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I5. Resolution 6022A, B, or C, Airport Road GP Map AmendmentCITY OF KALISPELL Development Services Department 201 V Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/planning REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner SUBJECT: KGPA-21-01 — City of Kalispell — Growth Policy Amendment MEETING DATE: May 3, 2021 BACKGROUND: This matter is a request from the Kalispell City Planning Department to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map for certain areas along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the intersection with the Hwy 93 bypass. The growth policy amendment would change the future land use designation shown on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map as detailed herein. State law requires municipalities to review their growth policies every five years. In an effort to stay in tune with changing conditions, staff is proposing a number of growth policy map amendments to better reflect future development demands based off of recent public infrastructure improvements. The existing and proposed land use designations of the properties are as follows: (a) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract IAA in S19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re -subdivision of Guest Addition; (b) "Urban Residential" to "Public" on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5; (c) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass, with the area extending approximately 735 feet north from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 450 feet to the south from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 570 feet to the southeast from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 800 feet to the northwest from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 655 feet from the centerline of Airport Road to the east along Cemetery Road, and excluding the area to the west of the Airport Road right-of-way southwest of the Highway 93 Bypass right-of-way. The Kalispell City Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing March 9, 2021, to consider the application request. One written public comment was received in support of the amendment. Board discussion concluded that the requests were appropriate, and they unanimously recommended to the Kalispell City Council that the growth policy and zone changes requests be approved, and in addition, adopted a resolution recommending adoption as provided under state law. The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on April 5, 2021, approved Resolution 6018 (a resolution of intention to adopt, adopt with revisions or reject the proposed growth policy amendment), which set a public hearing date of April 19, 2021. At the public hearing, no public comment was submitted on the proposed amendment. At the May 3 meeting, Council will consider the growth policy amendment and take formal action. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council make a motion to approve Resolution 6022A, a resolution adopting an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 to amend various land use designations for certain areas along Airport Road located generally from Begg Park to the Highway 93 Bypass intersection in Flathead County, Montana. FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Resolutions 6022A, B, and C March 9, 2021, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes Staff Report Public Comment Planning Board Resolution #KGPA-21-01 Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 6022A A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY -- PLAN IT 2035 TO AMEND VARIOUS LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS ALONG AIRPORT ROAD LOCATED GENERALLY FROM BEGG PARK TO THE HIGHWAY 93 BYPASS INTERSECTION IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, pursuant to MCA 76-1-601 the Kalispell Growth Policy —Plan It 2035 was adopted by the Kalispell City Council on July 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Department formally requested a growth policy amendment on approximately 75.2 acres located generally along Airport Road from Begg Park to the Highway 93 Bypass intersection in Flathead County as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the request in which it received one (1) public comment and reviewed Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 that evaluated the proposal based upon the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy and current circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing and after consideration of the proposed amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board adopted report #KGPA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy amendment; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2021 the Kalispell City Council responded to the Planning Board recommendation by passing Resolution 6018, a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 and called for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021 the Kalispell City Council, after due and proper notice, held a public hearing on the Kalispell City Planning Department request and received no further written or oral public comment regarding the application of the Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of the recommendation of the Kalispell Planning Board and all other evidence in the public record, the Kalispell City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 by adopting, as its findings, Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01, and to amend the designation of the property as described on the attached Exhibit A as requested in the Growth Policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council hereby adopts as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, the designation of the various properties as described on Exhibit A in the Growth Policy as fully described in Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA- 21-01 attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by this reference. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Exhibit "A" The Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035 shall be amended particularly as set forth below: (a) on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract IAA in S 19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re -subdivision of Guest Addition, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (b) on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5, currently designated as "Urban Residential" shall be amended to "Public"; and (c) on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass, with the area extending approximately 735 feet north from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 450 feet to the south from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 570 feet to the southeast from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 800 feet to the northwest from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 655 feet from the centerline of Airport Road to the east along Cemetery Road, and excluding the area to the west of the Airport Road right-of-way southwest of the Highway 93 Bypass right-of-way. RESOLUTION NO.6022B A RESOLUTION REVISING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY -- PLAN IT 2035 TO AMEND VARIOUS LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS ALONG AIRPORT ROAD LOCATED GENERALLY FROM BEGG PARK TO THE HIGHWAY 93 BYPASS INTERSECTION IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, pursuant to MCA 76-1-601 the Kalispell Growth Policy —Plan It 2035 was adopted by the Kalispell City Council on July 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Department is requesting an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map on approximately 75.2 acres located generally along Airport Road from Begg Park to the Highway 93 Bypass intersection in Flathead County as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the request in which it received one public comment and reviewed Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 that evaluated the proposal based upon the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy and current circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing and after consideration of the proposed amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board adopted report #KGPA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy amendment; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2021 the Kalispell City Council responded to the Planning Board recommendation by passing Resolution 6018, a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 and called for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021 the Kalispell City Council, after due and proper notice, held a public hearing on the Kalispell City Planning Department request and received no further written or oral public comment regarding the application and the Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, and revise the recommendations of the City Planning Board by adopting as its findings the following: WHEREAS, in all other respects, not inconsistent with the above, the Council adopts the Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 as its findings of fact, and further finds that it is in the best interests of the City to adopt said revised amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 consisting of amending the designation of certain described property from to in the Growth Policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council hereby adopts as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, the designation of certain property described on Exhibit A in the Growth Policy from " " to " " as fully described in Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by this reference. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Exhibit "A" The Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035 shall be amended particularly as set forth below: (a) on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract IAA in S 19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re -subdivision of Guest Addition, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (b) on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5, currently designated as "Urban Residential" shall be amended to "Public"; and (c) on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass, with the area extending approximately 735 feet north from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 450 feet to the south from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 570 feet to the southeast from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 800 feet to the northwest from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 655 feet from the centerline of Airport Road to the east along Cemetery Road, and excluding the area to the west of the Airport Road right-of-way southwest of the Highway 93 Bypass right-of-way. RESOLUTION NO.6022C A RESOLUTION REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY -- PLAN IT 2035 TO AMEND VARIOUS LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS ALONG AIRPORT ROAD LOCATED GENERALLY FROM BEGG PARK TO THE HIGHWAY 93 BYPASS INTERSECTION IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. WHEREAS, pursuant to MCA 76-1-601 the Kalispell Growth Policy —Plan It 2035 was adopted by the Kalispell City Council on July 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Department formally requested a growth policy amendment on approximately 75.2 acres located generally along Airport Road from Begg Park to the Highway 93 Bypass intersection in Flathead County as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the request in which it received one (1) public comment and reviewed Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 that evaluated the proposal based upon the goals and objectives of the Growth Policy and current circumstances in the planning jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing and after consideration of the proposed amendment, the Kalispell City Planning Board adopted report #KGPA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy amendment; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2021 the Kalispell City Council responded to the Planning Board recommendation by passing Resolution 6018, a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Proposed Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035 and called for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021 the Kalispell City Council, after due and proper notice, held a public hearing on the Kalispell City Planning Department request and received no further written or oral public comment regarding the application of the Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it is not in the best interest of the City to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035, as recommended by the Kalispell City Planning Board, said proposed amendment consisting of amending the designation of approximately 75.2 acres located generally along Airport Road from Begg Park to the Highway 93 Bypass intersection in Flathead County as set forth in Exhibit "A", for the following reasons: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 76-1-604, MCA, the Kalispell City Council hereby rejects the amendment that was the subject of the Kalispell Planning Department report #KGPA-21-01 and recommended by the City Planning Board to the Kalispell Growth Policy — Plan It 2035. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk Exhibit "A" The Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035 shall be amended particularly as set forth below: (a) on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract IAA in S 19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re -subdivision of Guest Addition, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (b) on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5, currently designated as "Urban Residential" shall be amended to "Public"; and (c) on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W, currently designated as "Industrial" shall be amended to "Urban Residential"; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass, with the area extending approximately 735 feet north from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 450 feet to the south from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road, approximately 570 feet to the southeast from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 800 feet to the northwest from the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Highway 93 Bypass and Airport Road along the centerline of the Highway 93 Bypass, approximately 655 feet from the centerline of Airport Road to the east along Cemetery Road, and excluding the area to the west of the Airport Road right-of-way southwest of the Highway 93 Bypass right-of-way. KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2021 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning CALL Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffinan, Rory Young, Joshua Borgardt, George Giavasis and Kurt Vomfell. Ronalee Skees was absent. PJ Sorensen, Jarod Nygren and Rachel Ezell represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vomfell moved and Giavasis seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. HEAR THE PUBLIC None. KCU-21-02 — PATRICK JENTZ A request from Patrick Jentz for a conditional use permit to allow a CUP second single-family structure on a lot within an RA-1 (Residential Apartment) zone. The property contains an existing single-family home towards the front of the lot with the proposed second home to be placed towards the alley. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KCU-21-02. Staff recommends that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-21-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION None PUBLIC HEARING Vince Matzke — 480 1st Ave EN — feels the lot is too small and concerned with increased traffic. Patrick Jentz — 469 1st Ave EN — applicant, offered to answer any questions. MOTION Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-21-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Vomfell feels the requirements have been met and is in favor of approval. Graham sees no reason to not approve since it is a permitted use in this zone through the CUP process. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. KA-21-01— WOODLAND A request from Manpreet Singh (Kalispell Properties, LLC) for annexation and QWIKSTOP ANNEXATION initial zoning of B-1 (Neighborhood Business) for property located at 81 Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 13, 2021 Pagel Woodland Park Drive (Woodland Quick Stop), containing approximately 0.53 acres. The request is based on a desire to connect to city sanitary sewer service. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report # KA-21-01. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be city B-1 (Neighborhood Business). BOARD DISCUSSION Graham inquired about the sale of bread to feed the ducks at Woodland Park and if that would change if the property were annexed into the city. Sorensen advised that this annexation would have no control over whether the store sells bread or not, however he did point out that there is a city ordinance against feeding the ducks but that is not the responsibility of the store owner to monitor. PUBLIC HEARING Kathy Bradley — 538 Linwood Lane— representative for homeowners in the Phillips Addition subdivision — asked about how this annexation may affect this subdivision. Wade Lindsay — 1500 Memory lane — representative for applicant — offered to answer any questions. MOTION Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be city B-1 (Neighborhood Business). BOARD DISCUSSION None ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. KZTA-21-01 — DOWNTOWN A request by the City of Kalispell Planning Department on behalf of the HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Business Improvement District for a text amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance for the creation of a Downtown Historic District Overlay and the addition of the Downtown Historic District Design Standards. The Business Improvement District received a grant from the Montana Department of Commerce Main Street Program in 2020 to establish historic design standards as part of an effort to implement the goals of the Downtown Plan and Growth Policy. Staff, in conjunction with consultant A&E Architects, has drafted the proposal. STAFF REPORT Rachell Ezell representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report # KZTA-21-01. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-21-01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendments be adopted as provided in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Graham asked if this would affect affordable housing in the area. Ezell advised it may or may not and pointed out that these standards are strictly in the main street historic district. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 13, 2021 Page 12 PUBLIC HEARING None MOTION Vomfell moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-21- 01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendments be adopted as provided in the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION Giavasis pointed out a few typos in the building materials and color section. He also noted his concern for murals not being located on front facing side corner facades. He suggested possibly changing that to no more than 15% of one of those facades. MOTION — AMEND SECTION 4 Giavasis moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to amend section 4, subpoint b of 27.21A.040 to say wall murals shall not be located on more than 15% of the front fagade or the side facing 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 sign. BOARD DISCUSSION None ROLL CALL — ORIGINAL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION ROLL CALL - AMENDED Motion failed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION OLD BUSINESS Nygren updated the board on the status of the Kalispell Parkline Trail. NEW BUSINESS Nygren updated the board on the upcoming May Work Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:08pm. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: Kari Barnhart Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of April 13, 2021 Page13 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR GROWTH POLICY MAP AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT #KGPA-21-01 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT MARCH 3, 2021 This is a report for the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request from the City of Kalispell for a growth policy map amendment for an area along Airport Road between an area to the north of Begg Park Drive and the general vicinity of the roundabout at the Highway 93 Bypass. A public hearing has been scheduled before the Planning Board for March 9, 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. A. Petitioner: City of Kalispell 201 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 B. Background Information: This matter is a request from the Kalispell City Planning Department to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map. The growth policy amendment would change the future land use designation shown on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map as detailed herein. State law requires municipalities to review their growth policies every five years. In an effort to stay in tune with changing conditions staff is proposing a number of growth policy amendments to better reflect future development demands based off of recent public infrastructure improvements. C. Location of Properties: The area of the map amendment generally lies in an area along Airport Road between an area to the north of Begg Park Drive and the general vicinity of the roundabout at the Highway 93 Bypass. D. Existing and Proposed Growth Policy Designations: The existing and proposed land use designations of the properties under the growth policy are as follows: (a) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract 1 AA in S 19 T28N R21 W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re - subdivision of Guest Addition; (b) "Urban Residential" to "Public" on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21W, owned by School District 5; (c) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S19 T28N R21W and a portion of Tract 1 in S30 T28N R21W; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass. N Ak HwyComdw Commerual Neighbo hhod Oomnreraat Industrial - Urban Min4 Use High density Reeidential Urban Residential Suburban Rawdonnal - City Airport GOv9rrimBnt Foiplity PkiblKi Leas, P104C, OW%pafA - Flmdwsy sea.,•r.�h�r 0 0.75 1.5 Mues 2 PROPOSED UPDATED GROWTH POLICY MAP Ak City of Kalispeil. Feb.17th 2021 NORTH Growth Policy Exhibit - Gomrnercial iNeighborhhod Commercial z Industrial r Urban Mixed Use IRI{p R High Density Residual Urban Residen4al Suburban Residental — City Aq n. Cover W Fac-ity i PublicJU—si Public, Openspace y - Flood—y Y r- ❑ a � L f M RG SE DR [� s DESTINY LN y 3 HIDDEN TRL m - a F,p 4 a� a CEMETE" RD p County SJLVER BUCKLE RD ❑yy G Date: Feb. Wth,2021 Kalispell Planning Dept. FilePath: JM21021-0 KAmPELL E. General Land Use Character: The area is in a part of town which currently transitions from urban to rural as Airport Road progresses from the north to the south. It is primarily a residential area with both single-family and multi -family properties. Rankin Elementary School was recently built in the area and a future middle school site is planned as well. The northern portion of this area includes some commercial and light industrial uses mostly related to the city airport, which lies to the east. Begg Park, including the legion baseball park, a dog park, and general park amenities, is located here as well. The southern portion is largely undeveloped at this time, but includes a wrecking yard, some single-family homes, and a mobile home court. 3 F. Existing Zoning: The maps below show the current city and county zoning in the area. City Zoning - City of Kalispell - Feb.16th, 2021 NORTH Zoning Exhibit Zoning B_2 M ccrnmerda i - negmom000 euwness BEG G �PAR,, - IJgM a Heavy Indminal - ".MCa. P-1 RE9denlawrDT—ton3l On: I-1 P-1 Resloenlal n T u Family ResliMMIal Z - Mul6tamlly ResliM I $9 , - ReVder'al A.�aNnenL'om m ~� P-1 V Put L T-Yn p .1q n a 9 q rc 1 � M RG SE DR (a FL DESTINY LN �p -1 HIDDEN TRC'A� - P C y P4 S� 4y to .o s COUNTY CEMETERYRD r s1�vEasuc�An P pate: Feh. lBtFt 2021 Kalispell Planning Dept. FilePath: J137210216 KALISPELL G. Utilities and Public Services: County Zoning Sewer: City of Kalispell/septic systems (city service available upon annexation) Water: City of Kalispell/wells (city service available upon annexation) Refuse: City of Kalispell/Private contractor Electricity: Flathead Electric Cooperative Gas: NorthWestern Energy Telephone: CenturyTel Schools: School District 95 (Rankin Elementary/Flathead High School) Fire: City of Kalispell/South Kalispell Rural (city upon annexation) Police: City of Kalispell/Flathead County Sheriff (city upon annexation) C! City water and sewer mains are present in the area, although some properties would require extensions to obtain service. The city has sufficient capacity to provide service. Extensions of city services, such as sewer and water, are available to properties subject to the City of Kalispell Extension of Services Plan. I. EVALUATION OF THE GROWTH POLICY AMENDMENT The evaluation and review of growth policy amendments follows the public interest criteria. The Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 is used to provide a general and comprehensive outline of community goals and expectations about where and how the subject property should develop. The following criteria for evaluation are as follows: • Changes in circumstances that warrant the amendment; • Growth Management; • Land Use: Housing/Business and Industry; • Natural Environment; • Community and Recreation Facilities; 5 Transportation; and Public infrastructure and services. The proposed changes to the Growth Policy Future Land Use Map will be considered in the context of the current Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, as well as current and future development trends for the area. The proposed map amendments are summarized below: (a) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek; (b) "Urban Residential" to "Public" on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for the school site; (c) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass. Urban Residential is defined as residential neighborhoods developed at densities not to exceed 12 dwellings per acre on an overall site basis. An integrated development plan within an urban neighborhood could include single family down to 2,500 square feet, duplexes and triplexes, townhomes and limited mixed uses. Suburban Residential anticipates residential neighborhoods not exceeding 4 dwelling units per acre. While townhomes would be a component, multi -family is not anticipated within this designation. High Density Residential includes neighborhoods developed at densities up to 20 units per acre, or potentially 40 units per acre depending upon an integrated development plan. These areas include multi -family and mixed uses. Public designations provide areas for public services such as schools and governmental buildings in central locations or other locations which provide convenient access to the public. Neighborhood Commercial areas are intended to provide convenient goods and services that address the daily needs of the immediate neighborhood. They are generally three to five acres in size and spaced one-half to one mile apart. Industrial areas should be located in suitable areas with adequate access to transportation infrastructure and avoid conflicts with other uses, in particular established residential areas. Cel A. Has there been a change of circumstances under which the proposed plan amendment is being made that warrants its consideration? The Kalispell Growth Policy is a useful tool in providing guidance to the community, developers, decision makers and staff when anticipating growth trends and expansion of the city limits. However, although there have been recent upgrades in the text of the Kalispell Growth Policy, there has not been a significant recent review of the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map in this area. The Growth Policy provides that updates should be considered when there are significant changes such as changes in public infrastructure and services. In this area, there have been infrastructure improvements in the area related to the bypass and the roundabout with Airport Road, which is a significant change. Airport Road now has a connection with a highway on both the northern end and with the bypass on the south. The connection greatly increases the development potential in the area by providing additional points of access to the greater transportation system. Additionally, development in the area has increased the residential characteristic of the neighborhood with Southside Estates providing single-family housing and the Lofts at Ashley providing a multi -family component. The addition of Rankin Elementary School, as well as the potential middle school site to the south of Rankin, helps provide public services to further support additional residential development in the area. These changes provide a change in circumstances in the area which warrant consideration of these map amendments. B. Does the proposed plan amendment further the overall goals and objectives of the growth policy when considering the specific elements of the plan? Growth Management: Two primary mechanisms for managing growth in the City of Kalispell are (1) to rely on redevelopment and infill within the current City limits; and (2) annexation of outlying areas. A goal of the growth policy is to provide a comprehensive, effective growth management plan that provides for all the needs of the community, is adaptable to changing trends and is attuned to the overall public welfare. The proposed growth policy map amendments can be supported by goals and policies contained in the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, including: Chapter 1, The Economy, Goal 2 states, "monitor the growth trends within the valley in order to be in tune with the changing economy. " The valley is growing and the subject area is located in an ideal location for infill growth. The existing land use designations do not encourage the highest and best use of the property, as it does not take full advantage of the existing infrastructure and would provide for only lower -intensity residential and industrial which would be a conflicting land use with the existing and anticipated developments in the area. Land Use: The area related to the requested growth policy amendment is a mix of developed and undeveloped property, with some areas providing significant redevelopment potential. The general character of the area is residential. There is sufficient infrastructure in the area to support continued residential development as well as a neighborhood commercial that could help serve the residential rA development. Goals and policies relating to housing and business use are included in the growth policy which further support the proposed map amendment. Housing: The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 addresses the residential component of the proposed map amendment in several ways: Chapter 3, Community Growth and Design, Goal 3 states, "to encourage housing types that provide housing for all income sectors and income levels within the community. " Adding Urban Residential and High Density Residential in the area allows for more flexibility in housing types. A mix of both single-family and multi -family developments would be supported by the proposed map amendments. Chapter 4 — Housing, Goal 1 of the Kalispell Growth Policy states, "Provide an adequate supply and mix of housing that meets the needs of present and future residents in terms of cost, type, design and location. " The requested land use change would provide a mix of housing types with a variety of choices for local residents. Chapter 4 — Housing, Policy 3 states, "Encourage the development of urban residential neighborhoods as the primary residential land use pattern in the Growth Policy area. " A significant component of the proposed amendment would increase the amount of Urban Residential in the area. High Density Residential would also be provided, but the primary land use pattern would continue to be Urban Residential. Business and Industry: The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 also addresses the business component of the proposed map amendment: Chapter 4 — Business and Industry, Goal 3, states, "Provide adequate areas within the community for commercial and industrial development that meets the needs of present and future businesses in terms of cost, type, design and location. " As the city grows, there is both an increased need for commercial services and the potential for increased driving times to access those services. Providing for neighborhood commercial nodes near residential areas benefits the community as a whole by providing the services in a closer proximity to residential uses and reducing impacts on the overall transportation system. Chapter 4 — Business and Industry, Policy la, states, "Establish neighborhood commercial areas designed to provide convenient goods and services that address the daily needs of the immediate neighborhood. " The commercial component of the proposed growth policy map amendment is designed to provide the neighborhood commercial node contemplated in the growth policy. E: Natural Environment: The natural environment is an important part of what makes a neighborhood or community an appealing place to live, which may be jeopardized as growth occurs. Various key sectors of the area's economy depend on and impact the natural environment. In this case, the proposed land use change would not have an effect as the proposed amendments are within an established urban area, in areas such as the wrecking yard that may be redeveloped, or within transitional areas which would support a mix of uses. There are no apparent environmental impacts or site hazards. Furthermore, the proposed change will allow for infill development, further reducing the demand for development on the fringes of the city. Community and Recreational Facilities: Community recreational facilities will not be affected by the proposed land use change. Any development that happens on the site will be reviewed at the time a building permit or other specific development proposal is submitted, and the appropriate recreational amenity standards will be placed on a development at that time, if applicable. Transportation: Chapter 8 on Transportation includes a policy to "coordinate land use and transportation so higher -intensity development is located in well -established areas near arterial and collector streets." The area now has good access to the bypass at the intersection with Airport Road. The access would support the additional residential density in the area as well as the neighborhood commercial component near the intersection itself. The Montana Department of Transportation noted that they have no concerns or comments about the proposed amendments. Infrastructure and Public Services: Infrastructure and the provisions of public services are among the highest priority issues for service providers in the growth policy area. Adequate provision of services for new development in both rural and urban areas are important considerations when considering planning for future land uses. Chapter 9, Public Infrastructure Services, contains the following goals and policies which support the requested map amendment. Sewer: Goals: "Make public sewer available to areas that are in close proximity to services as directed by the extension ofservices plan. " Sewer service is available within the area. Some properties would have immediate access to an existing line, while others would require an extension. "Ensure the wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system has adequate capacity to accommodate future development. " The wastewater treatment plant has adequate capacity to support the anticipated development of the area. Policies: "New sewer mains should be designed and constructed to accommodate future expansion of the sewer system. " Any projects will include requirements that the property is developed in accordance with the City of Kalispell Construction Guidelines and extension of services plan. Prior to construction, C any development will be reviewed by Public Works determining compliance with those requirements. Water: Goals: "Consider future needs with the replacement or installation of mains. " Future developments will be reviewed for compliance with the city's extension of services plan. There are existing water mains with the subject area, with some properties having immediate access and others would require an extension. "Provide adequate pressure and flows to meet firefighting and user needs." Any development will include requirements that the property is developed in accordance with the City of Kalispell Construction Guidelines and facilities plans, which accounts for pressure and fire flows to meet firefighting needs. Prior to construction, the development will be reviewed by Public Works and Fire Department determining compliance with those requirements. Policies: "Water lines and utility easements should be extended to the farthest extent of new developments to facilitate orderly growth to adjacent lands in the future. " Future projects will be reviewed for compliance with the city's extension of services plan. Storm Water Management: Goals: "Ensure adequate storm water management facilities for all incorporated urban areas. Any developments will include requirements that the property is developed in accordance with the City of Kalispell Construction Guidelines, which accounts for storm water facilities. Prior to construction, projects will be reviewed by Public Works to determine compliance with those requirements. Policies: "The quantity and rate of runoff from a developed piece of property should not exceed that which would occur had the property remained undeveloped." Public Works regulations require that all the runoff from the development be maintained on - site. Prior to construction, projects will be reviewed by Public Works determining compliance with those requirements. Police Protection: Recommendations: "As the community grows, ensure that the law enforcement agencies have adequate staffing and resources." 10 The Police Department has been notified of the land use change and will not have any level of service issues if the property were to develop as anticipated with the proposed map amendments. Polices: "Adequately staff law enforcement agencies." As stated above, the police department has been notified of the proposed amendment and does not see any level of service issues if the property were to develop. Fire and Ambulance Services: Goals: "Adequately staff and operate fare companies to be able to handle demand and provide effective fare and EMS response and mitigation." The Fire Department has been notified of the amendment and will not have any level of service issues if the property were to develop as anticipated with the proposed map amendments. Policies: "All new construction, occupancy remodeling and/or change of documented occupancy use shall be required to comply with adopted fare, electrical and building codes. " Future development of the site will be required to comply with the Uniform Fire Code and International Fire Code. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KGPA-21-01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map be amended as detailed herein. 11 Kari Barnhart From: Hughey, Jason <jhughey@mt.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:53 PM To: Kari Barnhart Subject: [EXTERNAL] MDT Comments - Kalispell Planning and Zoning Board March 9, 2021 Meeting MDT has received your requests for comments on the Planning Board Agenda items requesting changes to the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map. MDT does not have any concerns/comments regarding the changes. Thank you, Jason Jason Hughey Transportation Planner I Rail, Transit and Planning Division 00 Montana Department of Transportation PO Box 201001 2960 Prospect Ave VISION ZERO Helena, MT 59620 406-444-4262 1 Lhugheygmt..qov zero deaths Follow Lis: mdt._ _ mt.gov zero serious Injuries ©�q To: Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission From: Peter and Colette Gross March 9, 2021 Thank you for the notification of the public hearing regarding Amendment of the Kalispell Growth Policy. As we are unable to attend your meeting, we are submitting this letter to be entered into the proceedings. As owners of property at 1894 Airport Road, currently zoned Industrial, we concur with the planning boards staff recommendation to change designation to Urban Residential for our property and urge the board to vote in favor of this change. Regards, Peter and Colette Gross Trustees, Gross Family Trust RESOLUTION NO. KGPA-21-01 AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL CITY GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035 ADOPTED JULY 3, 2017 TO BE KNOWN AS THE BYPASS/AIRPORT ROAD MAP AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the current Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 was adopted by the Kalispell City Council on July 3, 2017 with Resolution No. 5821A; and WHEREAS, since that time there has been significant infrastructure changes since the last Land Use map general update, including construction of the Highway 93 Bypass and extensions of sewer and water mains; and WHEREAS, from time to time, the City of Kalispell reviews the Growth Policy and Land Use Map and updates each accordingly; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has proposed this map amendment to better accommodate urban development in proximity to the new infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell recommended that the following amendments be adopted: (a) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 2.2 acres on the west side of Airport Road north of Ashley Creek for Tract IAA in S19 T28N R21W and Lots 1 and 2 of the Re -subdivision of Guest Addition; (b) "Urban Residential" to "Public" on approximately 25 acres on the east side of Airport Road for Tract 6L in S20 T28N R21 W and Tract 13 in S29 T28N R21 W, owned by School District 5; (c) "Industrial" to "Urban Residential" on approximately 21 acres of land to the west of the intersection of Airport Road and Cemetery Road for Tract 2 in S 19 T28N R21 W and a portion of Tract I in S30 T28N R21 W; and (d) approximately 27 acres designated as "Industrial" (1.8 acres), "Suburban Residential" (3.9 acres) and "Urban Residential" (21 acres) to "Neighborhood Commercial" (15 acres) and "High Density Residential" (12 acres), located on land surrounding the intersections of Airport Road with both Cemetery Road and the Highway 93 Bypass; and WHEREAS, the plan amendment is consistent with surrounding development and the goals and policies of the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing on March 9, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell Council Chambers after due notice to the public and received comments upon the proposal and evaluated the proposed plan amendment in accordance with the goals and policies of the Kalispell City Growth Policy Plan -It 2035; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell Planning Board did adopt staff report KGPA-21-01 as findings of fact; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this resolution would amend the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 Map to reflect approximately 75 acres of the subject properties being changed as specified herein; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kalispell City Planning Board recommends to the Kalispell City Council, Exhibit A — Bypass/Airport Road Growth Policy Future Land Use Map Amendment, be adopted as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035. March 9, 2021 President Kalispell City Planning Board