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H1. Res. 6015, Rockwood Ranch plat extensionKALisPEii. REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner Development Services Department 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/plannine SUBJECT: Rockwood Ranch — Request for Preliminary Plat Extension MEETING DATE: March 1, 2020 BACKGROUND: This is a request by Ren Xinwu to extend the Major Preliminary Plat approval for Rockwood Ranch for two years. The preliminary plat for the subdivision was approved May 7, 2018, with Resolution 5870. Condition No. 4 of the preliminary plat states that "the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval," which is in accordance with Section 28.2.06(E)(7) of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Accordingly, the expiration date for Rockwood Ranch is May 7, 2021. Rockwood Ranch is located at West Spring Creek Road and Three Mile Drive, more particularly described as Tract 1 of COS 20588 in the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The reason for the request is that the property is under contract and scheduled to close in April 2021, with the new owners planning to develop the property. The subdivision regulations provide for a two year extension under Section 28.2.07(D)(7), which allows for an owner to submit a request at least 30 days prior to the expiration date documenting the existence of an unusual hardship, which was shown as part of the request. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 6015, a resolution approving a two-year extension to the preliminary plat of Rockwood Ranch, described as Tract 1 of COS 20588 in the northwest quarter of section 11, township 28 north, range 22 west, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. FISCAL EFFECTS: Positive impacts if approved. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. Report compiled: February 17, 2021 Attachments: Resolution 6015 Letter from Property owner (2/16/21) Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk RESOLUTION NO.6015 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROCKWOOD RANCH, DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1 OF COS 20588 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell granted preliminary plat approval for Rockwood Ranch on May 7, 2018; and WHEREAS, the owner, Ren Xinwu, has requested a two-year extension to the preliminary plat of Rockwood Ranch due to sale and closing of the property which is scheduled for April, 2021; and WHEREAS, good cause exists for the request for extension by Ren Xinwu and it is in the best interests of the city that the extension be given. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the application of Ren Xinwu for a two-year extension of the preliminary plat of Rockwood Ranch, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana is hereby approved. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 1 ST DAY OF MARCH, 2021. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk dotloop signature verification: dtlp.us/7111-EJMt-YSwR P.J. Sorensen Senior Planner City of Kalispell 201 1 st Ave East Kalispell MT 59901 Dear P.J. Kalispell City Council and Planning Board, My name is Ren Xinwu, I am the owner of the Rockwood Ranch at W Spring Creek Rd and Three Mile Drive, Kalispell MT. Legal Description: S11, T28 N, R22 W, ACRES 90.87, COS 20588-1, TR 4A IN NW4 This property is Preliminarily Approved by the City of Kalispell; Resolution #5869 and Resolution #5870 both approved May 7, 2018. Ordinance 1808 Passed and approved May 21, 2018. My request to the City of Kalispell is to be granted a 12 month Extension, to the existing Preliminary Plat approval for the Rockwood Ranch Subdivision. Currently I have this property under contract and scheduled to close on April 15, 2021. These buyers/developers will need time to get organized, prior to breaking ground, and they have requested we ask and receive this extension prior to closing on this contract. Previously I had this property sold and scheduled to close on February 5th 2021, to other investors, but due to personal reasons, and Covid restraints, one of their major investors for the project, chose not to continue. I believe the development of Rockwood Ranch will be a great benefit to the City of Kalispell for more housing and revenue, to the newer developments in the same vicinity, and it will give opportunity to a few more businesses here in Kalispell. I hope that you will strongly consider my request for an extension. I greatly appreciate your time! Sincerely, dotloop verified 02/16/21 4:07 PM MST SCJ9-9NNN-TAKS-TK9B Ren Xinwu 100 Deer Run Rd Kalispell Mt. 59901