02-09-99KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
February 9, 1999
CALL TO ORDER AND The meeting was called to order by Jean Johnson at approximately
ROLL CALL 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Joe Brenneman, Donald
Garberg, Rob Heinecke, Greg Stevens, Jean Johnson, Don Hines,
Keith Brian Sipe, and Don Mann. The Flathead Regional
Development Office was represented by Tom Jentz and Narda
Wilson. There were approximately 69 people.in the audience.
APPROVAL OF On a motion by Keith Brian Sipe and seconded by Don Mann, the
MINUTES minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1999 were approved as
submitted. On a roll call vote all members present voted Aye, the
motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF On a motion by Don Garberg, seconded by Don Hines, this agenda
MEMBER -AT -LARGE item was postponed to the New Business section of the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
FARRIS ZONE CHANGE On a motion by Rob Heinecke, seconded by Don Mann, the Farris
petition for a zone change, was postponed indefinitely as per Mr.
Andrew Farris' request by letter dated January 27, 1999. On a roll
call vote all members voted Aye, the motion passed unanimously.
FOUTS TRUST ZONE A petition by the Theodore D. Fouts Trust for a zone change from
CHANGE B-3 and B-2 to R-5 on 1.325 acres for property in Evergreen was
introduced.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson, Senior Planner at the Flathead Regional
Development Office, presented - Staff ' Report #KZC-99-2,
recommending that the planning board and zoning commission
adopt FRDO staff report #FZC-99-2 as findings of fact and
recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that the
requested zone change from B-2 and B-3 to R-5 be granted.
PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the proposed
zone change.
PROPONENTS Andy Hyde, of Carver Engineering, spoke in favor of the petition on
behalf of the owner. The request is in anticipation of expanding
the existing mobile home park.
OPPONENTS The hearing was opened to those who wished to speak in
opposition of the petition.
Randy Winter, 11 Meadowlark Drive, spoke in opposition to the
expansion of the mobile home park, citing concern over the
increased traffic and belief that the land has previously been
designated for a children's park area
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Delphine Johnson, 15 Meadowlark Drive, spoke against the
expansion and cited her belief was that this area was supposed to
be designated for a park, and that this would take away her view,
and she agreed with the previous speaker's opposition.
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No one else wished to speak in opposition and the public hearing
was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION Heinecke asked about park designation, Wilson explained that
that had been done so long ago that there had been no subdivision
filed, and this land now has new owners. Wilson explained that
this petition is for a zone change only, though the owner has
stated that he has plans, if the zone change goes through, to come
in with a preliminary plat for subdivision for an expansion of the
mobile home park, that it is not under issue now.
MOTION Brenneman moved and Stevens seconded that the planning board
and zoning commission adopt FRDO staff report #FZC-99-2 as
findings of fact and recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners that the requested zone change from B-2 and B-3
to R-5 be granted. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of
8-0 in favor.
GARDNER A request by Todd and Davar Gardner for preliminary plat
PRELIMINARY PLAT approval of the Amended Plat of Lot 1, Ashley Business Park,
APPROVAL FOR proposing two industrial lots. The property is located on the west
ASHLEY PARK side of Highway 93 south of Kalispell, approximately 0.6 miles
south of the 4-Corners intersection.
STAFF REPORT Tom Jentz presented Staff Report #FPP-98-13. Staff recommends
approval of the application, subject to the 10 conditions as listed
in the report. He cited that this would allow for an orderly
progression of the Hwy 93 Bypass project.
PUBIC HEARING: The public hearing was opened to those in favor.
PROPONENTS Chuck Marquardt spoke in favor, as the current tenant of the
property he explained that negotiations are ongoing for the
purchase of right-of-way for the bypass project by the Montana
Highway Department.
Todd Gardner spoke in favor and cited that it is a win -win
situation for everyone involved and agreed with the previous
speaker.
OPPONENTS No one spoke in opposition.
BOARD DISCUSSION Gardner answered, when asked by Brenneman, that they were
comfortable with the conditions in the staff report.
MOTION Heinecke moved to amend condition #3, to include "and rear" and
#9 changed to "all street addresses", Stevens seconded the motion.
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On a roll call vote: Greg Stevens, Keith Brian Sipe, and Rob
Heinecke voted Aye; Don Mann, Joe Brenneman, Jean Johnson,
Don Hines and Don Garberg voted No. The motion to amend the
conditions failed on a vote of 5-3 against.
Sipe moved and Stevens seconded to adopt staff report FPP-98-13
as findings of fact and recommend that the Flathead County
Commissioners approve the Amended Plat of Lot 1, Ashley
Business Park, subject to the 10 conditions as listed in the report.
On a roll call vote all members voted Aye. None opposed. The
motion passed on 8-0 in favor.
WATERFORD A request by the Waterford of Flathead Valley, LLC, represented by
ANNEXATION & ZONE Joseph Billig, for annexation, initial zoning of R-4, Two Family
CHANGE Residential, and RA-1, Low Density Apartment Residential and a
planned unit development on 22.91 for the purpose of developing
a 292 unit senior housing facility.
STAFF REPORT Narda Wilson, Senior Planner, gave a detailed presentation of staff
reports #KA-99-1 and #KPUD-99-1 in which staff recommends
that the Board adopt the reports as findings of fact and
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that upon annexation the
property be zoned R-4 and RA-1 with a PUD overlay subject to 20
conditions as outlined in the report.
Staff recommends that in condition #6 MT Dept. of Transportation
be stricken and leave in Flathead County Road Department.
Heinecke asked about extension of services, and Wilson explained
that through condition #2, there is flexibility by the Public Works
Department to adopt a design that works.
Johnson asked about the need for 2 zone designations and Wilson
explained that R-4 was chosen for the duplex area of the project to
better match the proposed development.
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those who wished to speak in
favor of the application.
PROPONENTS Mark Fisher, representing Waterford, gave a presentation of the
planned development, explaining that the Waterford is a
Congregate Care Retirement Community, and that this is for the
journey of aging for the elderly within a community, complete with
a special care unit, (Alzheimer's unit). They have chosen this area
because of it's proximity to the college and. the ball parks as well
as being within a quiet community. The PUD will not create a lot
of traffic or increase the number of children in the neighborhood.
They, after a year of research, believe that this is the best area of
the city to build this community. The Waterford feels very strongly
that this needs to be a gated secure road, because of the residents'
needs for a secure area with limited traffic, and for the
neighborhood's desire to not have this become a connector road.
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They provide transportation internally, there is no need for county
buses, Eagle transportation would only be used secondarily. The
plans are for a very nice rock front building, with a small area
exceeding the 44 foot height and the problem will be mitigated by
the excavation for grade taking off about 10 feet of grade. They
put the buildings in an area that would not restrict views of
glacier, but will only be seen by homes that are currently only
seeing the hill and sky, and those will now only see their roof and
highest floors. They are working toward being a good neighbor.
They are aware of the potential run off problems and have made
and continue to plan for the best solution to the problem. The
"what ifs" (in regard to the run of) are being addressed by their
engineers and they want to find the best possible solution within
their abilities.
Dan Eigeman, CPA representing the property owners, spoke in
favor of the project. He explained that he has seen the Waterford
development in Helena and it is an excellent facility. The owners,
as well as himself, are in favor of the proposed planned
development and do not believe the closed road would cause any
traffic problems for the community. His home is in the area and
he isn't concerned over the height of the development because
between the trees and a few homes he can't see the top of the hill
anyway. Believes they will be a wonderful neighbor.
Jay Billmayer, project engineer for Waterford, spoke as a
proponent of the project. He addressed the issues of the
conditions, and the PUD concept by putting the zoning,
annexation and PUD all in one application. The 292 units is care
for individual units not dwelling units, therefore he feels they fall
well within the density requirements. The Planned Unit
Development gives the specifics of this plan in advance, so that
the community knows what the outcome will be. The phases then
give an up front plan as well, so there are no surprises later.
Waterford has concerns over being burdened with a more than fair
share portion of the extension of services and roadways. In going
over the conditions separately, it was requested that it be
determined how much the Waterford is impacting the roadway and
services and how much is due to the cities venture in the ball
parks, by generating a study to determine a prorated share of
cost. The privatizing of the road will give more security and less
impact to the communities, and the elimination of solicitors that
cause the elderly a number of problems. The Waterford asks for
the following condition changes:
#6 Eliminate the Dept. of Transportation.
#8 Eliminate the condition in its entirety.
#9 Modify to a prorated share after a traffic study is completed.
# 14 Eliminate, because it is within the plan in condition # 12 and
they, based on studies and experience, would not have a use for
an internal park area.
#2 Change to include more latitude in conjunction with #9 and a
prorate of cost.
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John King, 134 N. Haven Drive, spoke for the proposal stating that
this would be an improvement to Kalispell, with no impact to the
schools, and that he believes that it would be less of an impact
\, than other potential projects.
Johnson gave a 5 minute break and the meeting reopened at 9:15.
Wayne Worthington, 365 Summit Ridge Drive, voiced several
concerns over drainage, water and building height but his main
concern is over the roadways. He does not want any kind of
OPPONENTS connection between 4 mile drive and Summit Ridge Road, or
extending Sherry Lane into North Haven Drive, and does not want
the sporting event traffic coming through the communities, but
would not have a problem with a gated road for development use
or emergency traffic only.
Carol Burt, resident on Summit Ridge Drive, has 4 major areas of
concern. Concurs with Worthington's assessment of the roads
and traffic and wants improvements to 4 Mile Drive first and then
have a gated road open to emergency traffic only within the
development. She does not understand the residential zoning
(rather than commercial) for a development this extensive and
with this density and that will make $600,000 per year, and that
will exceed the zoning height by 21 feet. Water run off -'extreme
concerns over the run off, leaving too little open space to pile
snow, and with the buildings and asphalt there will be no place for
the water to go except to flood the lower communities. Continuity
the very size and location of their complex discredits the
Waterford's statement that they wish to blend into the community.
Only with the 35 foot height limitation and modifications to their
current plan could their impact to the community be minimized.
She asks that Waterford be held to the same landscaping
requirements as the homeowners in the same area.
Lori Smithwick-Hann, 435 Summit Ridge Drive, agrees with the
previous speakers against the proposal. She feels the community
was bulldozed by the Waterford Company because they were
notified such a short period of time before the meeting, even if the
legalities were followed. Cited regulations about the mile and one
half distance of the development from the fire station, causing
regulatory problems as well as serious safety issues. Wants to see
a specific site proposal. And stated concerns for the need for such
a facility, and the possibility that the facility would not be able to
fill to capacity based on the high costs of staying at the facility.
Devaluation of property, and the lowering of the quality of life in
the community were other concerns.
Sandy Streit, 340 Summit Ridge Drive, (gave out a letter,
attached), spoke against the Waterford Development and for
children in the area and their safety. There are no sidewalks in
the area and the increased traffic will be a serious safety concern.
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Wants children's safety issue to be heard loud and clear.
Gloria Marin, 121 N. Haven Drive, had concern over the impact on
wildlife in the area, construction problems, and asking that the
zone change be denied based on MCA 76-2-304 Purposes of
Zoning, with regards to item 1, to prevent overcrowding of land
and to avoid undue concentration of population, and all of item 2
in the above code. She believes the proposal is contrary to the
comprehensive plan for the area, and oppose the road from 4 Mile
Drive to Summit Ridge Drive, and wonders about the other 70
acres and the potential congestion that would come with a zone
change.
Anthony Abeson, North Haven Subdivision, spoke against the
proposal, and noted that he was not contacted by the Waterford
Company. He is opposed to the development and did not envision
traffic, street lights, storm water retention ponds, etc. when he
purchased his home 6 years prior. Concern over the height of the
structure.
Luman Metcalf, Country Estates, concern for the need for the
facility and cost at Waterford, market research should be done, no
guarantees that the facility won't go bankrupt due to the inability
to fill the facility.
Scott Williams, 1 week in the area, concern over being annexed in
conjunction with the project which would increase the taxes and
devalue the property. His biggest concerns are traffic and density,
and that Waterford does not fit within the Master Plan of the area.
He does not want the area of his home annexed into the city, does
not want the Waterford project to go through.
Dale Luman, 169 Trail Ridge Road in Country Estates, agrees with
those previous to him. Entered a letter signed by the 7 members
of the Country Estates Homeowners Association in opposition to
the proposal. Main topics were visual impact, and that the zoning
request is marginal in compliance and this facility would be best
located in a different area.
No one else spoke against the project and applications.
BOARD DISCUSSION Garberg asked Billmayer about conditions 6 and 9, and it was
explained that the Waterford project wants a traffic study a fair
prorate of the financial burden to the 4 Mile Drive improvements.
Wants the city to pay their fair share of the improvements.
Mann asked about the height regulations and Wilson explained
that the height limit in that zoning district is 35 feet. The 44 feet
as proposed does not include the chimneys, so there would be 9
feet over the current zone regulations. It was noted that the Board
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should look at this under a Planned Unit Development, and
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therefore there is more flexibility for uses, and height, and should
look at this very specific development, and make
recommendations about the project specifically.
C^ When asked Staff explained that the numbers on density
marginally comply with master plan, and the impact associated
with this type of plan are in reasonable compliance with the plan.
Stevens liked the project, believes the problems could be solved by
gating the roadway. Understands opposition, but feels this is a
good project. Believes that the board can rely on the public works
department to deal with the drainage problem.
Heinecke spoke in support of the project, believing the cluster
development does mitigate the increase in density, and believes it
will help the lower subdivisions on storm water drainage rather
than causing more problems, and noted # 14 on the landscaping
issues. On the fire issue he believes that the fire suppression
system within the building would mitigate the possibility of fire
being an issue.
Brenneman is not in favor of the proposed project as he sees it as
failing to meet 6 of the criteria as submitted and in light of the
community opposition.
Brenneman moved to adopt staff reports #KA-99-1 and #KPUD-99-
1 as findings of fact and recommend that the Zone R-4 and RA-1
and PUD overlay be denied. The motion failed for lack of a second.
The Board went over the conditions and made amendments as
follows, based on the public input and the requests of the
Waterford Company and staff recommendations:
#2 The extension of all services and facilities be done in
accordance with plans approved by the Kalispell Public Works
Department.
#6 include "and the City of Kalispell"; "and source of traffic
generation and that appropriate share of cost and upgrade be
determined prior to construction"; and delete "Montana
Department of Transportation".
#8 Change to: That the proposed new roadway be private and
gated to use as an emergency access route only with sole access
from 4 Mile Drive, and upon completion be signed in accordance
with City standards.
#9 Include "and that a prorated cost be shared based on the
results of the traffic study and agreed upon by all parties
identified".
# 14 Change to: "The park area designated as the courtyard on the
site plan be developed which provides amenities such as tables,
walkways, landscaping and trees.
MOTION Garberg moved and Hines seconded to adopt staff reports #KA-99-
C_ > 1 and #KPUD-99-1 as findings of fact and recommend to the
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Kalispell City Council that upon annexation the property be zoned
R-4 and RA-1 with a Planned Unit Development overlay, subject to
the conditions as amended. On a roll call vote: Don Mann, Jean
C Johnson, Don Hines, Greg Stevens, Keith Brian Sipe, Don Garber
and Rob Heinecke voted Aye. Joe Brenneman voted No. The
motion passed on a 7-1 vote.
5 minute break at 10:38 and resumed 10:45.
UNICORE ANNEXATION Request by John & Brenda Vincent for annexation and initial
& ZONE CHANGE, zoning of 2.6 acres located on the north side of California Street
CONDITIONAL USE AND between 5th and 6th Ave. E.N.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
STAFF REPORT Tom Jentz gave a thorough presentation of staff reports #KA-99-2,
#KCU-99-1, and #KPP-99-1. The staff recommends that the
Kalispell City -County Planning board and Zoning Commission
adopt the staff report and recommend to the Kalispell City Council
to adopt P-1 zoning on the land proposed for dedication as a city
park and R-3, single family, with 7000 square foot minimum lot
size, zoning on the remainder of the site, as described in Exhibit
B. In addition, he recommended approval of the conditional use
permit and preliminary plat to allow 10 condominium units to be
constructed on the site. Jentz noted however, that parking was
deficient as 25 spaces were required, but only 18 met zoning
standards. He stated that to meet the staff conditions the site
plan will have to be re -drawn which could result in the loss of at
least one to two units.
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened to those in favor of the application.
PROPONENTS Max Battle, representing Unicore and the current property owners,
spoke in favor of the proposals. He reported that because of the
concern raised about the stability of the banks some test holes
have been dug and engineers will be completing borings and soil
analysis and they have no opposition to having experts determine
the setbacks but that they want to be allowed less than a 20 ft.
setback if the engineers sign off on less. They are willing to have
an agreement with the city for access to the park area but want it
noted that it is the one area where there is marginal instability in
the adjoining slopes. There will be approximately 60% less
pervious surface, (water perk area) therefore moisture will be
directed into a drainage system maintaining the integrity of the
subsurface soil. The loading on the site will be at or below the
current rate based on the removal of ground versus construction
of the buildings. The staff report mentions having separate water
and sewer lines off of California, and we want a trunk line that
goes in and feathers to the individual units. In conclusion we
believe this project makes the best use of a difficult site.
OPPONENTS No one else spoke in favor of the proposals.
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Ed White, owner of an adjacent lot, spoke in strong opposition to
this proposal, noting that this would have an adverse affect on
their newly designed home. Believes the area should stay as
single family homes, and believes this project would be out of
character for the area.
Cary Colburn, presented and read a petition, (attached), citing that
the project is inconsistent with the character of single family
homes in the area, and does not go with the integrity of the area.
Steve Cheman, agrees with the previous speakers, and believes
that from 11 years of experience in the area, the ground on the
one side of the proposed plan is not stable, and the proposal is not
in character with the area, believes it will devalue his property,
and would rather see two lots with very nice homes.
Don Anderson, whose mother lives in the area, he is voicing their
opposition to the proposals, it does not follow the character of the
area and is too dense and believes two homes would be worth
more than this proposal, and agrees with the previous proponents.
Matt Montgomery, agreed with the previous speakers, and believes
that this is on the fringe of compliance and it would be a major
impact on the environment and the wildlife, and would be
problematic on the traffic especially in winter conditions, and
believes their quality of life would be drastically altered.
Georgia Staub spoke against the proposal primarily around the
issues of safety, and traffic flow, and would like to see the city buy
the land and put a park on that property as there isn't one in the
immediate area. The area is single family homes with a nice mix of
young and old, and she believes this would disrupt the quality of
the community. John Valentino, agrees with the previous
speakers. Asks that the board strongly consider the views of the
community.
Lori Fisher, agrees with previous speakers, believes the bank is
eroding, and is concerned about the ecological impact on
Lawrence Park, and addressed the issue of increased traffic.
Jerry Anderson, wants the area to remain a single family home
neighborhood, and agrees with the previous speakers.
Sue Ellen Anderson spoke in opposition wants the property to
remain with 1 or 2 single family homes. And spoke of concerns
about traffic and child safety.
Clara Ellen Anderson, spoke in opposition, she has lived in the
area since 1946 and wants the area to remain single family in
nature. This is not an affluent community but it is a strong and
secure neighborhood. Spoke of extreme concern over parking
especially in bad winter conditions, and extreme concerns over soil
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stability. This is the only quarter of Kalispell with no park, would
like to see the city put a city park on this property. Wants to see a
neutral engineering firm do the testing on the property. Want the
board to take the public comment into consideration, and deny the
petitions.
Richard Cole, is opposed to the project and does not believe that
this is a transitional area since the property behind it is open area,
and will continue to be. Agrees with the previous speakers.
Believes this would be the worst use of a desirable site
Dave Ebert, agreed with the previous opposition.
Lance Stodd, spoke of concerns about it not fitting with the area
and has extreme concern over building on slopes of this type and
on unstable soil. He can feel instability in the ground from traffic
in the surrounding area. Extreme opposition to the petitions, and
would like to see a city park there.
John McCarter, spoke in opposition to the area and was in
agreement with the previous speakers. He had concerns over
traffic, wants to see the area remain for single family and have a
park there for his family.
Larry Farrow, spoke in opposition to the development, and in favor
with the previous speakers, the nature and character of the area
make this development incompatible.
Glenda Simmons, though she doesn't live in the area, believes that
there will be problems with the developer based on her experience
with him through her ownership in a condominium built
development by him in another part of Kalispell.
Marla Culver, concerns over the historical value of the area. She
agreed with the previous speakers.
Don Clapper, on behalf of his mother in law, spoke in opposition
to the proposed petitions. He had concerns over the banks and
children's safety in the area. Agrees with the previous speakers.
Madeline Sardinas, spoke against the proposals, agreeing with the
previous speakers, and voiced concerns over fire safety and
children's safety.
Tammy Valentino, agreed with the previous speakers, wants the
historical values in the area to be considered. Also wants to speak
for some of the older neighbors in the area, some who could not
be there, that do not want to see the petitions go forward. Want
the board to seriously consider the child safety issues.
- No one else spoke against the proposals.
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BOARD DISCUSSION Brenneman excused himself due to the proximity of this project to
his family.
The Board discussed the report at length. Garberg spoke against
the project citing his concerns for the soils and the stability of the
site and stating that the design was not compatible with the single
family nature of the neighborhood.
There was general board discussion about the fact that the site
plan did not show adequate parking and the parking as designated
did not work.
Johnson asked if there was any test data available to the board
and was told that there is no test data available at that time.
In response to a question'from'the audience as to whether or not
the project engineer, Jakola, was an owner, Mr. Battle noted that
Mr. Jakola has no interest in the project, he is totally independent.
Parking and snow removal will have to be dealt with on the final
plat and by the eventual owners. This is a condominium project,
all grounds will be maintained by a condominium association. He
concluded by stating they could live with the conditions proposed
by staff.
Jentz was asked how much flat land was available on the site and
how many traditional single family lots that could hold. Jentz said
approximately .6 acre of th 2.9 acre site was flat. This site could
accommodate 4 traditional 7,000 sq. ft. R-3 single family lots,
however, he cautioned that an applicant could propose a single
family lot configuration that allowed portions of the lot to extend
out over the bluffs.
Several Board members felt that
and it should be zoned R-3.
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the site should be inside the city
Jentz re -iterated the applicants
A prepared to approve the entire
receive a partial approval, for
only. Jentz stated that under
he City could not forcibly annex
the property unless the owner consented, and in this case the
owner is not consenting unless the condo project approval is
included.
MOTIONS Stevens moved and Heinecke seconded to adopt staff report #KCU-
99-1 as findings of fact and recommend approval of the conditional
use permit subject to the conditions. Roll call vote: Greg Stevens
and Rob Heinecke voted Aye. Don Hines, Don Mann, Keith Brian
Sipe, Jean Johnson and Don Garberg voted No. The motion failed
on a vote of 2 in favor, 5 against and 1 excused.
Jentz stressed the importance of board actions with findings and
the need to express them so there is a basis for the negative
recommendation.
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Garberg moved that the board deny the applications #KA-99-2
Annexation and Zoning, #KCU-99-1 Conditional Use Permit and
#KPP-99-1 Preliminary Plat Approval based on public comments,
C safety, incompatibility to the single family neighborhood, and
insufficient design to meet preliminary plat criteria. Don Mann
seconded. On a roll call vote: Don Mann, Don Garberg, Jean
Johnson, and Don Hines voted Aye. Rob Heinecke, Keith Brian
Sipe, and Greg Stevens voted No. The motion passed to deny the
applications on a vote of 4 in favor, 3 against and 1 excused.
Brenneman returned to the board.
NEW BUSINESS Jentz reported that the previous nomination for member -at -large
had been denied and asked for nominations to the member -at -
large board position.
It was questioned, and explained, that the new board (the board
seated in January) has to nominate the member -at -large position
as well as the new council and commissioners voting on
acceptance.
Brenneman nominated Richard Kuhl and Stevens nominated
Michael Frazier. The board voted 4 in favor and 4 against for each
nomination. The Board agreed to send a slate of both
nominations, Richard Kuhl and Michael Frazier, for the City
Council to choose one.
OLD BUSINESS The Board scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 18th,
for a work session to review master plan revisions. The meeting
will be held at the Kalispell City Council Chambers.
Johnson asked that the board members to please return their
agenda packets to the recording secretary unless they wished to
keep them.
;NT) The meeting was adjourned at approximately 1:30a.m.
can Jo ins n, President -Tr`icia Las ecording Secretary
Approved as submitt dew/ o � °/ / 99
Corrections: Page 11 - Unicore-- Board Discussion - Comments made by Jean Johnson
"There was no technical information available as to the bore holes and it had to be
available to make a determination on setbacks. The board had reviewed a similar sub-
division with similar soils and minimum setbacks based on analyses was 35', therefore,
that would negate their proposal. It.is physically impossible to back a car out of the
parking areas (as shown on the—p-r-e-l-iminary plat) without hitting someone. They have
(7)z.onsite drain system,design that wouldtotally undermine the formation and it is
0tally unacceptable in his mind. Kalispell City County Planning Board
Motion for approval.. made by Stevens/ Minutes of meeting February 9, 1999
seconded by Mann. 3/9/99 Page 12 of 12