04-08-08KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and
CALL
Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board
members present were: John Hinchey, Robyn Balcom, Rick
Hull, Jim Williamson and C.M. (Butch) Clark. Sean Conrad
and Nicole Johnson represented the Kalispell Planning
Department. There were approximately 2 people in the
audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Balcom moved and Williamson seconded a motion to approve
the minutes of the March 11, 2008 Kalispell City Planning
Board meeting.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
No one wished to speak.
HOSTETLER ZONE
A request from Joshua Hostetler for a zone change from City
CHANGE FROM I-1 (LIGHT
I-1 (Light Industrial) to City B-2 (General Business) for one
INDUSTRIAL) TO B-2
lot located on the east side of North Meridian Road
(GENERAL BUSINESS)
approximately 500 feet south of the, intersection of North
Meridian Road and US Highway 2 West. The lot is
approximately 13,900 square feet and is addressed as 173
North Meridian Road. The lot can be legally described as Lot
1 of the Walter Addition Amended Lot 2 and Lot 2 of the
Amended Lot 1 of the Amended Meridian Complex located in
Section 7, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana..
STAFF REPORT KZC-08-01
Sean Conrad, representing the Kalispell City Planning
Department reviewed staff report KZC-08-01 for the board.
Conrad said before the planning board tonight is a zone
change request on a small property approximately 14,000
square feet in size off of Meridian Road that is currently zoned
I-1 light industrial. The owner is requesting B-2, general
business zoning which is consistent with the 'city's growth
policy land use designation. Conrad reviewed the project site
and surrounding land uses for the board.
The property owner intends to convert the current car wash to
parking and add a second story for professional offices.
Conrad added that professional offices are not permitted or
conditionally permitted in the I-1 district which is why the
request for the B-2 is before the board.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and
Zoning Commission adopt staff report KZC-08-01 as findings
of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the
zoning for this .property be changed to B-2, General Business,
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zoning district.
There was discussion regarding a wholly surrounded piece of
county property near this site. Conrad noted that the current
property owner of the county tract intends to annex into the
city and either sell the property or redevelop it in the future.
APPLICANT/CONSULTANTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION
Clark moved and Balcom seconded a motion to adopt staff
report KZC-08-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the zoning for this property be
changed to B-2, General Business zoning.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
GRILLEY ANNEXATION
A request from Wayne Grilley for annexation and initial
zoning of B-2 (General Business) for two lots located on the
east side of willow Glen Drive across from Glacier Toyota and
just north of the intersection with US Highway 93 South. The
two lots equal 0.97 of an acre and are zoned in Flathead
County as R-1. (Suburban Residential). The property address
is 1531 Willow Glen Drive and can be legally described as
tracts 5AA and 5G located in Section 28, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
STAFF REPORT KA-08-01
Nicole Johnson, representing the Kalispell Planning
Department reviewed staff report KA-08-01 for the Board.
Johnson noted that this is a simple request for annexation
and zoning. The property is located along. Willow Glen Drive
and is currently zoned in the County as rural residential and
is immediately adjacent to city B-2. Johnson reviewed the
site and surrounding land uses. She noted there are 2
existing buildings which will be removed from the site to
reduce the fire risk as no water currently connects to this
property. Johnson stated the B-2 zoning conforms to the
growth policy land use designation.
Staff is recommending that the Kalispell City Planning Board
and Zoning Commission adopt staff report KA-08-01 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council
that the initial zoning for this property upon annexation by
B-2 General Business.
Clark asked where the water and sewer is located and
Johnson responded. Clark asked the applicant where they
plan to connect to the utilities and Wayne said it appears he
will have to connect at the Four Corners intersection.
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AGENCIES/APPLICANT
Brian Wood, Cache Creek Consulting said it was a pleasure
to work with staff and thanked them for their assistance.
Wood added staffs presentation and report covered
everything but they are available if the board has any
questions. Wood said they feel this is an opportunity to
connect to city services which will provide additional options
for development. The current county zoning would limit the
owner to a single family home on the site.
Hull asked what plans they have for the property and Wood
said it hasn't been decided.
Hinchey noted that the B-2 zoning is appropriate for this
parcel.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION
Clark moved and Balcom seconded a motion to adopt staff
report KA-08-01 as findings of fact and recommend to the
Kalispell City Council that the initial zoning for ,this property
upon annexation by B-2 General Business.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
ROLL CALL
The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jentz noted the next regular meeting agenda will include an
amendment to the sign regulations relating to non-
conforming signs, and amendments to the planned unit
development regulations.
Jentz reminded the board that Bryan Schutt, John Hinchey,
and Robyn Balcom's terms are expiring April 30th and he
encouraged them to reapply.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
WORK SESSION:
Immediately following the regular meeting a work session
was held on the following items:
1. Planned Unit Development Amendments - Zoning
Ordinance
2. Kalispell West Growth Policy Amendment
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning
Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for May 13,
2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the new Kalispell City Council
Chambers located at 201 First Avenue East.
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The next work
2008, at 7:00
Kalispell City
Avenue East.
session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13,
p.m. after the regular meeting in the new
Council Chambers located at 201 First
John nchey Michelle Anderson
,Vic resident Recording Secretary
APPROVED as submitted/corrected: / /08
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