City Council zoning change 2-16-2021 Public Comment from James MaloneCity Council
City of Kalispell
201 1 st Ave. E/
Kalispell, MT 59901
Comments for 2-16-2021 Council Meeting
have commented two times on the proposed changes in allowable use of
Assessory buildings within the city limits of Kalispell, 11-31-2020 and for the Feb
1-2021 meeting relating to this subject. I live at 1211 7th Ave. E, Kalispell.
Although this is a R-3 zone and is not proposed to be included in the changes
being considered at this Feb-16 meeting my home is located adjacent to the
areas included in the Feb 16th meeting and I would appreciate it if the Council
will consider my comments appropriate.
The proposed change of allowing accessory buildings to be rented as room
rentals will create high density living quarters in a LARGE AREA OF THE CITY
under the guise of creating affordable housing. High density living historically
has created low rent districts and SLUMS in many of our cities in the US.
Kalispell should not proceed with this zoning change. We do not need SLUMS in
Kalispell. Kalispell should be a model city that attracts residents that appreciate
neighbors that are proud of their home and maintain it. Single Family Zoning
should be interpreted just as it sounds, SINGLE FAMILY. Rental of assessor
buildings opens the doors to uncontrolled and unwanted residents that are not a
part of the home owner's family and have very little interest in maintaining the
property both on the exterior and on the interior, they are just looking for an
inexpensive place to live.
Please consider this proposed action and help maintain Kalispell as an attractive
area for persons wanting to relocate to smaller cities throughout the US.
Respectfully
James Malone