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05-09-23 - SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Mav 9.2023 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission CALL was called to order at 6.00 p.m. Board members present were Chad Graham (chair), Pip Burke, Kevin Aurich, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young, and Tim Stocklin. Kari Barnhart, PJ Sorensen, and Jarod Nygren represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Young moved and Burke seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2023, meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. HEAR THE PUBLIC None. BOARD MEMBER SEATED Rory Young recused himself from KCU-23-02, he is a representative for the applicant. KCU-23-02 — IMMANUEL A request from Immanuel Lutheran Communities for a conditional use permit for a LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES day care center at Northridge Lutheran Church, which is located at 323 Northridge Drive. The day care center would eventually serve up to 100 children, generally from ages 0-6, although initially there would be up to 48 children. The property can be more particularly described as Lot 2 of Block 12 of Northridge Heights Section 4, excepting therefrom Parcel A, Amended Subdivision Plat of Lot 6A of the Amended Subdivision Plat of Lots 5 and 6, Block 12, Northridge Heights Section 5 and Lot 2, Block 12, Northridge Heights Section 4, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. STAFF REPORT PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KCU-23-02. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KCU-23-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report. BOARD DISCUSSION None. PUBLIC COMMENT Tyler Tonjum — Jackola Engineering — Representing the applicant — Requested that the condition for a sidewalk be removed since it would not be connecting to any sidewalk and also due to cost. Ben Dush — 326 Hilltop Ave — Requested gate access so the playground and green space can be used by the neighborhood. Mary Ruby — 320 hilltop Ave — Has concerns with the additional noise and traffic on Northridge Drive. MOTION — KCU-23-02 Kauffman moved and Burke seconded that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff report #KCU-23-02 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff report. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 9, 2023 Page! i BOARD DISCUSSION Board members and staff discussed gate access and the benefits of having the sidewalk. Nygren advised that gate access can only be added by the property owner since it's private property. Sorensen stated that the sidewalk may have a connection in the future and Kauffman stated that it would get people off the street even if for a short distance. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BOARD MEMBER RE -SEATED Rory Young re -seated. KA-23-04 — MOUNTAIN VILLA A request from Summit Holdings, LP, for annexation and initial zoning of RA-1 APARTMENTS (Residential Apartment) for property located at 249 Reserve Place. The property is currently occupied by Mountain Villa Apartments and the annexation would allow for connection of the existing apartments to city sanitary sewer. The property is more particularly described as Assessors Tract 1 HC in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Flathead County, Montana, PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report STAFF REPORT #KA-23-04. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-23-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION Board members and staff discussed the zoning and sewer capacity and the process for making the connection. PUBLIC COMMENT James Connolly — Representing the landowner — Stated that there are plans to have a neighborhood meeting when they are planning construction and is willing to speak with residents regarding the project. Tom Barbouletos — 189 Arbour Dr E — Supports the connection to sewer but is opposed to the zoning and more apartments due to concerns regarding access to Hwy 93, fire services, and school capacity. Mark Miller — 301 Stillwater Loop — Is opposed to development of the 22 acres due to loss of views, lower property values, construction traffic, wildlife impact, and increased visitors from the future apartments using the HOA park. Cheryl Elzig — 301 Stillwater Loop — Supports the sewer connection but is opposed to annexation due to concerns of the impact on wildlife. She also stated that more people should have received notices. Kathy Barbouletos — 189 Arbour Dr E — Stated that the residents on Stillwater Loop should have been notified and that communication needs to be expanded. She also stated that when she purchased her home was told that the 22-acre property was a protected area. Stephen Redgate — 303 Dairy Dr — Is not opposed to the sewer connection but opposes the annexation due to increased traffic and asked for clarification on the Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 9, 2023 Page 2 county park. Stated that this is a land grab by the city to increase revenues from water and sewer fees. Robert Lee — 319 Stillwater Loop — Has concerns for wildlife, storm water runoff, loss of views, and appearance of the apartments. He would like buffer zones and screening to protect the views. Dan Syverson — 311 Stillwater Loop — Supports connecting to sewer but is opposed to adding more apartments. Ned Halling — 197 Arbour Dr E — Has no issues with the annexation but would like the north portion to be transitioned to single family residences. Richard Flink — President of Country Estates HOA — Has concerns regarding the impact the construction traffic would have on the roads which are maintained at the HOA's expense. MOTION — KA-23-04 Burke moved and Young seconded that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KA-23-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the property be city RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION Board and staff discussed comments regarding the application and notification processes, and annexation zoning. Graham stated that this is not a land grab but a private owner applying to the city for annexation and that any future development would have to go through the application process. Nygren advised that notifications are sent to adjacent landowners within 240 feet which is above the state requirement of 150 feet. Sorensen stated that it is initial zoning with an annexation zone change; not a city zone change per se. Young confirmed with staff that the city cannot take the number of students into consideration of annexation per state law. Nygren advised that single family residences are allowable in RA-1 and that the fire and police departments are already responding first to emergencies at Mountain Villa. Haskins advised that all infrastructure including storm water retention would be built to city standards. Sorensen stated that it a single parcel is not supposed to be split into 2 zones under the zoning ordinance. ROLL CALL Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming June 91h, 2023 Planning Board Meeting. Nygren advised the board that the zoning and subdivision regulations may be affected by the recent legislative session in Helena. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:42 PM. L had Gra PresidZ_ J�j APPROVED as submitted/amended: �1131 �3 Kirstin Robinson Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of May 9, 2023 Page13