07-12-94 Planning BoardKALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
�MINUTES OF MEETING
JULY 12, 1994
CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Kalispell City -
AND ROLL CALL County Planning Board and Zoning Commission was called
to order at 7:04 p.m. by Vice -Chair Pam Kennedy. Board
members present were Bahr, Fraser, Hodgeboom, Carlson,
Sanders and Kennedy. Hash, Lopp and DeGrosky had
excused absences. John Parsons, Senior Planner
represented the Flathead Regional Development Office.
Brian Wood, Zoning Administrator represented the City
of Kalispell. There were approximately 60 people in
the audience.
APPROVAL OF The minutes of June 7, 1994 meeting were, approved as
MINUTES submitted on a motion by Carlson, second by Fraser.
All members present voted aye.
It was announced to the members of the public that due
to inaccuracies in the legal notification, the public
hearing for the Pittsley zone change will be
readvertised and held August 9th.
OCARVER/OWENS The first item for public hearing was a request by
ANNEXATION & Dennis Carver and Gaylon Owens for annexation to the.
ZONING / R-4 City of Kalispell with an initial zoning classification
of R-4, Two Family Residential. The parcel contains
approximately 9.8 acres located on the west side of
Airport Road about 1,000 feet south of 18th Street.
The site has access onto Airport Road, and will be
known as Ashley Park Subdivision, Phase I. It is
further described as being in the SE4NE4 and the NE4SE4
of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West,
P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Staff Report Parsons presented a brief overview of report #KA-94-5.
The statutory criteria for evaluating the zone change
for property annexed into the City was reviewed and
staff recommended that the proposed R-4 zone
classification be designated upon annexation.
Questions Carlson asked if the property owner of the northwest
corner parcel had been contacted to voluntarily be
annexed into the City with the R-4 zone classification.
Parsons responded that that parcel was not part of the
original subdivision, and that at the time the City
chooses to annex, it will be.
Public Hearing The public hearing was opened. No one spoke either in
favor or in opposition to the Dennis Carver/Gaylon
Owens petition for an R-4 zone classification upon
annexation into the City. The public hearing was
closed and meeting opened to Board discussion.
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Motion Fraser moved to accept report #KA-94-5 as findings of
fact, and forward a favorable recommendation for
annexation and R-4 zone classification to City Council
for action. Bahr seconded. On a roll call vote, Bahr,
Fraser, Sanders, Carlson, Hodgeboom and Kennedy voted
unanimously in favor.
KELLER The next public hearing was on a request by Charles
ANNEXATION & Keller for annexation to the City of Kalispell with an
ZONING / R-4 initial zoning classification of R-4, Two Family
Residential. The parcel contains approximately 6 acres
located on the west side of US Highway 93 nearly 400
feet south of 4 Mile Drive, with access approximately
1000 feet west of US Highway 93 on the south side of 4
Mile Drive. The property is further described as
Parcel 2X, NE4NE4 Section 1, Township 28 North, Range
22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.
Staff Report Parsons briefly reviewed report #KA-94-2. It meets all
the criteria set forth for evaluation of a zone change.
The requested R-4 zone is in compliance with the Master
Plan and staff recommended approval.
Public Hearing Gene Johnson, Stokes & Associates, representative for
In Favor the applicant Charles Keller, agreed with the staff
report and felt it was a natural progression of the
n city.
No one else spoke either in favor or in opposition to
the requested zone change upon annexation into the
City. The public hearing was closed.
Motion Fraser moved to accept staff report #KA-94-2 as
findings of fact, and recommend that City Council annex
the property into Kalispell with an R-4 zone. Bahr
seconded. On a roll call vote, the vote was 6-0 in
favor of the recommendation for annexation with an R-4
zone.
KALISPELL Next for public hearing was the City of Kalispell
ANNEXATION & initiated annexation with an initial zoning
ZONING / RA-1 classification of RA-1, Low Density Residential
GRANDVIEW Apartment on a tract of land that contains 88.9 acres.
ADDITION The site is bounded on the east by Grandview Drive, on
the west by US Highway 93, on the north by Parkview
Terrace Subdivision, and on the south by Heritage Way
and Sunnyview Lane. The property primarily has access
onto US Highway 93 and Grandview Drive.
Milt Carlson declared a conflict of interest and
stepped down from the Board.
Staff Report Parsons presented report #KA-94-3. The statutory
criteria was evaluated for a zone change and staff
recommended the requested RA-1 zone change upon
annexation. It was noted for the record that there was
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n a letter dated July 10, 1994 from Eileen Maycumber,
protesting the annexation and zone classification; a
letter dated July 5, 1994, from Robert and Carlene
Peters in opposition to the proposal; and a petition
dated January 2, 1993, with 25 signatures, voicing a
number of concerns.
The public hearing was opened.
Public Hearing Jim Halvorson, 640 Woodland Avenue, employed by
Proponents Kalispell Regional Hospital, supports the staff report
and feels this is a good interim step prior to their
neighborhood plan, which will be submitted at a later
date.
Milt Carlson, 375 Grandview Drive, supports the RA-1
zoning classification which is substantially the same
as the County RA-1 designation. He asked FRDO to
correct the report on page 1, last paragraph, line 2,
which says the property to the north is vacant, as that
is where he lives. The RA-1 zoning is proper for the
area and provides the appropriate transition for the
surrounding properties. The purchase of Grandview
Drive by the City was a plus for the neighborhood. The
traffic increased, but the flow is better. He asked
that the legal nonconforming uses in the annexed area
under RA-1 still continue to be allowed by this zoning
designation. As general planning efforts go forward in
conformance with the Master Plan, more neighborhoods
will be dealing with the planning scenario, with both
the City and County. This is an example of how they
can come to the Board with a neighborhood plan based on
a fuller understanding of all the facts surrounding
zoning before annexation, and bring the concepts,
performance standards and implementation.
There were no further proponents. The public hearing
was opened to those opposed.
Opposition Eileen Maycumber, 2217 Highway 2 East, owns property in
that area (Lot 13, Tract 5ABB). It has been a
commercial site since 1964, and she would like it to
remain as commercial. She also owns Tract 5ABA, which
is a gravel pit that she would like to keep as its
present use.
There being no further public comment, the public
hearing was closed and the meeting opened to Board
discussion.
Discussion Fraser clarified that there was little difference
between the County RA-1 zone classification and the
City RA-1 zone. Parsons explained that the parcel in
question 'is not presently zoned commercial in the
County, and the City RA-1 designation essentially does
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not change the legal nonconforming uses which exist on
a property.
Motion Bahr moved to adopt FRDO City Zone Report #KA-94-3 as
findings of fact and forward a favorable recommendation
to City Council for the zoning of this property as RA-1
upon annexation. Fraser seconded. On a roll call vote
Sanders, Fraser, Bahr, Hodgeboom and Kennedy voted 5-0
in favor of the motion.
Carlson returned to the Board.
KALISPELL The next item was another City of Kalispell initiated
ANNEXATION & annexation with an initial zoning classification of
ZONING / RA-1 RA-1, Low Density Residential Apartment, for a tract of
BUFFALO STAGE land that contains 26 acres located on the northwest
ADDITION corner of West Evergreen Drive and Whitefish Stage
Road. The property is known as Buffalo Stage
Subdivision Phase I and Buffalo Square Townhomes, in
the E2SE4, Section 31 and SW4SW4, Section 32, Township
29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County.
Staff Report Parsons presented report #KA-94-4. Based on staff's
evalaution of the statutory criteria for a zone change,
it is recommended that the RA-1 zone classification be
approved upon annexation.
Public Hearing No one spoke in favor of the requested zone change.
Opposition Karen Fisher, 101 Buffalo Stage, expressed her concerns
with the affect on her taxes when this is annexed into
the City. She would like to see it stay as it is, now,
but realizes that isn't possible.
There was no further comment, so the public hearing was
closed. Ms. Fisher was directed to contact the
Assessor's Office regarding her question about taxes.
Motion Hodgeboom moved to adopt the FRDO Report #KA-94-4 as
findings of fact, and forward a favorable
recommendation to City Council for the requested RA-1
zone change upon annexation. Sanders seconded. On a
roll call vote, Fraser, Carlson, Hodgeboom, Bahr,
Sanders and Kennedy voted in favor.
CATTLEMENS Kennedy introduced a request by James Windorski to
CASINO / allow as a conditional use the expansion of the casino
CONDITIONAL aspect of Cattlemens within the existing building in
USE PERMIT accordance with Section 27.14.030(5) of the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance. The exterior of the building,
access, and parking would remain the same. The site is
( zoned B-2, General Business. The address is 1400
Airport Road, Kalispell, and is more specifically
described as Lots 1,2,3,22,23, and 24 of Bakers
Southside Addition, in Section 18, Township 28 North,
Range 21 West, Flathead County, Montana.
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Staff Report Parsons presented an overview of report #KCU-94-12.
/\) Staff evaluated the request and recommended the
conditional use permit be granted subject to three
conditions.
Public Hearing The public hearing was opened. No one spoke either in
favor or in opposition to the requested permit to
expand the Cattlemens Casino. The public hearing was
closed and it was opened to Board discussion.
Motion Fraser moved to accept report #KCU-94-12 as findings of
fact, and recommend Council approve the conditional use
permit subject to the three conditions. Carlson
seconded. On a roll call vote the Board voted
unanimously in favor of granting the conditional use
permit.
ZONING TEXT Next, was a request by the City of Kalispell to revise
AMENDMENT/B-1 the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text, B-1 (Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD Business), Section 27.13. This amendment to the
BUSINESS Ordinance may include changes to the Title, Intent, and
to the Permitted and Conditional Uses.
Parsons turned the staff presentation over to Brian
Wood, City Zoning Administrator.
Staff Report Wood presented staff reveew of the recommended
�- amendments to the text of the B-1 chapter. He
discussed a request made by a local sign company to
amend the ordinance to allow 32 square foot signs
rather than be limited to 24 square feet. It was the
concensus of staff and site review committee that the
present conditions and circumstances did not warrant a
change from the sign allowance adopted two years ago.
The proposed text changes are an effort to eliminate
the inequities in the B-1 chapter, and to correct the
preference over some services opposed to others. All
B-1 property owners, and adjacent property owners
within 150 feet of a B-1 district were notified of
these changes.
Public Hearing Craig Christopherson, 678 Sunset Blvd., owner of the
In Favor business The Coffee Bar, was in favor of the proposed
changes and would like to see it go further. He
informed the Board he had recently added on a deck to
his establishment for the outdoor consumption of
beverages, and found out when getting a permit, that it
was not allowed. He suggested that under Section
27.13.010(2), that the outdoor consumption of food and
beverages be deleted from the uses not allowed in the
B-1 district.
Paul Palmer, 900 W. Reserve Drive, has property on
Meridian and Parkway, is in favor of the proposed
amendments, but would also like to see changes that
address the problem he is encountering with his
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property. Accessory apartments are a conditional use
in the B-1 district, but only the owner of the property
can live there. He feels that as a buffer zone, it is
very natural to have apartments above a business. It
makes very good use of the property 24 hours per day.
He proposed that it be a permitted use, perhaps as a
percentage of the business use, and not be limited to
just the owner.
Sharon DeMeester, her and her husband are owners of The
Paper Chase on the corner of North Main and Oregon, and
voiced their support of the proposed text amendments.
Don Alzner, 625 Sunset Blvd., is in agreement with the
proposed text changes. He would like to have a larger
sign that what is allowed, and did not understand why
The Paper Chase has a sign over 400 square feet, and
the rest of the businesses, in the same zoning
district, are restricted to 24 square feet.
Bruce Jellison, owns the Computer Place, and is in
favor of the proposed amendments. For over ten years,
he has been trying to find a place to locate his
business, and because of the restrictions in the B-1
zoning, could not put his computer store where it is.
The total number of clients which comes to their
business on a given day is between 4-6. As for the
signage, the only reason for the requested 32 square
feet is that a piece of plywood is 4x8, so that you
don't throw two feet into the landfill.
Marc Spratt, one of the owners of Spratt & Associates,
484 North Main, which is located in a B-1 zone, is
generally in favor of the proposed amendments. He
submitted some suggestions at the last planning board
meeting which he was pleased to see have been
incorporated into the staff recommendation. He had
other suggestions, a copy of which were submitted for
the record. Since this is being considered as a
"buffer" zone, he would like to see added a "nuisance
clause" which shall maintain the character of the
existing neighborhood. He understands there is a
nuisance ordinance in Kalispell, but mentioned that in
his neighborhood there are some extremely loud stereo
systems which he would like to see addressed somehow.
He offered some housekeeping modifications which would
make the Ordinance more "user friendly" in applying the
appropriate rules and finding the sections cited in the
B-1 chapter. He would like to see the term
"neighborhood" deleted as he does not feel it reflects
the '90's and is a confusing term.
Bill Mandarino, 652 North Main, approves of the changes
to the B-1 zone. Living next to a business zone often
forces people out, but properly controlled growth is
good.
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Opposition Linda Dry, CPA located at 580 Sunset Blvd., approves of
the progress made with the proposed changes to the
text, however suggested that more time be spent with
the text and examine more thoroughly the definitions
for emerging businesses, while at the same time protect
the residential areas.
There being no further input, the public hearing was
closed and the meeting opened to Board comments.
Discussion The Board agreed it was nebulous to find the original
zone intent for Neighborhood Business, so the deletion
of the language "...Primarily-serve-the-&a-rl-T s--o-f
the-Po-P-ttl-a-tro-n-s ... " would ref 1 ect current
uses. Rewrite the Intent statement to read: "A
business district to provide certain commercialand
professional office uses where such uses are compatible
with the adjacent residential areas. This district
should serve as a buffer between residential areas and
other commercial districts." and subsection (1) would
be eliminated. Subsection (2) was clarified to note
that the key word was "require". Therefore, Mr.
Christopherson's Coffee Bar would not be in conflict
with the zoning. He offers outdoor consumption as an
accessory use and does not require his customers to go
outside, as he also provides indoor seating.
The Board clarified under Section 27.13.020 (Permitted
Uses) that the proposed language for retail business
enterprises encompassed several permitted uses listed
and therefore those numbered (1, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, and 25) can be deleted from the text as
being redundant.
Ms. Dry asked for a clarification in the definition
section for "Retail Business". Wood and Parsons
answered.
Carlson noted that the zoning ordinance has come a long
way since 1946, and cautioned that the language for the
B-1 zone not allow uses which 'may open the door for
other uses that could defeat the purpose of the B-1
zone.
Owner occupied accessory apartments were discussed, and
it was determined that an apartment above a business
did not require that it be owner occupied, or that the
occupant be an accessory to the business.
The signage issue was addressed. Bahr asked about the
discrepancy between one property owner having a sign
;_. that is 400 square feet and other businesses are only
I allowed 24 square feet. Wood admitted that an error
had been made in the issuance of the sign permit. The
error was discovered after the property owners had
invested considerable money in their awning, and the
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City did not think it was fair to impose a hardship on
(_ them for an error made by the City. Bahr felt that if
a mistake was made, then it should be paid for.
Hodgeboom considered the request for a 32 square foot
sign a reasonable one. In Dr. Alzner's case, the
Highway Department has told him to remove his sign as
it obscures the view of the highway, therefore the
existing sign no longer meets the grandfather
definition. Carlson felt that a variance would be more
worthwhile than changing the sign ordinance in Dr.
Alzner's situation. Fraser agreed. He supports small
signs. Alot of effort went into the sign ordinance.
It is working, so why change it. A variance is based
on a hardship and he did not feel that the size of a
sign would constitute a hardship.
The Board discussed the changes to the zoning ordinance
suggested during public testimony and felt that there
was a need to clean up the definitions, and could
direct staff to bring that back for review.
Kennedy agreed with Mr. Spratt that B-1 truly is a
buffer to residential districts and the nuisance
concerns with noise and pollution are valid, however
felt it was adequately addressed in the nuisance
ordinance.
l\- J Motion Bahr moved to recommend to City Council the adoption of
the proposed amendments to Chapter 27.13 Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance - B-1 Neighborhood Business Zone as
outlined in Brian Wood's letter of June 28, 1994.
Fraser seconded. Discussion followed the motion on
whether or not to direct staff to make definition
changes. It was not included in the motion. The Board
agreed to leave the signage ordinance in Chapter 27.24
as written. On a roll call vote Fraser, Bahr,
Hodgeboom, Carlson, Sanders and Kennedy voted aye.
It was again announced that the public hearing on the
Pittsley zone change request had been continued until
the August meeting.
OLD BUSINESS Under old business was the continuation of Board
discussion on the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan. It
was explained to the audience that the public hearing
had been closed and this was a continuation of the
Board discussion. The Board, at their discretion can
reopen the public hearing.
Vice -Chair Kennedy asked for a staff report on Draft #2
of the North Meridian Neighborhood Plan - An Amendment
to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. There were
approximately 20 people in the audience interested in
this agenda item.
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Staff Report Parsons gave a brief synopsis of how the Plan came
about. Due to the existing haphazard land uses and
zoning in the area, some years ago, City Council
identified the need for a neighborhood plan. As a
result of the lack of staff and staff time, the process
wasn't started until last fall. Several neighborhood
meetings were held. Draft #1 of the Plan was presented
at public hearing held on March 22, 1994. Subsequent
to that public hearing, Draft #2 was generated. Maps
were displayed depicting (1) the existing general plan;
(2) the existing zoning; (3) existing land use; (4) the
proposed general plan; and (5) proposed transportation
plan. A "multi -use" designation was created for the
fairgrounds. As a result of comments and discussion,
the roads eliminated from the transportation plan were
the connection from Three Mile Drive into the Underhill
Subdivision. Areas of controversy are (1) the
extension of Seventh Avenue WN to Colorado from
Wyoming; and (2) there is a question about the road
through the fairgrounds, even though City Council and
City staff have known it was there since the
transportation plan was created. Bike paths and
pedestrian walkways are shown on the transportation
plan map.
Kennedy noted that as part of the City of Kalispell and
// County Transportation Plan, Meridian Road is the number
`..., one priority as set by the Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC), which is a combination of .the county and city
governments. Meridian Road is slated to be widened to
a four -lane from intersection of Hwy 2 up to Three Mile
Drive, a T-interestion at Three Mile, then three lanes
north to Hwy 93. The potential sale of the fairgrounds
for commercial and residential use will focus
discussion on the proposed road through the property.
Parsons noted modifications -to the Policy Section of
the Draft Document #2 as follows: Add two more
policies on page 13, Issue 1 under Policies: (a) If the
fairgrounds remains, the multi -use category would allow
expansion or modifications to the .facilities. (b)
Single family residences will be developed along
Colorado Street. On page 15, Issue 3 under Policies:
(a) Colorado and Arizona Streets not be extended west
to connect with Meridian. (b) Colorado Street be
upgraded with a cul-de-sac at its termination. These
changes reflect some of the concerns of the property
owners in the area. He made the Board aware that there
were some issues brought up by petitions which he
received after the public hearing on March 22 was
closed. It would constitute public input and set a
precedent if this additional information was submitted
( i after the public hearing was closed.
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Motion Carlson moved to reopen the public hearing on the North
-� Meridian Neighborhood Plan. Bahr seconded. By
acclaimation vote all Board members voted aye.
Parsons received three petitions which appear to be
signed by persons outside of the plan area, but who
would be impacted by the neighborhood plan. Each
petition addressed a separate issue, with the same
signatures on each: (1) We the residents of the City
of Kalispell, residing in the vicinity of West Colorado
Street, OPPOSE the provision of the North Meridian
Neighborhood Plan that proposes to extend 7th Avenue WN
from W. Wyoming Street to W. Colorado Street. (91
signatures) (2) We the residents... residing in -the
vicinity of Underhill Court, OPPOSE the
provision... that considers a road connecting Underhill
Court and Meridian Road. (92 signatures) (3) We the
residents... residing in the vicinity of the North
Meridian Neighborhood Plan OPPOSE the provision of the
plan that will increase the land use in the existing
master plan of 49 acres for multifamily to 85 acres.
We note also that the single family acreage is reduced
from 46 acres to 33 acres. (91 signatures)
Public Comment Jim Shaw, 537 W. Colorado, in the Underhill Addition,
attested that this is a very nice neighborhood for
families, with very little traffic. They do not want
any through traffic.
Rose Barrons, 531 W. Colorado, was opposed to the sale
of the fairgrounds. She was counseled to direct her
concerns to the County Commissioners.
Kathy Christiansen, 501 W. Colorado, would like to see
the neighborhood kept low density. She voiced concerns
about the accidents from traffic turning off of Arizona
Street. She did not receive any notice regarding the
Neighborhood Plan.
Carl Christiansen, 501 W. Colorado, had concerns
regarding the increase in high density multifamily
developments severely impacting the quality of life
they have in their neighborhood now. They live in a
very quiet neighborhood, which is already seeing a
negative impact from the Meridian Pointe apartment
complex with increased traffic and safety problems.
Bert Lenon, 895 N. Meridian, Lot 1 of Underhill
Addition, did not want to see the extension of 7th
Avenue WN to Colorado. His neighborhood is quiet, with
single family residents. He would like to see Lots 1,
2, and 3 of Underhill Addition be considered for B-1
Neighborhood Business zone, because his neighbors do
not want more apartment buildings in there with more
traffic. Commercial uses with B-1 would be more
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favorable for the neighborhood. Nobody wants to live
-� there, so commercial makes more sense.
Isabel Noble, owner of Lots 2 and 3 of Underhill
Addition, was also in favor of a B-1 Neighborhood
buffer zone, because as it is zoned now, it can only
have apartments in there with access from Arizona.
Access from Meridian would'act as a buffer to the
neighborhood.
Geri Robbins, 637 Underhill Court, strongly urged that
the access to Lots 1, 2 and 3, mentioned by previous
speakers, be from Meridian and not Arizona. She
questioned the access from Meridian Pointe and was
directed to contact Bob Babb or Brian Wood at the City.
She would like to see the area kept as single family
residential with minimum traffic.
Vern Wyman, 507 W. Arizona, did not get notification of
previous hearings, but realized where -they live is
outside of the plan area. He described how the traffic
is heavy and dangerous now, and any increase in traffic
would make it worse. The bike path at the end of
Arizona Street is wide enough for cars to go through
and he has concerns about that.
J Janet Wyman, 507 W.
-/ placed in the bike
around it. She
apartments built.
Arizona, stated that a T-bar was
path/alley, but cars can still go
does not want to see any more
Keith Robbins, 501 W. Arizona, at the corner of 5th Ave
WN, which is becoming an arterial. He has lived in
other communities which have experienced fast growth
and he has a fear of multifamily units and urban sprawl
gobbling up the single family residences.
Mark Newman, 527 W. Colorado, was pleased to see that
there was some buffer between the single family
residential and the high density residential, however
he feels that there is still an imbalance of the
density. He lives where 7th Ave WN dead ends, so he
would like to see it remain a dead end.
Mike Sullivan, runs a business near Husky, had concerns
with the road being widened, would like to know where
the traffic light will be located and what the speed
limit will be.
Kennedy informed him that the right of way acquisition
would be taken care of by the City of Kalispell, as
;- well as the development and engineering. Parsons
explained that the transportation plan is a separate
issue from the neighborhood plan. The public had
further questions regarding the transportation plan.
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Kennedy suggested that concerned parties submit written
comments to the CityPublicWorks Department.
The public hearing was closed and the meeting was
opened to Board deliberation.
Discussion The road connection across the fairground property was
reviewed. Parsons explained that based on input from
Russell School the proposal was trying to pull traffic
as far away from Wyoming Street and the school as
reasonably possible. The reason for the connection
from Two Mile Drive to Washington, is because
Washington connects with Whitefish Stage, the other
streets do not connect anywhere. The Plan states that
the connection will be made from Two Mile Drive to
Washington. The location of that connection will be
determined by the development of the fairgrounds and
not the converse. By concensus the language under
Issue 3, Policy 1, was modified to state: "Promote an
extension of Two Mile Drive to connect to Washington
Street. This connection to determined by the land use
plan developed for the fairground property."
The next contentious issue for discussion was the
extension of 7th Avenue WN to Colorado Street. Fraser
noted that it was an inevitable loop road to provide
access for development. Hodgeboom thought it a logical
i rerouting of traffic away from Russell School.
The Board agreed unanimously to eliminate the extension
of Arizona and Colorado Streets through the Underhill
Subdivision, and to upgrade the safety standards of
Colorado Street by having a cul-de-sac at the
termination. It was clarified that the connection near
the Junior High School was supported by the school and
will facilitate traffic flow.
The requested extension of the B-1 zone was considered.
Parsons pointed out that the multifamily RA-2 and RA-3
zone designations permit office, business and
commercial uses, and is set forth under Issue 1, Policy
2. The Board felt the multifamily zone, with its
permitted and conditional uses would provide more of a
buffer than a commercial classification.
Fraser stated that he thinks the balance of multifamily
use with single family residential was appropriate for
that area.
Motion Fraser made the motion to adopt the resolution of
intent to adopt the Kalispell City -County Master Plan
North Meridian Neighborhood Plan Draft Document #2 with
changes stated as follows:
Additions on page 13, Issue 1 under
Policies: 10. If the fairgrounds remains,
the multi -use category would allow expansion
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or modifications to the facilities. 11.
Single family residences will be developed
along Colorado Street. On page 15, Issue 3
under Policies: Add to Policy 1 This
connection to be determined by land use plan
developed for fairground property.
Additional policies under Issue 3: 7.
Colorado and Arizona Streets not be extended
west to connect with Meridian. 8. Colorado
Street be upgraded with a cul-de-sac at its
termination.
This resolution to be forwarded with a favorable
recommendation. to City Council and County
Commissioners. Sanders seconded. On a roll call vote
Sanders, Fraser, Bahr, Hodgeboom, Carlson and Kennedy
voted unanimously in favor of adopting the North
Meridian Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the
Kalispell City -County Master Plan.
Further old business, Carlson apprised the Board on
what happened at the Commissioners public hearing for
the American Land and Development zone change request.
A compromise was reached wherein the Commissioners will
zone the west side of Willow Glen R-5 and the east side
R-3. The Board recalled that the developers claimed
_ that unless they got R-5 it would ruin their whole
C�J project.
J NEW BUSINESS Parsons announced there will be nine items on the
August meeting agenda. Wood will proceed with the
housekeeping changes to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
The Board discussed the need to clean up the zoning
ordinance to make it more "user friendly".
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
P ela Ke edy, Vice -Pres'dent
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Secretary
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