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11-09-04L� KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2004 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: Rick Hull, Kari Gabriel, George Taylor, John Hinchey, Jean Johnson, Bryan Schutt and Timothy Norton. Narda Wilson represented the Tri-City Planning Office. There were approximately 18 people in the audience. Taylor welcomed Bryan Schutt to the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Johnson moved and Gabriel seconded to approve the minutes of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission regular meeting of October 12, 2004. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. HEAR THE PUBLIC No one wished to speak. MURCON DEVELOPMENT, A request by Murcon Development, Inc. for preliminary plat INC. AMENDED approval of Lot 3 of Daley Field Subdivision, a 7 lot PRELIMINARY PLAT commercial subdivision on approximately 7.41 acres zoned APPROVAL REQUEST B-2, located on the west side of Highway 93 South at the intersection of Kelly Road. STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a KPP-04-12 presentation of staff report KPP-04-12, a request by Murcon Development, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of Lot 3 of Daley Field Subdivision, a 7 lot commercial subdivision on approximately 7.41 acres zoned B-2, located on the west side of Highway 93 South at the intersection of Kelly Road. Wilson showed a vicinity map, which showed the location of the project on the west side of Highway 93, east of the airport, and south of Rosauer's. Wilson gave a brief history of Daley Field; the City owned this property and subdivided it into three lots, and this is the third lot. She said that Rosauer's and Whitefish Credit Union have the other two lots. Wilson said that Kelly Road is directly to the east, and that access to the property was built as part of the Highway 93 reconstruction directly across from Kelly Road; the lots will be accessed via an internal private roadway which is proposed to be constructed to an alternate standard. Wilson explained that the applicants are requesting a variance for the internal road design. She noted there was a conduit put in place for a stoplight at Highway 93, but a light was not planned as part of the reconstruction of Hwy 93. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 1 of 15 O"Z �J Any access onto Hwy 93 will have to be reviewed by MDOT, and may require additional improvements. She said it is up to MDOT whether a stoplight goes in there, and that one of the conditions requires them to comply with MDOT on the proposed access. She said it was her understanding that the purchaser of the lots will be working with the City and MDOT on trying to get a light there. Wilson stated that the drainage on the site does not present any challenges, and the reconstruction of the highway included storm water management for the first 200 feet of the frontage lots; the rest must be retained on site. She said there is a possible agreement with the City that the City would accept drainage on the west side of this property with a drainage easement. Wilson said that the Kalispell Growth Policy designates this area as commercial and that this subdivision is an appropriate use for the area. She explained that the internal access road goes through the center of the property, and the property owner is requesting a variance from City standards for the road construction. She said this is being done because of a design issue; some of the lots have frontage along the highway, and MDOT does not want individual accesses onto 93, so there must be an internal roadway. She stated that the property owner could end the road in a cul- de-sac, which would be an odd design, and not functional; therefore, staff recommends the internal road be built to an alternative standard, with no access except the main driveway from Hwy 93, and all lots being accessed via the internal road. Wilson stated the road will be a 40 foot right of way, with a 24 foot wide road surface, curb and gutter, pedestrian.access and landscaping. Wilson also said the property owner is talking with Rosauer's for interconnectedness to the other properties along Hwy 93 in that area. She said one access road comes out at Health and Human Services, and will tie into that; there is also a frontage road past Penco that is not paved which runs down to Big R. She said the north end aligns with the pharmacy drive -through at Rosauer's, and the developer is talking to them, but it is not a requirement for approval. She said if the road can't continue, there would be a five foot landscape buffer, with two way access into the fax parking lot, creating a T turnaround for a fire truck. She said the road would be privately owned and maintained by the developer. Wilson stated that if this was a single parcel and single ownership with lease pads, it could be one parking lot with cross easement agreements for access and parking. In this case, the City gets more review regarding the quality of infrastructure, since there will be a subdivision. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 2 of 15 0 �J U Wilson stated the property is in the Airport City Urban Renewal District, and that was the impetus for the original subdivision of Daley Field. She said because it is close to the City Airport, there may be height and space restrictions along the property to the west because of the runway. She stated the conditions recommend that a note be placed on the plat regarding the airport. She noted the staff is recommending that the variance to the roadway design be granted and that the Planning Board adopt the staff report and recommend approval to the City Council subject to the 14 listed conditions. QUESTIONS BY THE Hull asked if this internal roadway included sidewalks. BOARD Wilson said yes, on the interior. Taylor asked about the Highway 93 reconfiguration and if there was a frontage road planned. Wilson said there was no frontage road and no opportunity for a frontage road. Taylor then asked if the highway was wide enough to permit two full lanes of traffic flow plus a right turn lane, and if there was pressure to put a light at Kelly Road. Wilson said that MDOT anticipated this development and there is a large access there. She also said there is a lot of pressure for a light, but it is up to MDOT; a light would be the preferred development plan, and the developer is talking with Rosauer's about an easement. Hinchey asked why the road would be named Kelly Court and not Kelly Road. Wilson said that the road dead -ends and that Public Works would review the road names and it probably would be Kelly Court. Hinchey also asked what requirement the owner has to maintain the private road. Wilson said a road user's association should be created to maintain the road, and the Board could add a condition to that effect. She said the owners would pool their resources, and have the parking lot maintenance done jointly. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on the issue. APPLICANT/AGENCIES John Schwarz, Schwarz Architecture and Engineering, 100 Financial Drive, stated that he is here representing Murcon Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 3 of 15 \_j Development. He said he has a lot of history with the project, and gave some background information on it. He stated that Kelly Road met warrants for a light in 1998 but is was not approved. Murcon went to the City and asked about a 60 foot right of way. He said the City was resistant, and did not want to grant an easement for a frontage road. He said his client purchased the property from the City, then MDOT wanted some additional stacking at the entrance to the highway. Schwartz said his clients want to connect to the Rosauer's lot, and they are working on it; and it is in everyone's best interest to have a frontage road. He then showed a conceptual plan; the development will have CC&,Rs and cross -access agreements, and look like a commercial campus, He stated that the road name is fine, and they would like a modification to the staff report. He said the landowner purchased this from the City, and in the buy -sell it stated that the City shall reserve adequate capacity in their storm sewage system with no additional cost to the purchaser. He said the City was supposed to pursue the installation of a traffic light with MDOT, according to the buy -sell. PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Lapp, 3230 Columbia Falls Stage Road, stated that he owns property on Kelly Road and that a light has been needed there forever. He said the new highway configuration may alleviate some of it, but for the record we need a light there. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. MOTION Johnson moved and Hinchey seconded to adopt staff report KPP-04-12 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for this subdivision be approved subject to the 14 listed conditions. BOARD DISCUSSION Hinchey moved that an additional condition be added: That a road user's association be created for the year-round maintenance of the internal roadway. Johnson seconded. ROLL CALL (CONDITION The new Condition 15 passed unanimously on a roll call 15) vote. ROLL CALL The main motion as amended passed unanimously on a roll call vote. JOHNSON INITIAL ZONING A request by Douglas Johnson for an initial zoning UPON ANNEXATION designation of R-2, Single Family Residential, with a PUD REQUEST overlay on approximately 20 acres located west of the Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 4 of 15 �j southwest corner of Three Mile Drive and Stillwater Road upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. ASPEN CREEK A request for preliminary plat approval of Aspen Creek PRELIMINARY PLAT Subdivision, a 66 lot residential subdivision on 20 acres with REQUEST a zoning designation of R-2/PUD upon annexation to the City. STAFF REPORTS Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave a KA-04-14, KPUD-04-6 AND presentation of Staff Reports KA-04-14 and KPUD-04-6, a KPP-04-11 request for an initial zoning designation of R-2, Single Family Residential with a Planned Unit Development overlay on 20 acres located on the south side of Three Mile Drive, west of Stillwater Road upon annexation to the City of Kalispell, and KPP-04-11, a request for preliminary plat approval of an 66- lot residential subdivision. Wilson explained that this subdivision had come before the Board and was denied in April 2004, and that the developers have redesigned it. She said the property is located on the south side of Three Mile Drive, and Stillwater Road is 1/4 mile to the east, Two Mile Drive is to the south about 1/2 mile, and the Blue Herron development is to the northeast. The Bowser Creek subdivision adjoins this property to the east and to the west is an undeveloped parcel of land. She said in April, there was public opposition regarding the density and layout of this project; the Board recommended denial, and the owner went back to the drawing board to address the concerns expressed by the Board and the neighbors. Wilson said they came up with a 66 lot subdivision; there are 42 sublots for two unit townhouses (21 parent tracts), 10 duplex townhouse lots to the north for 20 dwellings with a single access off of Three Mile Drive. She said the second access is to Phase 2, off of Three Mile further to the west, via a private road easement. She said the property owner to the east would then have access to a city street to develop his 120 acres. She said that all of the lots on the perimeter of the site are designated as single family, with a minimum lot size of 9600 square feet in the R-2 zone. Wilson stated that more townhouses are located interior to the subdivision, and the existing house would be on a single lot and would probably be resold at some point; the outbuildings would likely be removed during road construction. Wilson explained that the PUD allows for the creation of townhouses in a single family development, by taking density from the park area and shifting it elsewhere. She said that there is a large area of floodplain going through the property, and the owners have contracted for a detailed flood analysis of the area; which right now it is a non -detailed study area. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 5 of 15 She said that the FEMA map does not give a base flood elevation which would be established with the flood study once accepted by FEMA. Wilson said that there is a nice riparian area where the creek is, and the owners will not fill it or put a road through there. She said that townhouses are a very popular product on the market today and that staff wholeheartedly supports the project. Wilson explained that the covenants go with the PUD and that the setbacks in the R-2 zone are 20 feet in the front, 10 feet in the rear, and 10 feet on the sides. She stated that the developer is asking for a deviation from the setbacks to allow 5 foot setbacks on side yards on the townhouse lots to the north (Lots 1A-10B). They would also like a 5 foot setback on some of the lots to the south because of the wide setback to the east side of the property. She said that staff would recommend a 20 foot rear setback on the lots bordering the county lots, including a 10 foot landscaper buffer to the south. Wilson stated that Phase 2 of this subdivision is very dependent on Bowser Creek Phase 4 developing a secondary access to it. She said that a long offsite road can't be used as secondary access because it is too long per the fire codes. She said that the road will tie in with Bowser Creek, and staff is asking for 60 foot future right of way to create a grid street system. She said the vicinity map shows no other access other than through Bowser Creek and that the developer must coordinate with MDOT to make any improvements to accesses on and off the proposed bypass. She stated that the developers must complete a detailed flood plain analysis so they know where the base flood elevation is; their analysis has been sent to FEMA, who have accepted the preliminary analysis. Wilson suggested a couple of changes to the conditions: add 20 foot rear setbacks along the southern tier of lots (lots 20- 27), and correct the covenants so they are consistent with the required setbacks. She stated that staff recommends adoption of the findings of fact and recommend to the City Council that they approve the zoning and the preliminary plat, subject to the listed conditions. QUESTIONS BY THE Hull asked if the parkland was public. BOARD Wilson said no, it is not proposed to be public, and they will use it as part of parkland dedication and must put in recreational amenities. Norton stated this is the first time he's seen parkland be dedicated to homeowners and asked if it was the first. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 6 of 15 C� Wilson answered no, Blue Herron and Bowser Creek are both private; the city is not interested in owning and maintain all of the parks in subdivisions because of the location, sizes and type of the land in certain situations. Hinchey asked if a flood plain analysis was done on Bowser Creek and how close it was. Wilson said yes, it was close to what they thought it would be and that it still needs to be accepted by FEMA, and the base flood elevation will be shown on the plat. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on the issue. APPLICANTS/AGENCIES Bill Boger, 2512 Mission Trail, stated that he works for Thomas Dean 8s Hoskins, and he is a registered engineer for the state. He said that he spoke with the FEMA designated reviewer, Michael J. Baker, and that all three developments' reports are going to FEMA tomorrow; they expect approval from FEMA and a letter of map revision next week. He said that the base flood elevation is 2987.13 on the east side of the property, and 3003.07 on the other side. He said that the existing flood plain is an extreme over -exaggeration of all three parcels, and it is inaccurately based on a USGS topographic map; the initial study was done years ago. He said he has no hard data on when the last flood occurred and that Spring Creek has a well defined drainage channel in the area and that FEMA would rather be over -conservative, asking them to double the rain gauge flows for this area. In response to a question from Taylor, he said they did not take any special consideration for a snow fall amount like the winter of 1996. Doug Johnson, 520 Three Mile Drive, thanked Wilson for her help on the project redesign. He said they made a number of changes; they removed the tri- and four-plexes, they created a buffer to the south, and the park area is 4.47 acres, or 20% of the project. He said that the land to the west was purchased by Tim Birk, and that he and Tim will work something out to adjoin their two properties. Norton asked Johnson if he would be opposed to making interconnectedness a condition of approval. Johnson said he hasn't talked with Tim Birk yet, but the property cannot be developed without the properties to the east and west. Jeff Larson, Larson Engineering and Surveying, stated that the new flood lain map comes from TD&H's study, so it Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 7 of 15 L� C_Jl should be accurate. He said the park will be a nice amenity and that townhouses are in big demand now, because of the size and price of the lots. He said that townhouse lots are cheaper, but there is not a big demand for triplexes and fourplexes. Taylor asked Larson about common walls and if it was a double wall in between two units. Larson answered it is a zero -setback two walls connecting the two units, but the walls must meet firewall requirements. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Hines, 140 Westview, stated that the redesign is an excellent change, and asked if there was a plan for a bike path, and if there is an easement between lots 22 and 23 for city and sewer water lines to go to the south into the county subdivisions. He also asked if it was possible to add the easement as a condition. Steve Bergland, 604 7th Avenue West, stated that he owns property in Aspen Knoll that adjoins this property that is for sale. He said that this is a great improvement from the last subdivision, but that he has concerns about the southern lots adjoining the one acre lots to the south, and is worried about the flow and continuity from one neighborhood to the next. He said the whole area will be developed eventually, but he is concerned with landscape buffers and the lot sizes, and he doesn't understand what the landscape easement buffer will do in regards to the 20 foot setbacks. He said that sewer and water easements would be a good idea. Mike Corbett, 995 Blackmer Lane, Columbia Falls, stated that he owns a lot in Aspen Knoll, and he appreciates Mr. Johnson's redesign, but he would like one of the southern lots to go away so the remaining lots could be a little bigger, so there is not such an abrupt change between the subdivisions. He said the 20 foot setback is a good change, the landscape buffer is a good change, but he would like all outbuildings out of the 20 foot setback as a condition. He asked if there are amenities in the park area and if it will be friendly to the neighbors; can the kids play there? He said the sewer and water extensions are an excellent idea, but he does not want his views taken away by the landscape buffer, and he would like a height restriction on it. Richard Nelson, 94 Northern Lights Boulevard, spoke about traffic impacts on Three Mile Drive, and that Three Mile is not a highway, but a rural road; it is heavily used by existing traffic, the speed is excessive, it all feeds to Meridian Road, and Meridian can't handle it now. He said the traffic will overload the roads and it is an additional load on the Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 8 of 15 C) subdivisions; the proposed junior high expansion will also add to it. Charles Lapp, 3230 Columbia Falls Stage Road, said he likes the size of the lots, they are for nice large houses with adequate yards. He said that duplex lots are cheaper, so that people can afford the house. He said this is a good plan and asked who maintains the buffer. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. MOTION Hinchey moved and Taylor seconded to adopt Staff Reports KA-04-14 and KPUD-04-6 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the initial zoning for 20 acres of land be R-2, Single Family Residential, with a PUD overlay upon annexation to the City of Kalispell subject to the listed 22 conditions. BOARD DISCUSSION I Gabriel left the meeting at 8:45 pm. Norton apologized for his comments the last time this was before the Board, and said that his comments were related to the subdivision, not the developer. He said that this is an excellent plan, there are allowances for the subdivision to the west, and the developer is ready to allow further access. He said they will be built with a high architectural standard, there are allowances for open space, and there is an adequate mix of single family residences and townhomes, and he has no problem with the density. He thanked the developer for housing affordability and said he hopes there is no animosity left from the April meeting. Hull asked Wilson if there is a 30 foot setback in the back, with the 10 foot buffer and 20 foot setback, or is it just 20? Wilson answered it was just 20. Taylor asked if the setback would preclude buildings in the setback. Wilson stated that a detached accessory structure can be placed within 5 feet of property boundaries unless otherwise specified in'the covenants. She said they couldn't put one in the south because of the landscape buffer, and the City allows what the county allows, unless Aspen Knoll has covenants prohibiting them putting a structure within 5 feet. Taylor called Mr. Johnson back up to the podium to ask him about the detached structures and the easement for water and sewer. Johnson said that he has not addressed the situation, but Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 9 of 15 that he does not want to have accessory structures 5 feet from the property boundaries. He said he will agree to keep structures out of the setbacks and that the parkland will be maintained by the homeowner's association when 75% of the lots are sold. In regard to the southern lots, they are large lots and the easement can go through one of them to the south, along with connecting the road. He said that he has no problems with adding language regarding the southern easement to condition 15. He said there is already an easement for the bike path on the north. Hinchey asked Johnson if the cul-de-sac would come out when the roadway goes to the west. Johnson said yes, it is temporary until the road is done so the fire department can turn around. Wilson said the setback issue is condition 23, and the Board could add language to that for attached and detached structures. She also said a waiver to protest an SID for improvements to the road in the area that may be impacted by the subdivision should be added as a condition to the plat. MOTION (CONDITION 23) Taylor moved a new Condition 23. "That there also be a 20 foot rear setback on the southern tier of lots for all structures." Schutt seconded. DISCUSSION Schutt asked if there could be language in the motion about the types of vegetation in the buffer. Wilson said it should be with the buffer condition. Hull stated that we should not be allowing a neighboring subdivision to design this one. ROLL CALL (CONDITION The motion passed 4-2 on a roll call vote. 23 MOTION (CONDITION 24) Norton moved a new Condition 24. "That the developer correct the covenants to the correct setbacks." Taylor seconded. ROLL CALL (CONDITION The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. 24 MOTION (CONDITION 25) Norton moved a new Condition 25. "To add a waiver of protest to an SID for the roads that will be impacted to the plat." Taylor seconded. MOTION (CONDITION 26) The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. FURTHER DISCUSSION Norton asked about Bowser Creek Phase 4 and wasn't it already approved. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 10 of 15 L� Wilson said that it hasn't been final platted yet, but if the market goes soft and Purdy does not build the access road, Johnson must find an alternate secondary emergency access for the subdivision. She said he could not use the first access because of fire codes. MOTION (CONDITION 26) Hinchey moved a new Condition 26. "That the southerly 10 foot landscape buffer be landscaped with vegetation not to exceed six feet in height". Taylor seconded. DISCUSSION Norton stated that six feet is not a detriment. ROLL CALL (CONDITION The motion failed 2-4 on a roll call vote. 26) ROLL CALL (MAIN MOTION) The main motion as amended passed unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION - ASPEN CREEK Hinchey moved and Taylor seconded to adopt Staff Report PRELIMINARY PLAT KPP-04-11 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Aspen Creek Subdivision be approved subject to the 25 conditions in the PUD. DISCUSSION Norton stated this was a well -thought out subdivision and the developers worked very hard to get it to this point. Taylor seconded the comment. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. CITY OF KALISPELL A request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning INITIAL ZONING UPON designation of R-4, Two Family Residential on 1.69 acres of ANNEXATION REQUEST City -owned property located at the northern terminus of Western Drive, west of 7th Avenue West upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. STAFF REPORT KA-04-17 Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave Staff Report KA-04-17, a request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning designation of R-4, Two Family Residential on 1.69 acres of City -owned property located at the northern terminus of Western Drive, west of 7th Avenue West. Wilson stated that the City owns a few properties at the perimeter of the City limits and it is time to annex them. She stated that this almost 2 acre property is located at the north end of Western drive, west of 7th Avenue West. She stated that the City has an easement, and there is a stormwater outfall there that drains into Ashley Creek. She said the City has been talking about making this property into a neighborhood park because it is a nice grassy area. She said it is currently zoned count R-4, and staff recommends Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 11 of 15 adoption of the findings of fact and zoning City R-4. QUESTIONS BY THE Taylor asked if zoning it R-4 is just to be compatible with BOARD everything else in the area. Wilson answered it is. Hull asked if it was a park, how come it is not being zoned P- 1? Wilson said it is not a park and if it was, it would need a conditional use permit; however, there is some potential there for a future neighborhood park. Hull stated the City needs to think about a long term plan for the Ashley Creek area and the flood plain. There was some general discussion about the Ashley Creek area and the Growth Policy review. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on the issue. APPLICANTS/AGENCIES None. PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. MOTION Johnson moved and Hinchey seconded to adopt staff report - KA-04-17 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the zoning for this property be R-4, Two Family Residential, upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. DISCUSSION There was no discussion. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. CITY OF KALISPELL A request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning INITIAL ZONING UPON designation of I-1, Light Industrial, on 6.34 acres of City - ANNEXATION REQUEST owned property located west of the Kalispell City Airport runway and east of the Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Facility upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. STAFF REPORT KA-04-15 Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave Staff Report KA-04-15, a request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning designation of I-1, Light Industrial, on 6.34 acres of City -owned property located west of the Kalispell City Airport runway and east of the Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Facility. Wilson said this is west of the airport, referred to as the Tor eson property, which connects to an easement to the Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 12 of 15 0 WWTP. She said the City bought it as part of the Airport expansion, and they want to zone it I-1, just in case they want to make improvements to the Airport. She said the staff recommends zoning I-1, Light Industrial, upon annexation. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on the issue. APPLICANTS/AGENCIES None. PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. MOTION Johnson moved and Hinchey seconded to adopt staff report KA-04-15 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the zoning for this property be I-1, Light Industrial, upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. DISCUSSION There was no discussion. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. CITY OF KALISPELL A request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning INITIAL ZONING UPON designation of P-1, Public, on 8.23 acres of City -owned ANNEXATION REQUEST property located south of Rawson Field and west of First Avenue West upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. STAFF REPORT KA-04-16 Narda Wilson, with the Tri-City Planning Office, gave Staff Report KA-04-16, a request by the City of Kalispell for an initial zoning designation of P-1, Public, on 8.23 acres of City -owned property located south of Rawson Field and west of First Avenue West. Wilson said this property lies to the south of Rawson Field, to the west of 1st Avenue West, and it is 8.23 acres. She said the City uses this property as a stockpile area and for maintenance purposes; a large part of it lies in the flood plain. She said it contiguous to the City, and it could be developed with some limitations due to the flood plain. She said that staff is recommending zoning of P-1, and the City has no plans to use the property now. QUESTIONS BY THE Hull stated that the property has some potential for BOARD affordable housing, and that the southern portion of it could be zoned RA-1, like the property right next to it. Norton agreed with Hull, and said we shouldn't slap a parkland label on this property and ruin future development. He said it could be zoned R-4 or RA-1. Wilson stated she would recommend RA-1, since it is right next door. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 13 of 15 Taylor reiterated that they will be recommending the zoning be RA-1 instead of P-1. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak on the issue. APPLICANTS/AGENCIES None. PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. MOTION Norton moved and Johnson seconded to adopt staff report KA-04-16 as findings of fact and, based on these findings, recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the zoning for this property be RA-1, High Density Residential, upon annexation to the City of Kalispell. DISCUSSION There was no discussion. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS There is a work session scheduled for November 10, 2004 at 7:00 pm. NEW BUSINESS Johnson said that he does not necessarily agree with the City of Whitefish's position on affordable housing, and that he has started an affordable housing subdivision in Whitefish and there will be benefits to it. He said that Kalispell should look at Whitefish's affordable housing ordinance. Wilson stated that Monday's City Council agenda has the extension of three Board members' terms until April 2005. Norton said that the tax incentives in the architectural review standards should be approved separately by the City Council. Wilson said it would be appropriate for Council to adopt them separately. She stated a work session with the City Council would be beneficial for the sign ordinance, architectural review, and the road issues. Norton said he went to the Two Rivers Master Plan amendment meeting and that he got the feeling that the homeowners' with small parcels were opposed to the large parcels subdividing because of the usual density issues. He also asked what the standards are for bike and pedestrian paths and said that we need to develop greater standards. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m. The next meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2004. There will be a work session held on November 10, 2004. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 14 of 15 siden Judi Funk Recording Secretary APPROVED as submitted/ corrected: / / 04 �l Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2004 Page 15 of 15