Resolution 3875 - Annexation - Meridian Tracts 225RESOLUTION NO. 3875
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALTERATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL BY INCLUDING THEREIN, AS AN ANNEXATION, CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS MERIDIAN TRACTS ADDITION NO. 225; TO
ZONE SAID PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL, R-3, AND TO AMEND THE CITY ZONING
MAP ACCORDINGLY AND TO DECLARE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the territory to be annexed is contained
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and for purposes of this Resolution
made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the Flathead Regional Development Office has made a
report on the annexation/ zoning of the territory dated April 4,
1989, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on the annexation and zoning of the
property, pursuant to S6.13, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance on April 11,
1989 and recommended that the territory be annexed into the City of
Kalispell and be zoned Residential, R-3, in accordance with the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the Kalispell City -County Master Plan,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell held a public
hearing pursuant to S6.13, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance on May 15,
1989 to consider the report made by the Flathead Regional Development
Office and the recommendation of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board and Zoning Commission, and
WHEREAS, based upon the report of the Flathead Regional Development
Office and the recommendation of the Kalispell City -County Planning
Board and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of Kalispell
finds that the recommended zoning classification for the territory
is in accordance with the Kalispell City -County Master Plan and the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance based upon the following criterion:
1. Does the proposed zone comply with the master plan?
The proposed R-3 zoning classification is in substantial
conformance with the Urban Residential land use designation
of the Kalispell City -County Master Plan.
2. Is the proposed zone designed to lessen congestion in
the streets?
The proposed R-3 zoning classification will help to maintain
an acceptable level of traffic on Meridian Road. In the
absence of more substantial improvements to Meridian Road,
a more intensive land use classification may create congestion
on Meridian Road. Since a large portion of this area is
undeveloped at this time, traffic impacts will be considered
in conjunction with all development proposals.
3. Will the proposed zone secure safety from fire, panic
and other dangers?
Upon annexation, the property will be served with City of
Kalispell police and fire protection. The proposed resi-
dential zoning will encourage land uses consistent with
service capabilities of the property. In other words,
given the character of this and adjoining properties, the
public safety aspects can be better served with an R-3
classification as opposed to a more land intensive classifi-
cation, such as commercial. The property does not exhibit
any extraordinary threats to public safety at this time
nor should the anticipated uses of an R-3 district pose
any undue threats to public health and safety.
4. Will the proposed zone promote the health and general
wp I f A rt-)
The proposed residential zone will serve the general public
interest by helping to promote orderly growth and development
consistent with the character of the general area and with
the development capabilities/ limitations of the property.
The general public welfare will be further served (if addi-
tional development is proposed) via regulations that have
been adopLed tot L-Ite put'pose of projecL review.
5. Will the proposed zone provide for adequate light and
air?
The bulk and dimensional requirements of an R-3 zoning
classification shall ensure adequate light and air consistent
with the character of an urban residen tial neighborhood.
6. Will the proposed zone prevent the overcrowding of
land?
The maximum permitted lot coverage in an R-3 zoning classifi-
cation is 40%. This will help maintain the open space
values of a residential neighborhood.
7. Will the proposed zone avoid undue concentration of
people?
The land use density of the zone will be restricted to
minimum lot areas of 7,200 square feet. This lot size is
consistent with the character of nearby residential
properties.
8. Will the proposed zone facilitate the adequate provision
of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and
other public requirements?
The development potential of the proposed zoning classifi-
cation should not exceed the carrying capacity of the area
relative to the natural conditions and to the public service
capabilities. As additional properties develop, sewer and
water services will need to be extended to those properties
and will be subject to individual review. Subdivision
review will speak to other such concerns as schools and
parks.
9. Does the proposed zone give consideration to the par-
ticular suitability of the property for particular uses?
The properties are characterized by narrow and deep lots
with frontage on Meridian Road. Any development proposals
would have to include consideration of providing interior
roads. Due to the proximity of other residential neighbor-
hoods and the existing traffic situation on Meridian Road,
the property seems best suited to residential type uses.
10. Does the proposed zone give reasonable consideration
to the character of the district?
Existing uses on the properties include at least three
houses and one carpet cleaning business. Other nearby
uses include a Circle K, a UPS facility, and a residential
neighborhood. Although there are a variety of uses in the
area, residential seems to be the predominate use.
11. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings?
The existing residential dwellings on the properties will
continue as conforming uses, whereas the carpet cleaning
use will continue as a non -conforming use as it is currently
considered under the provisions of the Flathead County
Comprehensive Zoning Regulations.
12. Will the ' proposed zone encourage the most appropriate
use of the land throughout the municipality?
The R-3 classification will help prevent the intrusion of
incompatible uses into an area that is primarily residential
in character. The residential classification is consistent
with the Master Plan, which is intended to reflect the
"acceptable" distribution of land uses throughout the muni-
cipality.
WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of April, 1989 the City Council of the
City of Kalispell adopted, pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2, Part 47,
Montana Code Annotated, an Extension of Services Plan which anticipates
development of City services for approximately five years in the
future, and
WHEREAS, the City has caused to be developed a "mini -extension
of services plan" for the territory described in Exhibit "B " and by
this Resolution annexed to the City of Kalispell.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That all of the real property as is more
particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto,
shall be annexed to the City of Kalispell and the boundaries
of the City are altered to so provide.
SECTION II. Upon the effective date of this Resolution,
the City C I erk-Trea surer's office is directed to make and
certify, under the seal of the City, a copy of the record
of these proceedings as are entered on the minutes of the
City Council and file said documents with the Flathead
County Clerk and Recorder.
From and after the date of filing of said documents as
prepared by the City C I erk-Trea surer, or on the effective
date hereof, whichever shall occur later, said annexed
territory is part of the City of Kalispell and said territory
and its citizens and property shall be subject to all
debts, laws and ordinances and regulations in force in the
City of Kalispell and shall be entitled to the same privileges
and benefits as are other parts of the City.
SECTION III. The territory annexed by this Resolution
shall be zoned as Residential, R-3, and the City of Kalispell
zoning map shall be altered to so provide.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be effective thirty
(30) days from and after its final passage by the City
Council and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR THIS 5TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1989.
goh-n"Ed" Kenned,9'Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Z4,
Don Halver, C.-M.C.
City Clerk -Treasurer
1, the uadersigned, City of the City of Kalizgells certify that tile
foregoing is a true COPY Of the Resolution pas5ed by the City Council of the
City of Kalispell, I-1011tana at a re&ular jaeeting held
City Clark of the City of Kalispell
EXHIBIT "A"
A tract of land in Government Lot I of Section 7, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Addition No. 29, Meridian Road
Circle K; thence
North to a point on the North line of Government Lot 1; thence
East a distance of 720 feet more or less Lo a point on the West
boundary of Highway No. 93; thence
Southeasterly along tile West boundary of Ifighway No. 93 to the
Northeast corner of that tract of land described on Certificate
of Survey No. 3503; thence continuing along the Westerly
boundary of Highway No. 93 in a
Southeasterly direction through a central angle of 13"07'34" an arc
length of 347.04 feet to the Northeast corner of that tract of
land described on Certificate of Survey No. 3519; thence in a
Southeasterly direction through a central angle of 131105'19" an arc
length of 345.51 feet to a point; thence leaving said Highway t�lw
South 00135'13" East a distance of 31.81 feet to a point; thence
North 89*38'41" West a distance of 121-32 feet to a point; thence
North 89122'21" West a distance of 263.22 feet to the Northwest
corner of Lot 7 of Underhill Subdivision No. 2; thence
South to the Northeast corner of Lot 6 of Block 2 of Underhill
Subdivision; thence
West a distance of 695 feet to a point on the East boundary of
Meridian Road; thence
North 00071 West a distance of 711.60 feet to the Southwest corner -
of Addition No. 29 Meridian Road Circle K; thence
East a distance of 140 feet to the Southeast corner of Addition No.
29 Meridian Road Circle K; thence
North a distance of 125 feet to the Northeast corner of AdditLon No.
29 Meridian Road Circle K; thence
West a distance of 140 feet to the point of beginning.
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EXHIBIT "B"
HERLDIMLTRACTS
GENERAL DESCRIETION:
This large county 'island' extends east from Meridian Road to U.S. Highway 92.
The northerly perimeter extends to the area of Three Mile Drive and the
southerly perimeter is located northerly of Arizona Street. Much of this
property is currently vacant. Surrounding land uses include a Circle K store
and various single family dwellings near the southerly perimeter of the
property.
EXISTINP_SERVrCES.
W - ater:
A 16 inch water main follows the entire westerly
length of the property. Other nearby water mains
include a six (6) inch main that follows Underhill
Court
and Arizona Street.
Sewer:
A 15 inch sewer main follows the property along
Meridian Road. An eight (3) inch sewer main is al5o
located along
a portion of Arizona Street.
Storm Drainage:
There is an existing drainage ditch with a series
of
culverts adjacent to the easterly limits of North
Meridian Road bordering this property. During periods
of peak run-off the ditch flows at, or above
capacity. I
Streets:
The entire westerly perimetel- of the property has
frontage along Meridian Road. On the east, U.S.
Highway 53 Provides some frontage but acciess is
probably not feasible from that point.
Garbage Collection:
Garbage collection is available on a contract basis to
the Property from private companies.
Police Protection:
The property is within the jurisdiction of the
Flathead County Sheriff's Department.
Fire Protection:
The property is within the jurisdiction of 'a rural
fire district.
kN_I�ICIPAIEDSERVICENEEDS:
Water: The existing 16 inch water main along Meridian can
adequately serve the water demanas for the property.
However, extension of the water to properties interior
to Meridian Road will be the responsibility Df
individual landowners and/or developers of the
property.
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Sewer: Connection to the 15 inch sewer main along Meridian
Road is the practical means to service the sewage
needs of the property. Again, any a,.-Jension necessary
to provide sewer needs to the interior properties will
be the responsibility 04 individual landowners and/or
developers.
Storm Drainage: A major storm drainage system may need to be
constructed for this section of the city. Such a
system is not likely to be constructed for at least
ten years.
Streets: Access to the property is possible from Meridian Road.
However, due to the large area involved, it is likely
that at some point in the future, an internal road
system may be necessary. The responsibility for
building this internal read system will be the
responsibility of individual landowners and/or
developers. Routine maintenance of Meridian Road and
any other public streets that serve the property will
be the responsibility of the City. Street system
improvements, if necessary, will be accomplished
pursuant to the on -going street maintenance and
reconstruction programs of the city.
Garbage Collection: The City of Kalispell will not provide solid waste
disposal service to the annexed territory for a period
of at least five (5) year5, consistent with the
provision of 7-2-4736, M.C.A.
Police Protection: Police protection will be the responsibility of the
city upon annexation.
Fire Protection: Fire protection will be the responsibility of the city
upon annexation.
EXTE14SION AND FINANCE STRATEGIES
The responsibility and cost of extending any water, sewer or storm drainage
systems to individual properties wil-I be that of the landowners' and/or
developers. The cost of extending"such public services as police and fire
protection will be borne by the entire municipality through city tax revenues.
The entire municipality will also share the tax burden for most of the public
street maintenance program. Individual improvements to the neighborhood
relative to slorm drainage and lighting will be financed in part by the
residents of the entire municipality and in part by special assessments for
that purpose. Such special improvement districts will be subject to voter
approval.
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