Proposed Increase to Eagles Lot Proposal Public Comment from John HincheyI August, 2022
Kalispell City Council
201 First Ave. East
Kalispell, MT
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approved 4 story parking garage on the Eagles lot. I am not opposed to the parking, the retail
component, or the housing component of this proposal. My issue is with the new 8 story
variance request
I do not believe that an 8 story structure is appropriate in the Kalispell Downtown Historic,
where currently structures approximating 3 stories dominate the landscape. Even the
apartments currently under construction at the former Grain Silos are only 6 stories, and they
are not in the Downtown Historic District.
I have been restoring downtown buildings and numerous residential properties in Kalispell for
today. An 8 story building, dwarfing the Kalispell Grand and Western Outdoor along with the
numerous 100 year old shops in the area will be detrimental to the character of the Historic
District.
Being concerned about this proposail, I recently contacted the Montana Historical Society in
Helena, with whom I have worked for many years, to get their input on the Eagles lot proposal
as it applies to the Historic District. I spoke with Peter Brown, who said that the Historical
Society would be eager to comment on the proposal, if asked to do so by city management. I
therefore encourage you to contact him in Helena, for his input. He can be reached at:
Peter Brown
225-N. Roberts St.
Helena, MT 59601
Ph. (406) 444-2694
I hope you will obtain the perspective of the Historical Society on the impact of this proposal
on our Downtown Historic District, before making any decisions that will forever after the
character of the District.
Thank You
Zo nyHincheyy
534 4th Ave. E. Kalispell
Cell 406) 261-9494