02-14-23 Architectural Review Committee MinutesMINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday February 14, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Kalispell City Hall, 201 1st Ave E
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julia Pierrottet (Chair); Robin Spear; Susanne Wigginton; Cara Lemire (Zoom); Sarah
Turner (Zoom)
OTHERS PRESENT: City Staff –Kari Barnhart
# Of Guests: 7
Hear the Public: None
Approval of Minutes: Robin moved to approve the January 10, 2023; Susanne 2nd; approved (5-0).
New Business:
Signs:
Buildings: All Creatures Vet Clinic – 325 Lincoln St – new office building - Ken Huff presented
plans and material samples. Robin liked the landscape mix and suggested adding a pet potty
area. Susanne suggested adding height to the landscaping. Robin moved to approve with
or without alternative options and 100% screening of the mechanical components; Sarah
2nd; approved (5-0).
Parkline Towers – 820 E Idaho – two new multi-family buildings – Aaron Wallace
presented revised plans and material samples. Robin suggested adding additional
landscaping and putting in a family area where the dog park area is since it’s small. Julia
suggested adding a landing to the stairs that connect to the Parkline Trail. Susanne
suggested adding a bench to the landing, but Aaron advised that the stairs are City property.
Susanne moved to approve, Cara 2nd, approved (5-0).
Old Business:
Other Discussion: PRELIMINARY COMMENTS - Zip Trip – 305 E Idaho – new gas station – A team
from Westmor Industries presented preliminary plans. Sarah suggested revising the front
to give it a sense of entry. Julia would like to see 4-sided architecture. Susanne added that
the building should have at least two good sides. Robin would like to see landscaping on
the back of the building, screened mechanical components, and less bollards. Kari advised
the Westmor team that there may be some Brownfields money available and provided the
contact information.
Minutes – Cara requested that the meeting minutes be abbreviated. Sarah and Julia
requested that names be removed (except for motions and votes of opposition). The
committee would only like the end points and final recommendations noted on the minutes.
Sarah stated that she may not want her clients reading her comments. Kari advised that
anything stated in the meeting is public record and that developers need details and
appreciate members’ suggestions.
Meeting Adjourned @ 8:44 AM