11-09-21 - signedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
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Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present
were Chad Graham, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young, George Giavasis,
Kurt Vomfell and Joshua Borgardt. Ronalee Skees was absent. PJ
Sorensen and Jarod Nygren represented the Kalispell Planning
Department,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Giavasis moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 12, 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.
KA-21-05 & KPUD-21-04
A request from Bish's RV for the annexation of two parcels located at
BISH`S RV
3100 Highway 93 South containing approximately 8.36 acres of land
with an initial zoning designation of B-2 (General Business). The
proposal would add a Planned Unit Development ("PUD") overlay on
the two parcels along with a third parcel containing approximately 12.58
acres that is already within the city limits with a B-2/PUD placeholder
designation. The Bish's RV PUD as proposed would then be a
Commercial PUD on a total of approximately 20.94 acres and would
contemplate a renovation and expansion of an existing RV dealership.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KA-21-05 and KPUD-21-04.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-21-05 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed
and the zoning for the property be B-2 (General Business), with a PUD
overlay.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-21-04 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Bish's RV be
approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Staff
recommended an amended condition #15 to state "All billboards existing
on the property shall be removed prior to issuance of any building pe fmit
on op 5—a certificate of occupancy for the second phase of
building construction (part of phase 1 of the overall site), which involves
the demolition of a portion of the building and is anticipated in the
summer of 2023. In no case shall they be removed later than July 1,
2025. Under the zoning ordinance, the billboards count as sign area
towards the maximum allowable sign area and signage may be restricted
in that manner on the property until the billboards are removed."
BOARD DISCUSSION
Giavasis and Young discussed approach off Hwy 93 and the entrance
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corridor standards regarding landscaping and parking.
PUBLIC HEARING
Will Krahn (via zoom) - 745 S Main St - Cushing Terrell - consultant
for the applicant - spoke about the approach of Hwy 93, existing
infrastructure and the lease agreements on the billboards.
MOTION - KA-21-05
Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-21-05
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be B-2 (General
Business), with a PUD overlay.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION - KPUD-21-04 (AS
Kauffman moved and Giavasis seconded a motion that the Kalispell
AMENDED)
Planning Board adopt staff report #KPUD-21-04 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Bish's RV be
approved subject to the 18 conditions, as amended, listed in the staff
report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Board agreed the amended condition #15 regarding the billboards makes
sense.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
KCU-21-10
A request from Briggs Anderson for a conditional use permit to allow a
THE HARPER
multi -family residential development with up to 40 dwelling units on
approximately 1.23 acres located in a B-2 (General Business) zone. The
project would include covered parking, a fitness center, sidewalks, and
an on -site trail system. The overall project would also include a new
Jiffy Lube and incorporate the Mudman building into the site, which
would be approximately 2.35 acres in total.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KCU-21-10.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-21-10 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
Board discussed potential site layout issues and concerns with traffic
flow, parking etc. They expressed concerns with the incompleteness of
the site plan. Staff reminded them typically at this stage the plan is more
conceptual.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ron Albrecht - 1070 N Meridian - concerned with parking layout and
snow removal.
Briggs Anderson - 2829 Great Northern Loop, Missoula _ applicant
spoke about traffic flow and parking and that he is willing to change the
site plan if needed.
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Mike Morgan 123 N 2" Street W, Missoula consultant for the
applicant — spoke about project and offered to answer any questions the
board may have.
Nathan Lucke — engineer for applicant — spoke about project and offered
to answer any questions the board may have.
Pam Rozell .. co-owner of Mudman - likes the project and is working
with owner on making his project fit.
MOTION — KCU-21-10
Kauffman moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell
(ORIGINAL)
Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-21-10 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
Board discussed conditions in staff report and future traffic impact
study. They understand the owner is willing to makes changes and feels
confident that the conditions and standards are met.
MOTION — KCU-21-10
Vomfell moved and Graham seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
(AMEND CONDITION #14)
Planning Board and Zoning Commission amend condition #14 in Staff
Report #KCU-21-08 to state "Pedestrian accesses from the main
entrances of the building to the public right-of-way shall be provided,
including a connection of the eastern sidewalk along the main entrance
to the building as well as a connection along the western property line if
required by the Site Development Review Committee. All sidewalks and
trails should be concrete and meet city design standards."
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL (AMEND COND #14)
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL (ORIGINAL)
Motion passed 5-1 on a roll call vote. Giavasis opposed.
KCU-21-11
A request from GMD Development, LLC, for a conditional use permit to
JUNEGRASS PLACE
allow a multi -family residential development with up to 138 dwelling
units on 5.82 acres located in an RA-2 (Residential Apartment/Office)
zone. The development would include seven buildings with dwelling
units as well as a community building, greenspace, playgrounds, and
parking areas.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KCU-21-11.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KCU-21-11 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit
be approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None,
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Albrecht — 1070 N Meridian • Concerned with increased traffic on
Meridian, he feels it is already unsafe.
Pete Burkett 376 W Washington— Is supportive of project.
Steve D moke — 520 Pike St, Suite 101, Seattle applicant -= discussed
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the project briefly and offered to answer any questions.
Mike Brodie 431 15` Ave W — consultant for applicant discussed the
engineering side of the project briefly and offered to answer any
questions.
Jill Hinrichs 1080 N Meridian Rd (via zoom) is concerned with
increased traffic.
MOTION
Vomfell moved and Borgardt seconded a motion that the Kalispell
Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-21-11 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
Board discussed the importance of this project and all agree it's a good
infill project.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Staff updated board on recent City Council approvals.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff updated board on the December 14" Planning Board Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:31pm.
APPROVED as submitted/amended:
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Ka. ri Barnhart
Recording Secretary
Kalispell City Planning Board
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