Spring Creek Park Public Comment from William EtterAimee Brunckhorst
From: DB E <dianebi1147@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:11 PM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL Spring Creek Park
This is the transcript of a letter that I am sending to the Kalispell Planning Board regarding the proposed development
between 2 Mile and 3 Mile Drive.
Thank you for your consideration.
William Etter
301 Aspen Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
dianebi1147@gmail.com
Feb 3, 2022
William Etter
301 Aspen Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
THE LETTER:
Mr D. Keith Haskins, P.E
City Engineer
201 V Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Email: khaskins(@kalisaell.com
SUBJECT: Spring Creek Park
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Dear Mr Haskins:
Today I've been reviewing the Memorandum from Mr. Joe DeVore's most recent findings and recommendations
regarding the Spring Creek Park and it's impact on traffic in the vicinity.
I've noted his comments under "Methodology and Volumes Review". Of particular interest is in the 3rd bullet point
where he comments, " The City of Kalispell should confirm that no other major developments are being planned
further north on Farm to Market Drive or to the west on Four Mile Drive that may add to background traffic
volumes."
As I review his comments relating to 2 Mile Drive there appears to be no indication that he has taken into consideration
major developments that are either currently in progress or anticipated.
There is no comment regarding phases 2 and 3 of the "Crossing at Spring Creek" which have yet to be
completed. If memory serves me this development will have a total of 325 units when finished. Surely, this will
impact 2 Mile Drive.
• There has been mention of a development on the south side of 2 Mile Drive in the 17 acre area that just
changed hands. This is a large tract with the potential for hundreds of dwellings. There appear to be few options
for access that do not include 2 Mile Drive.
• Any reasonable person would predict that some sort of development will be forthcoming in the properties
adjacent to the bypass along 2 Mile Drive that were just purchased. You had mentioned in our conversation that
these had been sold while we were discussing bypass access.
Based on Mr DeVoe's comments referenced above, regarding Farm to Market Drive and 4 Mile Drive, it seems lacking
that there is no mention regarding consideration of developments on 2 Mile Drive. Was this an omission or from his
standpoint only something that the City of Kalispell should review? Again, there certainly appears to be significant
potential for increased traffic on 2 Mile Drive in the foreseeable future.
I look forward to hearing your comments at the February Planning Board meeting.
Sincerely,
William Etter
cc: P.J. Sorensen, Esq: psorensen@kalispell.com
Joseph DeVore: ioseph.devore@klieng.com
Kalispell City Council: publiccomment@kalispell.com
Flathead County Commissioners