04-26-21 Work Session Agenda and MaterialsCITY COUNCIL
KCITY OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
ALISPELL April 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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1. Downtown Historic Design Standards
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KALISPELL
REPORT TO: Kalispell City Council
Development Services Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/plannine
FROM: Rachel Ezell, Kalispell Planning Department
SUBJECT: Downtown Historic District Design Standards
DATE: April 26, 2021 (Work session)
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) applied for and
received a grant from the Montana Main Street Program in 2020 to hire a consultant to develop
design standards for the historic downtown Kalispell, an effort to implement goals and policies
of the Downtown Plan and Growth Policy. Both the Growth Policy and the Downtown Plan
explicitly call out the need for architectural design standards to ensure growth and
redevelopment is done in a way that highlights, rather than detracts from the existing built
environment. According to these documents, the purpose of the design standards should be to
establish a unique and identifiable character of downtown that will further support the economic
growth of the city's local businesses and promote the area as a tourism destination and epicenter
of the community's arts, culture, and history. The consultant, A&E Architects, was awarded the
contract in September 2020 and worked with staff, Downtown BID, Architectural Review
Committee (ARC), and the Planning Board to develop design guidelines for Kalispell's historic
commercial area based on historic preservation best practices. These guidelines formed the basis
for the Downtown Historic District Design Standards that are proposed with this text
amendment.
The initial planning steps involved delineating a boundary for the Downtown Historic District
Overlay and collecting public input. The overlay boundary was established by determining the
historic commercial area of downtown based on historic settlement patterns, a concentration of
historic commercial buildings, or areas where redevelopment could significantly affect the
character of the adjacent historic area. After the boundaries for the overlay were established,
public input was sought via a public survey that was sent via mail to 148 property owners within
the boundary of the proposed Downtown Historic District Overlay. Online access was made
available to the general public via the City website, social media accounts, and distributed by the
BID and Chamber of Commerce. The survey was open between October 22" d and November 19th
and we received 58 total responses, 30 of which were from property owners within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay boundaries. While the survey results showed a strong
consensus that historic buildings are an asset to the city that should be maintained; responses
varied as to what direction the city should take in preserving the character of historic buildings,
ranging from doing nothing to providing tax incentives and grants to support building owners,
and establishing architectural design standards.
The design standards that were developed with the BID, ARC, and Planning Board were created
with the understanding that the majority of the contributing historic buildings, buildings that
were built at least 50 years ago and maintain a high degree of historic integrity, are found within
the Main Street Historic District. The Main Street Historic District was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1994 at the direction of City Council and expanded in 2010 after
re-evaluation indicated, "of the district's 77 buildings, nearly 75 percent (56) are contributing
elements and therefore make a positive contribution to the district's historic character." While
the surrounding commercial area has fewer "contributing buildings", the area exhibits common
themes found in historic settlement patterns, such as street -facing buildings with minimal or zero
setbacks that result in a pedestrian -oriented built environment.
The proposed design standards that make up the text amendment are comprised of a layered set
of requirements. The first set of standards would apply to all properties within the Downtown
Historic District Overlay and focuses on pedestrian -friendly urban site design. The second set of
standards are in addition to the first set of standards and would apply to buildings within the
Main Street Historic District and focus on historic architectural form, material, and colors
reflective of Kalispell's period of significance (1891-1960). ARC review and approval would be
required for new buildings, additions, fagade improvements, signs 20 square feet in size or larger
within the Main Street Historic District, and other work not considered ordinary repair or
maintenance that could affect the fagade of the building. In order to allow for flexibility and
creativity, the design standards allow ARC to approve contemporary, non -period, and innovative
design when the proposal demonstrates compliance with the spirit and intent of the design
standards.
In addition to the BID and ARC meetings, the Planning Board met to discuss the draft text
amendment at work sessions held on February 9th and March 9th, 2021. A public hearing was
held on April 13th and the Planning Board forwarded a unanimous positive recommendation for
the text amendment as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council discuss the proposed zoning text
amendment and direct staff accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS: KZTA-21-01 Staff Report
Exhibit A — DRAFT Historic Standards
Exhibit B — DRAFT Historic Overlay Map
DRAFT Kalispell Historic Guidelines
CITY OF KALISPELL — ZONING REGULATIONS
KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT #KZTA-21-01
APRIL 7, 2021
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 establish Chapter 27.21A
creating historic design standards for downtown Kalispell and amending various sections of the
sign regulations and Architectural Review chapter with regard to historic district design
standards and process. The amendments were discussed at work sessions held by the Planning
Board on February 9th and March 9th, 2021. A public hearing has been scheduled before the
Planning Board for April 13, 2021, 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
The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) received a grant from the Montana Main
Street Program in early 2020 to hire a consultant to develop design standards for the historic
downtown Kalispell, an effort supported by the Downtown Plan and Kalispell Growth Policy
Plan -It 2035. A&E Architects was awarded the contract in September 2020 and worked with
staff, the Downtown BID, and the Architectural Review Committee to develop design
standards for Kalispell's historic commercial area.
A. Petitioner: City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 758-7940
B. Area Effected by the Proposed Changes: Properties within the boundaries of the
Downtown Historic District Overlay will be subject to the proposed amendments with the
exception of properties used solely for single family and duplex dwellings.
C. Proposed Amendments. Below is a summary of the proposed amendments. The full text
of the proposed amendment is attached as Exhibit A and map of the overlay is attached as
Exhibit B. Deletions are struck -out and additions are underlined.
(1) Adding language within Chapter 27.21 Architectural Review that supports and
cross references requirements in the new Chapter 27.21A Downtown Historic
District Design Standards. As the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will be
primarily tasked with enforcing the proposed design standards, a statement regarding the
need to protect and enhance the historic character of downtown Kalispell was added to
the board's list of purposes and objectives. The list of qualifications for ARC appointees
was amended to include historic preservation specialist as a preferred candidate, when
available, and to note that facade improvements that may not require a building permit
could require ARC review when the building is located within the Downtown Historic
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District Overlay.
(2) Adding design standards for all buildings, except single family and duplex
dwellings, within the Downtown Historic District Overlay. The proposal would
include a new chapter in the zoning ordinance dedicated to design standards within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay. The proposed design standards are comprised of a
layered set of requirements. The first set of standards would apply to all properties within
the Downtown Historic District Overlay and focuses on pedestrian -friendly urban site
design. The second set of standards are in addition to the first set of standards and would
apply to buildings within the Main Street Historic District and focus on historic
architectural form, material, and colors reflective of Kalispell's period of significance
(1891-1960). ARC review and approval would be required for new buildings, additions,
facade improvements, signs 20 square feet in size or larger within the Main Street
Historic District, and other work not considered ordinary repair or maintenance that could
affect the facade of the building. In order to allow for flexibility and creativity, the design
standards allow ARC to approve contemporary, non -period, and innovative design when
the proposal demonstrates compliance with the spirit and intent of the design standards.
(3) Update Chapter 27.22 Sign Regulations to reflect review requirements for signs in
the Main Street Historic District. In order to ensure signs in the Main Street Historic
District are complementary to the historic character of the district, wall signs 20 square
feet in size or larger will require ARC review and approval.
D. Staff Discussion
While the Flathead Valley has a rich history dating back to late 1800's, Kalispell is the only
community within the valley with a significant stock of historic commercial structures. The
importance of preserving and enhancing the historic character of Downtown as a means of
revitalizing the commercial heart of Kalispell is a theme incorporated into a number of the past
and current planning and policy documents that address this geographical area. Chapter 6 of the
Growth Policy Plan It 2035, adopted in 2017, is dedicated to the Historic Downtown and Core
Area and acknowledges the importance of compatible development and redevelopment as a
means of maintaining the urban character and heritage of the downtown. Both the Growth Policy
and the Downtown Plan explicitly call out the need for architectural design standards to ensure
growth and redevelopment is done in a way that highlights, rather than detracts from the existing
built environment. According to these documents, the purpose of the design standards should be
to establish a unique and identifiable character of downtown that will further support the
economic growth of the city's local business, and promote the area as a tourism destination and
epicenter of the community's arts, culture, and history.
In an effort to implement of the goals and policies of the Downtown Plan and the Growth Policy,
The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) received a grant from the Montana Main
Street Program in 2020 to hire a consultant to develop design standards for the historic
downtown Kalispell. The consultant, A&E Architects, worked with staff, Downtown BID,
Review Committee (ARC), and the Planning Board to develop design guidelines for Kalispell's
historic commercial area based on historic preservation best practices. These guidelines formed
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the basis for the Downtown Historic District Design Standards that are proposed with this text
amendment.
The initial planning steps involved delineating a boundary for the Downtown Historic District
Overlay and collecting public input. The overlay boundary was established by determining the
historic commercial area of downtown based on historic settlement patterns, a concentration of
historic commercial buildings, or areas where redevelopment could significantly affect the
character of the adjacent historic area. After the boundaries for the overlay were established,
public input was sought via a public survey that was sent via mail to 148 property owners within
the boundary of the proposed Downtown Historic District Overlay. Online access was made
available to the general public via the City website, social media accounts, and distributed by the
BID and Chamber of Commerce. The survey was open between October 22"d to November 19th
and we received 58 total responses, 30 of which were from property owners within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay boundaries. While the survey results showed a strong
consensus that historic buildings are an asset to the city that should be maintained; responses
varied as to what direction the city should take to preserving the character of historic buildings,
ranging from doing nothing to providing tax incentives and grants to support building owners,
and establishing architectural design standards.
The design standards that were developed with the BID, ARC, and Planning Board were created
with the understanding that the majority of the contributing historic buildings, buildings that
were built at least 50 years ago and maintain a high degree of historic integrity, are found within
the Main Street Historic District. The Main Street Historic District was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1994 at the direction of City Council and expanded in 2010 after
re-evaluation indicated, "of the district's 77 buildings, nearly 75 percent (56) are contributing
elements and therefore make a positive contribution to the district's historic character." While
the surrounding commercial area has fewer "contributing buildings", the area exhibits common
themes found in historic settlement patterns, such as street -facing buildings with minimal or zero
setbacks that result in a pedestrian -oriented built environment. Understanding the key features of
the two subdistricts informed the development of the standards in a way that will preserve the
character defining traits while allowing creativity and flexibility where appropriate.
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 polio
The design standards are an implementation of specific goals and policies found in the
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and the Downtown Plan that focus on preserving the historic
character and cultural identity of downtown. The following goals and policies support the
implementation of the design standards:
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035; Resolution #5821A
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Goals:
3) New development should contribute to the community quality of life and its
attractiveness as a retirement and tourism destination.
4) Strengthen the downtown as a historical and cultural center of the community
and a viable commercial center for residents and tourists.
6) Preserve and enhance Kalispell's traditional townscape of Main Street and
streets designed for slower vehicle traffic, walking, bicycling, and historic town
atmosphere.
8) Document and conserve our historical and cultural heritage for the benefit of
present and future generations.
Policies:
2) Reinforce and take advantage of downtown's strengths including its higher
concentration of people, investment in buildings and infrastructure, intricate mix
of land uses, historic and architectural character, pedestrian orientation, and
visitor attraction.
5) Redevelopment in the downtown should consider the downtown's historic
character and be compatible with the existing built environment.
6) Discourage demolition of historically or culturally significant structures or
sites.
Recommendations:
4) Review and update as necessary the City of Kalispell Architectural Design
Standards to reflect the best management practices for historic and cultural
preservation.
The Downtown Plan; Resolution 45846A
Goal:
5) Create a unique and identifiable image for Downtown Kalispell.
Policies:
Goal:
a) Craft architectural design standards that are downtown specific that encourage
renovations and new construction to blend in with and enhance the current
historic flavor of the Downtown.
c) Historic preservation to maintain the cultural and visual fabric of Downtown
Kalispell.
d) Establish a standard for high quality design for new buildings and parking.
6) Become the epicenter for arts, culture, and historic preservation within the
Flathead Valley.
Policies:
a) Support preservation, conservation, and adaptable reuse of historic buildings.
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b) Discourage the demolition of historically or culturally significant structures
and sites.
2. Does the zoning regulation consider the effect on motorized and nonmotorized
transportation systems?
The proposed amendments are anticipated to have some positive effect on motorized and
nonmotorized transportation systems as the design standards require new development to
implement pedestrian -oriented development and maintain key architectural features that
preserve and promote downtown's walkable atmosphere.
3. Is the zoning regulation designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers?
While the proposed amendments address site development and architectural character of
buildings, the design standards would not allow development to supersede the permitted
uses, setbacks, lot coverage, and height restrictions of the underlying zoning which are
designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers.
4. Is the zoning regulation designed to promote public health, public safety, and the general
welfare?
The general health, safety, and welfare of the public will be promoted by the design
standards which are intended to preserve the existing stock of historic buildings and
encourage development that is compatible with the existing built environment.
5. Does the zoning regulation consider the reasonable provision of adequate light and air?
The proposed amendments would enforce architectural standards for buildings within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay in addition to the minimum property development
standards of the current underlying zoning which are designed to ensure adequate light
and air is provided.
6. Is the zoning_ regulation designed to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements?
As mentioned above, the design standards will encourage pedestrian -friendly urban site
design congruent with historic Kalispell development patterns. These development
patterns supported by the existing grid -style platting and infrastructure allows for a more
efficient allocation of public resources and better provision of public services.
7. Does the zoning regulation consider the character of the district and its peculiar
suitabili . for particular uses?
The zoning text amendments are specifically designed to preserve the character and
historic integrity of buildings within the Downtown Historic District Overlay by
protecting key architectural features and historic site development patterns established
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during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. While the uses, setbacks, lot
coverage, and height restrictions in the underlying B-4, RA-2, and P-1 zoning would not
be directly affected by the amendments, the design standards would impact site design as
the standards enforce high quality, pedestrian -oriented development.
8. Does the zoning regulation consider conserving the value of buildings?
The proposed design standards would conserve the value of buildings within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay as the design standards are intended to preserve the
existing historic integrity of downtown. The district contains a large proportion of
historic buildings that, when preserved collectively, add value to the district as well as the
individual property. In addition, the design standards require high quality materials,
compatible design, and architectural detail which promote the unique historic identity of
the district and protect the investment and property values of local businesses.
9. Does the zoning regulation encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the
municipality?
The amendments pertain to design standards that do not affect the permitted or
conditional uses allowed within the respective zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt the findings in staff report
KZTA-21-01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendments be
adopted as provided herein.
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 27.21
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Sections:
27.21.010
Findings and Objectives.
27.21.020
Architectural Review Committee.
27.21.030
Jurisdiction and Powers of the Architectural Review Committee.
27.21.040
Criteria and Standards.
27.21.050
Procedure.
27.21.010: Findings and Objectives.
(1) Excessive uniformity, dissimilarity, inappropriateness or poor quality of
design on the exterior appearance of structures and signs and the lack of
proper attention to site development and landscaping in Kalispell hinders
the harmonious development of the city, impairs the desirability of
residences, investment or occupation in the city, limits the opportunity to
attain the optimum use and value of land and improvement, adversely
affects the stability and value of the property, produces degeneration of
property in such areas with attendant deterioration of condition affecting the
peace, health and welfare of the city, and destroys a proper relationship
between the taxable value of property and the cost of municipal services.
(2) The purposes and objectives of architectural site design review procedure
are to:
(a) Encourage originality, flexibility and innovation in site planning and
development, including the architecture, landscaping and graphic
design of said development;
(b) Discourage monotonous, drab, unsightly, dreary and inharmonious
development;
(c) Conserve the city's natural beauty and visual character and charm
by insuring that structures, signs and other improvements are
properly related to their sites, and to surrounding sites and
structures, with due regard to the aesthetic qualities of the natural
terrain and landscaping, and that proper attention is given to exterior
appearances of structures, signs, and other improvements;
(d) Protect and enhance the city's appeal to tourists and visitors and thus
support and stimulate business and industry and promote the
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desirability of investment and occupancy in business, commercial
and industrial properties;
(e) Stabilize and improve property values and prevent blighted areas
and, thus, increase tax revenues;
(f) Achieve the beneficial influence of pleasant environments for living
and working on behavioral patterns, and thus decrease the cost of
governmental services;
(g) Foster civil pride and community spirit so as to improve the quality
and quantity or citizen participation in local government and in
community growth, change and improvement;
(h) Sustain the comfort, health, tranquility and contentment of residents
by reason of the city's favorable environment, and thus to promote
and protect the peace, health and welfare of the city; and
(i) Protect and enhance the historic character of downtown Kalispell
for the educational, cultural, and economic benefit and enjoyment
of the traveling public and citizens of Kalispell.
27.21.020: Architectural Review Committee.
(1) The mayor, with the approval of the council, shall appoint an Architectural
Review Committee (ARC) of at least five persons, each with one or more
of the following qualifications: special education, training or experience in
the financing of commercial real property, architecture, historic
preservation or landscape architecture; active engagement in business,
commerce or industry; and/or education, training or experience in the area
of graphic or allied arts. Whenever possible, the mayor shall appoint
individuals who are either property owners, residents, historic preservation
specialist, or actively engaged in business or employment in the city.
(2) The members shall serve four year terms. The specific terms shall be
initially established so that up to two four-year appointments are made each
year until all positions have been appointed._The mayor, with approval of
the council, may remove any member of the ARC after hearing, for
misconduct or non-performance of duty. Any vacancies of the ARC shall
be appointees of the mayor with the approval of the council.
(3) The ARC may adopt and amend rules to govern the conduct of its business
including, but not limited to: Officers, quorum, voting, schedule of meetings
and records.
27.21.030: Jurisdiction and Powers of the ARC.
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1) Except for single family and duplex dwellings, no building permit shall be
issued for a new building or major remodeling of an existing building, and
no sign permit shall be issued for the construction or alteration of a sign,
until the plans, drawings, sketches and other documents required under
Section 27.21.050 have been reviewed and approved by the ARC in
conformity with the criteria specified in Section 27.21.040. Wall signs are
exempt from ARC review. For purposes of this ordinance, the term "major
remodeling" shall mean any remodeling that substantially changes the
exterior appearance of the building. The facade improvements outlined in
Section 27.21A.020 may not require a building �permit but require ARC
review and approval prior to commencing work.
(2) Construction, site development and landscaping, signing and graphics shall
be carried out in the substantial accord with the plans, drawings, sketches
and other documents approved by the ARC, unless altered with the ARC's
approval. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent ordinary
repair, maintenance and replacement of any part of the building or
landscaping which does not involve a substantial change from the goals and
objectives of section 27.21.010.
27.21.040: Criteria and Standards.
(1) The following standards shall be utilized by the ARC in reviewing the plans,
drawings, sketches and other documents required under section 27.21.050.
These standards are intended to provide a frame of reference for the
applicant in the development of site and building plans as well as a method
of review for the ARC. These standards shall not be regarded as inflexible
requirements. They are not intended to discourage creativity, invention and
innovation. The specifications on one or more particular architectural style
are not included in these standards.
(a) City of Kalispell, Montana, Architectural Design Standards: The
project should be designed to follow the architectural design
standards.
(b) Relation of proposed buildings to environment: Proposed structures
shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to existing buildings
in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed
buildings. The achievement of such relationship may include the
enclosure of space in conjunction with other existing buildings or
other proposed buildings and the creation of focal points with
respect to avenues of approach, terrain features or other buildings.
(c) Advertising features: The size, location, design, color, texture,
lighting and materials of all exterior signs and outdoor advertising
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structures or features shall not detract from the design of proposed
buildings and structures and the surrounding properties.
(d) Special features: Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery
installations, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and
structures and similar accessory areas and structures shall be subject
to such setback, screen plantings or other screening methods as shall
reasonably be required to prevent their being incongruous with the
existing or contemplated environment and the surrounding
properties.
(e) Application of design standards: The standards of review outlined
in this section also apply to all accessory buildings, structures,
exterior signs and other site features, however related to the major
buildings or structures.
(2) The ARC shall also be guided by the objectives of section 27.21.010, and
such objectives shall serve as additional criteria and standards.
27.21.050: Procedure.
(1) Submission of documents. A prospective applicant for a building or other
permit, who is subject to site design review, shall submit to the planning
department the following:
(a) A site plan, drawn to scale, showing the proposed layout of all
structures and other improvements including, where appropriate,
driveways, pedestrian walks, landscaped areas, fences, walls, off-
street parking and loading areas, and railroad tracks. The site plan
shall indicate the location of entrances and exits and the direction of
traffic flow into and out of off-street parking and loading areas, the
location of each parking space and each loading berth and areas of
turning and maneuvering vehicles.
(b) A landscape plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of existing
trees proposed to be removed and to be retained on the site, the
location and design of landscaped areas, the varieties and sizes of
trees and plant materials to be planted on the site, other pertinent
landscape features, and irrigation systems required to maintain trees
and plant materials.
(c) Architectural drawings or sketches, drawn to scale, including floor
plans, in sufficient detail to permit computation of yard
requirements and showing all elevations of the proposed structures
and other improvements as they will appear on completion of
construction.
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(d) Specifications as to type, color and texture of exterior surfaces of
proposed structures or alterations.
(e) Specifications for each exterior light fixture.
(f) A sign plan, drawn to scale, showing the location, size, design,
material, color and methods of illumination of all exterior signs.
(2) The ARC shall make a decision in a timely manner pursuant to their rules
and schedule. An applicant may appeal a decision to the City Council. The
appeal shall be filed in writing to the city manager within 30 days after the
ARC has rendered its decision at the scheduled meeting.
CHAPTER 27.21A
DOWTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
27.21A.010 Intent
27.21A.020 Applicability
27.21A.030: Design Standards Applicable to All Properties within the Downtown Historic
District Overlay
27.21A.040: Additional Design Standards Applicable to Properties within the Main Street
Historic District
27.21A.010: Intent. The purpose of this section is to establish design standards that guide
individuals, businesses, architects, designers as well as the Architectural Review
Committee in making consistent and objective decisions involving development
within historic downtown Kalispell. The standards will protect and enhance the
development of buildings and sites within downtown Kalispell, an area of
significant architectural and historic character, for educational, cultural and
economic benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Kalispell and the traveling
public. The Downtown Historic District Overlay (Figure 2.2) consists of the
Kalispell Main Street Historic District and the surrounding area that embodies the
historic commercial site development patterns of early Kalispell. The design
standards will preserve historic architectural design and integri . , while promoting
compatible urban growth and redevelopment. The standards will protect the
investment and property values of local businesses, promote tourism, and
encourage pedestrian -oriented development. Contemporary, non -period and
innovative design of new structures and additions is encouraged when such design
is compatible with and/or compliments surrounding structures. These standards are
not intended to necessarilyprecludesignificant alteration or demolition of existing
buildings but are designed to provide consistencypredictability to property
development standards and the permit review process.
27.21A.020: Applicability. The followiniz design standards are abblicable to all buildings excebt
for single family and duplex dwellings within the Downtown Historic District
Overlay(Figure 2.2). Standards in Section 27.21A.030 apply to all properties
within the boundary of the Downtown Historic District Overlay, which emphasizes
pedestrian -friendly urban site design congruent with historic Kalispell. In addition
to Section 27.21A.030, Section 27.21A.040 applies to properties within the Main
Street Historic District and focuses on historic architectural form, material, and
color reflective of the established historic built environment. When applying the
standards of this chapter, ARC must also be guided by the Design Guidelines -
Downtown Historic District Overlay.
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including but not limited to the application of paint, installation or
replacement of awnings, siding„ or windows, wall murals or artistic
sculptures, substantial alteration of historically significant elements
(Section 27.21A.040(2)(c)(5)) on contributing buildings, and wall signs 20
square feet in size or larger require ARC approval within the Main Street
Historic District. Ordinarrepair or maintenance, as defined in this chapter,
is exempt from ARC review. Ordinary repair and maintenance does not
include the alteration or repair of the building facade, including but not
limited to brick and masonry repair, abrasive and/or comprehensive
cleaniniz of the buildiniz_ striminiz Daint finishes. Daintiniz_ and window or
awning replacement.
1) Alternative Compliance to Design Standards. ARC may modify the
design standards to allow for alternative compliance when the proposal
demonstrates alignment with the spirit and intent of the design standards.
2) Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) Contributing building: A building constructed during Kalispell's
period of significance (1891-1960) and which retains a high degree
of integrity. The building is intact and few alterations have
occurred. If additions have been made more than 50 years go, the
additions may be seen as part of the evolution of the building and
provide historical significance.
(b) Downtown Main Street District: A historic district listed on the
National Register of Historic places and a subdistrict of the
Downtown Historic District Overlay.
(c) Ghost signs: A wall sign painted on the exterior wall of a building
during Kalispell's period of significance which advertises a
business, product, or service.
(d) Individually listed building: A building or structure that has been
listed on the National Register of Historic Places based on the
significance in American history, architecture, archaeology,
engineering or culture. Information on individually listed buildings
can be found on the Montana State Historic Preservation Office
website and the National Park Service's National Register of
Historic Places website.
(e) Noncontributing building: A building whose date of construction
is outside the period of significance or is within the period of
significance but has been altered to the degree in which the
integrity and historical character has been compromised.
(f) Ordinary repair or maintenance: Replacement or renewal of
existing, systems of a building or of parts of the service equipment
made in the ordinary course of maintenance and that do not in an,
way affect health or the fire or structural safety of the building or
the safe use and operation of the service equipment therein.
(g) Period of significance: A period between 1891 and 1960 during
which time Kalispell gained its most architectural and historical
importance.
(h) Wall murals: A painting or artistic work composed of pictures or
arrangements of color which is painted on or attached to a building
and which does not contain a commercial message.
27.21A.030: Design Standards Applicable to All Properties within the Downtown Historic
District Overlay. The following standards apply to all properties within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay Figure 2.2) which consists of the Kalispell
Main Street Historic District and the surrounding area.
1) Site Design and Architectural Character
(a) All new buildings shall be placed and designed to present the front
and primary fagade to the block frontage that is highest in order of
precedence and should convey_ a sense of human scale and visual
interest along the street front.
(b) New buildings on a corner at the intersection of two streets shall be
placed to present a front and primary facade on both street block
frontages.
(c) Windows shall use clear glass or clear low-E glass rather than
spandrel, mirrored, or tinted glass at street level.
(d) New buildings shall be scaled to the pedestrian, with a variety of
ways to engage activity at the street and sidewalk b. i�rporating
at least three of the following elements:
1. Recessed bays
2. Protruding or recessed entries.
3. Awnings, entry roofing and trellises.
4. Architectural elements integrated into the design such as
dormers, roof cornices, columns, piers, lintels.
5. Change in plane to avoid large plain building masses.
6. Change in building material or siding sty
7. Windows (except storefront windows) shall include trim or
other design treatment, or alternately_ be recessed at least
two inches from the fagade.
2) Parking Facilities
(a) New surface parking along a street shall be placed to the side or
rear of the building and accessed via the alley when possible.
(b) Parking structures shall incorporate ground floor features that
promote a pedestrian environment.
1. At street level, the parking structure shall include retail,
commercial space, or architectural features that engage the
pedestrian experience. The use of awnings, shading
devices, and landscaping are a means to provide visual
interest to areas otherwise not engaging the pedestrian at
street level.
(c) Upper parking levels facing the street shall minimize the visual
impact of parked cars.
1. Onenlnas shall have a rhvthm and scale similar to buildings
in the area.
2. Screens and decorative materials along with railings shall
be included to provide visual interest to upper level
openings in the structure to help minimize headlight glare
onto adjacent buildings.
(d) The overall design of the parking structure shall be compatible
within the area or neighborhood especially in terms of scale,
massing„ and rhythm.
I. Vertical and horizontal articulation shall divide the
structure to conform with the area or neighborhood.
2. Vertical pedestrian circulation can be a change of material
or offset from the fagade or elevation in a design similar to
buildings in the area or neighborhood.
3. Angled ramps within shall be screened from view from
streets or sidewalks.
3) Service, Loading, Outdoor Storage and Mechanical Areas. Trash,
utility, communications, power and gas meters and equivalent elements
shall be located in the alley or incorporated into the architecture of the
building by parapets, walls, roof elements, and/or evergreen
landscaping. Architectural screening elements shall be compatible with
the proposed or existing building materials.
27.21A.040: Additional Design Standards Applicable to Properties within the Main Street
Historic District. In addition to the standards outlined in Section 27.21A.030_ the
following standards apply to properties within the boundaries of the Main Street
Historic District (Figure 2.2).
1) Building Materials and Color
(a) Exterior finishes shall include historic materials as masonry,
concrete, cut stone and stone panels, native stone, terra-cotta,
wood, cast iron, glass block, copper, and tin as the primary finish
material. Synthetic materials may be used but shall be avoided as a
primary finish material.
(b) Historic elements, materials and details shall not be covered, clad
over, or boarded up with modern, non -historic, non -era materials.
(c) Street shades and awnings shall be based on materials consistent
with the historic period of construction.
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(d) All exterior building colors shall use a time period color palette
from a reputable paint manufacturer based on the era in which the
building was constructed. These paint palettes do not preclude the
use of one or more colors that can be justified to the ARC through
historic paint analysis or historic photo documentation.
(e) Any color not listed within a historic palette or justified by historic
paint analysis or photo documentation is referred to as a "limited
color". Limited Colors may only be used up to 5-15% of the
building facade, depending on the building size, and are subject to
approval by the ARC.
(f) Color guidelines aply to all exterior materials, including„ but not
limited to, paint, metals, masonry, concrete masonry units, and
storefronts. Color guidelines do not apply to murals and artistic
sculptures that comply with Section 27.21A.040(4).
(g) Noncontributing buildings are not subject to manufacturer
designated paint color palettes but shall take cues from colors and
materials used on the block or generally found in the district.
Standards for New Construction
(a) New construction shall maintain a uniform street wall with the
historic building alignment.
(b) All new buildings shall incorporate tripartite construction with a
base, middle, and a top that complements the buildings . le of
adjacent structures.
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(c) Mass and form of new construction shall be compatible with the
historic context, area, and neighborhood.
(d) Large projects shall have a massing and form rhythms and variety_
compatible with the historic pattern of the block or intersection.
Massing shall be articulated to avoid a row of a similarly massed
building of a scale larger than others in the area or neighborhood.
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Buildings shall be at the same grade, elevation, or floor
height of surrounding historic buildings of the area or
neighborhood.
2. Floor to floor heights shall be similar to the surroundin
properties in the area or neighborhood including properties
at an intersection.
3. Buildings shall have horizontal and vertical articulation of
street facing wall planes and differentiate materials
between floors consistent with properties in the area or
neighborhood.
4. Fagade or street facing elevations shall reflect the
proportions of height to width in the area or neighborhood.
5. Buildings shall include historicallv significant architectural
elements such as water tables, bulkhead, belt courses,
dormers, transom, window sills and lintels, roof cornices,
etc. Contemporar i�rpretations of these historical
elements mn be gppropriate.
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(e) Windows, doors, and other features shall be compatible with those
in the area or neighborhood.
Use simplified configuration of historic doors. Storefront
entrances shall have a recessed entry in order to avoid
conflict with pedestrian circulation within the right-of-way.
2. Door height, width, and materials shall be similar to those
in the area or neighborhood.
3. Window headers, sills, and sash design shall be similar to
those in the area or neighborhood and hold similar
relationship to cornices and belt courses.
4. Contemporary window patterns and designs shall respect
the character and proportion of those in the area or
neighborhood.
5. Windows shall use clear glass or clear low-E glass rather
than spandrel, mirrored, or tinted glass at street level.
(f) Roof forms shall be compatible to those in the area or
neighborhood. Flat roof forms shall not be used in areas of pitched
roofs and pitched roof forms shall not be used in an area of flat
roofs.
(g) When a contributing property is demolished, the reconstruction of
the property shall include elements in the design that respect and
harken back to the history of the site as it existed durinu Kalisbell's
period of significance.
3) Standards for Minor Additions and Facade Improvements to
Contributing and Individually Listed Buildings
(a) Minor building additions and exterior fagade improvements to
contributing properties shall preserve the historical character,
proportion, scale, and rhythm of the existing historic building.
When possible, historical reference including�photographs shall be
used to verify appropriate design.
(b) If architecturally significant features such as cornices, lintels,
historically appropriate windows and doors are replaced, they
be replaced with reproductions of the original, where economically
and functionally possible. If this is not possible, they shall be
replaced with features similar in size and scale to the original.
4) Standards for Art Installations
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(a) Wall murals shall not be located on the front fagade or the side
fagade of a side corner lot and shall not cover, destroy, or
materially alter a historically significant architectural element
(Section 27.21A.040(2)(c)(5)) of the building or an existing ghost
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(b) No mural shall be applied directly to an original, unpainted brick
wall of a contributing or individually listed building. Murals
should instead be painted on a removable substrate suitable for
outdoor use. Anchoring shall be placed into masonryjoints or
other non -damaging areas of the walls. Framing shall be done so as
not to trap water between the mural and the wall. Hanging or
anchoring shall be reversible.
(c) Artistic sculptures shall be secured in a manner that, if removed in
the future, would not impair the historic integrity of the building
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CHAPTER 27.22
SIGN REGULATIONS
27.22.160: Sign Permit. It shall be unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or alter any sign without
first filing with the Zoning Administrator an application in writing and obtaining a
sign permit except as otherwise exempted as per Section 27.22.050.
(1) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, or
relocation of a sign shall be made to the administrator upon a form provided
by the administrator and shall include the information listed below.
(a) Name and address of the owner of the sign.
(b) Street address or location of the property on which the sign is to be
located, along with the name and address of the property owner.
(c) The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this chapter.
(d) A site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along with the
locations and square footage areas of all existing signs on the same
premises.
(e) Specifications and scale drawings showing the materials, design,
dimensions, structural supports, and electrical components of the
proposed sign.
(f) Length of the lot frontage and building frontage.
(g) Location of ingress/egress and overhead wires.
(h) Any other information that may be deemed necessary for purposes
of clarification.
(i) The fee established by the City Council.
(2) Architectural Review. Signs are subject to the architectural review
requirements as set forth in Chapter 27.21. Wall signs and ,.,-O ":,,,.& Of
wall signs less than 50 s"afe feet in ..*-, — e-empted f+em feview. Wall
signs do not require review except for wall signs 20 square feet in size or
larger located on buildings within the Main Street Historic District as
defined in Section 27.21A.020(2)(b).
(3) Issuance and Denial. The Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit and
permit sticker for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign provided
that the sign complies with the laws of all applicable jurisdictions.
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Table of Contents
Applicability
Statement of Significance
Preservation Principals
Design Guidelines
All Projects in the Downtown Historic District Overlay
Parking Structures in the Downtown Historic District Overlay
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House Form Buildings Converted to Commercial Use in the Downtown Historic District Overlay 10
Energy Sustainability in the Downtown Historic District Overlay IV 11
Color Palettes for Existing and New Construction within the Main Street Historic District 12
New Construction within the Main Street Historic District 15
Existing Buildings within the Main Street Historic District
Community Murals within the Main Street Historic District
Appendix
Glossary
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Applicability
These Design Guidelines provide information on tasks and responsibilities for projects within the
Downtown Historic District Overlay as outlined in Kalispell Municipal Code Chapter 27.21A
Downtown Historic District Design Standards.
Every project is different and some projects within the Downtown Historic District Overlay may not have to comply with
Design Guidelines.
1) Removal or Disturbance of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). Pre-1987 buildings may have plumbing piping
and equipment insulated with asbestos or may contain walls, floors, ceiling tiles, roofing, etc. made with an ACM.
Prior to permit, an asbestos assessment is required to determine whether the site is asbestos free, has a
minimally acceptable amount of ACM to not be an Asbestos Project, or requires asbestos abatement per State of
Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rules and regulations.
2) Emergency Work. Emergency work may be performed by licensed contractors prior to retrieving a permit, so long
as it is submitted within two (2) business days after work commences and includes a description of the
emergency condition and mitigating measures taken. Emergency work, as it relates to fagade projects, may
include but shall not be limited to:
a. Stabilization of unsafe structural conditions.
b. Erection of sidewalk sheds, fences, or other similar structures to protect the public from an unsafe condition.
3) Ordinary Repair or Maintenance. Replacement or renewal of existing systems in a building, or of parts of the
service equipment made in the ordinary course of maintenance and that do not in any way affect health or the fire
or structural safety of the building or the safe use and operation of the service equipment therein. Ordinary repairs
include the repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, piping, or faucets.
Work NOT constituting ordinary repairs or maintenance include:
a. Cutting away of any load bearing or required fire -rated wall, floor, or roof construction, as it relates to the
building exterior.
b. Removal, cutting, or modification of beams or structural element that affects the building envelope.
c. Removal, replacement, change, or closing of any exit door, including storefronts, or replacement of any parts
of the building exterior affecting occupant loading or exits-
d. Alteration or repair of the building fagade, including but not limited to brick and masonry repair, abrasive
and/or comprehensive cleaning of the building, stripping paint finishes, painting, and window repair or
replacement.
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e. Any other work affecting health, fire, or structural safety of the building or the safe use and operation of the
service necessary to the continued life, health, and safety of building occupants and operations as any of
these elements affect the exterior of the building.
f. Any form of energy conservation measure visible to or impacting the building exterior.
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Statement of Significance
Period of
Significance:
The period
between 1891
to 1960, the
time during
which Kalispell
gained its most
architectural
and historical
importance.
Kalispell Main Street Commercial Historic District National Register of Historic Places Registration Form.
The Main Street Commercial Historic District is composed of several blocks of the downtown
commercial area of Kalispell. Kalispell's Main Street Historic District is locally significant for its
association with important events that include the construction of the Great Northern Railroad in
the early 1890s and the city's designation as a County Seat in 1893. These and other important
events spurred the city's early growth and development. The district is also significant as it
embodies distinctive characteristics of an architectural type, period, and method of construction.
The district is an intact collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century buildings with
uniform integrity. Many were designed and constructed by architects and contractors who had an
enormous influence on the city's physical development through the design and construction of
buildings. Some buildings were designed by individuals who were considered masters in their
field, and not only influenced the physical development of Kalispell, but of Western and Central
Montana, and areas throughout the Northwest.
The buildings characterize Kalispell's early community development, the stability of the downtown,
and the pride of the community, all of which stimulated the city's economic growth. The district
retains good overall historic integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
feeling, and association.
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Integrity
In addition to the Period of Significance, The
Secretary of Interior Standards recognizes a
property's integrity through seven aspects or
qualities.
Location
Location is the place where the historic property was
constructed or the place where the historic event took
place. Integrity of location refers to whether the
property has been moved or relocated since its
construction. A property is considered to have integrity
of location if it was moved before or during its period
of significance.
Design
Design is the composition of elements that constitute
the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a
property. But properties change through time.
Changes made to continue the function of the aid
during its career may acquire significance in their own
right. These changes do not necessarily constitute a
loss of integrity of design. However, the removal of
essential parts may have a considerable impact on the
property.
Setting
Setting is the physical environment of an historic
property that illustrates the character of the place.
Materials
Materials are the physical elements combined in a
particular pattern or configuration during a period in
the past. Integrity of materials determines whether or
not an authentic historic resource still exists.
Workmanship
Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of
a particular culture or people during any given period
of history. Workmanship is important because it can
furnish evidence of the technology of the craft,
illustrate the aesthetic principles of an historic period,
and reveal individual, local, regional, or national
applications of both technological practices and
aesthetic principles.
Feeling
Feeling is the quality that an historic property has in
evoking the aesthetic or historic sense of a past period
of time. Although it is itself intangible, feeling is
dependent upon the property's significant physical
characteristics that convey its historic qualities.
Association
Association is the direct link between a property and
the event or person for which the property is
significant.
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Preservation Principles
The least level of intervention is always preferred.
Retain the highest degree of integrity for your building. Reference
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating,
Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
Below is a list of preservation principles that apply to all
buildings, including new construction.
1) Respect the historic design character of the building. Do not try
to change its style or make the building appear or look older
than its date of construction. Confusing historic design
character can cause a false sense of history.
2) Seek uses that are compatible with the historic use of the
building. Every reasonable effort should be made to provide a
compatible use for the building that will require minimal
alteration to the historic building.
%3) Consider the impacts that a change of use has on the historic
building and code -required compliance that impact
preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse.
4) Design and uses can be developed that respect the historic
integrity of the building while accommodating new functions.
Radical changes in use may result in loss of significant
features.
5) Protect and maintain architectural features and stylistic
elements of the building. Those features or elements include
craftsmanship that should be treated with sensitivity. When in
doubt, the best preservation principle is to maintain historic
features from the outset.
6) Preserve existing architectural features and original building
materials, including original site features. Preserve original
doors, windows, pediments, storefronts, awnings, porches, and
other features that make the historic property unique from all
others.
7) Repair deteriorated historic features or replace historic features
with similar or matching elements where they cannot be
repaired. If disassembly is necessary for repair or restoration,
use methods that minimize damage to original materials and
the replacement of original configuration.
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Design Guidelines
All Projects in the Downtown Historic District
Overlay
For all projects in the Downtown Historic District Overlay, it is appropriate to:
1) Retain the distinctive historic architectural character of the
building through proper regular maintenance and repair.
Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief 47,
Maintaining the Exterior of Small and Medium Size Histori
Buildings. 'ff '14�
2) Repair and restore the historic building before considering
replacing it. Reference National Park Service, Preservation
Brief 35, Understanding Old Buildings. The Process of
Architectural Investigation.
3) Comply with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving
Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
Reference Appendix for more information. W -q�
4) Maintain the street -level storefront, sense of pedestrian scale,
and detail.
5) Conduct exterior cleaning operations including chemical and
abrasive cleaning and paint removal in accordance with best
practices and local and state regulations. Reference National
Park Service, Preservation Brief 1, Cleaning and Water -
Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings and
Preservation Brief 6, Danger of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic
Buildings. I%ff
6) Provide visual breaks between floor levels on the building
elevation or facade.
7) Include complementary details on all additions. Reference
National Park Service, Preservation Brief 14, New Exterior
Additions to Historic Buildings. Preservation Concerns.
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Storefront, common materials, historic detail.
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8) Design additions that are in scale and compatible with the
existing building.
9) Step back new story additions above the prevalent parapet line
of the existing building.
10) Create ornament and detail for additions that are compatible
with the existing building. Reference National Park Service,
Preservation Brief 17, Architectural Character — Identifying the
Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to Preserving
their Character.
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11) Preserve the character of existing buildings when adapting
them to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Standards, Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards, and/or
International Building Code (IBC) regarding barrier free access.
Provide barrier free ramps without railings if possible, install
barrier free hardware integrated into the design. Reference
National Park Service, Preservation Brief 32, Making Historic
Properties Accessible.
12) Use a variety of materials, especially materials similar
adjacent existing buildings, to create scale and interest. %%
13) Use materials commonly present in the Downtown Historic
District Overlay and materials that have a history of longevity
and durability in our climate
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14) Use common building materials and finishes that are dominant
within the Downtown Historic District Overlay.
15) Design new construction that is compatible with historic
buildings in the Main Street Historic District but distinguishes
itself from historic resource without creating a false sense of
history.
16) Include retractable awnings and fixed overhangs at street level
within the Main Street Historic District. Reference National Park
Service, Preservation Brief 44, The Use of Awnings on Historic
Buildings. Repair, Replacement, and New Design.
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Compatible new addition.
Barrier free ramp.
Barrier free stair and ramp.
Fixed overhangs.
Retractable awnings.
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17) Locate utility and service areas in the alley or incorporated
them into the architecture of the building.
18) Screen roof top equipment so it is not prominently visible from
the street or sidewalk.
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Design Guidelines
Parking Structures in the Downtown Historic
District Overlay
For parking structures, it is appropriate to:
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2)
Incorporate ground -floor features that promote a pedestrian
environment.
a) At street level, include retail or commercial space that
engages the pedestrian.
Design parking structures to be compatible with the scale,
massing, and rhythm of buildings in the area. Nib,
a) Use vertical and horizontal articulation to divide the structure
and conform with adjacent buildings.
b) Vertical pedestrian circulation can be a change of material or
offset from the facade or elevation.
c) Angled ramps within should be screened from view from
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3) Minimize the visual impact of parked cars in upper levels facing
the street.
a) Include openings that have a rhythm and scale similar to
buildings in the area.
b) Provide durable screens and decorative materials that add
visual interest to upper -level openings, provide a sense of
security, and minimize headlight glare onto adjacent
buildings. 1W
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Parking structure compatible with adjacent.
Parking structure with street level core
Parking structure entry with street level retail.
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Design Guidelines
House Form Buildings Converted to Commercial
Use in the Downtown Historic District Overlay
For house form buildings converted to commercial use, it is appropriate
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1) Preserve and maintain features and elements that relate to
architectural style, including:
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Porches, screen doors, windows and doors, columns,
brackets, exposed rafter tails, wall and roof finishes including
material type, size and orientation, paint colors, and jigsaw
ornaments.
2) Avoid adding materials, elements, or details that were not part of
the existing building, as it creates a false sense of history.
3) Design new additions to be congruous with the eAM69,
a product of its own time, and distinguishable from the existing
building.
a) Preserve and relate to the established massing, scale, and
orientation of the existing.
b) Be subordinate to and set back from the primary facade.
c) Relate roof shape and orientation to existing.
d) New dormer(s) shall be proportional in scale to the original
dormers and the scale of the original roof.
e) Employ windows that are congruous with existing.
f) Distinguish the new addition from the existing by a change in
material or a decorative band.
g) Locate accessibility elements (ramps) visible to the front of the
building, yet not obscuring original entry and integral to the
existing house form building.
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New addition congruous with existing building.
Addition subordinate, roof shape, materials.
Addition subordinate, capable.
Barrier free design, accessible ramp.
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h) Maintain significant site features, such as trees, site walls, fences, and outbuildings.
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Design Guidelines
Energy Sustainability in the Downtown Historic
District Overlay
When considering energy sustainability, in addition to guidelines given in The Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving,
Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings, it is appropriate to employ sustainable
design features that:
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Locate utilities and energy conserving/generating systems whet
they will not damage, obscure, or cause removal of historically
significant features or materials. Reference National Park
Service, Preservation Brief 3, Improving Energy Efficiency in
Historic Buildings.
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Design Guidelines
Color Palettes for Existing and New Construction
within the Main Street Historic District
Buildings often follow architectural design movements or schools of thought and emerge as an
identifiable architectural style. Color, in relation to the architectural style, is a fundamental tool to
intensify or diminish the presence of elements and facilitate, compliment, and complete the design.
Paint colors then relate to the architectural styles relate to the time period the building was
constructed. Generally, the Main Street Historic District reflects the evolution of facade designs for
commercial construction that were popular between 1891 and 1960, the time during which Kalispell
gained its most architectural and historical importance. qM
When considering paint colors and color palettes, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, The
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for
Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings, and Technical Preservation
Services of the National Park Service Preservation Briefs provide guidance and recommendations.
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1) Maintain existing colors or change paint colors based on historic documentation, historic photos, or
paint analysis for existing buildings.
2) Select colors and color palettes for new buildings that maintain and complement colors in the
Historic District.
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3) Use an exterior color palette based on the era in which the building was constructed. Era based
color palettes are available from several paint manufacturers.
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Design Guidelines
New Construction within the Main Street Historic
District
For new construction within the Main Street Historic District, it is appropriate to:
1) Respect established building location, lot coverage, and open space
patterns.
2)
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b)
c)
d)
Be compatible with the historic lot coverage in the area.
Follow general pattern or open space or relationship with the street
and sidewalk in the area.
Reflect established setback patterns.
Maintain the street wall and alignment of historic building facades in
the context of the area.
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a) Incorporate floor -to -floor heights that appear similar to those in
adjacent historic buildings.
b) Consider the tripartite building form of the street -facing elevations,
where the ground floor differs from upper floors, which then differ
from the treatment of the top cornice.
c) Use horizontal and vertical elements to articulate the facade.
d) Design a commercial facade composed of patterns and rhythms
similar to historic buildings.
e) Include details to continue the human scale in the area.
f) Incorporate window heights and arrangements that, in general, align
with adjacent buildings and continue the rhythm and pattern of other
street -facing windows.
g) Articulate massing on primary street elevations.
h) Match grade of adjacent historic buildings at street level and provide
barrier free design
i) Use roof forms compatible to those in the area.
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Roof form, window pattern, grade.
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3) In new construction adjacent or adjoining residential areas, step the massing and scale down on
commercial buildings.
4) Include windows, doors, and other features compatible with
those in the area.
a) Use clear glass or clear low-E glass rather than spandrel
mirrored, or tinted glass at street level. -
b) Use wood, metal, or aluminum storefronts with height, scale,
and proportion that convey a sense of human scale and
visual interest along the street. qft
c) Consider the use of street front retractable awnings and
fixed overhangs
d) Consider typical upper -story window pattern, rhythm, and
arched windows. V�
5) Use materials of similar scale, size, patterns, colors, textures,
and finishes as those in the area. Use new materials to maintain
established horizontal and vertical rhythms of historic building
patterns along the street. AM MW
6) Respect character -defining features of historic buildings in the
area.
7) New construction to be current to the era.
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Awning, materials, window pattern, rhythm.
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above have been accurately
reconstructed. This is the mosr W"
appropriate treatment when good
historical Information is available about
the design. It is especiallyimportant to
use this treatment when the structure is
highly significant or the context has marry
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Design Guidelines
Existing Buildings within the Main Street Historic
District
Based on the 1994 Kalispell Main Street Historic District National Register Nomination and the 2010
Kalispell Main Street Historic District National Register Nomination Addendum and Boundary
Increase, 77 buildings were identified in the Main Street Historic District. Of those 56 buildings were
identified as a contributing resource to the historic character of the Main Street Historic District. Ten
of the 56 contributing resources are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1
No.
ADDRESS
34 & 40 Main Street
HISTORIC NAME DATE
McIntosh & Sawyer Block 1903
STATUS
1
Contributing
2
48 Main Street
McIntosh Block & OperjdWe
1896
Contributing
3
100 Main Street
Kalispell Hotel
1911
Contributing
4
110, 116 Main Street
Halliday-Boysen Block
Brust Building
8
1wContributing
Contributing
Individually Listed
Contributing
5
117 Main Street
118,120 Main
Street
123 Main Street
1928
92/1901
6
Brewery Sa The Palm
Wilson's Cafe
7
1891,
1903
8
124 Main Street
Edwards Block
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Contributing
9
127 Main Street Jordan's Cafe
128 Main Street Kalis eat Markel
131 Main Street Todd's Bakery
135 Main Street Eagle Shoe Company
136 Main Street Kalispell Drug Com any
139 Main Street First National B
140 Main Street Heller Building (Pastime Bar)
141, 149 Main Ford Block Building
Street oft
214-218 Main Woolworth Company
Street
217 Main Street Adam ck (nortIT
219 Main Street Adams Block (south addition)
221 Main Street Calbick Block
222 Main Street Anderson Style Shop
226-228 Main Knight & Twining Block
Street
1901
Contributing
10
8
Contributing
11
1899
Contributing
12
1903-10
Contributing
Contributing
13
1908
14
1891
Contributing
15
1898
Individually Listed
Contributing
Contributing
16
1898
17
1955
18
1895
Contributing
19
1901
Contributing
20
1906
Contributing
21
1941
Individually Listed
22
1901
Contributing
23
227 Main Street
Fair Department Store
1901
Contributing
24
231 Main Street
Karcher -Duvall Building
Frohlicher Building
1908
Contributing
25 233-235 Main
Street
1955
Contributing
26 237 Main Street
27 241, 245 Main
Street
K&E Building / "Knight &
Twining Block"
Masonic Temple
1908
Contributing
Contributing
1905
28
301-309 Main
Street
Whipps Block
1904 &
1909
Contributing
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29
317, 319 Main
Kalispell Nash Motor Company 1923-
Contributing
Street
318, 320 Main
1924
Griffin Block 1891-
30
Contributing
Street
322, 324 Main
_ _ 1894
Cyr Building 1936
Contributing
31
Street
323 Main Street
O'Neil Print Ship 1926
32
Contributing
Contributing
33
325, 327 Main Gambles Store
1946
Street
332 Main Street Kalispell Times Block
34
1891-
Contributing
1894
Contributing
Individually Listed
35
333 Main Street
Montgomery Ward Store
19 Z9
36
338-340 Main
Sauser-Mercord Building
1901
Street
(north)
1925
south
37
412 Main Street
Henrickson Motors
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Contributing
38
418 Main Street
Henrickson Motors
O'Neil Timber Company Offic
Kalispell Monumental
ca. 1955
Contributing
Individually_ Listed
Individually Listed
39
424 Main Street
7 1st Ave East
1909 1W
40
1911
Company
Continental Oil Company 7V
ividually Listed
41
35 1 st Ave East
&
Filling Station
42 120 1st Ave East
Liberty Theater 1920
Kalispell -American Laundry 9
State Employment Service 1950-
Contributing
43
121 1st Ave East
Individually Listed
44
128 1st Ave East
Contributing
1955
ohns Hance Company 20-
Keller Building 1899-
45
131 1st Ave East
133 1st Ave East
Contributing
Contributing
46
1903
Montana Knight 1910
47
136-142 1st Ave
Contributing
East
200-224 1st Ave
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KM Building (Missoula 1894-
Contributing
48
East
233-247 1 e
Mercantile/Kalis ell Mercantile 1910
ral Buildin Flathead 1917
Individually Listed
49
East
County Library
Glacier Building ca. 1955
Contributing
50
301-307 1st Ave
East
City Water Department 1927
Saverud's Paint Shop 1903-
51
312 1st Ave East 1W
Individually Listed
52
315 1st Ave East
Contributing
345,347 1st Ave
1910
OF Temple (Independent 1927-
Contributing
53
East
Order of Odd Fellows) 1940
54
400 1st Ave East
Henry Good's Garage
ca. 1928
Contributing
55
401 1st Ave East
City Service Station
1931
Contributing
56
118,120 2nd Street
Strand Theatre
1903-
Contributing
East
1910 &
ca. 1920
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The best preservation procedure for existing buildings is to maintain significant stylistic and
architectural features from the outset. For existing buildings within the Main Street Historic District, it
is appropriate to maintain, restore, and/or preserve:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Historic buildings before considering replacing them. Reference National Park Service,
Preservation Brief 35, Understanding Old Buildings. The Process of Architectural Investigation.
Historic materials, such as masonry, concrete, cut stone and stone panels, native stone, terra-
cotta, wood, cast iron, glass block, copper, and tin.
Original design and/or architectural style, architectural details, and embellishments
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Original window patterns and rhythms. When replacement of an
original window is necessary, match the replacement design to
the original historic condition. Reference National Park Service,
Preservation Brief 9, The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows.
Original entry doors, recessed entrances, wood or metal
storefronts, and details for commercial display windows,
including the location of the main entrance. Reference National
Park Service, Preservation Brief 11, Exterior Paint Problems on
Historic Woodwork.
Tripartite building form of the street -facing elevations where the
ground floor differs from upper floors, which then differ from the
treatment of the top cornice.
7) Building cornices, pilasters, entablatures, water tables, belt
courses, windowsills, keystones, arched window openings, and
decorative detailing and brickwork. Reference National Park
Service, Preservation Brief 17, Architectural Character —
Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings as an Aid to
Preserving their Character.
City of Kalispell
Recessed entry, commercial windows, brick.
Masonry belt course, pilasters, and cornice.
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When considering maintenance that includes the repair of historic materials and features rather
than extensive replacement, or improvements that includes the physical alteration of an existing
building or an addition to an existing building in the Main Street Historic District, it is appropriate to:
1) Recreate missing, damaged, or deteriorated details
based on historic photographs and research. Reference
National Park Service, Preservation Brief 16, The Use of
Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors.
2) Remove non -original, non -historic, unsympathetic,
and/or out -of -scale elements added to the historic
building, including those in poor repair.
3) Use modern materials and finishes fitting to the historic
period of construction. '40
4) Maintain, repair, or restore historic windows and their
original operation; original windows are character -
defining features. Single -pane glass can be removed,
and window sashes modified to accept insulated glass.
Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief 9,
The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows.
5) Remove non -historic windows and replace them with
windows matching historic conditions. 1W �%
6) Preserve and restore the historic storefronts where they
exist. Single -pane glass can be removed, and frames
modified to accept insulated glass. Reference National
Park Service, Preservation Brief 11, Rehabilitating
Historic Storefronts. Lk
7) Remove and replace non -historic storefronts with new
based on historic photographs or other evidence.
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8) Do not remove or alter style -defining features or other
architectural features that are in good condition or that
can be repaired. Reference National Park Service,
Preservation Brief 17, Architectural Character —
Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic buildings as an
Aid to Preserving their Character.
City of Kalispell
Maintenance helps preserve the
integrity of historic structures.
As referenced throughout the Design
Guidelines, the National Park Service,
Technical Preservation Services, has
developed a series of publications on
specific subjects of historic preservation,
and rehabilitation of historic buildings.
Reference the Appendix for a list of a
few National Park Service Preservation
Briefs that discuss common
maintenance issues, including repointing
mortarjoints, improving energy
efficiency, roofing, abrasive cleaning,
paint problems, repair of wood windows,
use of substitute materials, new exterior
additions, making historic properties
accessible, removing graffiti, and similar
maintenance measures.
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Restored upper story and storefront transom windows.
Preserved historic storefronts.
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9) Install street front retractable awnings and fixed overhangs based on materials consistent with the
historic period of construction. Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief 44, The Use
of Awnings on Historic Buildings. Repair, Replacement and New Design.
Fixed, historic overhang.
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11)
Retractable awning.
'wnings, historic arched windows.
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Conduct brick repair and repointing efforts including the localized removal and replacement of
damaged and deteriorated brick. Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief 2, Repointing
Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings.
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Take appropriate measures to preserve, protect, and restore historic signs including ghost signs.
Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief 25, The Preservation of Historic Ghost Signs.
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12) Repaint a previously painted historic building congruent with the architectural characteristics of
the existing building, including the appearance, and integrity of the existing building.
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Repainted street frontfronts.
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When considering maintenance or improvements to existing buildings in the Main Street Historic
District, it is not appropriate to:
1) Cover, clad over, or board up historic elements, materials, and
details with non -historic materials. Where non -historic
coverings or claddings exist, they should be removed, and
historic materials and finishes restored in an appropriate
manner.
2) Cover deteriorating historic materials with modern materials
3)
Remove and replace windows with vinyl windows and/or use
bare/mill finish aluminum for storm windows. ANML
4) Infill or reduce the size of original window openings.
5)
6)
Remove and replace historic windows or doors with it
sizes or shapes or operation that differ from the historic
condition.
Reconfigure ground -floor storefronts to a configuration that is
out of scale, proportion, rhythm, or location from the building's
condition.
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When considering additions to buildings in the Main Street Historic District, it is appropriate to:
1) Include features, rhythms, and patterns of the existing original
building and use similar proportions, scale, and dimensions,
including:
a) Building foundation heights.
b) Floor -to -floor heights and overall building height.
c) Match grade of adjacent historic buildings at street level.
d) Oriented entry to be consistent with established patterns of the
area.
e) Entry location and size. Aff
f) Window location, size, and rhythm.
g) Scale and articulation of architectural elements, such as water
tables, pilasters, belt courses, balconies and awnings
windowsills and lintels, roof cornices, etc.
h) Horizontal architectural elements on street -facing facade:
between the floors. look
i) Contribute to the character of the existing building.
2) Design additions to existing buildings to be congruous with the
existing building. % 'qq� 1%
3) Respect character -defining features of existing buildings in the
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4) Addition to be current to the era of construction.
5) Maintain the integrity and character of the existing building design
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a) The addition should be subordinate to the existing building.
b) Locate the addition at the rear or setback from the main facade
or roof parapet.
c) Relate the roof and roof orientation of the addition to the existing
building.
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Similar proportion and scaled addition.
Orientation, entry, horizontal elements.
Window location ana rhythm, materials.
Addition set back from main fagade.
Rear addition, current era construction.
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Design Guidelines
Community Wall Murals within the Main Street
Historic District
Community murals often grow from an effort to enhance a community through deliberate planning.
With their position in the Main Street Historic District, it is generally appropriate for community murals to:
1) Coordinate with the building owner, neighbors, artist, community members, city agencies and
departments with an enforcement responsibility, and other partners.
2) Utilize durable paints, materials, and surface preparation that considers sun and weather
exposure to ensure a lasting legacy. ink qw
3) Have a predetermined lifespan and plan to provide regular maintenance and repair including
applied coatings that aid in the prompt removal of graffiti.
4) Location V%vah.,
a. Paint or mount murals on removable materials.
b. It is generally inappropriate to paint a mural directly on unpainted contributing or
individually listed properties.
c. Painted murals on unpainted, non-contributing buildings shall be considered on a case -by -
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Appendix
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for
Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings
https://www. nps. qov/tps/standards/treatment-quidelines-2017. pdf
National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services, Preservation Briefs
https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm
• Preservation Brief 1 Cleaning and Water -Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings
• Preservation Brief 2 Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings
• Preservation Brief 3 Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic buildings.
• Preservation Brief 6 Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic Buildings
• Preservation Brief 9 The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows
• Preservation Brief 10 Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
• Preservation Brief 11 Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts
• Preservation Brief 14 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns
• Preservation Brief 16 The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors
• Preservation Brief 17 Architectural Character —Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings
as an Aid to Preserving their Character
• Preservation Brief 25 Preservation of Historic Signs
• Preservation Brief 32 Making Historic Properties Accessible
• Preservation Brief 35 Understanding Old Buildings: The Process of Architectural Investigation
• Preservation Brief 38 Removing Graffiti from Historic Masonry
• Preservation Brief 42 The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone
• Preservation Brief 44 Use of Awnings on Historic Buildings: Repair, Replacement and New Design
• Preservation Brief 45 Preserving Historic Wooden Porches
• Preservation Brief 47 Maintaining the Exterior of Small and Medium Size Historic Buildings
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Glossary
Addition: If an addition is necessary, design it in such a way as to minimize the impact on original building materials and
features.
Alteration: A limited construction project for an existing building that comprises the modification or replacement of one
or several existing building systems or components. Alterations are less than total building modernizations
Demolition: Refers to any means to complete or partially remove an historic property, contributing property, or individually
listed property within the district.
Integrity: The ability of a building to convey its significance.
Improvement: Refers to any physical alteration of or addition to a building.
Preservation: The act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of
an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon
the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials, and features rather than extensive replacement and new
construction. New exterior additions are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive
upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code -required work to make properties functional is
appropriate within a preservation project.
Reconstruction: The act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a
non -surviving site, landscape, buildings, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific
period of time and in its historic location.
Rehabilitation: The act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and
additions while preserving those portions or features which convey historic, cultural, or architectural values.
Restoration: The act of process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at
a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of
missing features from the restoration period. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
systems and other code -required work to make the property functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
Renovation: The process of improving by repair, to revive. In renovation, the usefulness and appearance of the building
is enhanced. The basic character and significant details of a building are respected and preserved, but some sympathetic
alterations may also occur.
Remodeling: The process of changing the historic design of a building. The appearance is altered by removing original
details and by adding new features that are out of character with the original. Remodeling of an historic structure is
inappropriate due to the loss of original fabric.
Ordinary Repair or Maintenance: Replacement or renewal of existing systems of a building, or of parts of the service
equipment, made in the ordinary course of maintenance and that do not in any way affect health or the fire or structural
safety of the building or the safe use and operation of the service equipment therein. Ordinary repair and maintenance
does not include the alteration or repair of the building fagade, including but not limited to, brick and masonry repair,
abrasive and/or comprehensive cleaning of the building, stripping paint finishes, painting, and window or awning
replacement.
Preserve: If a feature is intact and in good condition, maintain it as such.
Replace: If is not feasible to preserve or repair the feature, then replace it with one that is the same or similar in character
(e.g., size, scale, detail, color, material, finish) as original. For best results, replace only the portion which is beyond repair.
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CITY 7tial�
KALISPELL
Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager
Development Services
201 1 st Avenue East -
Kalispell, Montana 5991
Phone (406) 758-7940
From: Katharine King, Community Development Manager
Subject: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant application
on behalf of Samaritan House
Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
BACKGROUND: At the Public Needs Assessment Hearing held November 2020, the critical
need for additional affordable housing in Kalispell was addressed by multiple presenters
including the Samaritan House.
Samaritan House would like to pursue CDBG Planning Grant funding to develop a preliminary
architectural report (PAR) for the expansion of the Samaritan House facility at 1110 2nd Street
West. Currently, Samaritan House operates offices and feeding programs at the location.
Planning grant funding would enable Samaritan House to plan for the addition of four
multifamily residential buildings (14 units), modify a portion of the administrative space and
improve operational flow of the facility. The facility expansion would increase Samaritan
House's capacity to serve local, very low-income individuals and families in need of rental
housing.
Samaritan House will write and submit the planning grant application to the Montana
Department of Commerce for the June 1, 2021, round of funding. If funded, this planning
project would be completed by the end of 2022.
The grant request of $50,000 from CDBG would be matched with the required 1 to 3 cash match
in the amount of $16,700 by Samaritan House. Additional details on work and resource
commitment to this project to date are detailed in the Samaritan House letter of request.
FISCAL IMPACT: The project will have no financial contributions from the City of Kalispell.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council consider the staff report and the
presentation from Samaritan House and direct as needed.
ATTACHMENTS: Samaritan House Letter of Request
SAMARITAN
HOUSE
124 9th Ave West
PO Box 592
Kalisppell MT 59903
April 9, 2021
(406) L57-5801
The Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Please accept this letter as an official request to the City of Kalispell to serve as a host
for the submittal of a CDBG Planning Grant application to assist with the expansion of
Samaritan House facilities at 1110 2"d St West. This is the site of the former US Army
Reserve Center. Currently, Samaritan House operates offices and feeding programs at
the location. Grant funding would enable Samaritan House to add four multifamily
residential buildings (14 units), modify a portion of the administrative spaces, and
enhance the operational flow in the existing building.
The property was conveyed to Samaritan House in 2005 through the Property Disposal
Program a branch of the Government Services
Administration. Since that time Samaritan House has sheltered nearly 15,250
individuals and served approximately 400,000 meals in the cafeteria.
Samaritan House would like to expand its ability to serve local, very low-income
individuals and families in need of rental housing.
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) has made a technical assistance pass
through grant to Samaritan House for predevelopment activities to be completed for
the project. They will assist in the writing of the CDBG Planning Grant, if approved, and
continue to provide technical assistance oversight throughout the project. Thus far,
Conceptual Architectural and Engineering work, an Environmental Phase I ESA, and
Preliminary Geotechnical Survey have been completed with this funding. Each
consultant has provided a portion of their services pro bono on behalf of the mission
and track record of the Samaritan House and their service to the community.
Please let us know what we can do to further explore the possibility of this request. The
development team previously met with city Community Development and Planning Staff
to discuss the conceptual plans and zoning requirements for the project. We are excited
for the next conversations to move the project forward in concert with the City of
Kalispell.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Chris Krager, Exe utive Director
CITY OF
KALISPELL
REPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Doug Russell, City Manager
Development Services Department
201 V Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/buildinE
Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
Bids for the Kalispell Parkline Project
MEETING DATE: April 26, 2021
BACKGROUND: The city advertised an invitation for bids for the construction of the
Kalispell Trail and Complete Street, also known as the Kalispell Parkline. The Kalispell Trail and
Complete Street Project is a proposed multi -use path and new complete street in downtown
Kalispell. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required
for removing the existing rail, constructing a multi -use path, building a new road that meets City
of Kalispell road standards, installing lights, providing dry utilities (electricity), landscaping, and
converting a railroad bridge for pedestrian use. A portion of the project is funded by a
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant obtained through the US
Department of Transportation in addition to City matching funds.
Bids were received on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Two responsive bids were received:
Bid Schedule
Contractor I
Sandry Construction
Contractor 2
LHC, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
Base Bid
$5,993,677.60
$7,057,266.47
$4,768,540.32
Base Bid +
Construction
Administration
$6,473,171.81
$7,621,847.79
$5,150,023.55
Additive Alternate A
$171,480.00
$202,094.00
$118,690.07
Additive Alternate B
$51,993.70
$61,316.18
$50,393.96
Additive Alternate C
$938,065.20
$986,014.93
$654,456.42
Additive Alternate D
$83,360.00
$121,336.00
$72,058.33
Additive Alternate E
$69,855.00
$76,783.75
$48,559.49
Additive Alternate F
$81,690.00
$90,324.00
$103,549.98
Additive Alternate G
$62,102.50
$69,483.19
$88,746.69
Additive Alternate H
$55,658.10
$62,397.19
$84,700.61
Total Add. Alts.
$1,514,204.50
$1,669,749.24
$1,221,155.55
An evaluation of the provided bids has not yet been performed. An evaluation will be performed
by KLJ Engineering prior to the May 3, 2021 City Council meeting to review the contractors bid
proposal and verification to conformity with the necessary procedures identified in the bid
proposal process as well as verifying information provided through the QuestCDN bidding site.
Additionally, to assist with prioritizing additive alternates for the Project the Parkline Trail Crew
reviewed and recommends the additive alternates in order of importance,1 = Most Important to
8 = Least Important:
1. Additive Alternate C —
Seeding and Irrigation
2. Additive Alternate E —
Lighting
3. Additive Alternate A
— Highway 2 Bridge Improvements
4. Additive Alternate G
— First Spare Conduit
5. Additive Alternate D
— Site Furnishings
6. Additive Alternate B
— West End at Meridian
7. Additive Alternate F —
Plaza Map Etching
8. Additive Alternate H
— Second Spare Conduit
The initial estimated cost we had set aside for this project is approximately $5,050,000.
Additionally, we had identified $525,000 in funds from previously revolved CDBG funds that are
available for this project. At the meeting on Monday night, we will review this project and focus
on the base bid plus Alternate C (Seeding and Irrigation) for discussion. We will discuss these
costs and possible funding sources that may be available to allow us to award that combination.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council discuss the bids
received and additive alternates and direct staff accordingly.
CITY OF City of Kalispell
KALISPELL Post Office Box 1997 -Kalispell, Montana 59903
Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Doug Russell, City Manager
Re: In -person meetings discussion
Meeting Date: April 26, 2021
BACKGROUND: With the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the resulting reduction
in risk of quarantine for those that may be subject to exposure, it was requested by Council that
we have a work session to discuss the status and timeline for in -person meetings. As an initial
date for consideration, it is recommended that Council consider returning to in -person meetings
on June 7, as that provides notice and the ability for the timing of the two -shot vaccine to take
place for those desiring the vaccination.
As part of that discussion, we will discuss the availability of continuing with a hybrid format as
an alternate means of participation.
RECOMMENDATION: At the meeting, it is recommended that Council review and discuss
the return to in -person meetings.