05-08-90 Planning BoardKALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY S , 1990
CALL TO ORDER the meeting was called to order by Therese Fox - Hash, President, at
AND ROLL CALL 9:15 p.m. Those present were Hash, Shan; Carothers, Stephens,
Eraser, Furlong, Hall, Manning and Gould. David Greer, Senior
Planner, represented the Flathead Regional Development Office,
APPROVAL OF MIN- Manning moved to approved the minutes of the meeting held on April
'TES APRIL 10, 10, 1990. Sloan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
1990
ZONE CHANGE dash introduced the application by the City of Kalispell and Hawkins
REQUEST FOR THE Properties to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Kalispell
FORMER GRIFFIN by changing the zoning of property described as Lots 1, 2, =, 4, 5,
GALL FIELD OWNED 6, ?, G, 9, 103 11, and 12 of Block 23 of Kalispell Original,
By THE CITY according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the
Office of the County Clerk: and Recorder of 'Flathead County, Montana.
The proposal is to change the current zoning of Public P-1 to
Community Business B-3,
Greer gave the staff report covering the 12 criteria et is for reviewing
zone change requests. The staff findings were positive and
recommended approval of the zone change requested.
Hash read a letter from Roger Hopkins voicing support of the zone
change.
Public Hearing Hash opened the public hearing calling for comments from proponents.
Brent Coles, representing Tidyman'_, spol.e in favor of the zone
change.
There being no other proponents, she then called for comments from
opponents. There core no opponents. Hash then closed the public
hearing.
Board Discussion Furlong asked about whether the city had requested the zone change?
Greer stated they had in conjunction with the potential purchaser of
the property. Greer added that this application only pertains to the
old "Griffin Field Property" and not the former BN Propert-y=
Motion Carothers moved to adopt the Findings of Fact of the FRDO as found in
their staff report and to recommend approval of the zone change as
requested. Furlong seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ZONE CHANGE Hash introduced the application by First Citizen's Bank
of Poison to
LOT 5 HALL'S amend the Official Zoning Map of
the City of
Kalispell
by changing
ADDITION #12 the zoning of property described
as Lot O of
Hall's Addition No. 82,
according to the plat thereof on
file and of
record in
the Office of
the County Clerk. and Recorder
of Flathead
County,
Montana. The
proposal is to change the current zoning of Residential Apartment RA-
1 to Neighborhood Business R-1,
,seer gaze the staff report reviewing the 12 criteria required when
considering a zone change. He stated that this area is in transition
since there are a variety of zones in the neighborhood including RA -
I, P-1, R-4, .and B-" A B-1 zoning classification would substantially
conform to the Master Flan, The two major concerns of the staff were
the lack: of infrastructure to accommodate drainage and traffic. No
storm drainage facilities are located in this part of the city.
Adding another lot that is covered by impervious material will add to
the problems further downhill. The staff spoke to the anticipated
truck: traffic that would be further generated by additional
commercial zoning in this area and felt that this traffic situation
would be worse than one generated by apartment dwellers. The staff
did not feel that it would be practical to have the entire lot zoned
R-1 but rather- the first 175 feet R-1 and the rest remain RA-1n
Public Tearing Hash opened the public hearing calling for comments from proponents
of the proposal.
johri Rio=wdell,
First giti=en'= Lance:, staged that they repossessed
the
property ten
years ago and during
that time they have not been
able
to market tile-
Property with RA-_
zonings He did not agree with
part
ofthe property being one zone and the rest another zone. it was
his
feeling that
WSJ done would chant to
9,.,
ping housing on that property. T her e
appears that
someone is in line
to pur chase the property ty if a
L-}
zoning could
be obtained.
There being no further comments from proponents, Hash called on
opponents. There were no opponents. Hash closed the public hearings
Board Discussion Manning asked if there is a long range plan for storm drainage
installation by the city in this area and would it be addressed if
this type of zoning is imposed on this property_ Greer asked Craig
Kerzman, City Zoning Administrator, if he knew the answer. Kerzman
stated that storm water- run-off would be a part of the site plan
review for building permit issuance.
Fraser asked if the purpose would be to control the run-off' Kerzman
stated that there is a lot. of water (run-off) currently absorbed by
this lot being considered for a zone changes That water that is not
absorbed by this lot runs down Meridian Road and stands further down
the road in the location of the former Carden school due to
impervious surfaces. Greer added that the city ;Seeds to address a
comprehensive storm water drainage plan for Meridian Road.
Carothers felt that the potential traffic generated from an RA-1
zoning classification currently imposed could have a drastic impact.
After further discussion, Hash polled the Board on whether they felt
that the lot should be split in the zoning with the first 175 feet
being L-1 and the rest being RA-1. The concensus was against the
split Zoning.
(
/ Greer pointed out that the FRDO has
been
asked to do a
Neighborhood
Plan for the North Meridian Road area.
It is possible
that in the
development of that plan, commercial
uses
may be designated for this
property. The property owners did not
want to wait until
the Plan was
finished to address their particular
lot.
Greer wondered
if the Board
felt that this should be addressed now or
should they wait until the
Plan is finished.
Hall felt that B-1 zoning was appropriate and felt that the Board
should proceed.
Motion Manning moved to adopt the findings of fact in the FRDO Staff Report
and further moved to recommend the approval of the requested zone
change from RA-1 to B-1 for the entire property. Carothers seconded
the motion. The motion passed with Sloan voting against=
OLD BUSINESS None,
NEW BUSINESS None.
ADJOURNMENT Carothers moved to adjourn the meeting and Sloan seconded. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Therese Fox -Hash, President Ava Walters, Recording Secretary
Approved:.�