I1. Ordinance 1860, Downtown Historic District Design Standards Text AmendmentKALisPEii.
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REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Rachel Ezell, Planner
SUBJECT: KZTA-21-01 — Zoning Text Amendment — Downtown Historic District
Design Standards
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2021
BACKGROUND: The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) applied for and received a
grant from the Montana Main Street Program in 2020 to develop design standards for the historic
downtown Kalispell. The design standards that were created with assistance from A&E Architects,
the Downtown BID, Architectural Review Committee, and Planning staff, are proposed as a text
amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The Design Guidelines- Downtown Kalispell Historic
District Overlay is a guidance document to accompany the proposed zoning text amendment.
The Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on April 13, 2021, to consider the
proposed design standards and accompanying guidelines. Staff presented staff report KZTA-21-01
and provided details of the proposed text amendment. Staff recommended that the Planning Board
adopt the staff report as findings of fact and recommend to the Council that the proposed
amendments be adopted.
Two public comments were received prior to the hearing but no public comments were provided at
the public hearing. The public hearing was closed, and a motion was presented to adopt staff report
KZTA-21-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the zoning text
amendment be approved. Board discussion concluded that the request was appropriate, and the
motion was approved on a unanimous vote. City Council held work sessions on April 26th and June
14th to discuss the proposal and directed staff to move forward with the amendments based on board
discussion.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council approve the first reading
of Ordinance 1860, an ordinance to create Chapter 27.21A and amend language in Chapter 27.21 and
Chapter 27.22 of the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance 1677, to incorporate design standards for
properties within the Downtown Historic District Overlay and the Main Street Historic District as
defined in Chapter 27.21A in accordance with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035, and to
provide an effective date.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 1860 with Exhibit A
April 13, 2021, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes
Staff Report KZTA-21-01
Exhibit B
Design Guidelines- Downtown Kalispell Historic District
Overlay Public Comments
Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1860
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1677 OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
ZONING REGULATIONS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 27 OF THE KALISPELL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PORTIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
REGULATIONS AND ADDING DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN
STANDARDS, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) applied for and received a grant
from the Montana Main Street Program in 2020 to develop design standards for the
historic downtown Kalispell, a draft of which was crafted with assistance from A&E
Architects, the Downtown BID, Architectural Review Committee, and the Kalispell
City Planning staff, and is proposed as a text amendment to the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on April 13, 2021, to
consider the proposed Historic District design standards and accompanying
guidelines and upon considering the evidence presented in staff report KZTA-21-01
and public comment, recommended to the City Council that it adopt the staff report
as findings of fact and that the proposed amendments be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held work sessions on April 26, 2021, and June 14, 2021, to discuss
the proposal and directed staff to move forward with the amendments based on these
discussions and to bring the matter before the City Council for action; and
WHEREAS, based upon all the evidence presented, the City Council adopts staff report KZTA-
21-01 as its findings of fact and further finds that it is in the best interests of the
residents and guests to amend its zoning regulations to include the Historic District
Design Standards and such amendments to the Architectural Review standards as set
forth in the Exhibit "A" attached hereto and included herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Zoning Regulations are hereby amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated fully
herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF JULY, 2021.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
CHAPTER 27.21
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
27.21.010: Findings and Objectives.
(2) The purposes and objectives of architectural site design review procedure are
to:
(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, with eael with one Er
Of the 1 ",.a.:,,,. qualifications including„ but not limited to, 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.
27.21.030: Jurisdiction and Powers of the ARC.
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 buildings permit but shall require ARC review and approval prior
to commencing work.
CHAPTER 27.21A
DOWNTOWN 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 integrity, 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.
Contemporarti 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 necessarily_ preclude significant
alteration or demolition of existing buildings but are designed to provide consistency
and predictability 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
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In addition to ARC review and abbroval for all new buildiniz or maior
remodeling as defined in Section 27.21.030, facade improvements 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. Ordinary
repair or maintenance, as defined in this chapter, is exempt from ARC
review. Ordinaryrepair 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.
1) Alternative Compliance to Design Standards. ARC may 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 0 891-1960) 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 ago, 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 decree 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 any
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 facade 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 fagade 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. Stained and
leaded glass may be used when historicallygppropriate.
(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:
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 style.
7. Windows (excebt 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.
At street level_ the barkiniz 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 enizaiziniz the bedestrian at
Street level
(c) Upper parking levels facing the street shall minimize the visual
impact of parked cars.
Openings shall have a rhythm 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.
1. 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 using�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 such as mason
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 so long as the quality
and appearance are substantially similar to historic materials used
in the area.
(b) Historic elements, materials and details shall not be covered, clad
over. or boarded ub with modern. non -historic. non -era materials.
(c) Street shades and awnings shall be based on materials consistent
with the historic period of construction.
(d) All exterior building colors shall use a time period color palette
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
historic photo documentation.
(e) Any color not listed within a historic palette or justified by historic
paint analysisphoto documentation is referred to as a "limited
color". Limited Colors may only be used up to 15% of the
building fagade and are subject to approval by the ARC.
(f) Color guidelines apply 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.
2) 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 building style of
adjacent structures.
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(c) Mass and form of new construction shall be compatible with the
historic context, area, and neighborhood.
1. Buildings shall be at the same grade_ elevation. or floor
height of surrounding historic buildings of the area or
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2. Floor to floor heights shall be similar to the surrounding
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 historically significant architectural
elements such as water tables, bulkhead, belt courses,
dormers, transom, window sills and lintels, roof cornices,
etc. Contemporary interpretations of these historical
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(d) Windows, doors, and other features shall be compatible with those
in the area or neighborhood.
1. Use simblified 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.
Stained and leaded glass may be used when historically
appropriate.
(e) 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.
(f) 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 during Kalispell'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
(a) Wall murals shall not be located on the front facade 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 host
sign.
(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 masonry joints 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_
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.
(2) Architectural Review. Signs are subject to the architectural review
requirements as set forth in Chapter 27.21. Wall signs and gof wa4
signs less gian 50 s"afe feet in size ai-7e 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).
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
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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.
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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.
/s/ Doug Kauffman
Doug Kauffman
Vice President
APPROVED as submitted/amended: 06/08/2021
/s/ Kari Barnhart
Kari Barnhart
Recording Secretary
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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 91h and March 91h, 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 polices
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 45821A
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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
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.
RECOMAWNDATION
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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Companion document to Zoning Regulations,
Chapter 27.21A, Downtown Historic District Design Standards
July 2021
Design Guidelines
Downtown Kalispell Historic District Overlay
Table of Contents 1
Applicability 2
Statement of Significance 4
Preservation Principals 5
Design Guidelines
All Projects in the Downtown Historic District Overlay 6
Parking Structures in the Downtown Historic District Overlay 9
House Form Buildings Converted to Commercial Use in the Downtown Historic District Overlay 10
Energy Sustainability in the Downtown Historic District Overlay 11
Color Palettes for Existing and New Construction within the Main Street Historic District 12
New Construction within the Main Street Historic District 14
Existing Buildings within the Main Street Historic District 17
Community Murals within the Main Street Historic District 25
Appendix 26
Glossary 27
CITY OF KALISPELL I Design Guidelines - Downtown Historic District Overlay 1
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, 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 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.
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 or generation measure visible to or impacting the building exterior.
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Historic postcards of looking down Main Street, Kalispell; note the changes overtime.
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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.
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.
-Kalispell Main Street Commercial Historic District National Register of Historic Places Registration Form excerpt.
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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 thatwill 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.
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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Design Guidelines for 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 Historic
Buildings.
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.
4) Maintain the street -level storefront, sense of pedestrian scale,
and detail.
5) Conduct exterior cleaning operations including chemical and
non-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.
6) Provide visual breaks between floor levels on the building
elevation or facade.
7) Include details complementary to the existing building on all
additions. Reference National Park Service, Preservation Brief
14, New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings. Preservation
Concerns.
Awning, fagade with visual breaks at floors.
Storefront, common materials, historic aerau.
Stepped back new story addition.
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8) 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.
9) Design additions that are in scale and compatible with the
existing building.
10) Step back new story additions above the prevalent parapet line
of the existing building.
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 to
adjacent existing buildings, to create scale and interest.
13) Use exterior materials and finishes that are dominant or
commonly present in the Downtown Historic District Overlay
and have a history of longevity and durability in our climate.
14) 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.
15) 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.
Compatible, stepped back, new addition.
Barrier free ramp.
Barrier free stair and ramp.
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16) Locate utility and service areas in the alley or incorporate them
into the architecture of the building.
17) Screen roof top equipment so it is not prominently visible from
the street or sidewalk.
Utility and service area in alley.
Screened roof top equipment.
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Design Guidelines for Parking Structures in the
Downtown Historic District Overlay
For parking structures, it is appropriate to:
1)
2)
3)
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.
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
streets or sidewalks.
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.
Ramp, parked cars screened from street view.
Parking structure compatible with adjacen.
le, secure screen, rhythm of openings.
Parking structure entry with street level retail.
Parking structure with street level commercial.
High-rise, street access to parking structure.
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Design Guidelines for House Form Buildings
Converted to Commercial Use in the Downtown
Historic District Overlay
For house form buildings converted to commercial use, it is appropriate to:
1) Preserve and maintain features and elements that relate to
architectural style, including:
a) Porches, 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 existing building,
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.
h) Maintain significant site features, such as trees, site walls,
fences, and outbuildings.
Compatible addition.
Barrier free design, accessible ramp.
New addition congruous with existing building.
Barrier free design, accessible ramp.
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Design Guidelines for 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:
1) Maximize solar gain potential to the greatest extent possible while
maintaining building roof form and orientation.
2) Design thermal storage walls to be compatible with patterns in
the area.
3) Locate utilities and energy conserving/generating systems where
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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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, which 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.
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
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Design Guidelines for 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.
a) Be compatible with the historic lot coverage in the area.
b) Follow general pattern or open space or relationship with the street
and sidewalk in the area.
c) Reflect established setback patterns.
d) Maintain the street wall and alignment of historic building facades in
the context of the area.
2) Maintain the overall mass and scale of historic building patterns along
the street.
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.
Streetwall alignment, tripartite.
Horizontal, vertical articulation.
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; stained and leaded
glass may be used where appropriate.
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.
c) Consider the use of street front retractable awnings and
fixed overhangs.
d) Consider typical upper -story window pattern, rhythm, and
arched windows.
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.
6) Respect character -defining features of historic buildings in the
area.
7) Design new construction to be current to the era.
Current era construction, floor to floor heights, storefront,
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Arched windows pattern, floor to floor neignr.
Awning, marenais, wmaow pattern, rnyrnm.
Current era construction, floor to floor heights, color, tripartite.
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The cornice and storefront illustrated
above have been accurately
reconstructed. This ,s the masr
appropriate treatment when good
historical information is available about
the design, it is especially important to
use this treatment when the structure is
highly significant or the context has many
intact historic structures.
The cornice and storefront illustrated
above havebeen reconstrucred using o
simplified historic ;nterpreration because
n a r enough historic informarion and/or
skilled craft persons were available for
accurate reconstruction. This approach
may also be appropriate if accurate
reconstruction is planned as a later phase
of the project.
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The cornice and s torefronr rllusr►ared
above have been reconstructed using a
contemporary it) rerpretarion because not
enough historic inform otion and/or skilled
craft persons were available for accurate
recomtruction and the 5Trucrure 5its in
a context with a high level of variety.
This treatment may also be appropriate
where substantial alterations or a lack
of in forma rion obour the historic design
make other options difficult.
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Design Guidelines for 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.
#
ADDRESS
HISTORIC NAME
DATE
STATUS
1
34, 40 Main Street
McIntosh & Sawyer Block
McIntosh Block & Opera House
Kalispell Hotel
1903
Contributing
2
48 Main Street
1896
Contributing
3
100 Main Street
1911
Contributing
4
110, 116 Main Street
Halliday-Boysen Block
1928
Contributing
5
117 Main Street
Brust Building
1928
Contributing
6
118,120 Main Street
Brewery Saloon / The Palm
Wilson's Cafe
Edwards Block
1892/1901
1891, 1903
1899
Individually Listed
7
123 Main Street
Contributing
8
124 Main Street
Contributing
9
127 Main Street
Jordan's Cafe
1901
Contributing
10
128 Main Street
Kalispell Meat Market
1908
Contributing
11
131 Main Street
Todd's Bakery
Eagle Shoe Company
Kalispell Drug Company
1899
Contributing
Contributing
12
135 Main Street
1903-10
13
136 Main Street
1908
Contributing
14
139 Main Street
First National Bank
1891
Contributing
15
140 Main Street
Heller Building (Pastime Bar)
1898
Individually Listed
16
141, 149 Main Street
214-218 Main Street
217 Main Street
Ford Block Building
Woolworth Company
Adams Block (north)
1898
1955
1895
Contributing
17
Contributing
18
Contributing
19
219 Main Street
Adams Block (south addition)
1901
Contributing
20
221 Main Street
Calbick Block
1906
Contributing
21
222 Main Street Anderson Style Shop 1941
226-228 Main Street Knight & Twining Block 1901
227 Main Street Fair Department Store 1901
231 Main Street Karcher -Duvall Building 1908
Individually Listed
22
Contributing
23
Contributing
24
Contributing
25
233-235 Main Street
Frohlicher Building
1955
Contributing
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#
ADDRESS
HISTORIC NAME
DATE
STATUS
26
237 Main Street
K&E Building / Knight & Twining Block
1908
Contributing
27
241, 245 Main Street
Masonic Temple
1905
Contributing
28
301-309 Main Street
317, 319 Main Street
318, 320 Main Street
322, 324 Main Street
Whipps Block
Kalispell Nash Motor Company
Griffin Block
Cyr Building
O'Neil Print Ship
1904 & 1909
1923-1924
1891-1894
1936
Contributing
29
Contributing
Contributing
Contributing
30
31
32
323 Main Street
1926
Contributing
33
325, 327 Main Street
Gambles Store
Kalispell Times Block
Montgomery Ward Store
1946
1891-1894
1929
Contributing
34
332 Main Street
Contributing
35
333 Main Street
Contributing
36
338-340 Main Street Sauser-Mercord Building
412 Main Street Henrickson Motors
418 Main Street Henrickson Motors
1901 (north)
1925 (south)
1915
Individually Listed
Contributing
Contributing
37
38
ca. 1955
39
424 Main Street
O'Neil Timber Company Office
1909
Individually Listed
40
7 1 st Ave East Kalispell Monumental Company 1911
35 1st Ave East Continental Oil Company Filling Station 1932
120 1st Ave East Liberty Theater 1920
Individually Listed
41
Individually Listed
42
Contributing
43
121 1 st Ave East
Kalispell -American Laundry
1919
Individually Listed
44
128 1st Ave East
State Employment Service
1950-1955
Contributing
45
131 1st Ave East
133 1st Ave East
136-142 1st Ave East
Johnson Finance Company
Keller Building
Hotel Montana / McKnight Block
1920-1927 Contributing
1899-1903 Contributing
1910 Contributing
1894-1910 Contributing
1917 Individually Listed
ca. 1955 Contributing
1927 Individually Listed
46
47
48 200-224 1st Ave East KM Building (Missoula Mercantile /
Kalispell Mercantile)
49 233-247 1st Ave East Federal Building / Flathead County
Library
50 301-307 1st Ave East Glacier Building
51 312 1 st Ave East City Water Department
52 t 315 1st Ave East Saverud's Paint Shop
53 345, 347 1st Ave East IOOF Temple (Independent Order of
Odd Fellows)
54 400 1st Ave East Henry Good's Garage
1903-1910
Contributing
1927-1940
ca. 1928
Contributing
Contributing
55
401 1st Ave East
City Service Station
1931
Contributing
56
118, 120 2nd Street Strand Theatre
East
1903-1910 &
ca. 1920
Contributing
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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) Historic buildings before considering replacing them. Reference National Park Service, Preservation
Brief 35, Understanding Old Buildings. The Process of Architectural Investigation.
2) Historic materials, such as masonry, concrete, cut stone and stone panels, native stone, terra-cotta,
wood, cast iron, glass block, copper, and tin.
3) Original design and/or architectural style, architectural details, and embellishments.
9. .1
Architectural style and architectural detail examples.
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4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
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.
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, including window
type, divide light pattern, materials, and operation.
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.
7) Remove and replace non -historic storefronts with new
based on historic photographs or other evidence.
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.
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 mortar joints,
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.
Restored upper story and storefront transom windows.
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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.
Retractable awning. Awnings, historic arched window
Metal, standing seam, fixed overhang.
10) 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.
Before window restoration.
After window restoration.
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Before masonry restoration.
After masonry restoration.
11) 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.
Hanging, projecting
sign.
Histonc ghost sign.
Flat building sign.
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Historic building sign.
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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.
IV
Repainted street frontfronts.
Repainted street front.
Repainted side elevation.
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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.
4) Infill or reduce the size of original window openings.
5) Remove and replace historic windows or doors with incongruent
sizes or shapes or operation that differ from the historic
condition.
6) Reconfigure ground -floor storefronts to a configuration that is
out of scale, proportion, rhythm, or location from the building's
historic condition.
ed hh
is elements and materials.
Removed historic windows.
Infilled storefront, removed arched windows.
Removed historic windows.
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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.
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 facades
between the floors.
i) Contribute to the character of the existing building.
2) Design additions to existing buildings to be congruous with the
existing building.
3) Respect character -defining features of existing buildings in the
area.
4) Addition to be current to the era of construction.
5) Maintain the integrity and character of the existing building design
and architecture.
a) The addition should be subordinate to the existing building.
b) Locate the addition at the rear or set back 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 and rhythm, materials.
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Addition set back from main fagade.
Rear addition, current era construction.
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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.
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
a. It is appropriate to 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 -
case basis.
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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. gov/tos/standards/treatment-guidelines-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 Downtown Historic District Overlay.
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, building, 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. The exterior 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, non-
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.
Repair: The act of ordinary maintenance that does not include a change in the original design, material, form, or outer
appearance, including repainting. Repair includes appropriate methods of stabilizing and preventing further decay and
may include reconstruction or rehabilitation.
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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Rachel Ezell
From: Kari Barnhart
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:06 AM
To: Rachel Ezell; PJ Sorensen; Jarod Nygren
Subject: FW: Art & Culture Council of Kalispell
From: Tessa Heck -George <info@tessaheck.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 20213:26 PM
To: Kari Barnhart <kbarnhart@kalispell.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Art & Culture Council of Kalispell
Hi Jarod,
I am writing in concern about the recent proposed design standards for downtown Kalispell, specifically the proposed
process for murals and sculptures to pass through the Architecture & Historical Committees. As a professionally trained
artist holding a MFA in Visual Studies, I am highly passionate about creating a downtown area that holds excellent
design for all walks of life. I currently hold two murals in downtown Kalispell, the Jeannette Rankin mural behind KBC,
and most recently, the mural between Montana Modern Fine Art and Insty Prints.
I am concerned a trained eye for art is not being consulted when making impactful decisions about public art in Kalispell.
I am involved with a board of trained design professionals who are developing an Arts & Culture Council of Kalispell. Our
goal is to help provide a curated, thoughtful design process to public art as well as helping bring artists into the valley.
Good design is so important and vital to community, especially one growing as quickly as ours. We would love to be
involved with these choices moving forward with design in Kalispell, and to bring intentional curation to the art choices.
How do we get more involved with these design decisions?
Tessa Heck
artist + art educator
www.tessaheck.com
Rachel Ezell
From: carol mitch <mitch59914@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 7:42 PM
To: Rachel Ezell
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [EXTERNAL] Downtown planning
Thank you, Rachel. In reading the language in the documents, I hope that "monotonous" isn't confused with adhering to
similar building materials and styles already in existence. My hope is in the "harmonious" language, but was also hoping
to see more specifics like: "western" or "late 1800's" or the like.
Thanks again!
Best,
Carol
Sent from my Whone
> On Apr 9, 2021, at 1:59 PM, Rachel Ezell <rezell@kalispell.com> wrote:
> Hi Carol,
> Thanks for the comment. I'll be sure to pass this on to the Planning Board for their meeting on Tuesday. If you'd like to
take a look at the proposed design standards you can find them with the agenda at
https:Hgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kalispell.com%2FAgendaCenter%2FViewFil
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d736f7ll46359cbaff616a8lb398%7C1%7C0%7C637536157104533146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWljoiMC4w
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INSCsNtBfvooGdg%3D& reserved=0.
> Best,
> Rachel Ezell, AICP
> Planner 11
> 201 First Avenue East
> Kalispell, MT 59901
> (406) 758-7941
> rezell@kalispell.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: carol mitch <mitch59914@gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 12:41 PM
> To: Rachel Ezell <rezell@kalispell.com>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Downtown planning
> Hello Rachel!
> I hope you are feeling fine since your vaccination yesterday.
> I'm not sure where to leave a public comment regarding downtown city planning for Kalispell for your next meeting.
> My statement would be this:
> Just as we see the benefits in cities like Leavenworth, WA, or more locally, Whitefish and Bigfork, downtown areas look
and feel better when there is a cohesive architectural style. Long term, a theme also helps to promote a sense of identity
for the locals as well as an attractive destination for tourists. Downtown Kalispell would do well to institute building
codes that call for red brick exteriors, possibly continue the theme of hanging artwork "signs" that announces the
business inside, like the rock climber on the RMO building, the thief and dog on the bank, etc. Awnings, windows styles,
all this should be taken into account to promote a western feel.
> Thanks for keeping all this in mind.
> Carol Mitch
> 406-249-1847
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