12-14-93 Planning BoardKALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 1993
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 7:10 p.m. by Vice President Robert Lopp.
Board members present were Fraser, Kennedy, Conner,
Carlson, Lopp and Bahr. Hash, Ellingson and DeGrosky
had excused absences. There was one person in. the
audience. John Parsons, Senior Planner represented the
Flathead Regional Development Office.
APPROVAL OF The minutes of the November 9, 1993 meeting were
MINUTES approved as written.
NORTH MERIDIAN The next item on the agenda was a discussion of
PLAN / BOARD the neighborhood meeting held on November 30, 1993
DISCUSSION regarding the North Meridian Plan. Parsons displayed
maps depicting (1) existing land use, (2) the present
Master Plan designation, (3) the current zoning, and.
(4) the proposed general plan as gleaned from the
discussions. Approximately 30 people attended the
round table discussions, comprising a mixture of
homeowners and business property owners. These were
broken down into three groups, each group meeting with
a planner.
The main issues covered were (1) land use, (2)
transportation, (3) safety, and (4) services.
Traffic safety on North Meridian, especially in the
proximity of the schools, was one of the main topics of
discussion. It is used as an arterial now, and is
proposed to be a 4-lane to Three Mile Drive, and a 3-
lane north to Hwy 93. A T-intersection at Three Mile
Drive was suggested as a safety measure.
By consensus, the Board agreed the dental office on the
SW corner remain commercial, but that the NW corner be
designated as multi -family to limit commercial
expansion at that intersection.
At the neighborhood meeting, a commercial strip along
North Meridian was discouraged by staff. The multi-
family (RA-3) classifications allow for office
buildings, which was acceptable to the business
property owners.
A redevelopment area was mentioned for North Meridian,
which could help in relocating incompatible uses and
possibly help to install water and sewer services.
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A desire was expressed by residents for an east -west
connection, if the fairgrounds are relocated. Options
for an east -west connection were discussed at length.
NEW.BUSINESS A second neighborhood meeting is scheduled for January
5, 1994 at Fish, Wildlife & Parks, to present the
results of this meeting, with a public hearing
scheduled for the February Planning Board meeting.
The Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on
December 16, 1993 regarding the adoption of interim
zoning to prohibit any more billboards in Flathead
County. The Board felt strongly that a statement be
sent to the Commissioners outlining the Boards'
position on this topic.
Motion A motion was made by Kennedy to send a letter to the
County Commissioners indicating the Board's opposition
to billboards and move forward with the resolution.
Conner seconded. On a roll call vote, Kennedy, Bahr,
Conner, Carlson, Lopp and Fraser voted aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS Terms expire for the following Board members: Mike
DeGrosky, Robert Lapp, Mike Fraser, and Jeff Ellingson.
Mike Conner resigned his position. Attendance at
Planning Board meetings was discussed. The Board
agreed by concensus to have President Hash thank
Ellingson for his interest in being on the Planning
Board, but to question his intent on attendance for
next year.
A video entitled "Signs, Signs" put out by Scenic
America was shown.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned after the 16 minute long
video, at 8:30 p.m.
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obert Lopp, Vic -President
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Elizabeth Ontko, Recording Secretary
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