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All Minutes from 197412-10-74. Minutes approved. Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations to be postponed until February 11. i Proposed Kalispell Zoning Regulations to be further discussed at next meeting. The regular meeting of the Kalispell. City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, December 10, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Forest Farris Dale W. Haarr Howard Hammer Charles Hash Harvey Knebel Fran Leininger Harold Moen Lois Randall Others present: 1 APO Staff Member 4 Guests The meeting was called to order by President Hammer at 8 p.m. A motion by Fran Leininger, Seconded by Dale Haarr, approved the minutes of November 12, 1974. Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations were discussed. It was the consensus of members present that action on the Recreation Vehicle Park Regulations be postponed until February 11, 1975, to enable the county campground owners to review the Regulations and discuss them with the County Planning Board. Four camp- ground owners were present and participated in the discussion. Proposed Kalispell Zoning Regulations and Administrative Manual were distributed and highlighted by Steve Petrini. Steve requested that each of the Board members review and familiarize themselves with the Regulations for further discussion at the next regular meeting, January 14, 1975. There being no further business, President Howard Hammer adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. SIDENT SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting of the Board be held Tuesday, December 10, 19741 at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. �r d AA ✓fir I / �1 11-12-74. Minutes approved. Planned Unit Develop- ment Regulations discussed. Kalispell regular meeting dates. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, November 12, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Dale Haarr Howard Hammer Charles Hash Fran Leininger James Thompson Harvey Knebel Others present: 1 APO Staff Member 1 Guest The meeting was called to order by President Howard Hammer at 8:02 p.m. A motion by Keith Allred, seconded by Jim Thompson, approved the minutes of October 22, 1974, as mailed. The Board reviewed the Planned Unit Development Regulations. After considerable amount of discussion and after showing and explaining the photographs taken of a Planned Unit Development in Missoula, Dale Haarr moved (1) that the planning staff obtain copies of similar ordinances from other parts of Montana and other states and, if possible, copies of a Planned Unit Development Plan approved under said ordinances; (2) that the staff review these ordinances and enumerate the standards of said ordinances; (3) that specific time for implementation of the Planned Unit Development Plan be included in the ordinance; and (4) that a time limit for a change back to the original zoning district be included if development does not occur under the time period mentioned in No. 3. Seconded by Harvey Knebel; motion carried. James Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board revert to one meeting a month, that meeting being the second Tuesday of each month, and that an additional meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month may be held by call of the President if subdivision hearings or other business warrants it. Seconded by Keith Allred; motion carried. Adjourned at 10 p.m. ACTING SECRETARY `h We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting of the Board be held Tuesday, November 12, 1974, 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center, Kalispell, Montana. 10-22-74. Minutes approved. Discussion with Com- missioner regarding. how to improve the. existing lines of communication with respect to planning, subdivisions and zoning. Status of Mobile Home Park Regulations. ,\J The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, Oc,tobe.r 22, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Jack Barrett Forest Farris Dale Haarr Howard Hammer Harvey Knebel Fran Leininger Lois Randall James Thompson Mayor Bjorneby - Ex Officio Others present: 2 APO Staff Members Commissioner Haines The meeting was called to -order by President Howard Hammer at 8 p.m. A motion by Forest Farris, seconded by Harvey Knebel, approved the minutes of September 24, 1974, as mailed. At the Board's last regular meeting they discussed how they might open abetter line of communication between themselves as a body and the Board of County Commissioners. A communication was written to the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County asking that they attend the October 22, 1974,'meeting to discuss ways in which this line of communication could be established. Commission Chairman, -Clifford Haines, was in attendance at the meeting representing the Board of County Commissioners. Planning Board members expressed the concern that their recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in some cases were taken lightly by the Commissioners. The Board fully realizes that the Commissioners have the final authority to accept, amend or reject the Board's recommendation, but if the Commissioners,intend to alter a sub- stanti.al recommendation by'the-Board; the Board would like the opportunity to meet with the.Commissioners before final action is taken to present in detail the.facts and statistics which led ,to their recommendation. Mr. Haines stated that the Commissioners ,did value ,the Board's recommendations and that the Commissioners would have -to spend considerable more time on subdivisions and other matters•if those "recommendations were not made. Mr. Haines further stated that the. Commissioners had discussed this matter and that in the future if the Commissioners intend to change or not accept in •whcl;e or. in p.ar.t the Board'-s recommendations, that prior to their final decision they would refer the matter back to the. Board for -discuss ion. •between :the Commissioners and the Board, and, that the, Commissioners,-wou.ld.consider the facts brought out at this discussion in making t.hei'r final recommendations. Steve Petrini reported that the planning staff, at the direction of the County Commissioners, had rewritten several sections of the Mobile Home Park Regulations that had received comment at the public hearing. The amended sections were under review by the County Commissioners and final approval of the Mobile Home Park Regulations would be forthcoming in the near future. Mr. Haines reported that the sections as amended had been submitted to the President of the Flathead County Mobile Home Park Owners' Association for comments. Status of Comp. Plan. Planned Unit Development District Regulations. Action postponed until next meeting. Kalispell Board to provide $200 to the APO to cover part of the cost of printing an additional 100 copies of the Plan. Steve-Petrini.reported that the Flathead County Commissioners had:adopted the Kal'ispell Comprehe'nsive'Development Plan as it affected the county portions of the Kalispell jurisdictional area and that at a meeting held October 21, 1974, the City Council of the City of Kalispell adopted the Comprehensive Plan. The members of the Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Haines and to the Mayor and members of the Kalispell City Council present for their action on the Kalispell Compre- hensive Development Plan. Steve Petrini reported that he had been contacted by Councilman John Schwartz after a special -meeting of the City,Council to draft a proposed amendment•to the existing Kalispell Zoning Ordinance which would allow planned unit developments. Steve reported that the APO staff had prepared a draft of proposed Planned Unit,Development District Regulations for consideration by the Planning Board. The proposed regulations, if recommended by the,Board and accepted by the City Council, would create a new zoning, district. within the existing'Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. Steve then reviewed step by step the proposed Planned Unit..Development District Regulations with the Board. After much. discussion by members of the Board regarding the adequacy of, the' .proposed regulations to protect the developments created and knowledge of similar developments in.various com- munities in Montana and in other states in the West, Lois Randall moved that the -Kalispell -City -County Planning Board postpone action on the proposed Planned Unit Development District Regulations.until their next regular meeting to allow members of the Board'to'study the Regulations further. Seconded by Fran.Lein.i.nger; motion carried. Steve reported .that no further copies remain of the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan. He requested that due to printing li.mitations..and the APO budget that the Kalispell City - County Pl.anni.ng Board assume part of the cost of printing an addit•ional.100 copies 'of -the Plan. -Forest Farris moved that the Kalispell City-County'P.lanning Board provide $200 to the APO .to cover part of the cost of printing an additional.100 copies .of..the-;'Kalispell. Comprehensive Development Plan. Seconded by Fran-Leininger; •motion carried. The Board suggested to -Steve that the 100 copies now being printed be sold individually for approximately $2:75 per copy which would cover ,the cost of printing. There being .no further business to come before the Board, Lois. Randall moved: that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by. Fran,Leininger;. motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m. " , " �e PRESIDEN� SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting of the Board be held Tuesday, October 22, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. �s 9-24-74. The regular, meeting of the Kalispell City —County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, September 24, 1974, in the Kalispell Junior High School because keys for .the P.P & L-bui]ding did not fit the lock.. Minutes approved. Comment on public hearing of Mobile Home Park Reg. Reports on industrial park areas south of Kalispell. Recreational Vehicle Park Reg. discussed and amended. Members present: Keith Al I red, Forest .Farr.is Harvey Knebel Howard Hammer Harold Moen James, Thompson. Others present: 2, APO Staff Members 3 Guests The meeting was.called to order by President Hammer at 8:10 p.m. The minutes of September 10, 1974, were approved as mailed. Howard Hammer commented on! the ,Mbbi,le Home Park Regulations public hearing held Monday, September 23, 1974, He felt that the mobile home people were taking the planners' regulations negatively, especially concerning such items and terminology as screening, etc. Steve .Petrini .reported his -findings concerning the 93 South Industrial Park south of Kalispell. The sign that was allegedly posted for leasing lots was placed by .a developer trying to determine the demand for such a park in the area. The developer is fully aware of the laws and does not plan to lease any lots until a plat is properly processed through the Planning Board. The Kalispell Mobile Home.Sales Lot and Mobile Home Park was discussed. The.sales-lot and park were processed through the Board as a subdivision and a recommendation submitted to the Commissioners. The plat, filed as a Certificate of Survey, is .now a -heavy equ.ipment sales lot. Mr. Petrini stated that the only legal.;hold,the Board may have is if the area was filed illegally. The Commissioners have only stated that the area may be subject '.to SB 208 as a subdivision. ,The fact that it might have been filed illegally is no definite"indication that the area's land use can be changed. It was :reported that a BPK contracter has located in an area south of Kalispell. The contracter is repairing the insulation on the power..:liaes and will be there temporarily.- Nevertheless, the Planning Board could not affect land use without a plan and zoning if the land is not subdivided. Steve Petrini presented an illustration and explained the changes concerning the Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations as requested :by the Board. The illustration revealed that if all requirements of. .the Regulations, were met in respect- toclearedareas, parking !spaces, roads,. service centers; park land and screening, the maximum. possible number.of� lots on two acres would be 44. The Regulations would allow 60 lots. Also, the affect would be that the .ent,ire area would have to be cleared. The first alternative is to reduce the requirements for 500 square feet cleared area to only 72 square feet for a picnic table and fire box. The second alternative is to have the density .at 15 units per acre, retain the 500 square feet of usable area, 72 square feet of cleared area and a 15 foot screening area between lots. Jim Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board amend Section 5B.5 of the Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations to read as follows: 5B.5 Number of Units Permitted: The maximum permitted spaces shall not exceed fifteen (15) units per acre. Seconded by Keith Allred; motion carried. Steve Petrini discussed the uselessness of the definitions of "Transient Recreational Vehicle Park" and "Destination Recreational Vehicle Park" in the Regulations. The above stated definitions will be deleted. Steve discussed the master plan for the park. It was decided that the wording should have the intent to let the developer master plan his total development and state the number of lots he proposes to develop now. Those lots would then have to be totally complete at opening. Additional lots already planned for should then be subject to phase review: Section.56.12.3 should be worded to read "500 square feet of usable area" in place of the word "cleared" to retain natural vegetation. Further, the section should include approximately 72 square feet of spaces shall be.granted for a picnic table and fire box. Section 513.12.6 should be changed to read "15 feet shall be maintained between campsites" rather than "between camping units". Discussion about the word screening was heard. It was decided to leave the word "intact'! in the.Regulations. Steve presented three standards for minimum sanitation facilities. They were the,State S-t.andards, Mobile Home Manufacturing Association Standards, .of 1958 and Envi-%ronmental Engineering and tan i tat ion,, Standards... ,:Ji6 Thompson recommended that Mr. Petrini select a set of standards for recommendation to the Board. The sign specifications will be set at 60-square feet. Howard Hammer commented on the shall vs. should terminology. Keith Allred remarked on the necessity to maintain flexibility and privilege for the developer. Jim Thompson added that a statement should be incorporated into the plan recognizing the desirability for ingenuity and'the need for flexibility. Report on Comp. Plan. Status of Mobile Home Park Regulations. Board relationship with Commissioners discussed. U Mr. Petrini reported on the submission of the Kalispell Comprehensive Plan to the authoritative bodies. There has been no comment from the City Council, but the County Commissioners have given until-October'7, 1974, for any written comment. A report'was'given 'by Mr. Petrini on the status of the Mobile Home Park Regulations. After the public hearing held September 23, 1974, the Commissioners are allowing a,two week comment period. Revisions, if necessary, will be made after this period. Prior to official adoption a copy will be mailed to Mobile Home Association for comment. Relationship with County Commissioners was greatly discussed. Some Board members expressed dissatisfaction with the way decisions and recommendations by the Board were at times overturned by the Commissioners. It was suggested that after the Plan is approved that the Board should pursuade the Commissioners to grant the Kalispell Planning Board authority to enact and enforce regulations as they apply to subdivisions, etc. If the above authority would be granted, disagreements with Board decisions could be appealed to the Commissioners by the concerned party. The Board would have the )pportunity to be present to defend its recommendation. It was also suggested that the planning process should work like a legislative committee.. The Board should maintain its advisory rapacity, but any changes the Commissioners are considering must )e brought back to the Board. Groups should go to the Planning 3oard first before going to the legal authority. It was commented that a hard line of communications should be established or else the Plan is useless. Mr. Petrini was directed to draft a letter to the Commissioners seeking a better cooperation snd contact between the groups on developments which involve both )arties. coward Hammer invited the City Engineer, Harvey Knebel, to :stablish a good rapor with the Planning Board and to not let/.the 3oard intimidate him in that position. >teve Petrini commented on interim zoning for those county islands :hat are within the city limits. A draft" -Of regulations was submitted to -the' C-ommi ss ibners,`-but no 'act i o,n has been taken. guests were invited to comment. The first guest to comment suggested :hat the Board look into Glacier Park studies concerning sanitation =acilities for campgrounds. The second guest emphasized,the mportance of.the County Commissioners being receptive to the Board's -ecommendations. In addition, he would like to see the county take and rather than cash in lieu of park dedication. The money will levalue but the land will appreciate. Accepting land for future use )y the county would be better planning than accepting cash. Mr. Petrini commented on the inequit,ies,re,lating to cash that is accepted. Frequently, cash accepted is not worth the value , 1 of the land. Secondly, cash, in lieu of land taken by the county in subdivisions adjacent to the cities if later annexed would cause problems for the cities. They would receive the recreation liability, but the. county',would have the cash. Steve commented that a year and a,half ago the staff recommended jurisdictional park boa'rds' be es tab 1 i.shed ,'to retain money received near their respective 'areas.' Presently, there will be a county park board which will have a fund for disbursal to county parks. Steve said he did not know for sure how this would work out, whether it would be better than the staff's suggestion or not. But, he added, it is better than what was in effect. Adjournment at 9:55 p.m. PRESIDEN SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held Tuesday, September 24, 1974, 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 9-10-74. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on September 10, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Others present: Keith Allred 3 APO Staff Members Jack Barrett 12 Guests Forest Farris Howard Hammer Charles'Hash Fran Leininger Harold Moen James Thompson The meeting was called to order by President Hammer at 8 p.m. Minutes Approved. A motion by Jack Barrett, seconded by.Keith.Allred, approved the minutes of August 27, 1974, as mailed. Communication. The Board received a communication from the Flathead County Board Sept. 23 date for of Commissioners announcing September 23, 1974, 8 p.m., Eagles Hall, hearing on Mobile as ,the date for public hearing on.the proposed Flathead County Home Park Regs. Mobile Home Park Regulations. Discussion of Recrea- I The Board reviewed the proposed Flathead County Recreational Vehicle tional Vehicle Park Park Regulations. Discussion centered around site densities, Reg. master -planning the development, divorce of transient and destination campsite categories, 10% slope limitations, cleared area, refuse containers, Department of Health standards and signs. It was the general concensus that study be continued in areas concerning densities, cleared area and Department of Health standards. At the next regular meeting of the Board, a plat will be presented' illustrating a recreational vehicle park fulfilling the requirements -" of said Regulations. Research into Canadian campsites was suggested. It was recommended that a present recreational vehicle park owner attend the next discussion of the Regulations. Distribution of final. The final draft of the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Kalispell draft Kalispell Comp, Jurisdictional Area was distributed. After discussion, Charles Hash Plan. Resolution moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt the Compre- adopted. hensive Development Plan for the Kalispell Jurisdictional Area dated September 1974 and adopt the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Kalispell City -County Planning Board as follows: WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board did on June 18, 1974, hold a public hearing, in accordance with Title 11, Chapter 38, Section 11-3833, RCM, 1947, as amended, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Kalispell Planning Jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board has carefully considered the ,comments made at the June 18, 1974, public hearing and the July 23, 1974, regular meeting. i NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Kalispell City -County I Planning Board, that the.Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommends to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, and the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, that the text, maps and charts entitled "Comprehensive Development Plan, Kalispell Planning Area" and dated September 1974 be adopted. Seconded by Forest Farris; motion carried. Jim Thompson elected Vice President. Population Report distributed. Thompson to discuss with Commissioners situation of mobile home sales lot be- coming an industrial, use without review by Board. Good -and Welfare. i President Howard Hammer declared that nominations for Vice President were in order. Fran Leininger placed in nomination for Vice President the name of Jim Thompson. Keith Allred moved that nominations be closed. Seconded by Charles Hash. Forest Farris moved that a unanimous vote be :ca:st for Jim Thompson for Vice President. Seconded by Jack Barrett; motion carried. The recent Population Report was distributed. The Board discussed !, monthly monitoring of population indicators, such as power hook ups. Jim Thompson indicated that a mobile home sales lot south of Kalispell was now becoming an industrial use and also industrial sites were being advertised for lease which had never been processed through the Board. Charles Hash moved'tha't Jim Thompson discuss with the County Commissioners.what had ,happened and what could be done to reclaim the jurisdiction over that l and..�Seconded by Keith Allred; motion carried. Statements were given concerning the credibility of the Board's j recommendations'to the governing .bodies Adjourned 10:10 p.m. SECRE ARY I We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, September 10, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. Y, e ..... CO') ro 8-27-74. Minutes approved. Recreational Vehicle Park Regs distributed for review and com- ment at next meeting. Recommend preliminary approval to plat of Northridge Heights 2, Addition No. 55, subject to three conditions. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on August 27, 1974, at the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Jack Barrett Forest Farris Dale Haarr Charles Hash Fran Leininger Harold Moen James Thompson Others present: 3 APO Staff Members 4 Guests The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Forest Farris. A motion by Harold Moen, seconded by Charles Hash, approved the minutes of August 13, 1974, as mailed. There were no communications. Mike,Nicholson distributed Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations, a supplement to the Flathead County Subdivision Regulations, dated June 1974. He requested it be studied and commented on at the next regular meeting. A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of Northridge Heights Section 2, Addition No. 55 to the City of Kalispell. Jim,Mohn presented the staff report. There were comments concerning drainage systems. Dry well systems in the future were considered worth investigating for use in further Northridge subdivisions. Jim Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat of Northridge Heights Section 2, Addition No. 55, be given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions.: 1. That water and sewer plans be approved by the city engineer and the State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences; 2. That a temporary cul-de-sac be provided at north end of Crestview Road; and 3. Cash in lieu of park be accepted. Seconded by Charles Hash; motion carried. The public hearing was video-taped by Paul Kane for an educational series he is working on. Mike Nicholson spoke to the Board regarding the five alternative land use policy statements printed in the Daily Inter Lake. West Valley Zoning. Acting Ch,airma.n Forest Farris asked Mike Nicholson as to his opinion concerning the: upcoming West Valley Zoning hearing. Mr. Nicholson commented that he would remark, if asked, that,he saw no legal bas.is for zoning at present, as no plan existed. If the Commissioners do agree to zoning, he indicated that he hoped:it would work. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ACTING CHAI RMAN ACTING CRETARY �� G ;��_ ��,� 7-23-74. Minutes approved. New Members: Lois Randall and Dale Haarr. Approve the trans- portation element with the deletion of east bypass from four corners to —',,Highway 2 until a ' current 0 & D survey is conducted and studied. Adopted Comp. ,Pl.an with deletion from transportation element of east bypass until a current 0 & D survey is conducted and studied, and recom- mended to governing bodies adoption of l,1Plan as amended. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on July 23, 1974, at the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Jack Barrett Forest Farris Howard Hammer Charles Hash Fran Leininger Harold Moen James Thompson Mayor Bjorneby - Ex Officio Others present: 1 APO Staff Member 2 Guests The meeting was called to order by President Hammer at 8:10 p.m. A motion by Jack Barrett, Seconded by Forest Farris, approved the minutes of July 1, 1974, as mailed. The Board acknowledged the appointments of Lois Cannavina Randall (county representative) and Dale Haarr (city council representative) to serve as members on the Kalispell City -County Planning Board.. The Board discussed the Transportation and Circulation Section of the Draft Kalispell Comprehensive Plan. Merritt Warden expressed objection to said section concerning the Woodland area, specifically Woodland Drive and the east bypass. Mr. Warden stated that the present 0 & D survey should be updated and the results studied before a decision is made regarding any bypass route. After considerable discussion, Forest Farris moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board approve the transportation element with the deletion of the east bypass from four corners to Highway 2. Seconded by Charles Hash. James Thompson moved that the above motion be amended to read that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board approve the transportation element with the deletion of the east bypass from four corners to Highway 2 until a current 0 & D survey is conducted and the results have been studied. The amendment was Seconded by Fran Leininger. Amendment carried. Motion carried.. Mr. Mike Strand requested that in future planning studies of the Kalispell area the City, Airport be considered in those plans. Harold Moen moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt the Kalispell Comprehensive Plan with the deletion from the transportation element of the east bypass from four corners to Highway 2 until a current 0 & D survey is conducted and the results have been studied, and to recommend to the Kalispell City. Council and the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County that the Kalispell Comprehensive Plan as amended be adopted by the governing bodies. Seconded by James Thompson. Motion carried. Adjourned at 10:20 p.m. PRESIDENT SECRETARY. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, July 23, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. e i c 7-9-74. Quorum of Board not present. No action could be taken. Comp. Plan. Will discuss transporta- tion section with persons voicing concern at next meeting. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board met Tuesday, July 9, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Jack Barrett Forest Farris Howard Hammer Fran Leininger James Thompson A quorum of the Board was not present; therefore, no action could be taken. President Howard Hammer called the unofficial meeting of the Board to order at 8 p.m. A brief discussion took place regarding lack of attendance. The Draft Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan was discussed. It was the consensus of those members present to invite persons voicing concern about the transportation and circulation section of the plan to the next regular meeting of the Board, giving them an opportunity to suggest alternatives. The Board is looking forward to making a recommendation on the Plan at its first meeting in August. Adjourned. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, July 9, 1974, at 8 p.m. on the P P & L Service Center. 7-1-74. The special meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on July 1, 1974, at the Devonshire Coffee Shop, to take action on the June 27th public hearings. % Members present: Others present: Keith Allred 1 APO Staff Member Jack Barrett Approx. 5 Guests Howard Hammer Max Lauder Fran Leininger Harold Moen Jim Thompson i The special noon meeting was called to order by President H. Hammer. i Minutes approved. Keith"Allred moved that the minutes of June 11, 1974, be approved as mailed. Seconded by Harold Moen; motion carried. Recommend to Council On June 27, 1974, the Board held a public hearing on the preliminary that prelim. plat of plat.of French Addition. No public comments were received at that French Addition be time. After review and discussion of the public hearing, Keith Allred given prelim. approval moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the for platting and Kal.ispell'City. Council that the pr.el:iminary plat of French Addition annexation subject be given preliminary approval for platting and annexation subject to to 5 conditions, the following conditions: 1. That the water systems be approved by the City Engineer; 2. That the septic systems be approved by the State Department of Health and County Sanitarian; 3. That cash be accepted in lieu of park area dedication; 4. That should an SIP for city sewer be formed in the area, that this proposal become a part; and 5. That the covenants be changed to meet minimum requirements of the City Zone R-1., Seconded by Max Lauder; motion carried. Recommend to Commis- On June 27, 1974, the Board held a public hearing on the preliminary sioners that prelim. plat of R-J's Northern Park. Public comments were received at that plat of R-J's North- time and are on record in the,APO office. After review and ern Park be given discussion of the public hearing, Jim Thompson moved that the prelim. approval Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Board of County subject to 4 Commissioners of`Flathead County. that the preliminary plat of R-J's conditions. Northern Park be, given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That licensing requirements be submitted to and approved -by the State,Department of Health. and County Sanitarian; 2. That a greenbelt -windbreak screen be planted to enhance the visual impact of the court. Plans shall be submitted to and approved by the APO staff; 3. That the developer contact the Evergreen Fire District with regard to fire protection apparatus or installation of facilities, and that the Fire Department approve such appartus or facilities; and; Recommend to Council that prelim. plat .of Sunset Addition No. 4 be given prelim. approval for platting and annexation subject to 3 condi- tions. Recommend to Commis- sioners that prelim. plat of Roger's Trailer Court Expan. be given prelim. approval subject to 3 conditions. Staff directed to prepare a study of the impact of sub- divisions on school districts in the planning area. Proposal for multi- family development deferred. 4. That cash;be`accepted°in lieu. -of park area dedication. Seconded by Jack Barrett. Motion carried. One member abstained from voting. On June 27, 1974, the Board held.a public hearing on the preliminary plat of Sunset Addition No. 4. Publi,c comments were received at that time and are on record in the,APO office. After review and discussion of the public hearing,•Jim.Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to -the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat of Sunset Addition No. 4 be given preliminary approval for platting and annexation subject to ,the following conditions:. 1.! That water and sewer plans be ;reviewed and approved by the City Engineer; . 2. 'That park be accepted as platted (.as agreed upon by the Planning Board and'City Counci:l- on Sunset No. 3); and 3. That deed restrictions -be incorporated listing those.lots to be -reserved for multi -family .units (lots 1-6 in block 7 and -lots 1-8 in block 8) .and that remaining lots allow single family or duplex units if approved by architectural control committee. Seconded by Max Lauder; motion carried. On June 27, 19.74,-the Board held a public hearing on the prelimina( j plat of Roger's Trailer Park Expansion. No public comment was received at that time. After review an,d d.iscu'ssion of the public' hearing, Max Lauder moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning . Board recommend; to the.,Boar,d of County.Commissioners of Flathead County that the preliminary plat -,of Roger's Trailer Court Expansion be given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That licensing requirements.be submitted -to and approved by the State Department of Health and the County Sanitarian; 2. That the existing greenbelt screening system be extended to serve.the expansion; and 3. That cash be accepted in lieu -of park area dedication. Seconded by Harold Moen; motion carried. Keith Allred moved that the APO.staff prepare a study on the impact of subdivisions on school districts. within the Kalispell Planning Jurisdictional Area during the past year. Seconded by Max Lauder; motion carried. A proposal fora multi -family development was briefly discussed. The proposal was uncomplete and did not meet the.proper scheduling of the Kalispell.Planning Board. Said proposal was deferred until a later date.` PRESIDENT "'ACT'1 NG SECRETARY 6-27-74. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board met Tuesday, June 27, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Others present: Howard Hammer - 2 APO Staff Members Charles Hash Guests Fran Leininger Jim Thompson Quorum not present. A quorum of the Board was not present; therefore, no action could No action could be be taken. `President Howard Hammer called the unofficial meeting taken. of the Board to order at 8 p.m. Public hearing on A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of French Addition, French Addition. No a proposal for annexation to the City of Kalispell. 6.4 acres/ action taken. 11 lots/20,008 sq. ft. min. lot size. Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the subdivision. No public comment was received. Due to'a lack of a quorum, no action could be taken. Public hearing on A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of R-J's Northern R-J's Northern Park. Park, located one-half mile north of Kalispell on the Old Whitefish No.action taken. Highway. 6.078 acres/18 mobile home spaces, one residential lot/ 5,000 sq. ft.. min. lot size. Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the subdivision. Public comment was received and is on record in the APO office. �l Due to a lack of a quorum, no action could be taken. Public hearing on A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of Sunset Sunset Addition No. 4. Addition No. 4, a proposal for annexation to the City of Kalispell. No action taken. 26.824 acres/67 lots/10,000 sq. ft. min. lot size. Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the subdivision. Public comment was received and is on record in the APO office. Due to a lack of a quorum, no action could be taken. Public hearing on A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of Roger's Trailer Roger's Trailer. Court.. Court Expansion, located one-half mile south of Kalispell on the No action taken. Hospital Road. 1 lot/2± acres/2 acre min. lot size. Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the subdivision. No public comment was received. Due to a lack of a.quorum, no action could be taken. Special meeting to be A special meeting will be held Monday noon, July 1, 1974, at the held to take action Devonshire Coffee Shop, to take action on the above subdivisions. on above. Two communications Two communications regarding the Preliminary Draft Kalispell received regarding Comprehensive Development Plan were received. The first communication Kalispell Comp. Plan. was from Stella M. Smith, secretary of .the East Side Planning Unit. Since a portion of the Planning Unit lies within the Kalispell Planning Board's jurisdiction, the Board has been asked by the Unit to consider that area as agricultural in the development of a \ Comprehensive Plan. The Board was informed that the above request is in conformance with the Preliminary Draft Comprehensive Plan. Brief report of Industrial Park. No action taken. The second communication was received from Lloyd Fagerland in support of the proposed bypass route on Willow Glen ,Drive. Both communications are on file in the APO office. The Board briefly discussed Industrial Park, a preapplication plat proposed by John Ming. The proposal consists of 11 commercial - industrial lots on 20 acres located south of Kalispell. Further information.is needed before action can be taken to approve or disapprove the concept of said proposal. The Board briefly discussed activities of Flathead Tomorrow with respect to interim zoning and the,petition for referendum. Adjourned 10 p.m. i We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Thursday, June 27, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 6-11-74. �i Minutes approved. Recommend adoption of Mobile Home Park Regs. with amendments to Board of Commissioners and City Council. 0 Storm and sanitary waste waters discussed. 011 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held Tuesday, June 11, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Jack Barrett Forest Farris Charles Hash Fran Leininger Harold Moen Jim Thompson Others present: 2 APO Staff Members 5 Guests Prior to the regular meeting, an informal discussion of Mobile Home Park Regulations took place due to lack of a quorum. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Forest Farris at 9:05 p.m. A motion by Keith Allred, seconded by Jim Thompson, approved the minutes of May.28, 1974. The Board further reviewed the Mobile Home Park Regulations. After discussion, Charles Hash moved that the Kalispell City - County Planning Board recommend to the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County and to the City Council of .Kalispell that the Mobile Home Park Regulations, a supplement to the Flathead County Subdivision Regulations.,, be adopted in.clud,ing the written amendments and also: an amendment -which would encourage mobile home park owners planning to expand existing operations to improve, where needed, densi.ties within the existing park to meet: -:the standards of these Regulations, both in the existing portions and in the new areas. Further, that the following corrections be made in the Flathead County.Mobi-le Home Park Regulations: Section 5A.3.16 on page 5A-2 shall read as follows: ,Lot Line: A line bounding the lot as shown on the approved mobile home,park plat plan. Section 5A.4 on page 5A-3 shall read as follows: The minimum size of mobile home parks shall be five (5) acres with a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total planned spaces available for occupancy at opening. Maximum permitted density shall not exceed eight (8) spa,ees stands per acre. Seconded by Jim Thompson; motion carried. Duane Onstad expressed his view that no new additions be made to the City of Kalispell until the present system can be improved through the separation of storm and sanitary waste waters. It was brought out in further discussion that the Draft Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan_ recommends implementation of the storm water collection and discharge plan, which includes separation.of sewer and sanitary facilities. The Board will `. continue to give consideration to the storm and sanitary waste water situation. Mr. Riccardi introducec Mr. Ray Riccardi, Planner II on the APO staff, was introduced. to members. Mr. Riccardi began work on May•13, 1974. Approved the revised The Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan was discussed. "Community Facilities" Keith Allred briefly summarized the revised "Community section of Comp. Plan. Facilities" section of the Kalispell Plan. After discussion, Charles Hash moved that the revised "Community Facilities" section of the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan be approved as presented. Seconded by Fran,Leininger; motion carried. The public hearing on the Plan is scheduled for June 18, 8 p.m. in the Flathead High.School large lecture room. Next meeting to be Due to inadequate public notice of hearings in the local held June 27, 1974. newspapers, Mr. Hash moved that the regular meeting of the Board to be held June 25 be rescheduled to Thursday, June 27, 8 p.m. at the P P & L Service Center. Seconded by Keith Allred; motion carried. Membership discussed. Board membership was discussed. The Board has been short a Board to submit county appointee member since Jim Shaw resigned in April. Mrs. Randall's name Lois Cannavina Randall had previously been a member of the to Commissioners for Board as a city appointee but resigned because she did not consideration to fill meet the residency requirements,. She has now re-established new vacancy on Board. her residency within the county jurisdiction. of the Board. It.was the concensus of the Board that the name of Lois Cannavina Randall, 1000 Two Mile Drive, be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration to fill the current vacancy on the Board. School Section 36. Forest Farris reported on the continued interest of School District 5 in the SW7' of School Section 36. School District 5 will be submitting long-range plans to the Board for further consideration. Adjourned at 10:30 p.m, ACTING CHAIRMAN ACTING SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board; do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, June ll,,,1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 5-28-74. Minutes approved. Communication received from Mayor Bjorneby RE: hike/bike path. �IReceived publication titled "A Resource Inventory Method''. Recommend annexation of McDonald's Addition No. 52 subject to three conditions. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held Tuesday, May 28, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Jack Barrett Charles Hash Max Lauder Fran Leininger Harold Moen James Thompson Mayor Bjorneby - Ex Officio Others present: 6 Guests The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Charles Hash at 8:10 p.m. A motion.by Fran Leininger, seconded by Max Lauder, approved the minutes of May 14, 1974. A communication was received from Mayor Bjorneby in response to the Board's recommendation to the Council regarding immediate consideration of a hike/bike path along Meridian. The communication was read. The City of Kalispell has current plans to provide a pedestrian walkway and bicycle,path along the east side of Meridian from US 2 north to Three Mile Drive. This project is,high on the City's priority list for accomplishment this summer but cannot be started until the waterline improvement project along Meridian Road is completed. A publication titled ''A Resource Inventory Method" was received from the Division of Planning. This publication sets out clearly a basic methodology for resource analysis which highlights the . importance of recognizing environmental values and constraints as a first and fundamental activity preceeding the development of a land use plan. The.Board discussed the summary review proposal of McDonald's Addition No. 52. Copies of .the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of said proposal. After general public comments were received and discussion by members of the Board, Jim Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation of McDonald's Addition No. 52 be accepted with the following conditions: 1. That water and sewerlines be extended across the McDonald property; 2. That architectural plans and elevations be submitted to and approved by the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council; and 3. That curb and sidewalk be installed along the south right of way of US Highway 2 of the property being annexed. Seconded by Harold Moen; motion carried. Recommend annexation of Flathead Health Center Addition subject to two conditions. Public hearing date for Kalispell Comp. Plan set for June 18. Proposed budget for fiscal year 1975 adopted. The Board discussed the summary review proposal of the Flathead Health Center Addition._ Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of said proposal. After general public comments were received and discussion by members of the Board, Max Lauder moved that the Kalispell City - County Planning Board recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the annexation of Flathead Health Center Addition be accepted with the following conditions: 1. That Flathead Health Center, Inc.'provide the required sewer facilities (cost and engineering) to tie into city facilities; and 2. That the city consider a resolution to restrict Sunnyview Lane for noon -street parking (for future expanded traffic volume and emergency traffic). Seconded by Fran Leininger. Jim Thompson and Charles Hash abstained from voting. Motion carried. The Board acknowledged the date of June 18, 1974 for the public hearing on the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan. The hearing will be held at 8 p.m. in the large lecture room at the Flathead High School. The, proposed budget for fiscal year 1975 was further discussed. Max Lauder .moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt the proposed budget as presented for fiscal year 1975. Seconded by James Thompson. Motion carried. A copy of the budget is presented below: FISCAL 75 BUDGET .REQUEST SALARIES: M & 0: Postage --------------------------$ 150 Telephone & Power - Dues & Publications Travel and Mileage Registered Warrants CAPITAL OUTLAY:. SUB -TOTAL RESERVE TOTAL ----- ------ -- 100 -__ -_- - - - 160 (2,000 miles)-- 900 ------ -------- 300 T176 10 $1,610 500 $2,110 Members were informed that the replies to the "Land Use Inquiry" were summarized and forwarded to the Environmental Quality Council for further review. Adjourned at 10 p.m. — . �J/ I / a�_ ACTING CHAIRMAN ACTING SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 5;tL GAI�_t� 5-14-74. 0 Minutes approved. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held Tuesday, May 14, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Jack Barrett Forest Farris Howard Hammer Charles Hash Max Lauder Harold Moen James Thompson Everit Sliter Others present: 1 APO Staff Member 6 Guests The meeting was called to order by Vice President Howard Hammer at 8 p.m. Forest Farris moved that the minutes of April 23, 1974, be approved as mailed. Seconded by Jack Barrett; motion carried. Communication received The Board received a communication from the Environmental Quality EQC RE: Land Use Council regarding a Land Use Inquiry. The "Introduction and Inquiry. Directions" of the Inquiry was read. Communication received A communication. was received from the Department of Professional Dept. of Professional and Occupational Licensing, Board of Professional Engineers and (and Occupational Land Surveyors, stating said Board's resolution regarding the Licensing RE: EIS. preparation of Environmental Impact Statements. The communication was read. Budget discussed. A The proposed fiscal 1975 budget request was discussed. It was list of anticipated the consensus of the Board that the staff prepare a list of the expenditures to be expenditures anticipated through the end of this fiscal year prepared by staff. and that it be presented at the next meeting of the Board for further discussion. Howard Hammer elected Vice President Howard Hammer declared that nominations for President. president were in order. Charles Hash placed in nomination for president the name of Howard Hammer and moved that a unanimous vote be cast for Howard Hammer for president of .the Kalispell City -County Planning Board. Seconded by Everit Sliter; motion carried. Everit Sliter elected President Howard Hammer declared that nominations for vice Vice President. president were in order. Max Lauder placed in nomination for vice president the name of Everit Sliter. Everit Sliter placed in nomination for vice,president the name of James Thompson. President Howard Hammer then closed the nominations for vice president on a third reading. A ballot vote was cast with the election going to Everit Sliter to serve as vice president. Election of officers was held as a result of the resignation from the Board of President Jim Shaw. Vice President was elected to fill the vacancy created when the Vice President, Howard Hammer, was elected to President of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board. EQC Land Use Inquiry discussed. Members to complete questionnaire and return to Mr. Hash for summarization of the replies. Summary will be sent to Pres. Hammer to forward prior to May 31, 1974. Comprehensive Dev. Plan discussed. Public hearing date to be set at earliest possible date. The Board discussed the Environmental Quality Council Land Use Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry is to obtain information regarding (1) land management priorities in specific areas and (2) adequacy of existing laws and regulations for the selected management issues. The first page of the inquiry was completed at the meeting and members were asked to finish.the inquiry and mail to Charles Hash. Mr. Hash will then summarize the.replies and send to President Hammer. " The Board's opinion will be forwarded to EQC by May 31, 1974. A brief summary of the responses will be received in early June. The Board discussed the Comprehensive Development Plan. After discussion, James Thompson moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board consider a public hearing on the draft Kalispell City -County Comprehensive Development Plan at the earliest possible date under the provisions of Section 11-3833, RCM, 1947? Seconded by Max Lauder; motion carried. Adjourned at 9:49 p.m. and followed by a brief executive session to discuss good and welfare of the organization. PRESIDENT SECRETARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, May 14, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 4-23-74. Minutes approved. Report accepted. Public hearing cont. on preliminary plat of Hillcrest Estates Unit No. 2. Approved sub- ject to 2 conditions. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board met Tuesday, April 23, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center.. Members present: Keith Allred Forest Farris Howard Hammer Charles Hash Fran Leininger Everit Sliter Others present: 3 APO Staff Members Approx. 12 Guests The meeting was called to order by Vice President Howard Hammer at 8:10 p.m. The minutes of March 26, 1974, were approved as mailed and the report of April 9, 1974 was.accepted. The public hearing of April 9, 1974, was continued on the preliminary plat of Hillcrest Estates Unit No. 2. The subdivision is located one mile north of Kalispell on the east side of the Old Whitefish Highway. A copy of the staff report was distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the subdivision. There being no public comment and after discussion by members of the Board, Keith Allred 'moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County that the preliminary -plat of Hillcrest Estates No. 2 be given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That water and sewer systems be approved by the State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences and County Sanitarian; and 2.--That cash in lieu of"park be accepted. Seconded -by Everit Sliter; motion carried. Hike/Bike path along Representatives of the Peterson School PTA, Flathead Safety Council Meridian Road discussed and other interested citizens in the vicinity of Meridian Road Letters to be written discussed with the Board the problems created by narrow right of way, recommending that no 'separate bicycle paths or sidewalks and heavy traffic in and on immediate consideration Meridian Road from Three Mile Drive south to Valley View Drive be given to a hike/bik (approximately the southwest corner of the city limits). Mr. Petrini path. informed th'ose'present of the CIty's� plan to improve the pedestrian area. After considerable discussion with citizens in attendance regarding the problems of Meridian- Road- mentioned above, Keith Allred moved that letters be directed to the City Council of the City of Kalispell and to the.Board of Commissioners of Flathead County recommending •that i mmed,i ate cons•i derat i on be given to a "hike/bike path on both sides of Meridian Road. Seconded by Everit Sliter; motion carried. - Communication from u. Schiefelbein RE: Development of future mobile home courts in Evergreen. Mr. Jordt expressed School Board's position. The Board received a communication - •from Gall SchiefeIbei.n, Clerk, School District #50, regarding development of "Future mobile home courts in the Evergreen Area. The communication was read. Wallace Jordt, Chairman, District #50 School Board, presented the -Board's position as not being able ,to accommodate any further intensive development of mobile homes. He addressed h.is remarks in particular to the adverse effect mobile homes have on the tax j base which is necessary to support; additions to their school. Comprehensive Develop The Board discus.sed the proposed;,changes and hearing schedule ment Plan discussed. of the Kalispell Comprehensive,D;eveloprnent Plan. Communications Communications regarding the Plan were received from the following: Flathead received. Safety Council/Patrick Hayden, School District #5/Forest Rockwood. The communications are on record i'n the,APO office.. Willow Glen discussed,: Charles Hash questioned the available alternatives to Willow as being an alternative Glen,as,:a truck .route. Mike Nicholson responded saying that for a truck route. there were some alternatives but they were limited in number. Howard Hammer discussed public opposition to Willow Glen as -ran alternative but expressed that he is in favor of Willow Glen. It was suggested that the staff work more closely with the public in explaining the alternatives available and the reasons why Willow Glen is again presented. Forest Farris directed to establish committee! to review preliminary comp. plan prior to. next meeting. June 11', set as tentative public hearing date. No action taken on MacDonald's Addition Board acknowledged Jim Shaw's resignation. Members urged to attenc joint meeting of MAPB and MAPB. Board's. letter to BOR read to members. Howard Hammer called for public comment on the transportation and circulation system.. Several comments were received. Howard Hammer directed Forest Farris to�meet with the planning staff to establish new committees to review the preliminary comprehensive development,p.lan prior to their next regular meeting, May 14. At that time the pre l,iminary plan should be ready for total public viewing and p,resentat'ton. A tentative date for possible public hearing on the plan is scheduled for June 11, 1974. The Board discussed MacDona-l-d'is Add:i t i-on , to be located just west of Roy Stanley Chevrolet on US 2. No action was taken at this time due to insufficient information. The Board acknQwfledged the resignation of Board President, Jim Shaw. Members were asked to consider a new -.president since the appointment should be made as soon as ,possible. Keith Allred .questioned the plat referral.p.rocedure and was concerned as to.weather or not the data supplied was sufficient for,commen.t.. Board members were again., u,r,.ged to at :the joint meeting of the Montana Association of Planning Boards and the Montana Association of Professional Planners. meeting on the 24, 25, and 26 of April in'Missoula. Steve•Pe.trini.read the letter to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation from the Board regarding their approval of the proposed expansion of the Kalispell Golf Course. Meeting adjourned at 10 PM.. ;\ l ACTING PRESIDENT SECRETARY, We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, April 23, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 4-9-74. Quorum not present. James Thompson is new member to Board. Communication from Mr. Robinson, Flathead County Safety Council RE: Circulation element. Communication from --'Mr. Roberts, MT Assoc. Professional Planners RE: Meeting to reorganize MT Assoc. Planning Boards. Continue public hearing of Hillcrest Estates Unit No. 2. Executive Committee report on Absolonson property. As soon as more information is obtained, executive committee will meet to make decision. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board met Tuesday, April 9,:1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Others present: Jack Barrett 4 APO Staff Members Forest Farris Approx. 10 Guests Fran Leininger James Thompson A quorum of the Board was not present; therefore no action could be taken. Acting Chairman Forest Farris called the unofficial meeting of the Board to order at 8:10,0.m. The Board members present acknowledged the appointment of James Thompson to serve as a member on the Kalispell City -County Planning .Board. The Board received a communication from Andrew C. Robinson, Chairman, Flathead County Safety Council, regarding the circulation element of the Kalispell Draft Comprehensive Development Plan. Mr: Robinson stated the following in -said -letter: "After studying the map showing the APO plans for existing and proposed roadways in and around the City of Kalispell, we wish to go on record for support of the plan." A copy of said letter is attached. A communication was received from R. Byron Roberts, President, Montana Association of Professional Planners. The Montana Association of Professional Planners is hostessing a meeting to reorganize the Montana Association of Planning Boards. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 25 and 26 in Missoula 'at the Edgewater Inn. Members of the Board were urged to attend. Since no action could be taken by the Board, the public hearing on the preliminary plat of Hillcrest Estates Unit No. 2 was continued until April 23, 1974. The developer agreed to the continuation. Mike Nicholson reported on the executive committee report of the Absolonson property. The Kalispell Planning Board executive committee met Wednesday, April 3, 1974, to discuss Mr. Absolonson's annexation proposal. It was decided at this meeting that further documentation of the proposal was necessary before the Board could cond'ider making a recommendation to the City Council. The recommendations of that committee are included in the attached letter which was sent to Mr. Absolonson. A letter of reply was received from Mr. Absolonson regarding the executive committee recommendations. A copy is also attached. As soon as more information is obtained regarding highway access and specifics as they relate to the proposed covenants, the executive committee will meet to make a decision. Kalispell Golf Course expansion proposal presented. Staff to poll members votes. The,Kal'ispel];Golf.Course expansion proposal was presented to the Board for preapplication review. This proposal is being submitted to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for matching funds to start construction. Before the BOR will grant a review or any funds they are requesting a letter of recommendation from the Kalispell Planning Board. Fran Leininger suggested that the planning staff poll the balance of the members not present to find out their feelings on the effect the golf course project may have on the long range comprehensive plan, if it is the general consensus of all the members contacted that no serious conflicts -exist between the project an.d the preliminary plan, a letter is to be drafted for signature by the chairman stating this opinion to the Board of Outdoor Recreation. The four members present stated they could see no conflict between the, Comprehensive Plan and the golf course expansion project. Meeting adjourned 9:40 p.m. Flathead Cc►unty Safety Council Member of the National Safety Council Box loll Kalispell, lnontana March 30, 1974 Mrs Jane Lopp i1reawide Planning Oi-ganization Ford Building. Kalispell, 14ontana Dear Mrs. Lopp Thank you for presenting the material for our, meeting of March 11, 1974. As you know, Flathead County Safety'Council was formed to promote safety and prevent accidents in Flathead County. After studying the map showing the APO plans for. existing and proposed roadways in and around the city of,Kalispell we wish to go on record for support of the plan. I believe an organized traffic plan such as yours will make Flathead County a safer place in which to drive. Yours truly, 0 tindre-yr C. For inso.r_ Chairman si j AIL DEVELOPERS OF PARK VIEW TERRACE 406-756-5725 - P.O. BOX 1138 - KALISPELL, MONTANA 69901. I $llNBII�STqY QPMENL C 0 ♦ t4 { l p j•1�, If 11 April 91 1974 I James T.. ;~�ha�`r, President IL Ka.l:is-1:,ell City —County Planning .Board koom 2, Ford. Bldg. 1Crz1isK)e11, 101ontana, 59901 ` �p )oaz Mr. Shaw; in :reply to your letter of April 5, 1974, regarding the executive committees recommendations regarding the tract of land discussed ny said. committee which land is owned "by myself, may I reply to01 � yol.ar letter with the following comments, item for, item. '�I,-. 2 o I with William, 1.:ebert Division Main— C n 1 �i ch � �, 1 �74, met , � tcnnnce Engineer, State of Montana Hiway Department, Kalispell, 14onta"ris:), at which tune he and I viewed the property in ouestion_ F , Frier arreed. in principal to entering into an agreement for the., Joint use; of 15' in width of State Iiway R/w and 15" of our land to cr•e,-.te a f'rontarfe road along the entire fronta •e of the tract in. nuestion. At that time I signed the necessary applications 1` I: e;,'Lured to accomplish the granting of easement by the State kliway, !:onimission, which application has been forwarded to, Helena', Mont- nna, for review, comment and/or acceptance,, The application has not been returned as ,yet. ( ') Points of.' entry; Ingress and egress from the north end. of 1,1�n tract 1,,rould not be Indian Trail Road but would be subject:, to ° ,`jttc-O)e- Ijiwa.,S, Cornlni.ssion recommendation, or cat a point squth of Inc'.i.nn Tr-ti_I Poad., t �) As you request the covenants to be written, we feel,: are, "too restrictive. :Buildings of one and one half stories above round a.a:'e desirous for many professions ie. architectural or ' onel-neering firm <<rhere a d.a.yli ght basement is util.i zed for dry ft— I Djr,; et"c., with the li"(J;?E?r floor for general offices, �qe.3 object to being rest,:r_'ic t d to professional offices and services, ti • e II Pi k PS'.1r7, e L. 4.. Kalispell City- County Plr>,nning Board In our op i_nion, covenants r_-elating• to the specific property should not be written until annexation to the City of Kalispell, and kvith zoning,, has been accomplished, so 'that, the covenants might reflect 1.>��on conditions as they then exist. The architectura_I. con-tro- corur,;ittec caculd_ also 'be selected at that tiiiie. (4) Our request for hone 5 Business Residence, does not indicate our desire to use the land to the maximum use as permitted 'by Zone 5, but rather_ reflects our desire for some latitude, so that we uj ip.;J 1- not ever_ have to approach the City of K,,.�l:i.spell Board of Adjustment to seek a. variance from Gone or to re -zone. Under I. -;he 'present ordinances of the City of Kalispell-, and. -the mef;hod.s employed by the present board of hd.justments to grant variances or zoninF, requests, little or no benefit is derived for the pro,>onent, and as presently administered, it is a very time consuming; and costly procedure. Zoning; precedents have been established, in so much as .Mock l grid Llock 2 of Ilorthridge addition, which lies due west and- south opt' our property, is zoned Business Residential 5. the Simmons ad.di tion due south of our property is zoned :Business Residential 5. Source : City Clerl.�:, City of Kalispell. ( `:) Alternatives for planning and dividing the land., must of necc:,, s�.ty, wait for the recommendations of the State hiway Depart- ment. And. as it appears that approval by this board rests in po.rt upnn the approval_ of the State nitieay Department for s sati_sia.c,tory solution to the problem of enFress and egress to the stipulated bract, may lj:ie re(piest that the Kalispell City -County Planning; Bo,,:-,rd make an immediate recommendation to the Kalispell City Council J:-'or annexation of the tract, subject to the approval of the State 1'9ont �,xvn i-Away Department of a frontage road, as hereto before oi;itlineci . Respectfully submitted., Elmer A.b'salonson EO../n c a. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, April 9, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. JA/A�,E-, 3-26-74. Communication. PIS report. Report on Comp. Development Plan. Status of SW Kalispell. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board met Tuesday,.March 26, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Jack Barrett Forest Farris Howard Hammer Charles Hash Fran Leininger Harold Moen James Shaw Others present: 4 APO Staff Members Approx. 7 Guests The meeting was called to order by Vice President Hammer at 8 p.m. The minutes of March 12, 1974, were approved as mailed. The Board received a carbon copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Joe A. DeLong from Mr. Forrest C. Rockwood regarding community facilities and circulation planning. The communication was read. Jane Lopp, Staff Public Involvement Specialist, reported on the collection analysis and evaluation of public input relative to the planning process. Acting Chairman Howard Hammer then turned the meeting over to President Shaw. Mike Nicholson reported on the circulationand land use elements of the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan. Maps illustrating the circulation and land use elements were presented and explained. Mr. Petrini reported on the status of the Planning Board's April 10, 1973, recommendation to the City Council regarding an SID for SW Kalispell. The Board's recommended proposal for annexation of this area wag brought before the City Council on April 16, 1974. The Council recommended that a copy of the Board's proposal be sent to all residents in that particular area in the next water billing. Mr. Beardslee, City Clerk, is .investigating the results of the motion and will be reporting to the staff. Mr. Nicholson 'stated that Mr. Peterson was contacted regarding the possibility of an SID for his development. Mr. Peterson's reply indicated that at this time it would not be a benefit to him since he had gone to a great deal of expense to 5upply water and sewer systems for the development.of Western Acres. Adopted Preliminary Interim Policy Statements. Recommend denial of 4 proposed uses for School Section 36 and that said section continue to be used for ag purposes. Exec. committee and staff to act on Mr. Absolonson's proposed annexation prior to next reg. meeting. 1st reg. meeting for` business only. 2nd for subdivisions only. The Land Use Po,l i,c�i Comm i�t--tge ,Repgr,t,,waq,,0ji s t r i buted to the members present and Keith Allred, Chairman of the Committee, fully explainedthe Preliminary Interim Policy Statements. Howard Hammer moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt the Preliminary Interim Policy Statements until the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plan is adopted. Seconded by Harold Moen; motion.carried. A copy of the Interim Policy Statements is attached. School Section 36 was further discussed. Since the last regular meeting of the .Board, no further information has been obtained. Jim Shaw i.nfoirmed the Board that Carl Clogston, president of the College Board, contacted him regarding School Section 36; Mr. Clogston suggested that the Planning Board meet with the College at the College Board's next regular meeting for a question' and answer session. Public comment was also received. Mr. Grosswiler informed the Board that the High School's proposed Vo-Ag Career Cluster was only one of several structures to be located in the section. The staff report on the proposed use of School. Section 36 was once again read. After considerable discussion, Harold Moen moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the State Department of Lands that School Section 36 remain as an agricultural use. Seconded by Forest Farris.. The motion was then amended to read that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the State Department of Lands denial of the four proposed uses, that being the Flathead Valley Community College, County Fair Board, School District No. 5 and the Highway Department, and that School Section 36 continue to be used for agricultural purposes. Seconded by Howard Hammer; 5`for - 1 against - Keith Allred abstained stating, "I don't believe we have enough information to make an intelligent decision." Motion carried. The Board discussed Elmer Absolonson's annexation proposal, a strip of ground east of US. Highway 93 and, south of Park View Terrace Addition. On April 18, 1972, the Board recommended to the City Council annexation of that strip of ground subject to three conditions, The City Council did not take any action on the property. Mr. Absolonson is once again seeking annexation of the property for commerci6l..1-use. More information is needed regarding the proposal., Keith Allred moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board authorize the executive committee and the planning staff to act on Mr. Absolonson's annexation proposal prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. Seconded by Charles Hash; motion carried. Howard Hammer moved that the Kalispell Planning Board strictly dedicate the first regular meeting of the month to business only -and that the second regular meeting of the month be strictly dedicated to subdivision public hearings. Seconded by Fran Leininger; motion carried. AJ--- - -_--_ 1 ee -r - SECRETARY Policy adopted ....... March 26, 1974 Preliminary Interim Pollcy Statements,. Point of View KLA 3/18/74 In reviewing any proposal brought before the Board, the Board will attempt to apply a collective point of view that each proposal will be evaluated and Judged In the broadest terms passible allowing for"meaninq ,ful" 'flexibility. To this end, the following policy statements will be ascribed toe 1. That proposals brought before City County Planning Board that Includes property and/or land use within the city limits of the City of Kalispell conform to the present rules and regulations. established by present zoning ordinances. A. All exceptions to the above will be treated on their individual merit. 2. That proposals brou-cht before the City County Planning Board that Includes property and/or land use outside the city lica!ts of the City of Kalispell be given the follcwtnn consideration/se AProposal must comply with covenants that may exist on the propertylies under consideration. 8� Provide evidence that the proposal conforms with the existInp./present land use of the fimediate area or provide evidence that a change it the ex!st;n9/vrcsent land use would be of maJor benefit to the surround- ing area and coimiiunfty. 3. That proposals that include land use conversion in an area that is located in the flood fringe, floodplain area meet the minimum standards as delineated in the reaulations set forth in the Federal Flooelplain Insurance Program admInistered by the Secretary of HUD until known the floodplain delineation has been formally and finally adopted. Exception to this would be: A. If concrete evidence can be provided that the proposal under question has an elevation-ni-eater than the record height of the 064 flood, the requirement that these standards be met will be waived. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, March 26, 1974, at 8 p.m. in,,the P P & L Service Center. 3-12-74. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board .was held on Tuesday, March 12, 1974', in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Others present: Keith Allred 3 APO Staff Members Jack Barrett 5 Guests Forest Farris Charles Hash Max Lauder Fran Leininger Harold Moen James T. Shaw Everit Sliter The meeting was called to order•by President Shaw at 8:10 p.m. The minutes of February 26, 1974 were approved as mailed. Communication received A.communication was received from Mr. Ted Schwinden, Commissioner, from Mr. Schwinden, Department of State Lands, regarding the meeting of February 26 on Dept. of State Lands, School Section 36. Mr. Schwinden indicated that the Department of re: School Section 36 State Lands would cooperate in all possible ways should further assistance be desired. He also stated that the recommendations" made'by.the'Board would be carefully considered in the Department's decisions relative to trust land. `.Communication receivec from Mrs. Thompson, Flathead Tomorrow, re: School Section 3E Recommend, approval of preliminary plat of Western Acres subject to 7 conditions. A communication was received from Kathryn D. Thompson, Chairman of the Board of,Directors Flathead Tomorrow, regarding School Section 36. The letter expressed Flathead Tomorrow's support of the retenti:on_of School Section 36'for use as agricultural land. A public hearing was held on the preliminary plat of Western Acres, a subdivision located -between Seventh Avenue West and Ashley Creek, south of the city limits of Kalispell. Copies of the staff report were distributed and Jim Mohn reported on the status of the sub- division. Residential/11.354 acres/14 lots/20,000 sq.-ft. min. lot size. A letter was received f rom`A. E. Schoenhuth, R.S., Assis.tant County Sanitarian, regarding the subdivision of Western Acres. It was Schoenhuth's professional opinion that an alternative proposal be initiated for Lot 10 and for Lots 11, 121 13 and 14. Mr. Schoenhuth.also recommended that strong consideration be given_ toward the.:installation of a sewer line into the area in the near future. After general comment was received, Keith Allred moved that:the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommend to the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County that .the preliminary plat of ,Western Acres be given preliminary approval subject to the following conditions: 1... That : a 5 " right of way- 'be ded i cated ' a l ong the east and south boundaries for future road expansion; 2. That the cul-de-sac be moved north to allow access to Lot 4 from the west; SID discussed. Staff instructed to contact Mr. Peterson (Western Acres) to inquire into possibility of SID in his develop- ment and surrounding area. Press release to be prepared re: SID. No action taken on School Section 36. 3. Thata covenant be incorporated requiring a 15' setback .from Ashley Creek of. any fences or buildings parallel to the stream- -- bank to allow for stream bank preservation; also that.a ; covenant be incorporated stating that no livestock or domesticated animals except dogs or cats be kept upon the premises; 4. That a 10' easement be given along the south line of Lot 10 from the road to the park; . 5. That all lots on the proposed new road be limited to access from that road.only; 6. That the park area shown be accepted; and 7.. That water. and sewage .systems be approved by the State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences and the County Sanitarian. Seconded by Everit Sliter; motion carried. The Board discussed a Special Improvement District (SID) for southwest Kal,ispell,,bptween Fourth and Seventh Avenues West. After discussion, Everit Sliter moved,that the Kalispell City County Planning.Board instruct the staff to ;contact Conrad Peterson, owner and developer of :Western Acres (the subdivision discussed above), to inquire as to the possibility of an SID Jo r his development and the area between Fou'rth.and Seventh Avenues West. Seconded by Fran Leininger; motion carried. Keith Allred,then,moved that a pres,s.release" be prepared to encourage the residents of southwest Kalispell between Fourth and Seventh.Avenues West, to once again attempt to establish an SID for.their area., Seconded -by Max Lauder; motion carried. The Board di.scus'sed School. Section 36. A communication was. recei ved. from Dr. ,Blake, President, FVCC, ' i n response to the Board's letter inquiring as,to the.cost for construction of community facilities i•f the college located in School Section 36. Dr. Blake stated in. his .letter that water and sewer services were available, that it would be their wish to have city fire protection supplied, and that at this time no estimate has been made as to the cost for construction of community facilities. The staff report on the proposed useoof, School Section 36 was read to the members present. After considerable discussion, Jack. Ba.rrett„moved that the Kalispell City- County Planning Board approve the location of the Vocational -Agriculture Career Cluster in School Section 36 and neither approve or disapprove the location of the Community College or Fairground until further data is available. Seconded by Max Lauder; motion defeated. 4-3. Adjourned at 10:10 p.m. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, March 12, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 2-26-74. Fran Leininger - new Board member. Minutes approved. Public Hearing on School Section 36 was held. Recommend- ation to be made next regular meeting. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, February 26, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Jack Barrett Fran Leininger Forest Farris Howard Hammer Harold Moen James Shaw Mayor Bjorneby - Ex Officio Others present: 4 APO Staff Members Guests The meeting was called to order by President Shaw at 8:05 p.m. The.Board.acknowledged the appointment of Fran Leininger to serve on the Kalispell Planning Board. The minutes of February 12, 1974 were approved as mailed. The Kalispell City -County Planning Board received a request from the State Department of Lands to review three proposed uses within School Section 36 north of Kalispell. Those proposed uses are the Fair Board, School District No. 5 (Vo-Ag Career Cluster) and the Flathead Valley Community College. A public hearing was scheduled for February 26, 1974. The public, representatives from the State Department of Lands, the Fair Board, School District No. 5, and the community college were invited to attend the public hearing to express their views. Representatives from the three public agencies involved attended the public hearing and made known their organization's views and answered questions. A representative from the Highway Department was present and expressed the department's interest in said section. Public comment was also received. Mr. Dean Jellison, Deputy County Attorney, informed the Board of the.economics involved in the development or nondevelopment of Section 36 for various public and private uses. A tape of the public hearing is on record in the offices of the Flathead County Areawide Planning Organization. Forest Farris moved that the members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board be prepared to vote on the proposed uses of School Section 36 at their March 12 meeting. Howard Hammer amended the motion to read as follows: That the Board be prepared to vote on the proposed uses of School Section 36 at their March 12 meeting and that the community college be asked to furnish cost figures on providing utility and community facilities to this section. Seconded by Harold Moen; motion carried. Land Use Policy President Shaw recommended to the Board that a land use po-licy Committee appointed. committee be established to:suggest to the Board, for its consideration, criteria for land use -decisions and recommenda- tions until a comprehensive plan is adopted by local government. It was the consensus of the:Board that such a committee be appointed to establish a land use policy for review at the second meeting in March. Keith Allred was appointed Chairman of the Land Use Policy Committee and Forest°Farris, Jack Barrett and Fran Leininger volunteered to serve as members of that committee. Amendments to the information in the Community Facilities Section of the Kalispell Comprehensive Plan were distributed to the members present for their review. A list of current membership was also distributed. Staff comment on Section 36, T29N, R22W, and the uses proposed for said Section and how those uses relate to the Kalispell discussion draft plan were distributed to the members present. Adjourned at 10:15 p.m. i PRESIDENT f� 'SECRETARY r'-- APO STAFF COMMENT ON PROPOSED USE OF SECTION 36 T29N, R22W Proposed use of School Section 36, Section 36, T29N, R22W, by Flathead Valley Community College and the Flathead County Fair Board are not compatible with current land use proposals for that area. The proposal by School District No. 5 to create a Vocational - Agriculture Career Cluster is in keeping with existing and proposed land use for the area in question. Therefore, this request and proposed use are supported by the APO`Staff. The proposal that the Flathead County Fairgrounds be located in Section 36 is not in keeping with the tentative land use plan for the Kalispell area; therefore, staff recommends that the County Fair Board request be denied. Current problems faced by the County Commissioners and the County Fair Board have created a need to relocate. The non - compatible uses of the fairgrounds and adjoining residential areas have created conflicts which may be best resolved through relocation. Relocating in Section 36 would put the fairgrounds in a similar situation in years to come. Staff recommends that the County Commissioners and County Fair Board investigate potential sites within industrial areas or zones. If none exist in the Kalispell jurisdiction then they should look elsewhere, keeping in mind that due to the nature of the use it is best located in an industrial area. The request by the community college for land in Section 36 should also be denied. The proposed use is not compatible with land use proposals in the Preliminary Kalispell Plan. A new location for the �:' college would create area demands for student housing, parking, and vendors of goods and services with a tendency to proliferate strip development on US Highway 93 north. In view of available community services and current land use as discussed in the preliminary plan for Kalispell, it is the APO Staff recommendation that only compatible agricultural uses be developed within Section 36, T29N, R22W, for the scope of the plan now being proposed. MEN/kgb 2-26-74 We the undersigned, members of the Kalispe 11 City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, February 26, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. G• f° V � , 2-12-74. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, February 12, 1974, in the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Keith Allred Jack Barrett Forest Farris Howard Hammer Max Lauder James Murphy James Shaw Everit Sliter Others present: 3 APO Staff Members 2 Guests The meeting was called to order by President Shaw at 8 p.m. The minutes of January 22, 1974, were approved as mailed. Recommend approval of The Board further discussed the Lower Valley Plan. Micheal Lower Valley Plan with Nicholson briefly summarized the Plan. After considerable three exceptions. discussion, Forest Farris moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board adopt the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Kalispell City -County Planning Board as follows: WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board did on January .9,- 1974.,. hold a public hearing for :consideration of public. comment on the Lower,V.alley Plan; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City -County Planning Board has carefully considered the comments made at -the January 9 public hearing on the Lower Valley Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board recommends to the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, that the text, maps, and charts, entitled "Flathead County Planning Unit No. 5, Lower Valley Area" and dated December 1973, be adopted with the following amendments: 1. That Recommendation No. 6 (page i) and the parks and recreation section on pages 10 and 11 be deleted from the planning report and the land use map; 2. That Recommendation No. 7 (page i) and the school section on pages 11 and 12 be deleted; and 3. That the Somers School Addition be deleted from the area of the plan. ieconded by Everit Sliter; motion carried. Status of land use section of Kalispell Comp. Plan. Draft to be complete by approx. 22nd of February. Discussion of School Section 36. Public Hearing on 26 of Feb: Mr, Nicholson reported on the status of the land use section of t-he :Kalispell Comprehensive Plan. Copies of land. use data were distributed to the members present. -Maps of the existing land use (uncomplete at this time), circulation system and the projected land use were also shown. The Board asked the staff for draft sketch maps depicting the land use and the circulation section of the plan for their use while study-i-ng the text. A draft of the land use plan will'be completed by approximately the 22nd of February 1974. Also, Board members were urged to contact the staff regarding any questions or suggestions they have regarding the Plan. The Board anticipates a tentative hearing date of May 21 on the Comprehensive Plana Members were asked if they knew of further groups which should be contacted by the Public Involvement Specialist. Any suggestions should be submitted to the planning staff. Also, members asked for the Public Involvement Specialist's meeting schedule when complete so that at least one planning board member could attend the informational meetings. The upcoming public hearing on recommended uses for School Section 36 was discussed briefly. There are presently three proposed uses being considered in that section; public high school, Flathead Valley Community,College and the county fair grounds. A brief staff report suggested that the area appears suitable for the high school vo-ag career cluster. The reason the fair ground wants to relocate is because of surrounding high density residential development in its,present location. The`community college should remain in the downtown area and this will be the recommendation of the forthcoming plan. Opportunities exist both to the benefit of the community as a Nhole and to the college and the downtown area. Adjourned at 10 p.m. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, February 12, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. 1-22-74. A meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, January 22, 1974, at the P P & L Service Center. Members present: Others present: Lois Cannavina 4 APO Staff Members Forest'Farris 5 Guests Howard Hammer Max Lauder Harold Moen James Murphy, James Shaw Everi t Sli ter The meeting was called to order by Vice President Howard Hammer at 8 p.m. The minutes of January 8, 1974, were approved as mailed. Miss.Cannavina The Kalispell City -County Planning Board acknowledged Lois resigned. Cannavina's resignation from the Board since she will no longer be located in the jurisdiction of the Board after February 2. Public Hearing The Board further discussed School Section 36. It was the scheduled for consensus of the members present that a decision as to the February 26 '74 proposed uses at the present time would be premature. The on School Section 36• preliminary stages of the Comprehensive Plan ,are presently in process and the Board indicated that the land use element of the Plan would aid in their decision. Also, at this time plans have not been developed for the three proposed uses. If the plans were designed correctly, the three uses may be.compatable. Considerations beyond that were what the adjoining development would be and the problems of that development. Mr. Carl Grosswiller was present and expressed the desire for the area to remain agricultural.. The Board will hold a public hearing on School Section 36 on February 26, 1974. Discussion of Lower The Board discussed the Lower Valley Plan. Considerable Valley Plan. Recom- discussion on the parks and recreation section of, the plan mendation to be made took place. The Board will make their recommendation at at next meeting. the next regular,meeting since written comment and rebuttals will be received until January 29, 1974• Discussion draft Copies of the rough draft of the Kalispell Comprehensive Plan of Kalispell -Comp. were distributed to the members for their review. The Plan were distributed discussion draft is complete with the exception of the land for Board review. use section. This section will be prepared for the next meeting of the Board. James Shaw elected president. Howard Hammer elected vice president. Forest Farris elected secretary. Acting Chairman Howard Hammer declared that nominations for president were in order. Forest Farris placed in nomination for president the name of James: Shaw. Everit Sliter placed in nomination for president the name of Howard Hammer. Mr. Hammer declined. Lois Cannavina placed in nomination for president the name of Forest Farris.. Everit Sliter moved that the nominations for the office of president be,closed. Seconded by Max Lauder. Motion carried. James Shaw was elected president. Acting Chairman Howard Hammer declared that nominations for vice president were in order.. James• haw placed in nomination for president the name of Howard Hammer. Max Lauder moved that the, nominations for the office of,vi.ce president be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Howard Hammer for vice president. Seconded by Lois Cannavina; motion carried. Acting Chairman Howard Hammer declared that nominations for secretary were in order. Harold Moen placed in nomination for secretary the name'of Forest Farris. James Murphy moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for Forest Farris for secretary. Seconded by Jim Shaw; motion carried. Adjourned at 10.p.m. S TAR We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Tuesday, January 22, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the P P & L Service Center. k 1 -9-74. Public Hearing - Lower Valley Plan. No action taken due to lack of a quorum. A meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Wednesday, January 9, 1974, at the large lecture room at Flathead High School. Kalispell Planning Board Members Present: Jack Barrett Howard Hammer James Murphy James Shaw County Planning Board Members Present: Herman Byrd Vernon Johnson O'Neil Jones Jim Hutchens Cecil Noble Dennis O'Connell Laverne Willows The joint meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman of the County Planning Board, Jim Hutchens. A quorum of the Kalispell Board was not present; therefore no action could be taken. The County Planning Board also did not have a quorum. A joint public hearing was held by the Flathead County Planning Board and the Kalispell City -County Planning Board on Planning Unit No. 5 - Lower Valley Area Plan. Mr. Nicholson briefly summarized the purpose of the Plan. Five oral testimonies were given and written statements were also received. The majority of the Lower Valley residents indicated that they were in favor of the above mentioned Plan, but were against the inclusion of the following: 1.. Against the Recommendation that this area be established for parks and recreation areas; 2. Against the Recommendation that Hodgson School seek adjoining districts to meet with educational needs; and B 3. Opposed to the inclusion of the Somers School Addition within the area since it is not an agricultural area, and is considered as a residential area. Further written comment and rebuttals will be received by the planning office prior to January 29, 1974. No action could be taken due to the lack of a quorum. Action will be taken at the February 13 meeting of the Flathead County Planning Board and the Kalispell City -County Planning Board will take action by their February 12 meeting. Adjourned at 9:30 p.m.. We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive notice of meeting and consent that a meeting be held on Wednesday, January 9,. 1974, at 8 p.m. in the lecture room at the Flathead High School. �—\ 1-8-74. Mrs. Lopp, Public Involvement.Spec. introduced. Communication from Dept. State Lands RE: use of school Section 36 north of 'Kalispell. Board is gathering info and will make recommenda- tion at next meeting. Status of Comp. Plan. Joint Hearing - Lower Valley Plan. Future meeting site. The regular meeting of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board was held on Tuesday, January 8, 1974, at the City Council Chambers. Members present were: Jack Barrett Lois Cannavina Forest Farris Howard Hammer Max Lauder Harold Moen Jim Shaw Everit Sliter Others present were: 3 APO Staff Members 5 Guests The meeting was called to order by Vice President Howard Hammer at 8 p.m. The minutes of 11-27-73 and 12-5-73 were approved as mailed. Mrs. Jane Lopp, APO Staff Public Involvement Specialist, was introduced to the members present. Mrs. Lopp began employment on January 1, 1974. A communication was received from Mr. Raundal, Administrator, Division of Land Administration, Department of State Lands, Helena, regarding the use of School Section 36 north of Kalispell. The Kalispell Fair Board and County Commissioners have inquired as to selling right of way easements to them on the NE4 for fair ground purposes. Flathead Community College would like to renew the option for an easement on 130 acres of the SE4. Kalispell Public Schools have inquired for possible easement on the SW4. Mr. Raundal asked for the Board's opinion of these proposed uses. Jim Shaw moved that the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, write a letter to Mr. Raundal, Department of State Lands, advising him that the Board is gathering further information and that they will be making a recommendation at their meeting of January 22, 1974. Seconded by Lois Cannavina; motion carried. Mike Nicholson reported on the status of the Kalispell Comprehensive Development Plana A rough draft will be presented at the January 22 meeting for the Board's review. Members of the Board were reminded of the joint .public hearing with the,Flathead County Planning Board on January 9, regarding the Lower Valley Plan. The hearing will be held at 8 p.m. inthe large lecture room at the High School. The Board discussed a future meeting site. The staff will check into the use of the P P & L building on Meridian Road, the High School and the College. Board continues membership A motion by Jim Shaw, seconded by Lois Cannavina, moved to with MT Assoc. of Planning continue the Kalispell City -County Planning Board's membership Boards. in the Montana Association of Planning Boards. Motion carried. The Board then went into an -executive session. Adjourned at 10:15 p.m. "'4 Yd" L2LPuJz . EC TARY We the undersigned, members of the Kalispell City -County Planning Board, do hereby waive,notice of meeting and consent that a meeting of the Board be held Tuesday, January 8, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the Kalispell City Council Chambers.