E3. Ord. 1881, Morning Star Second ReadingCITY OF
KALISPELL
Development Services Department
201 Is' Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/planning
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: PJ Sorensen, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Ordinance 1881 — Morning Star Initial Zoning Second Reading
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
BACKGROUND: Morning Star Community, Inc. has submitted an application for annexation and
initial zoning of R-4 (Residential) for property located at 1717 South Woodland Drive containing
5.88 acres. The proposal would annex an existing 41-unit mobile home park to allow for the units to
connect to city sanitary sewer, which is located within the South Woodland Drive right-of-way.
NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning Star Community, Inc., requested that the City of
Kalispell serve as a host for the submittal of a Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) Renewable
Resources Grant Loan Program (RRGL) Grant and Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP)
Grant application for the purpose of building the required infrastructure to connect to city sewer.
Currently, there are 21 septic and drain field systems that were installed in 1973 and are at the end of
their useful lifetime. At the April 18 City Council meeting, the Council agreed to host the application
and authorized NeighborWorks Montana to submit applications.
The property can be described as Lots 23, 24, and the North Half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres,
according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of
Flathead County, Montana.
The Kalispell City Council, at their meeting on June 6, 2022, approved the first reading of Ordinance
1881 relating to the initial zoning unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION:
INITIAL ZONING: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council approve the second reading of
Ordinance 1881, an Ordinance to amend section 27.02.010, official zoning map, City of Kalispell
zoning ordinance 1677, by zoning certain real property described as Lots 23, 24, and the North Half
of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the
office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana., as City R-4 (Residential), 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 1881
May 10, 2022, Kalispell Planning Board Minutes
Staff Report
Application Materials & Maps
Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1881
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 27.02.010, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, CITY OF
KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 1677), BY ZONING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 23, 24, AND THE
NORTH HALF OF LOT 9 OF BLOCK 1 OF GREENACRES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP
OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND
RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA (PREVIOUSLY ZONED COUNTY R-
5) TO CITY R-4 (RESIDENTIAL), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KALISPELL GROWTH
POLICY PLAN — IT 2035, AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Morning Star Community, Inc., the owner of the property described above,
petitioned the City of Kalispell that the zoning classification attached to the above -
described tract of land be zoned R-4 on approximately 5.88 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the property is located at 1717 South Woodland Drive; and
WHEREAS, Morning Star's petition was the subject of a report compiled by the Kalispell
Planning Department, Staff Report #KA-22-04, dated May 4, 2022, in which the
Kalispell Planning Department evaluated the petition and recommended that the
property as described above be zoned R-4, Residential, as requested by the petition;
and
WHEREAS, after considering all the evidence submitted on the proposal to zone the property as
described R-4, Residential, the City Council finds such initial zoning to be consistent
with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and adopts, based upon the criterion
set forth in Section 76-3-608, M.C.A., and State, Etc. v. Board of County
Commissioners, Etc, 590 P2d 602, the findings of fact of KPD as set forth in Staff
Report No. KA-22-04.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 27.02.010, of the Official Zoning Map of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1677) is hereby amended by designating the
property described above as R-4, Residential, on approximately 5.88 acres of
land.
SECTION 2. The balance of Section 27.02.010, Official Zoning Map, City of Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance not amended hereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of
its final passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 20TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022.
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Mark Johnson
Mayor
KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2022
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 Kauffman, Rory Young, Joshua Borgardt,
Kurt Vomfell, Pip Burke, and Kevin Aurich. PJ Sorensen and Jarod
Nygren represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith Haskins
represented the Public Works Department.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Graham asked if there were any nominations for President. Kauffman
(PRESIDENT)
nominated Graham and Vomfell seconded the nomination.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Graham asked if there were any nominations for Vice -President.
(VICE-PRESIDENT)
Vomfell nominated Kauffman and Young seconded the nomination.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the April 12, 2022, 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.
MORNING STAR COMMUNITY —
The planning board will receive public comments regarding the
MEPA REQUIRED PUBLIC
environmental review record for the proposed sewer and water project
COMMENTS
that will provide city service to the Morning Star Court Community, as
required by the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Morning
Star Court is a cooperatively owned affordable -housing mobile home
community, consisting of 41 residential units, located at 1717 South
Woodland Drive, Kalispell, MT. The community is proposing to
abandon their aged onsite water and wastewater infrastructure and
connect to adjacent City of Kalispell services. At the public hearing the
proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed
area of the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding,
environmental review findings and any costs that may result for local
citizens as a result of the project. All interested persons will be given
the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the
proposed project and any environmental impacts. Comments may be
given verbally at the meeting or submitted in writing prior to May 10,
2022, at 5 p.m. Anyone wanting to review the environmental review
record and project impacts or submit questions and comments should
contact Jonathan Gass at WGM Group, (406) 728-4611. Copies of the
draft environmental record is available at Kalispell City Hall
Development Services Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT
59901 and will also be available at the public meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jon Gass w/ WGM Group, representative for Morning Star Community,
resented a brief power point for the board and public about the project
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and the grants they are applying for.
KA-22-04 — MORNING STAR
A request from Morning Star Community, Inc. for annexation and initial
COMMUNITY ANNEXATION
zoning of R-4 (Residential) for property located at 1717 South
Woodland Drive containing 5.88 acres. The proposal would annex an
existing mobile home park to allow for the units to connect to city
sanitary sewer, which is located within the South Woodland Drive right-
of-way. The property to be annexed and zoned can be described as Lots
23, 24, and the North Half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according
to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk
and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KA-22-04.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-22-04 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and
the zoning for the property be city R-4 (Residential).
BOARD DISCUSSION
Young asked about the road connections to the property on the south.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MOTION
Vomfell moved and Borgardt seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-22-04
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R-4
(Residential).
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
KA-22-02 & KPUD-22-01 - FARM
Files #KA-22-02 and KPUD-22-01 — A request from Kelcey and
DISTRICT
Tawnya Bingham for annexation and initial zoning with a Commercial
Planned Unit Development overlay on approximately 37.6 acres of land.
The development, called the Farm District, would be a mixed -use
development with a focus on an indoor youth athletic and arts facility
along with commercial and residential uses. The property is located at
the northwest corner of Highway 93 North and Church Drive and can be
described as a tract of land situated, lying and being in the east half of
the southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West,
P.M.M, Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as
follows to wit: Lot 2 of Patterson Tracts, as shown on Certificate of
Survey No. 17246 (both records of Flathead County, Montana) and
containing 37.635 acres, subject to and together with a 60 foot county
road known as Church Drive, subject to and together with all
appurtenant easements of record.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report # KA-22-02 and KPUD-22-01.
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Page 12
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-22-02 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-22-01 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Farm District PUD be
approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding pulling building permits prior to final plat,
condition 918 access off Church Dr, the geotechnical report requirement
in condition 922 and site plans.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Mulcahy — Land Use Planner, Sands Surveying, 2 Village Loop —
representative for the applicant. Let the board know they are pleased
with the conditions in the staff report.
MOTION — KA-22-02
Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report # KA-22-02
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
Vomfell likes the project and feels it's very innovative. Graham noted he
likes this visionary project and likes to see something coming though for
youth.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KPUD-22-01
Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-22-
01 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the Farm District PUD be approved subject to the conditions listed in the
staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
KPUD-22-02 — NOLLER TRUCK &
A request from JCA Management, LLC, for a Commercial Planned Unit
RV
Development ("PUD") overlay on approximately 9.72 acres of land.
The property is currently zoned B-2 with a placeholder PUD overlay,
which requires a full PUD submittal prior to development. The proposal
includes locating a truck and RV Center on the property. The property is
located at 3178 Highway 93 South near the intersection of Highway 93
and the Bypass. It can be described as Assessor's Tract 3C, a tract of
land situated, lying and being in the southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of Section 29, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana, shown as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey
21952 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County,
Montana.
Kalispell City Planning Board
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Page13
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Reports #KPUD-22-02.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-22-02 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the PUD for Noller Truck
and RV Center be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff
report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding the required developer's agreement in condition
92, sewer main extension requirements in condition 912 and the entrance
on Hwy 93 and how it will be affected by the new development and
MDT's involvement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lonnie Martin — Project Manager, CFS Engineers, Topeka, KS —
representative for applicant — offered to answer any questions the board
may have.
Andy Matthews — 1000 Basecamp Dr — owner of Montana Basecamp
RV Park — concerned with how this development will affect his RV
Park.
MOTION
Vomfell moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KPUD-22-
02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that
the PUD for Noller Truck and RV Center be approved subject to the
conditions listed in the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding the land use and zoning in the area.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Young recused himself from the Eagle Valley Ranch Addition
KA-22-03, KGPA-22-01 & KZC-22-
A request from Spartan Holdings for a zone change, growth policy map
03 — EAGLE VALLEY RANCH
amendment and annexation and initial zoning of property, to be known
ADDITION
as Eagle Valley Ranch Addition on 6.8 acres of land at 3201 U.S. 93
North. The developer of Eagle Valley Ranch PUD has acquired land
adjacent their development (Home Outfitters) and neighboring property
currently within the County that is being requested to be included in the
Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The application includes a zone change of the
existing Home Outfitters building which is City R-2 to the Eagle Valley
Rand PUD, and annexation and initial zoning of surrounding County
property from County SAG-10 to the Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The
request would also include a growth policy map amendment from
suburban residential to urban mixed use on those properties annexing
into the city, allowing for neighborhood commercial uses, similar to the
commercial properties within the current Eagle Valley Ranch PUD. The
goal of the change is similar to that of the original PUD which is to
provide a diverse neighborhood close to existing services and
commercial development on the north side of Kalispell and allows for
inclusion of properties that are currently segregated from the
development. The proposed development is generally situated along
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Page 14
Highway 93 south of Ponderosa Residential Subdivision, east of
Northern Pines Golf Course and north of the Montana National Guard
facilities in the West '/2 of Section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21
West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A more particular legal
description can be obtained at the Kalispell Planning office.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding the development of the property where the existing
building sits and what requirements there might be if the building were
to be torn down and the signal light that will be installed by MDT at
Rose Crossing.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MOTION — KGPA-22-01
Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KGPA-22-
01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the Kalispell
Growth Policy Future Land Use Map be amended from Suburban
Residential to Urban Mixed Use.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KA-22-03
Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-22-03
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be annexed and the zoning for the property be City RA-2
(Residential Apartment) with the Eagle Valley Ranch PUD zoning overlay
and conditions herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MOTION — KZC-22-03
Kauffman moved and Vomfell seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KZC-22-03
as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
property be rezoned from City R-2 to City RA-2 with the Eagle Valley
Ranch PUD zoning overlay and conditions herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER RESEATED
Young re -seated.
KZTA-22-01— R-4 INTENT
A request from the City of Kalispell for a zoning text amendment
amending Section 27.07.010 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The
amendment would change the intent of the R-4 (Residential) zoning
district to include areas designated as suburban residential in addition to
urban residential on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed
Staff Report #KZTA-22-01.
Kalispell City Planning Board
Minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2022
Page 15
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission adopt Staff Report #KZTA-22-01 and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the proposed amendment be adopted as
provided herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Discussion regarding how this will affect future land growth, the
difference between R-3 and R-4, and allowable density with this change.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MOTION
Vomfell moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City
Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report # KZTA-22-
01 and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the proposed
amendment be adopted as provided herein.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Nygren updated the board on the recent city council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Nygren updated the board on the June planning board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:41pm.
Chad Graham
President
APPROVED as submitted/amended:
Kari Barnhart
Recording Secretary
Kalispell City Planning Board
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MORNING STAR ANNEXATION
ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING OF R-4 UPON ANNEXATION
STAFF REPORT #KA-22-04
KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MAY 4, 2022
This report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council is regarding a
request from Morning Star Community, Inc. for annexation and initial zoning of R-4 (Residential)
for property located at 1717 South Woodland Drive, containing approximately 5.88 acres. A
public hearing has been scheduled before the Planning Board for May 10, 2022, 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
Morning Star Community, Inc. has submitted an application for annexation and initial zoning of
R-4 (Residential) for property located at 1717 South Woodland Drive containing 5.88 acres. The
proposal would annex an existing 41-unit mobile home park to allow for the units to connect to
city sanitary sewer, which is located within the South Woodland Drive right-of-way.
NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning Star Community, Inc., requested that the City
of Kalispell serve as a host for the submittal of a Department of Natural Resources (DNRC)
Renewable Resources Grant Loan Program (RRGL) Grant and Montana Coal Endowment
Program (MCEP) Grant application for the purpose of building the required infrastructure to
connect to city sewer. Currently, there are 21 septic and drain field systems that were installed in
1973 and are at the end of their useful lifetime. At the April 18 City Council meeting, the Council
agreed to host the application and authorized NeighborWorks Montana to submit applications.
This report evaluates the application in accordance with state and local regulations. The annexation
request and initial city zoning classification will be reviewed in accordance with Section
27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. This property will be annexed under the
provisions of Sections 7-2-4601 through 7-2-4610, M.C.A., Annexation by Petition. The statutory
basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by Section 27.29.020 of the Kalispell Zoning
Ordinance and 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.
A. Petitioner / Owner: Morning Star Community, Inc
1717 S Woodland Dr 929
Kalispell, MT 59901
B. Location and Legal Description of Properties: The property can be described as Lots 23,
24, and the North Half of Lot 9 of Block 1 of Greenacres, according to the map or plat thereof
on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana.
C. Existing Land Use and Zoning: The subject property itself is developed as a mobile home
park. The property to be annexed is zoned county R-5 (Two -Family Residential), which
according to the Flathead County Zoning Ordinance is "A residential district with minimum
lot areas. Development within the district will require all public utilities, and all community
facilities. A duplex is allowed in this district."
D. Proposed Zoning: The proposed zoning is city R-4 (Residential). The Kalispell Zoning
Regulations state that the intent of the district is one that is "comprised of primarily single-
family and duplex dwellings. Development within the district will require all public utilities,
and all community facilities. This zoning district would typically be found in areas
designated as urban residential on the Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use Map."
Mobile home parks are a conditionally permitted use in the district, and the proposed zoning
is similar to the current county zone.
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F. Adjacent Zoning:
North: City R-3/ County R-2
East: City R-3/County R-2
West: City R-2/County R-5
South: City R-3/County R-2
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H. General Land Use Character: The general land use of the area is single-family residential
along with an adjoining mobile home park. Most of the area developed as county subdivisions
with septics. Over time, there were a number of city subdivisions developed in the area with
water and sewer service, as well as areas that needed city sewer and were later annexed into
the city. The general area is a mix of urban and rural standards, but the immediate area is
distinctly residential.
L Utilities and Public Services: Water and sewer service are available within the South
Woodland Drive right-of-way adjacent to the property. If any extensions were necessary to
provide service, they would need to be designed and installed by the property owner subject
to review and approval by the Kalispell Public Works Department under the City of Kalispell
Standards for Design and Construction.
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Water:
Private/City of Kalispell available upon annexation
Refuse:
Private/City of Kalispell available upon annexation
Electricity:
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Natural Gas:
Northwestern Energy
Telephone:
CenturyLink
Schools:
School District 5 — Rankin Elementary/Flathead High School
Fire:
South Kalispell Rural Fire/City of Kalispell upon annexation
Police:
Flathead County Sheriff/City of Kalispell upon annexation
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L ANNEXATION EVALUATION
A. Compliance with the growth policy: Two primary means for managing growth in the
City of Kalispell are redevelopment/infill within the current city limits or annexation of
outlying areas. A goal of the growth policy is to provide a comprehensive, effective growth
management plan that provides for all the needs of the community, is adaptable to changing
trends and is attuned to the overall public welfare. Chapter 9, Public Infrastructure and
Services, includes a goal to "make public water and sewer available to areas that are in
close proximity to services," and annexation allows for such extensions to happen.
In addition, the city council adopted an annexation policy in 2011, with a corresponding
map, as an addendum to the city's growth policy document. The purpose of the annexation
policy is to give the Planning Board, the Council, and the development community
direction when property owners outside of the city limits are requesting annexation. The
property proposed for annexation falls inside the city's direct annexation boundary and
adjacent to the current city limits.
B. Municipal Services: The City of Kalispell has an extension of services plan that details
how services would be extended to the annexed property and services were recently
extended to the existing lots pursuant to that policy. Both sanitary sewer and water service
are available within the right-of-way adjacent to the property. Any additional extensions
necessary to provide service will need to be designed and installed by the property owner
subject to review and approval by the Kalispell Public Works Department under the City
of Kalispell Standards for Design and Construction. In this instance, connection to sewer
is important with 21 septic systems on the property serving 41 units. The septics are failing
and connecting to city sewer would be critical for public health. Annexation would allow
for the connection to happen.
The site is currently protected by the South Kalispell Rural Fire District and the Flathead
County Sheriff's office. The applicant has submitted a Notice of Withdrawal from the
Rural Fire District. At the time of annexation, the property will be served by the Kalispell
Police and Fire Departments. The site lies approximately 1.25 miles from fire station 61
and is readily serviceable by the city fire, police, and ambulance services.
Given the level of existing services available to the property, annexation will not
overburden the municipal services in place.
C. Distance from current city limits: The subject property is immediately adjacent to the
existing city limits line.
D. Cost of services: Once annexed to the city, full city services will be made available to the
property owner. Any necessary infrastructure associated with this development will be
required to be constructed in accordance with the City of Kalispell's Design and
Construction Standards and any other development policies, regulations or ordinances that
may apply. If annexed, the property owner will be extending and connecting to city sewer.
The analysis is only an estimate based on a variety of assumptions. The analysis does not
take into consideration changes in methods of assessment and estimated costs associated
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with services. The information can only be used as a general estimate of the anticipated
cost of services and revenue.
The cost to serve the land proposed for annexation is shown in the attached cost of service
analysis — Initial Annexation. To serve the existing mobile home park with sewer service
the cost is estimated at $15,62.61. Based on the city's taxation and assessment policies, the
property will generate approximately $16,004.15 in total annual revenue to the city
($2,114.44 in taxes and $13,889.71 in assessments). Based on this analysis, the annexation
will be net gain to the city of approximately $383.54. Annexation of the mobile home park
will also generate a one-time sewer impact fee of $97,252.00.
IL INITIAL ZONING AND ZONE CHANGE 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. and Section 27.29.020, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The site is currently
zoned county R-5 (Two Family Residential). The applicants are requesting city R-4
(Residential).
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I. Does the requested zone comply with
the growth policy?
The Kalispell Growth Policy Future Land Use
Map designates the subject property as Urban
Residential. The zoning ordinance
contemplates R-4 as an appropriate zone
within that land use designation. The R-4
zone is similar to both the current county
zoning and city zoning in the surrounding
area. Furthermore, the R-4 zone is the only
zoning district which allows new mobile
home parks, although, in this case, it would
be considered an existing allowed use. The
requested zone complies with the growth
policy.
2. Will the requested zone have an effect
on motorized and non -motorized
transportation systems?
The access for the property is onto South
Woodland Drive and Willow Glen. Since the
existing property has already been developed
with infrastructure in place, annexation and
zoning of the additional area would not change
the impact on the transportation systems.
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3. Will the requested zone secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers?
Adequate access and public facilities are available to the site in the case of an emergency.
There are no features related to the property which would compromise the safety of the
public. All municipal services including police/fire protection, water and sewer service will
be available upon annexation.
4. Will the requested zone promote the public health; safety and general welfare?
The general health, safety, and welfare of the public will be promoted through general
city regulations designed to regulate allowable uses. In this case, the requested zoning
classification of R-4 will promote the health and general welfare by restricting land uses to
those that would be compatible with the adjoining properties and those in the vicinity.
5. Will the requested zone provide for adequate light and air?
Setback, height, and lot coverage standards for any development occurring on this site are
established in the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance to ensure adequate light and air is provided.
6. Will the requested zone facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, and other public requirements?
All public services and facilities are available to the property. The connection to city sewer
is particularly important in this situation. The mobile home park has 21 existing septic
systems that are failing. Annexation with the requested zoning would allow the units to
connect to the sewer main.
7. Will the requested zone promote compatible urban growth?
The requested zoning is consistent with the type of growth projected for this area and is
consistent with the current zoning in both the city and the county in the vicinity. The
proposed district maintains and is compatible with the established land use pattern in this
area.
8. Does the requested zone give consideration to the character of the district and its particular
suitability for particular uses?
The proposed R-4 zoning district is consistent with the surrounding residential development
in the immediate and general area. The proposed zone fits into that overall pattern and gives
due consideration of the suitability of this property for the allowed uses in the zoning district,
such as proximity of city services.
9. Will the proposed zone conserve the value of buildings?
Value of the buildings in the area will be conserved because the R-4 zoning district will
promote compatible and like uses on this property as are found on other properties in the
area. Any potential future development on the property will be reviewed for compliance
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with zoning dimensional standards and design review criteria to ensure its appropriateness
for the area and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
10. Will the requested zone encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout the
municipality?
Urban scale development should be encouraged in areas where services and facilities are
available. In this case, water and sanitary sewer are located within the public right-of-way
adjacent to the property. The proposed zoning is consistent with the growth policy and is
compatible with current zoning in the immediate area.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff
Report #KA-22-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property
be annexed and the zoning for the property be city R-4 (Residential).
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Development Services
ci rY off Department
KAILI[SPEILIL 203 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone (406) 758 794U
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING
Email: planningk-kalisoell.com Website: www.kalispell.com
Project Name
Morninq Star Communit
Property Address
1717 S Woodland Dr Kalis e
NAME OF APPLICANT
Morning r unit In
Applicant Phone
4064076444
Applicant Address City, State, Zip
1717 W I n Kalispell, MT 59901
Applicant Email Address
dmaiden nwmt.or
If not current owner, please attach a letter from the current owner authorizing the applicant to proceed with the application.
OWNER OF RECORD
MorningStar Community,Inc
Owner Phone
4067551102
Owner Address
1717 S Woodland #29
City, State, Zip
1 Kalispell, MT 59901
Owner Email Address
Lau rie.westendorf[a)-outlook.com
CONSULTANT (ARCHITECT/ENGINEER)
Phone
Address
[City,ate, Zip
Email Address
POINT OF CONTACT FOR REVIEW COMMENTS
Danielle Maiden
Phone
406-407-6444
Address
202 Fox Hill Dr
City, State, Zip
Kalispell, MT 59901
Email Address
dmaiden nwmt.or
List ALL owners (any individual or other entity with an ownership interest in the property):
Morning Star Community, Inc.
Legal Description (please provide a full legal description for the property and attach a copy of the most recent deed):
GREENACRES S20, T28 N, R21 W, BLOCK 1 Lot 9, GREENACRES LOTS 23-24-9 N2
Please initial here indicating that you have verified the description with the Flathead County Clerk and
Recorder and that the description provided is in a form acceptable to record at their office.
Cl'i'Y UN
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I. Land In project (acres)
2. Current estimated market value
5.88
Estimated market value of proposed development at 50% build out $
Estimated market value of proposed development at 100% build out $
3. Is there a Rural Fire Dept RSID or Bond on this property? nYES n NO
If yes, remaining balance is: $
4. Present zoning of property MH
5. Proposed zoning of property MH
6. State the changed or changing conditions that make the annexation necessary:
Development Services
Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone (406) 758-7940
The community needs to retire the existing 21 septic systems on the property and connect to the City's Sew
HOW WILL THE PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF (attach separate sheet wl answers):
a. Promoting the Growth Policy
b. Lessening congestion in the streets and providing safe access
c. Promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers
d. Promoting the public interest, health, comfort, convenience, safety and general welfare
e. Preventing the overcrowding of land
f. Avoiding undue concentration of population
g. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public facilities
h. Giving reasonable consideration to the character of the district
i. Giving consideration to the peculiar suitability of the property for particular uses
j. Protecting and conserving the value of buildings
k. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land by assuring orderly growth
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury and the laws of the State of Montana that the information submitted herein,
on all other submitted forms, documents, plans or any other information submitted as a part of this application, to
be true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Should any information or representation submitted in
connection with this application be incorrect or untrue, I understand that any approval based thereon may be
rescinded, and other appropriate action taken. The signing of this application signifies approval for the Kalispell
City staff to be present on the property for routine monitoring and inspection during the approval and development
process.
Signature
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Date
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APPLICATION PROCESS
(application must be received and accepted by the
Kalispell Planning Department 35 days prior to the
Planning Board Hearing)
A pre -application meeting with a member of the planning staff is required.
Application Contents:
1. Completed application form S attachments
2. Completed Petition to Annex and Notice to Withdrawl from the
Rural Fire District form (attached), including an Exhibit A, legal
description of the property.
3. A bona fide legal description of the subject property and a map
showing the location and boundaries of the property.
'Note - verify with the Flathead County Clerk &
Recorder that the legal description submitted is
accurate and recordable. They can be reached at (406)
758-5526.
4. Electronic copy of the application materials submitted. Either
copied onto a disk or emailed to planning@kalispell.com (Please
note the maximum file size to email is 20MB)
5. Application fee based on the schedule below, made payable to
the City of Kalispell:
Annexation $250
(includes initial zoning) plus $20 per acre
Development Services
Department
201 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone (406) 758-7940
Return to:
Aimee Brunckhorst
Kalispell City Clerk
P.O, Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
PETITION TO ANNEX
AND
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM RURAL FIRE DISTRICT
The undersigned hereinafter referred to as Petitioner(s) respectfully petition the City Council of
the City of Kalispell for annexation of the real property described below into the City of
Kalispell.
The Petitioner(s) requesting City of Kalispell annexation of the property described herein and
further described in Exhibit A hereby mutually agree with the City of Kalispell that immediately
upon annexation of the land all City of Kalispell municipal services will be provided to the
property described herein on substantially the same basis and in the same manner as such services
are provided or made available to other properties within the rest of the municipality.
Petitioner(s) hereby state that there is no need to prepare a Municipal Annexation Service Plan for
this annexation pursuant to Section 7-2-4610, M.C.A. since the parties are in agreement as to the
provision of municipal services to the property requested to be annexed.
The Petitioner(s) further herein express an intent to have the property as herein described
withdrawn from the SM&tb I Rural Fire District under the provisions of Section
7-33-2127, Montana Code Annotated; and that incorporated into this Petition to Annex is the
Notice requirement pursuant to said Section; and that upon proper adoption of an ordinance or
resolution of annexation by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, the property shall be
detracted from said district.
In the event the property is not immediately annexed, the Petitioner(s) further agree(s) that this
covenant shall run to, with, and be binding upon the title of the said real property, and shall be
binding upon our heirs, assigns, successors in interest, purchasers, and any and all subsequent
holders or owners of the above described property.
This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive the utilities from the City of
Kalispell.
This City hereby agrees to allow Petitioner(s) to connect and receive all available utilities from
the City of Kalispell excluding solid waste services. MCA 7-2-4736 prohibits the city from
providing solid waste services to this property for a minimum of 5 years from date of annexation.
Petitioner/Owner Date
NOTE: You must attach an Exhibit A that provides a bona fide legal description of
the property to be annexed.
STATE OF MONTANA )
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County of 11 Flathead County r�
On this day of C.0 4before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for
the State of Montana, personally appeared �jlv ftn `AjGtS'p_ or known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
to me that he/she executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary eai the day and
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Notary Public for the
Notarlai * State of Montana Notary Public, State of ontana
Seal Residing at KALISPELL, MT Printed Namefro n 6?1;l1dew
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STATE OF MONTANA }
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County of Flathead County
On this day of , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for
the State of Montana, personally appeared known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
to me that he/she executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notary Seal the day and
year in this certificate first above written.
Notary Public, State of Montana
Printed Name
Residing at _
My Commission expires:
March 11, 2022
The Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson
City of Kalispell
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Please accept this letter as an official request to the City of Kalispell to serve as a host for the submittal
of a Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) Renewable Resource Grant Loan Program (RRGL) Grant
and Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) application to assist with the connection of Morning
Star Community, Inc. to the City's Waste -Water System.
Morning Star Community, Inc. is a 41-unit manufactured home community that is resident owned. The
community is located at 1717 S Woodland, Kalispell. The community has been a resident owned
community (ROC) since June 2017, they are providing residents with rent stability and permanently
affordable housing.
Currently, Morning Star Community operates 21 septic and drain field systems that were installed in
1973 (49 years old) and are at the end of their useful life. As part of this request, Morning Star
Community, Inc is requesting to be annexed into the City of Kalispell and connect to public facilities for
wastewater.
NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) provides technical assistance to the community and is working in
conjunction with the DNRC and Department of Commerce on predevelopment activities to be
completed for the project and produce a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) by May 1,1 for the grant
deadlines. NWMT will assist in the writing and management of the RRGL & MCEP grants, if approved,
and continue to provide technical assistance oversight through the project.
Please let us know what we can do to further explore the possibility of this request. NWMT Staff
previously met with the City Community Development and Planning and Public Works Staff to discuss
the conceptual plans and funding requirements for the project. We are excited for the next
conversations to move the project forward in concert with the City of Kalispell.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Laurie Westendorf, Morning Star Community, Inc. Board President
ESTIMATED COST OF SERVICES ANALYSIS (Initial Annexation)
Project Name: Morning Star Annexation
Date 4/29/2022
Calculated By: Kalispell Planning Department
Number of acres proposed to be annexed:
Number of commercial lots to be annexed:
Average square foot per lot:
Estimated market value of properties to be annexed:
5.88
85,378
$750,000
1. COST OF SERVICES
UNDEVELOPED
ACRES
DEVELOPED ACRE
COST/ACRE
TOTAL
Fire (budget $2,923,815)
0
5.88
($107.37)
($631.34)
Police (budget $4,890,061)
0
5.88
($173.33)
($1,019.18)
General Gov't Services (budget $4,991,138)
0
5.88
($167.50)
($984.90)
Subtotal
($2,635.42)
SERVICE
NO. OF UNITS
COST/UNIT
TOTAL
Roads (Lineal feet of road to be maintained)
0.00
($5.05)
$0.00
Water (based on number of ERUs)
0.00
($185.51)
$0.00
Sewer (based on number of ERUs)
32.80
($168.51)
($5,527.13)
Wastewater Treatment (based on number of ERUs)
32.80
($227.38)
($7,458.06)
Stormwater
0.00
($67.97)
$0.00
Subtotal
($12,985.19)
TOTAL ANTICIPATED COST OF SERVICE _
( 15,620.61)
2. ANTICIPATED
CITY ASSESSMENT REVENUE GENERATED
Totalsquare foot to be annexed:
85,378
Number of lots:
3
ASSESSMENT
AVE SQ FT
ASSESSMENT
TOTAL
Storm sewer assessment:
85,378
0.020004
$ 5,123.00
Street maintenance assessment:
85,378
0.026226
$ 6,717.00
Urban forestry assessment (capped at $825 per parcel):
85,378
0.0047025
$ 1,204.47
Light maintenance assessment:
85,378
0.0033
$ 845.24
Average annual water and sewer usage charge
$ -
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM ASSESSMENTS and USAGE
CHARGES =
13,8 99.71
3. TAX REVENUE
Assessed value perproperty:
$ 250,000.00
NO. OF UNITS
PROPERTY VALUE
TOTAL
Total assessed value:
41
$ 750,000.00
$ 750,000.00
MARKET VALUE
REAL ESTATE TAX
VALUE
Total taxable value:
$ 750,000.00
0.0175
$ 13,125.00
MILLS LEVIED
TOTAL
Total tax revenue based on 756 mill levy:
0.76
$ 9,975.00
TOTAL CITY TAX REVENUE (based on 161.11 mill levy) = 2,114.44
4. IN
PACT FEES
UNIT
QUANTITY
COST PER UNIT
otal sewer Impacee:
ERU
32.8
$
2,372.00
$97,252.00
otal Water impacee:
ERU
0
$
6,418.00
$0.00
otal Storm Impacee:
ERU
0
$
1,121.00
0.00
otal Police Impacee:
Comm. Sq. Footage
0
$
16.000
0.00
otal Fire Impacee:
Comm. Sq. Footage
0
$
350.00
0.00
Total Project Impact Fee =
97,252.00
5. TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE GENERATED TO THE CITY (ITEMS 2 AND 3) 16,004.15
6. ONE TIME IMPACT FEE PAYMENT TO THE CITY (ITEM 4) $97,252.00
7. ANTICIPATED COST OF SERVICE (ITEM 1) (15,620.61)
or 383.54
Kalispell Mailing List
N- Lot 23 & 24, N1/2 Lot 9 Block 1 Green Acres
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Mailing List Parcels
Date 4-13-2022 Kalispell Development Services
Mt Cadastral data: 3-5-2022 KALISPELL o 50o t,000et
Kalispell Growth Policy
AORTH Lot 23 & 24 N1/2 Lot 9 Block 1 Green Acres
Subject Property
Urban Residential
Suburban Residential
uIndustrial
Date 3-15-2022 Kalispell Development Services
Mt Cadastral data: 3-5-2022 KALISPELL o 250 500Feet