08-08-23 - SignedKALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 2023
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
CALL was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Chad Graham, Joshua
Borgardt, Pip Burke, Kevin Aurich, Rory Young, and Tim Stocklin. Jarod Nygren,
Kari Barnhart, and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. Keith
Haskins represented the Kalispell Public Works Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Young moved and Aurich seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the July 11,
2023, meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission.
VOTE BY ACCLAMATION
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Mary Mitchell — 279 Morning View Dr. — Expressed concerns regarding ongoing
develo ment and water restrictions.
BOARD MEMBER SEATED
Rory Young recused himself from KA-23-05 and KPP-23-07, he is a representative
for the applicant.
KA-23-05 & KPP-23-07 — LUPINE A request from 40 Valley View, LLC, for annexation, initial zoning of R-4
MEADOWS (Residential) and major subdivision approval of Lupine Meadows, an 18-lot
residential subdivision (18 townhomes with nine sets of two attached units). The
subdivision contains approximately 4.57 acres in lots, roads and common area. The
property is located at 40 Valley View Drive near the intersections of Valley View
Drive with both Foys Lake Road on the north end of the property and Lupine Drive
near the southern end. The property can be legally described as Parcel 1 of Certificate
of Survey Number 16631, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the East Half
of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M.,
Flathead County, Montana, less and excepting therefrom that parcel conveyed in
Bargain and Sale Deed to the Montana Department of Transportation, recorded May
19, 2009, as Document No., 200900014122, records of Flathead County, Montana.
STAFF REPORT
PJ Sorensen representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report
#KA-23-05 & KPP-23-07.
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission
adopt staff report # KA-23-05 & KPP-23-07 as findings of fact and recommend to
the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the
property be city R-4 (Residential) and the preliminary plat be approved subject to the
conditions listed on the staff report.
BOARD DISCUSSION In response to Ms. Mitchell's public comment, Graham and Haskins discussed water
supply, temporary water restrictions, and the removal of the Noffsinger spring.
Nygren added that there is plenty of water and that there have been delays in
production of the new well due to labor shortages and cost increases. Borgardt added
that the city is not in a drought condition.
Graham and Sorensen discussed the last condition on the Staff Report to strongly
consider including Fish, Wildlife, and Parks guidelines. Burke and Staff discussed
storm water retention options and how it increases the cost to develop the site.
Graham stated that all new housing is a key component of affordable housing.
Borgardt clarified with Haskins that there are not enough funds to build enough water
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pressure and wells. Haskins added that the City's rates are nominal with current
growth rate. Nygren stated there were no significant wildlife habitats identified when
the Growth Policy was put in place.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Erickson — 1750 Hwy 93 S — Representing the applicant. Advised that there are
multiple options to address storm water retention and would be happy to answer any
questions.
Rich Emanuel — 279 Morning View Concerned that this would be a tax burden for
residents and would like Fish & Wildlife to be more involved.
Athena Miller— 212 Valley View Dr— Concerned about wildlife, water supply, noise
pollution, and a lower quality of life.
MOTION — KA-23-05
Burke moved and Stocklin seconded that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff
report #KA-23-05 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council
that the annexation and the zoning for the property be city R-4.
Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL
MOTION -- KPP-23-07
Borgardt moved and Aurich seconded that the Kalispell Planning Board adopt staff
report #KPP-23-07 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council
that the preliminary plat be approved subject to the conditions listed on the staff
report.
Stocklin stated that he liked the location and Aurich stated it was a good filler project.
BOARD DISCUSSION
ROLL CALL
Motion passed 4-1 on a roll call vote.
BOARD MEMBER RE -SEATED
Rory Young re -seated.
OLD BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the July 11 ", 2023 agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS
Sorensen updated the board on the upcoming September 12"', 2023 Planning Board
Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:43PM.
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