelters to be conditionally permitted in the B-1, Neighborhood Business, zone after making such evaluation under 27.29.020 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the text of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be amended by allowing homeless shelters to be a conditionally permitted use in the B-1, Neighborhood Business, zone; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the KPD Report and the transmittal from the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the findings made in Report #KZTA-20-01 to allow homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1, Neighborhood Business, zone. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1677, is hereby amended as follows on Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1677 not amended hereby remain unchanged. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020. ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Mark Johnson Mayor EXHIBIT A 27.12.30: Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit. (1) Auto service station (2) Bars, taverns and clubs (3) Bed and breakfast (4) Community center (5) Day care - center (13 or more). (6) Dwellings - townhouse (3 or more attached units) - multi -family (7) Group home - 8 or fewer persons - 9 or more persons (8) Homeless Shelters (9)(9) Libraries, museums, and similar cultural facilities (9)(10) Microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, and tasting rooms (4-0)(11) Residential care home or facility "(12) Schools - K-12 (private) - post secondary (private) (41)(13) Utilities (primary distribution site) APPENDIX B, TABLE OF USES ALLOWED BY ZONE REVISED USE CATEGORIES x N .� a Homeless Shelters C C C C C C C C KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING October 13, 2020 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning CALL Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffman, Kurt Vomfell, Rory Young, George Giavasis and Joshua Borgardt. Ronalee Skees was absent. PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. HEAR THE PUBLIC None BOARD MEMBER SEATED Young recused himself from Snowline Lane, he is a representative for the applicant. KPUD-20-02 — SNOWLINE LANE A request from Hammerquist and Caselegno, LLC for a Commercial Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay on two lots containing approximately 2.6 acres of land located at 145 and 151 Snowline Lane. The lots are currently vacant and zoned B-5 (Industrial -Business). The intent would be to use the rear parcel for a construction laydown yard and later develop the front parcel. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KPUD-20-02. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-20-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Snowline Lane be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Board discussed concerns about not requiring the developer to extend utilities and road improvements to the east side of the property. PUBLIC HEARING None MOTION (ORIGINAL) Vomfell moved and Borgardt seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-20- 02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Snowline Lane be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION None MOTION (AMEND COND. #9) Vomfell moved to amend condition #9 to read "... water main, sewer main, or road improvements in Snowline Lane to serve any development to the east of Lot 4", Giavasis seconded. BOARD DISCUSSION None Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020 Pagel ROLL CALL (AMEND COND. #9) Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. ROLL CALL (ORIGINAL) Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Young re -seated after the vote. KPP-20-03 — MEADOWS EDGE A request from Meadows Edge, LLC, for preliminary plat approval for PHASES 2 & 5 Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5. Both phases are part of the Meadows Edge Planned Unit Development ("PUD"). Phase 2 includes 37 residential lots, open space, and streets on a total of 10.2 acres zoned R-3 (Residential) with the PUD overlay. Phase 5 consists of one mixed use commercial lot on 3.25 acres zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business) with the PUD overlay. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KPP-20-03. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-20-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Giavasis, Kauffman and Young asked questions of staff regarding stormwater and greenspace. PUBLIC HEARING None MOTION Kauffman moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPP-20-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Meadows Edge Phases 2 and 5 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION None ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. KZTA-20-01— FLATHEAD A request from the Flathead Warming Center for a zoning text WARMING CENTER amendment to allow homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zone. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KZTA-20-01. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-20-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be adopted as provided herein. BOARD DISCUSSION Giavasis and Graham asked questions of staff regarding public comment and why the owners chose this location. PUBLIC HEARING Carmine Mowbray — property owner at 771 N. Meridian — opposed to text amendment - concerned with increased crime, feels there are other Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020 Page 12 locations that already permit homeless shelters that are more suitable. Gene Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — in support of amendement. Tonya Atlee — 140 Greenbriar Dr. — opposed - works at hair salon next to proposed location and does not feel this is an appropriate location, worried about her safety and the safety of her clients. Robin Lyon — 2035 Mission Trail — owner of Copper Mountain Coffee — opposed — biggest concern is the safety of the children who frequently walk in the area to and from school, etc. Concerned for the safety of her employees. Does not feel it is an appropriate location. Gina Benesh — 67 Overlook Ridge — owns a commercial building at 2141 Hwy 2, is in favor of text amendment. Feels it will make the neighborhood safer because it will provide a place for the people who need it to stay rather than looking for places like her dumpster behind her building. Sharman Cochrane — 234 Buttercup Loop — manages property at 771 N Meridian — opposed — feel it is not an appropriate location for a homeless shelter. Is concerned about where people will go if they get turned away from the shelter and when they have to leave during the day. Dusty Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — in support of text amendment. Feels it will make the neighborhood safer because it will help keep them off the streets. Susan Sharp — 2859 Whitefish Stage — In support of text amendment. Luke Heffernan — 185 Hidden Waters Lane — In support of text amendment. Natasha Ostrem —10 Bruyer Way — I support of text amendment. MOTION Giavasis moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-20- 01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be adopted as provided herein. BOARD DISCUSSION Board discussed and asked questions of staff for clarification on some of the uses in the B-2 zone. They also commented that they are in favor because they feel we need to reduce our barriers and that it is an appropriate location. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. KCU-20-05 — FLATHEAD A request from the Flathead Warming Center for a conditional use WARMING CENTER permit for a homeless shelter to be located at 889 North Meridian. The property is zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business). The facility would be located within an existing building on the property and have a new fenced courtyard. It is intended to operate primarily in colder months Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020 Page13 from October through April with approximately 40 guests per night. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KCU-20-05. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-20-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Vomfell asked staff how quickly they could be up and running once all approvals are met. Sorensen responded it would be mid -December before building permits could be issued. PUBLIC HEARING Cassidy Kipp — 214 Main St — representing Community Action Partnership — they are in support of the conditional use permit, feels it will better help them to help people utilizing the homeless shelter and help get them back on their feet. Sarah Winfrey — 312 1st Ave E. — crisis response coordinator helping law enforcement around the valley — in support of the conditional use permit. Steve Snipstead — 98 Northern Lights Blvd — in support of the conditional use permit. Read an email from Mike McFarland, staff member with the warming center, to the board members. He could not be present due to COVID-19. McFarland is in support of the conditional use permit. Jeff Hawkins — 1329 Creekside Court — volunteer for the warming center — is in support of the conditional use permit. Feels there is a huge need for this warming center. Tonya Horn — 110 Stillwater River Trail, Whitefish — Executive Director and co-founder of the Flathead Warming Center — expressed her wish to gain the trust of the neighbors and ensure them that she knows what she is doing. She asked the board to base their decision on fact and not fear. Jane Emmert — 246 Cougar Trail, Whitefish — director of a non-profit organization called Assist, affiliated with the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Is in support of the conditional use permit. Randy Johnson — 184 Fairway Blvd — he and his wife Sara are volunteers for the warming center. They are in support of the conditional use permit. Gene Dziza — 4400 Foothill Rd, Bigfork — is in support of the conditional use permit. Skie & Vanessa Palmer — 428 Sharon Rd. — 11 years old — Skie and his mom Vanessa volunteer for the warming center. They are in support the conditional use permit. Rick Heitz — 619 Liberty St #C — worked in homeless ministries in Las Vegas, NV — in support of the conditional use permit. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020 Page 14 Luke Heffernan — 185 Hidden Water Lane — chairman and co-founder of the Flathead Warming Center — addressed neighborhood concerns, reassured them that safety is their priority and will do everything they can to address all issues. Also provided a brief explanation of how the center works and some of the rules. Is in support of the conditional use permit. Gina Benesh — 67 Overlook Ridge — volunteer for the warming center. Is in support of the conditional use permit. Carmine Mowbray — 771 N Meridian — feels this is not a good location for a homeless shelter. Is opposed to the conditional use permit. MOTION Vomfell moved and Graham seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-20-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Board expressed their support of the location and the need the valley has for a homeless shelter. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Nygren gave update on various planning projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:33pm. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: Kari Barnhart Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 2020 Page 15 FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT #KZTA-20-01 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT OCTOBER 7, 2020 This is a report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request for a text amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance to allow homeless shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) zone. A public hearing has been scheduled before the Planning Board for October 13, 2020, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The Planning Board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION A: Applicant: Flathead Warming Center 110 Stillwater River Trail Whitefish, MT 59937 B. Area Effected by the Proposed Changes: Any B-1 zoned property within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Kalispell may be affected by the proposed changes. C. Proposed Amendment: The proposal would add Homeless Shelters as a conditionally permitted use in the B-1 zone and would renumber the subsections accordingly. The changes to the current text of the code sections are indicated below. The code sections proposed to be changed are limited to the conditional use permit sections of the B-1 zone and Appendix B, which includes a table of permitted and conditionally permitted uses. Deletions are struck -out and additions are underlined. CHAPTER 27.12 B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS Sections: 27.12.030: Uses Which May Be Permitted By Conditional Use Permit. (1) Auto service station (2) Bars, taverns and clubs (3) Bed and breakfast (4) Community center (5) Day care - center (13 or more). (6) Dwellings - townhouse (3 or more attached units) - multi -family Page 1 of 4 (7) Group home - 8 or fewer persons - 9 or more persons (8) Homeless shelters (S9) Libraries, museums, and similar cultural facilities (910) Microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, and tasting rooms (4- 11) Residential care home or facility (4-12) Schools - K-12 (private) - post secondary (private) (4-13) Utilities (primary distribution site) APPENDIX B TABLE OF USES ALLOWED BY ZONE REVISED USE CATEGORIES x '" '" rr gi' Homeless shelters C C C C C C C C C D. Staff Discussion: Homelessness in Kalispell, as throughout the country, is a significant issue. According to the national Point In Time data for January 31, 2020, 79 individuals in our community slept outside or in a place not meant for human habitation. The Flathead Warming Center was created with a mission "to save lives and encourage dignity through low barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year." Last winter, the Center was temporarily located in the basement at the Christ Episcopal Church at 215 3rd Avenue East here in Kalispell. During the course of the winter, they provided safe shelter to 105 unique individuals at different times. They are seeking a permanent location and this text amendment, in conjunction with a conditional use permit application, would give them that opportunity. EVALUATION BASED ON STATUTORY CRITERIA The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by 76-2-303, M.C.A. Findings of Fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the itemized criteria described by 76-2-304, M.C.A. 1. Is the zoning regulation made in accordance with the growth polices The proposal is consistent with the growth policy. Chapter 3, Community Growth and Design, Goal 3 encourages "housing types that provide housing for all sectors and income levels within the community." Providing opportunities for housing our community's homeless population serves that goal. Page 2 of 4 2. Does the zoning regulation consider the effect on motorized and nonmotorized transportation systems? The proposed amendment has a positive effect on transportation systems. By providing for homeless shelters in more commercially zoned areas, the regulation would encourage the location of such facilities in areas with availability of streets and sidewalks as well as proximity to public transportation. B-1 zoned areas typically have sufficient infrastructure to adequately handle the demand from this use. 3. Is the zoning regulation designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers? The facility will be required to meet building, fire, and health codes. In addition, by providing options under the ordinance for a safe location to spend the night, the potential for accidental fires in other locations where individuals may be spending the night are significantly reduced. 4. Is the zoning regulation designed to promote public health, public safety, and the general ull-I fare? The general health, safety, and welfare of the public will be promoted by addressing a pressing community need. Providing shelter in the winter for homeless individuals is a significant public health and safety issue, both in terms of those individuals and the community as a whole. Homelessness is an issue that exists in the city with or without this text amendment. Shelters create an opportunity to help address those needs appropriately and reduce the community cost of unsheltered homelessness. Adding the use in the B-1 zone increases the ability to do so while maintaining the integrity of the zone with minimal impact on other uses. 5. Does the zoning regulation consider the reasonable provision of adequate light and air? The development standards within the zoning ordinance help provide for appropriate interaction between developed properties, including light and air. 6. Is the zoning regulation designed to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements? The zoning ordinance creates a more predictable, orderly, and consistent development pattern. That pattern allows for a more efficient allocation of public resources and better provision of public services. Adding the use in the B-1 zone is appropriate due to the ready availability of public services in commercial areas to serve a use such as this. 7. Does the zoning regulation consider the character of the district and its peculiar suitabili . for particular uses? The amendment reflects the commercial character of this district. The B-1 zone is intended to be a commercial zone that includes a mix of uses at a neighborhood scale. It Page 3 of 4 excludes larger scale commercial uses while allowing a wide range of residential options. Homeless shelters fit within that mix. 8. Does the zoning regulation consider conserving the value of buildings? Building values are conserved by providing reasonable standards within zoning districts and through development standards under city regulations including building and fire codes. 9. Does the zoning regulation encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipals . and promote compatible urban growth? The amendment helps create consistency throughout comparable zones, which promotes compatible urban growth. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt the findings in staff report KZTA-20-01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be adopted as provided herein. Page 4 of 4 CITY (70V KALISPELL Planning Department 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406( 758-7739 www.kalispell.com / planning PETITION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NAME OF APPLICANT: Jq,-2+k&e-.xe-A IX O-P',- Pam' -, e MAILING ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: f� 3 PHONE: WHAT IS THE PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR INTENT OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT? HOW WILL THE PROPOSED CHANGE ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF: A. Promoting the Growth Policy B. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access C. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other danger D. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare E. Preventing the overcrowding of land F. Avoiding undue concentration of population G. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other public facilities H. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district I. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses J. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings 0) K. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth (Applicant Signature) 1 g (Date) 3 What is the proposed zoning text amendment? The proposed zoning text amendment specifically addresses homeless shelters that serve the disadvantaged and underserved population as a conditional use. We propose the text to allow for homeless shelters for conditional use in zoning 131. What is the purpose or intent of the proposed text amendment? We believe that the location of B1 zoning provides opportunity for appropriate, safe, and responsible access to homeless shelter services in our community. The proposed amendment to the text is intended to create and enable the safe and orderly placement of homeless shelters in zoning 131 for conditional use. This Petition For Zoning Text Amendment is not a request for the City of Kaisipell to approve all homeless shelters in B1 zoning, but rather to give the opportunity for city approval through the application for a Conditional Use Permit. How will the proposed change accomplish the intent and purpose of: A.) Promoting the Growth Policy: Some of the areas of support to the growth policy are: Chapter 3, Community Growth and Design "4. Design and locate development to protect public health and safety; ensure adequate provision of services; and complement the character of its surroundings." Sleeping outside on Montana on winter nights is a health and safety emergency. According to the national Point In Time data for Jan. 31, 2020, 79 individuals in our community slept outside or in a place not meant for human habitation. We do not have enough emergency shelter beds in our community. Safe and healthy communities depend upon a continuum of services and resources for homeless and unsheltered individuals at different levels of need. Allowing for the conditional use of homeless shelters will not be introducing the homeless to the areas of B1 zoning. By observation from parking inside B1 zoning, unsheltered individuals can be seen walking down the street. Most people, living and working inside of B1 zoning do not even know that these individuals are homeless. Through the process of obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, the City of Kalispell can ensure that any property/ structure will complement the character of its surrounding. Chapter 4, Land Use Section A Housing "'l. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY AND MIX OF HOUSING THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF PRESENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS IN TERMS OF COST, TYPE, DESIGN AND LOCATION." Throughout Kalispell, there is a shortage of affordable housing. In all communities, an affordable housing crisis often contributes to homelessness. Historically, some of the homeless population in our community is housed in the police station on cold winter nights. There are not enough shelter beds in our community. Section A, recommendation 1: "1. Develop and implement an affordable housing strategy to effectively provide for the needs of low and moderate -income residents." Individuals and families in our community find themselves not being able to afford rent at times. Without the opportunity for homeless shelters to be considered in certain zones for conditional use permits within the city limits of Kalsipell, a portion of the population is marginalized. Chapter 9: Public Infrastructure & Services Police Protection (p.60) "5. ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PUBLIC SAFETY WHILE PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY." Everyone needs a warm and safe place to sleep at night in our community. Opportunity for shelter preserves individual and family dignity. Everyone in our community has much gain by bringing the homeless in doors to warmth and safety. By doing so, the entire public becomes safer. B. Lessening congestion on the streets and providing safe access: Allowing for the application for conditional use for homeless shelters within B1 zoning will bring individuals and families out of their vehicles and off the streets, inside to warmth and safety. The location of B1 zoning provides opportunity for appropriate, safe, and responsible access to shelter services in our community. B1 is an area that will not receive adverse effects from any traffic that may be generated by service providers and service receivers. C. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers Typically, homeless shelters are compliant with fire capacity requirements, are inspected and manned by a well trained staff that is versed in safety procedures. D. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience safety and general welfare Shelter services for a disadvantaged, at rick, and vulnerable homeless population reduces crime, saves lives and reduces the burden to our police, fire and healthcare services. The community cost of unsheltered homelessness is a burden to the public. Appropriate utilization of public services increase when an individual is safely sheltered. E. Preventing the overcrowding of land Creating zoning to accommodate homeless shelters will not contribute to the overcrowding of land. In terms of homelessness, it brings the population inside to warmth and safety from living in unsafe conditions, frequently on private and public lands, F Avoiding undue concentration of population In terms of homelessness, it brings the population in from living in unsafe conditions, frequently on private and public lands. In the past, unsanitary, unsafe concentrations of homeless people have accumulated in areas found to be objectionable to the citizens. G Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other facilities In zone 131, allowing for homeless shelters in the text for conditional use facilitates adequate provision of needed services to individuals and families in our community. B1 zoning is serviced by public transportation and also ensures adequate sanitation services to the disadvantaged and underserved public. H. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district Through the process of application for Conditional Use Permit, the City of Kalispell can ensure that any homeless shelter property/ structure in zone B1 will complement the character of the surrounding neighborhood. I. Giving consideration to the particular suitability of the property for particular uses Through the application of obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, the City of Kalispell can ensure that any property/ structure is suitable for the particular use of a homeless shelter within 131 zoning. Homeless shelters must be located near areas of transportation and must be accessible to the disadvantaged and disabled citizens. J. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings Ensuring that homeless shelters are adequately situated and provided for adds value to the community as a whole and can serve to protect value of area buildings. K. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth The location of a homeless shelter in an area of public need, serves to be the most appropriate use of land and assures orderly growth. Preliminary Caasc Prospectus for The Flathead warming Center Fall 2020 PLosa —uacsy of KPAK n WARMING CEK;TEa Imagine being homeless and alone, sleeping outside in the freezing temperatures of a long Montana winter because you have nowhere to turn. The Mission of the Flathead Warming Center is to save lives and encourage dignity through low -barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year. To this end, the Warming Center provides low - barrier access to emergency shelter and services regardless of one's personal obstacles to housing security. We accept people as they are. The Need is Real. Sleeping outside on Montana winter nights is a health and safety emergency. According to national Point in Time data for Jan. 31, 2020, 79 individuals in our community slept outside or in a place not meant for human habitation. Shelter Benefits the Community. Safe and healthy communities depend upon a continuum of services and resources for homeless and unsheltered individuals at different levels of need. The Flathead Warming Center fills an essential role in this frarnework - the provision of low - barrier, overnight emergency shelter during the cold of winter. Without the Warming Center, police department lobbies, jails, hospital emergency rooms, and mental health centers often become costly and inappropriate alternatives. 6:45 p.m. every single night. People wait in line, hoping for a place to sleep in the Warming Center. Every single night, someone at the front of the line forfeits their bed to help a neighbor with greater needs. OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS describe the experience of surviving on the street with one word: "invisible." People and families do not become homeless as a matter of outright choice. Each unique story carries a similar formula of illness, tragedy, trauma and pain. Inside the Flathead Warming Center no one is invisible. There are people to greet you, hear your stories, and listen to your plans and dreams. A hot drink and a clean, dry pair of socks. No "us" and "them." We are all in this together. J.- }1 "My wife and I have been homeless in the Flathead for 3 years. We came to the Warming Center on the 23rd of December when they opened. We were the first two people here. We had nowhere else to sleep but in our car. I -lad it not been for the fine folks here, we would have probably frozen to death this year. If you could just open your heart to the joy of the people here, it would he a wonderful world. We thank you for evervthing and God bless you." — Curbs, guest Now imagine doing something about it. We have. The Flathead Warming Center opened its doors on December 23, 2019 - for many it was a Christmas miracle. Downstairs at Christ Church Episcopal were 20 warm beds, restroom facilities, and a small army of welcoming, trained staff and volunteers. On that cold December night and every night throughoutthe winter, the Flathead Warming Center was filled to capacity. Almost nightly, some guests had to be turned away because there was no more room_ 2019-20 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS OVER 87 NIGHTS of service, the center operated at nightly capacity of 20 guests. Many individuals were turned away each night as more people needed shelter than the facility could accommodate. Those turned away spent the night in the police station lobby, in a vehicle, under a bridge or another make -shift shelter. Of the 105 unique individuals served, self - reporting revealed the following circumstances: Domestic Violence 19 Addictions 22 Military Service � 11 z a 14 Significant Disability �-- 41 "I lost all hope. Gaining hope again is one of the hardest things to do." --- Cody, west "With the Warming Center, 1 have a place to feel safe. It's hard to feel safe when you're homeless." — Gabriel, guest THE FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER With your help, we will soon be able to say, `Come in, there is room for everyone tonight.' A LONG-TERM SOLUTION IN OUR COMMUNITY The Flathead Warming Center envisions a permanent location to expand our services and to be a long-term solution to low - barrier emergency shelter needs in our community. For the past year, members of the Flathead Warming Center's Board of Directors have looked for a larger, permanent location to provide low -barrier emergency shelter services. A site has been identified that will allow us to provide near - term services and long-term expansion. We have entered into a contract to purchase with very favorable terms and at minimal risk. Should this option fail, we have several others to explore. STAFF AND BOARD Warming Center Services are delivered by a full-time Executive Director, 5 part-time direct care staff members, and over 50 trained volunteers (57 onsite volunteers, 500 shifts, 1,653 volunteer hours)- The Center's Board of Directors provides strategic direction and financial oversight. OFFICERS Luke Heffernan, Chairman Tonya Horn, Executive Director Jane Emmert, Vice Chair Shirley Willis, Treasurer Jerie Betschart, Secretary DIRECTORS Monte Christensen Holly Christensen Dusty Dziza Bethany Johnson Debbie Mulcahy Roger Nasset Jeffrey Scogin Steve Snipstead PROJECT COMPONENTS ANTICIPATED COSTS Direct Project Costs $627,400 Property acquisition & renovation 495,000 Fixtures, furnishings, equipment 20,000 Infrastructure improvements 30,000 Contingencies 51,500 Escalation 30,900 Indirect Project Costs $122,600 Annual support subsidy 10,000 Start-up and moving costs 5,000 Campaign costs 75,600 Pledge construction financing 14,400 Pledge shrinkage 17,600 Preliminary Campaign Goal $750,000 TONYA HORN Co-founder, Executive Director LUKE HEFFERNAN Co-founder, Board Chair "We know, that when an individual feels wanted, isgiven the opportunity to hold their own dignity and to participate andgive back to the community; behaviors change. As we move heyond welfare to community, that's when walls come down and lives change. " "W are the type of community that takes care of each- other. The hiest push for me is God's grace, and how I've experienced it. 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